SpeedCast Acquires WINS Limited
Satellite communications and network service provider SpeedCast International Limited announced its acquisition of WINS Limited, a Europe-based provider of broadband satellite communications and IT solutions for the maritime sector.
WINS provides services to more than 100 passenger carrying vessels such as cruise liners and ferries and more than 2,000 merchant shipping vessels with a portfolio of VSAT, L-Band, Accounting Authority Services and International Maritime GSM services.
SpeedCast CEO, Pierre-Jean Beylier, commented, “WINS brings a strong local presence in Germany, a major maritime market, as well as expertise in the cruise industry in Europe, a fast growing user of satellite communications. Together, we are well poised to expand our network to support the growing demand of VSAT services in the maritime sector.”
Tony Mejlaq, Chairman and CEO of WINS said, “Becoming part of the SpeedCast family enables us to join a group with real international connections, providing us with access to new markets.”