KVH Industries and Thrane & Thrane Sign Global Distribution Agreement for mini-VSAT Broadband
27 January 2009 - 12:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Calling it 'the new standard for global VSAT service,' Thrane &
Thrane to offer KVH's TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband airtime
as its maritime VSAT solution MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Jan. 26
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- KVH Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ:KVHI) today
announced a new global distribution agreement with Thrane &
Thrane (OMXC: THRAN) for KVH's TracPhone(R) V7 satellite
communications system and the mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) service.
Under the terms of this arrangement, KVH's TracPhone V7 system and
the mini-VSAT Broadband service will become Thrane & Thrane's
solution for maritime VSAT communications. The TracPhone V7 system
will be offered to the maritime community worldwide as a private
labeled system under Thrane & Thrane's SAILOR(R) brand and the
company may also consider developing new SAILOR products compatible
with KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband network. In addition, Thrane &
Thrane will employ the strength of its extensive global sales,
distribution, and support network to market the service under the
mini-VSAT Broadband global brand established by KVH. "We are
thrilled to expand our decade-long relationship with Thrane &
Thrane and bring them aboard as an OEM partner," explained Martin
Kits van Heyningen, KVH's chief executive officer. "Our aim when we
launched the mini-VSAT Broadband service was to create a new global
solution for affordable, reliable mobile broadband connections via
Ku-band satellites. The addition of Thrane & Thrane's worldwide
reach and credibility as one of the world's premier mobile
satellite communications companies is invaluable to our efforts to
expand the use of the mini-VSAT Broadband service in the commercial
maritime market." Speaking about the addition of the TracPhone V7
and mini-VSAT Broadband airtime service to its product line,
Walther Thygesen, Thrane & Thrane's chief executive officer,
said, "This product and service fits our SAILOR brand perfectly and
we are looking forward to an increased cooperation between the two
companies and together making this the new standard for global VSAT
services." The TracPhone V7, a rugged, 24" (60 cm) antenna,
delivers mini-VSAT Broadband service with data rates as fast as 2
Mbps shore-to-ship and 512 Kbps ship-to-shore. A fraction of the
size of standard 1-meter VSAT systems, the TracPhone V7 (and its
fully integrated below-decks modem and control unit) offers easy
connections to shipboard networks, fully stabilized tracking, and a
significant reduction in hardware and installation costs, without
compromising performance. Mariners currently enjoy access to
uninterrupted Ku-band Internet and voice services via mini-VSAT
Broadband from the Asian coast eastward throughout North America
and the Caribbean, across the North Atlantic, and all the way
through Mediterranean waters. Additional coverage around the globe
is expected to roll out in the coming year under the auspices of a
joint effort by KVH and communications leader ViaSat. Maps
illustrating the current and planned coverage for mini-VSAT
Broadband service are available at http://kvh.com/footprints. Visit
http://www.minivsat.com/ for additional details regarding the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service. About KVH Industries,
Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc.
(http://www.kvh.com/), and its wholly owned subsidiary, KVH Europe
A/S, are leading providers of in-motion satellite TV and
communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold
more than 150,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on
vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's mission is to connect mobile
customers around the globe with the same digital television
entertainment, communications, and Internet services that they
enjoy in their homes and offices. About Thrane & Thrane Thrane
& Thrane (http://www.thrane.com/) is the world's leading
manufacturer of equipment and systems for global mobile
communication based on sophisticated satellite and radio
technology. Since its incorporation in 1981, the company has
established a strong position within global mobile communication
solutions based on the Inmarsat system and today, Thrane &
Thrane provides equipment for maritime, land-based and aeronautical
use. The company's communication products are sold throughout the
world under the brands Thrane & Thrane, EXPLORER(R) and SAILOR
through distributors and partners. This release contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements include, for example, the anticipated
service rollout plans, the functionality, characteristics, quality
and performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated
innovation and product development; and customer demand,
preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual results
could differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences
include, among others, uncertainty about the scope of customer
demand; the potential inability to secure adequate Ku-band
satellite capacity or the licenses necessary for the network; risks
associated with the delivery or performance of critical hardware;
future decisions about the expected profitability of additional
satellite regions; changes in the costs and capabilities of
competing offerings; and those other risk factors discussed in
KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume
any obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect
new information or developments. KVH and TracPhone are registered
trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a
service mark of KVH Industries. All other trademarks are the
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DATASOURCE: KVH Industries, Inc. CONTACT: Chris Watson, Director of
Marketing of KVH Industries, Inc., +1-401-845-8138, Web Site:
http://www.kvh.com/
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