KVH to Open Singapore Office to Support Growing Asia Region and Commercial Sales
04 February 2010 - 3:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New office will enable KVH to expand mini-VSAT Broadband and
TracVision satellite TV system sales, service and support in the
region MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In a move
designed to support the global rollout of its mini-VSAT
Broadband(sm) high-speed communications network, KVH Industries,
Inc., (NASDAQ:KVHI) today announced plans to open its newest office
in Singapore. Centered in a major hub for commercial shipping, KVH
Singapore will enable the company to support the growing demand for
KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband and TracVision® satellite TV systems and
services for the Asia region's extensive maritime market. "We look
forward to adding KVH Singapore to our worldwide sales and support
network. Increasingly, our broadband Internet, telephone and
satellite TV solutions are proving to be the tools of choice for
commercial maritime operators seeking to enhance their ship
operations, boost crew morale and retention, and help meet
regulatory requirements more efficiently. With 13 of the world's 20
busiest ports in the region, KVH Singapore will allow us to pursue
these significant new sales opportunities as effectively and
efficiently as possible," explained Martin Kits van Heyningen,
KVH's chief executive officer. Of particular interest to commercial
fleets is KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband service, along with the KVH
TracPhone® V7 antenna, which comprise the first end-to-end 24-inch
(60 cm) VSAT antenna, service, and support package available for
maritime communications. Together, KVH and ViaSat are currently
providing two-way mobile broadcast services from eight secure
teleports around the globe utilizing eight beams on seven of the
world's most powerful communications satellites. The resulting
seamless network offers voice service and Internet access as fast
as 512 Kbps (upload) and 2 Mbps (download) at fixed monthly rates.
Visit http://www.minivsat.com/ for additional details regarding the
TracPhone V7 and mini-VSAT Broadband service and coverage as well
as case studies of customers who have successfully solved critical
maritime communications challenges thanks to the compact and
affordable mini-VSAT Broadband solution. Note to Editors:
High-resolution, press-ready images of KVH's satellite
communication and satellite television systems are available at
http://press.kvh.com/ for download and editorial use. About KVH
Industries, Inc. Middletown, RI-based KVH Industries, Inc., 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. This release
may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, for example,
the functionality, characteristics, quality and performance of
KVH's products and technology; anticipated innovation and product
development; and customer preferences, requirements and
expectations. The actual results could differ materially. Factors
that may cause such differences include, among others, those
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,
TracVision, and TracPhone are registered trademarks of KVH
Industries, Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH
Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective companies. DATASOURCE: KVH Industries, Inc. CONTACT:
Chris Watson of KVH Industries, +1-401-845-8138, Web Site:
http://www.kvh.com/
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