Nordic Maritime Singapore Chooses KVH's TracPhone V7 for Onboard Communications
26 May 2011 - 9:30PM
For major commercial ship management companies like Nordic Maritime
Singapore Pte. Ltd., satellite communications are a necessity,
especially as the demand for bandwidth expands rapidly to support
business operations, crew morale initiatives, and regulatory
reporting activities. Nordic Maritime Singapore recently chose the
TracPhone® V7 with mini-VSAT BroadbandSM service from KVH
Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) to support expanded e-mail,
Internet, and telephone use onboard while decreasing each vessel's
monthly communications costs.
"We chose the TracPhone V7 because the small hardware makes for
a simple, cost-effective installation and doesn't take up too much
space on the vessels. We were also impressed by the quality of the
mini-VSAT Broadband network, the flexible airtime plans, and the
convenience of KVH's global support network," says Grace Ong, vice
president of administration at Nordic Maritime Singapore. "We are
taking advantage of KVH's lease program and we can already see the
reduction in our monthly communications costs. Also, the mini-VSAT
Broadband airtime bill is much clearer than the bills we received
from our former airtime providers."
At 27" (69 cm) high and 26" (66 cm) in diameter, weighing 60
lbs. (27 kg), the TracPhone V7 is 85% smaller and 75% lighter than
standard 1.2 meter VSAT systems. Hardware this light and compact is
important for commercial vessels, since installation downtime and
space onboard often come at a premium. In addition, the mini-VSAT
Broadband network was designed from the ground up to be the first
next-generation maritime satellite communications solution. The
global spread spectrum satellite network, built with ViaSat's
patented ArcLight® technology, offers more affordable airtime,
voice service and Internet access as fast as 512 Kbps (ship to
shore) and 2 Mbps (shore to ship). More than 1,000 TracPhone V7
systems have been shipped in the three years since the product's
introduction, making the mini-VSAT Broadband network the fastest
growing maritime VSAT solution. The company recently expanded its
product offering with the new TracPhone V3, the world's smallest
maritime VSAT system at only 14.5" in diameter.
"Commercial operators need a solution that is reliable, not just
for uptime and coverage, but also for affordable rates and a
consistent, manageable billing structure. We understand that, and
built the mini-VSAT Broadband network and our TracPhone V7 and V3
to deliver those benefits," explains Vivian Quenet, KVH's vice
president of sales, Asia/Pacific. "Companies like Nordic Maritime
Singapore are turning to KVH for their satellite communications
systems because our antennas and network were designed with their
needs in mind, and because they trust KVH's longstanding reputation
as a leader in the world of satellite communications
technology."
Please visit www.kvh.com/casestudies to download KVH's new case
study, Nordic Maritime Singapore Chooses mini-VSAT Broadband for
Vessel Communications and Crew Morale.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the
TracPhone V7 and Nordic Maritime Singapore vessels are available at
http://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-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,
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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