Singapore – Airbus has added Planet Communications Asia Public Co., Ltd. (PlanetComm) to its channel partner programme for Skynet 5 military satellite communication services and expanded the partnership with Speedcast. Under this channel partner agreement, both PlanetCommand Speedcast will be offering Skynet X-band and UHF services as part of their extensive satellite communications portfolios. Speedcast has been delivering tactical secure communications services to the Australian and New … [Read more...] about Airbus extends channel partner programme
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Recent improvements in VSAT technology
Singapore – “In order to differentiate, telecommunications operators must address the trend of bringing connectivity to remote locations,” said Stephane Palomba, Vice President of Global Cellular Services at Speedcast as he spoke at CommunicAsia in Singapore. During his presentation titled, Growing the Potential of VSAT: Deep-diving on Cellular Backhaul Capabilities, Palomba described the growth opportunities presented by recent improvements in VSAT technology, including cellular backhaul … [Read more...] about Recent improvements in VSAT technology
SpeedCast strengthens Executive Management Team
Sydney, Australia – SpeedCast International Limited announced the appointment of David Kagan to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) reporting to Chief Executive Officer Pierre-Jean Beylier. Kagan comes to SpeedCast from Globalstar, where he served as President and COO. Uniquely qualified as a result of his extensive industry experience, Kagan previously held C-level executive positions at ITC Global, Globe Wireless, Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), ICG Satellite … [Read more...] about SpeedCast strengthens Executive Management Team
SpeedCast to acquire Harris CapRock
Sydney, Australia – SpeedCast International Limited announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Harris CapRock in a cash transaction valued at US$425 million. Harris CapRock is a global leader in the Energy and Maritime segments. The acquisition strengthens SpeedCast’s already strong position in the Maritime industry, in which Harris CapRock has a leading position in the fast-growing and bandwidth-hungry Cruise sector, and creates a global leader in Energy, … [Read more...] about SpeedCast to acquire Harris CapRock
SpeedCast launches maritime email solution
Sydney, Australia, - SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, launched a new maritime email communication solution called SpeedMail+, based on GTMaritime’s flagship new maritime email platform. SpeedMail+ combines SpeedCast’s unrivalled global VSAT and L-Band network with the full suite of GTMaritime’s services, including email, file transfer and anti-virus applications, developed for today’s communication … [Read more...] about SpeedCast launches maritime email solution
SpeedCast supports Global Xpress
The two companies have signed an agreement, which sees SpeedCast as a value added reseller for GX in the global government market. This follows SpeedCast’s strategic partnership with Inmarsat in June, which saw the company committing to roll-out Inmarsat’s Maritime GX solution (Fleet Xpress). SpeedCast works with commercial and government sector customers across the world to deliver reliable, cost-effective, best-in-class communication solutions. With its global presence and extensive service … [Read more...] about SpeedCast supports Global Xpress
