Inmarsat : New collaboration delivers broadcast quality Skype over BGAN

23 March 2015: The Quicklink TX solution has been certified and approved for use over the Inmarsat network as part of Inmarsat's Certified Applications (CAP) programme.

Quicklink TX is a powerful solution that delivers professional broadcast quality output when using Skype over Inmarsat's BGAN network. The appointment marks Inmarsat's ongoing strategy to deliver innovative solutions by establishing powerful and trusted relationships with applications and solution providers.

The fully integrated hardware and software solution is easy to use and allows broadcasters, producers, engineers and studio managers to seamlessly manage Skype video/audio for broadcast purposes. When combined with Inmarsat's reliable global network, video content can be created and distributed via the Skype solution from anywhere in the world.

"Exposing our network to a wider group of technology partners creates an environment of innovation that will lead to tailored solutions for our Enterprise sectors." Said Nadeem Khan, Head of Enterprise Applications Enablement, Market Strategy and Development, Inmarsat.

"Quicklink TX is a perfect example of a solution that, when combined with our network, adds significant value for our customers".

Martin Turner, Director of Media, Enterprise Market Strategy and Development, Inmarsat, said: "For media specifically, we want to develop solutions that support traditional newsgathering applications, while also acting as a catalyst for new ideas.

The key driver is to deliver solutions over our seamless, global network that enable media organisations to create and distribute content in new and innovative ways."

Although Quicklink TX was designed specifically for the media sector, having the solution certified over Inmarsat's global network extends its market reach to other Enterprise sectors such as Aid, eHealth, eLearning and Energy.

"We are delighted that Quicklink TX is now an Inmarsat Certified Application, said Richard Rees, CEO of Quicklink. "We are really excited to further strengthen our relationship with Inmarsat, and to open up more opportunities in developing new and innovative solutions together across multiple Enterprise sectors."