Maritime+ Regional solution combines all-in-one
antenna with wide beam and HTS satellite capacity in affordable
package aimed at untapped small vessels connectivity market
SES S.A. (Euronext Paris: SESG) (LuxX: SESG) and Gilat Satellite
Networks (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) today announced a strategic
collaboration focused on delivering affordable connectivity to a
broad range of small ships and vessels left underserved at sea in
the Caribbean and beyond.
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Set for commercial launch in April 2017, the plug-and-play
platform is the latest offering within the SES Maritime+ service,
which was first introduced late last year. The new collaborative
solution bundles Gilat’s MarineRay 60P all-in-one Ku-band maritime
VSAT (very small aperture terminal) antenna package with SES’s
tailored maritime capacity on both wide beam and upcoming high
throughput satellite (HTS) capacity to help small yachts and ship
operators break through barriers to entry.
Until now, the cost of antennas, installation, satellite
capacity, and fleet and network management has kept many small
vessels out of the VSAT market and unable to access high-speed
connectivity to link crews and entertain passengers. The SES
Maritime+ solution eliminates these constraints with affordable
equipment, bandwidth, installation and network management pricing
for operators of even the smallest of fishing boats and yachts.
The collaborative solution, sold through a network of authorised
dealers across the globe, will be available first to small yachts
and vessels traversing Caribbean waters, followed by small craft
operating in the Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, and ocean waters
throughout Southeast Asia.
“This collaborative breakthrough is all about leveraging and
utilising SES’s robust and diverse network of satellite capacity
and Gilat’s all-in-one VSAT terminals to make high-speed, high
quality connectivity much more accessible to even the smallest
maritime operators. There are hundreds of thousands of small
fishing and cargo vessels that simply haven’t been able to offer
affordable high-speed internet access to their crews and passengers
– until now,” explained Elias Zaccack, SVP of Global Mobility and
the Americas Region for SES. “SES’s Maritime+ regional offering
makes access to connectivity at sea easier and more affordable than
ever before.”
“This first Maritime+ regional agreement between Gilat and SES
is opening access to high-speed maritime connectivity to small
vessel operators throughout the Caribbean. Our MarineRay all-in-one
terminal package in combination with SES’s wide beam and HTS
capacity is a game changer for operators of small yachts and ships
who’ve been left behind and underserved in the Caribbean and other
vital maritime regions,” noted Ron Levin, Director Strategic
Accounts at Gilat Satellite Networks. “This initiative is in-line
with Gilat’s strategic direction of bringing affordable broadband
to underserved markets on the ground, in the air, and now - at
sea.”
About SES
SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to
deliver a differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide,
with more than 50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and
12 in Medium Earth Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added,
end-to-end solutions in four key market verticals (Video,
Enterprise, Mobility and Government). It provides satellite
communications services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments
and institutions, and businesses worldwide. SES’s portfolio
includes the ASTRA satellite system, which has the largest
Direct-to-Home (DTH) television reach in Europe, and O3b Networks,
a global managed data communications service provider. Another SES
subsidiary, MX1, is a leading media service provider and offers a
full suite of innovative digital video and media services. Further
information available at: www.ses.com
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About Gilat
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a
leading global provider of satellite-based broadband
communications. With 30 years of experience, we design and
manufacture cutting-edge ground segment equipment, and provide
comprehensive solutions and end-to-end services, powered by our
innovative technology. Delivering high value competitive solutions,
our portfolio comprises of a cloud based VSAT network platform,
high-speed modems, high performance on-the-move antennas and high
efficiency, high power Solid State Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block
Upconverters (BUC). Gilat’s comprehensive solutions support
multiple applications with a full portfolio of products to address
key applications including broadband access, cellular backhaul,
enterprise, in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and
public safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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