Inmarsat : appoints Satcom Global as GX VAR for maritime and enterprise markets

Inmarsat appoints Satcom Global as GX VAR for maritime and enterprise markets

30 August 2016: Inmarsat, the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has signed an agreement with specialised managed satellite services provider, Satcom Global, appointing them as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress (GX) covering the maritime and enterprise markets.

Global Xpress is the world's first global mobile satellite communications service from a single operator, delivering seamless, secure, high-speed connectivity on land, at sea, and in the air. The addition of Inmarsat's powerful new Ka-band capabilities enables Satcom Global to diversify and enhance the comprehensive service portfolio it already offers to maritime and enterprise customers.

Satcom Global is one of the world's leading distributors of mobile satellite communications, serving a varied customer base from hubs across the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Fleet Xpress will be a welcome expansion of the Satcom Global maritime offering and sets a new standard in broadband maritime communications. Fleet Xpress delivers the highest levels of reliable broadband connectivity and exceptional performance across all of the world's oceans, as well as facilitating innovative 'Connected Ship' applications.

Satcom Global is one of Inmarsat's largest FleetBroadband (FB) partners, and many of Satcom Global's existing FleetBroadband customers, along with a sizeable number of XpressLink vessels, will provide a firm customer base to migrate onto Fleet Xpress.

The appointment as a GX Enterprise VAR also serves to expand Satcom Global's portfolio of products for remotely located, land-based users. The combination of portable terminals and reliable high-speed broadband, is expected to generate significant demand from a new generation of end-users. Satcom Global also anticipates strong interest from its news broadcast customers, seeking more powerful, reliable connectivity to meet the growing demands for live news gathering wherever and whenever a story breaks.

Ronald Spithout, President, Inmarsat Maritime, said: 'We are pleased to continue supporting Satcom Global in their mission to support mobile and remote customers, and we look forward to enhancing our collaboration with a valued and long-standing partner.'

Greg Ewert, President, Inmarsat Enterprise, said: 'As a leading global GSPS and BGAN partner, Satcom Global is well placed to take the GX proposition to the enterprise market. We look forward to working with them as value added resellers of the world's first globally available, high-speed satellite broadband service, providing their remote customers with access to faster data speeds and a greater variety of land based applications.'

Ian Robinson, CEO, Satcom Global said: 'We are proud to have been chosen by Inmarsat as a Value Added Reseller for both GX Maritime and Enterprise. Thanks to our strong relationship with Inmarsat, we are delighted to be able to build on our product portfolio and offer a global Ka-band network though their GX VSAT solution. With this new development, our priority is to pass on a vast array of benefits that come with GX including high-throughput connectivity, to our valued customers across two of our largest markets.'

In preparation for delivery of the extension of their service portfolio, Satcom Global has GX-trained their in-house network of engineers to be accredited to carry out installations across the globe. The company's engineering capability strengthens their proposition as a true value added reseller, along with their global support network and in-house product development team focussing on delivering an enhanced communications experience to customers across the globe.

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About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). For more information, please visit www.inmarsat.com.

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About Satcom Global

Satcom Global is a leading provider of global satellite services to the maritime, land and aero markets, and a trusted supplier of marine and offshore safety systems and engineering services. We provide voice and data solutions for users in remote locations outside terrestrial networks, and design and integrate systems ensuring safety in the most hazardous of environments. With sales and support hubs across Asia, Australia, Europe and the US, we invest significantly in our people as well as the development of technical solutions and infrastructure to ensure we can provide the best innovative solutions to our customers, with a smile. www.satcomglobal.com