Maersk Tankers Now Fielding KVH CommBox for Network Management on 120 Vessels
29 April 2011 - 11:15PM
Maersk Tankers, a division of A.P. Moller Maersk AS, has chosen the
CommBox™ Ship/Shore Network Manager from KVH Industries, Inc.,
(Nasdaq:KVHI) to increase efficiency and lower communications costs
aboard 70 vessels. This is in addition to 50 CommBox-equipped
vessels that Maersk brought onboard with its acquisition of
Broström tankers in 2010. Copenhagen, Denmark-based Maersk will
utilize the CommBox network management solution onboard these 120
vessels for least cost routing and to coordinate file transfers,
e-mail, and Internet access for both business and crew use.
"Maersk Tankers is the largest product tanker owner in the
world, and as such, they recognize the need for dynamic network
management onboard commercial vessels," says Morten Aasen, managing
director of KVH Norway AS. "The CommBox is the right solution for
these vessels – it will allow Maersk captains and IT managers to
closely monitor use of each vessel's onboard satellite
communications systems, ensuring good performance at a reduced
cost. With the CommBox QuickWeb™ and QuickCrew™ software modules,
Internet access increases, which benefits crews in their leisure
time. In addition, crews get floating e-mail accounts that will
travel with them even if they switch vessels."
KVH's CommBox technology provides outstanding network management
to more than 900 vessels worldwide. This completely customizable
solution includes dedicated shipboard network management hardware,
network hub options for enhanced performance and network control,
and versatile software applications that expand onboard
communication capabilities and add valuable capabilities like least
cost routing, roaming crew e-mail accounts, data compression, web
caching, and security. The CommBox is designed to help any
commercial operator get the most out of their onboard satellite
communications solution, regardless of what service or services
they use.
Please visit www.kvh.com/commbox to learn more about the CommBox
Ship/Shore Network Manager.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the
CommBox are available at press.kvh.com for download and editorial
use.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries are leading providers
of in-motion satellite TV and communication 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. The company is
based in Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark,
Norway, and Singapore.
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-K filed with
the SEC. KVH does not assume any obligation to update its
forward-looking statements to reflect new information or
developments.
KVH and CommBox are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
CONTACT: Chris Watson
KVH Industries
401-845-8138
cwatson@kvh.com
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