SES
S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) today announced KVH Industries, Inc.
(Nasdaq: KVHI), a leading global manufacturer of maritime communications
solutions, has signed a new satellite capacity agreement to connect more
ships traversing prime sea routes along the eastern coasts of Canada and
the U.S. and throughout the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Under the multi-year agreement, KVH will use 36 MHz of Ku-band capacity
aboard the SES-4 satellite to expand high-speed Internet access and
Voice over IP services across its mini-VSAT Broadband network to luxury,
government and commercial vessels. This SES-4 capacity doubles the
bandwidth currently available via the broad coverage of SES’s AMC-21
satellite, which KVH has relied on for years to meet the growing
regional demand for maritime connectivity.
KVH is experiencing increasing bandwidth demand from commercial vessels
for a variety of applications, including machine-to-machine and remote
operations monitoring, computer-based training, web-filing of maritime
documentation, and crew welfare. With thousands of mini-VSAT Broadband
systems already deployed, KVH is addressing evolving crew requirements
at sea with its new IP-MobileCast content delivery service, which
utilizes the satellite-delivered broadband connection and multicasting
technology to deliver news, sports, movies, music and TV shows directly
to the ship.
“The SES-4 capacity is greatly enhancing our mini-VSAT Broadband
coverage along Eastern Canada, as well as complementing our existing
AMC-21 bandwidth and reach across many of the prime waterways along the
eastern seaboard and throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico,”
explained Brent Bruun, KVH Executive Vice President of Mobile Broadband.
“Our strong relationship with a global satellite provider of SES’s
calibre is extremely important to us,” he noted. “It is a key reason why
our satellite network can respond to our customers’ demands quickly and
effectively, adding capacity where it is needed most.”
“SES continues to make significant investments in high-powered mobility
beams and high throughput satellite capabilities aimed at meeting the
fast-growing demand for connectivity and mobile communications
anywhere,” said Elias Zaccack, Senior Vice President of the Americas
region and Head of the Mobility Market Solutions Centre for SES,
referring to the recently announced order of three new satellites by
SES. “SES and KVH are elevating the world of maritime communications,
putting everything - from streamlined operations management tools to all
the entertainment conveniences of home - at the fingertips of ships’
passengers and crew.”
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About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries is a leading provider of in-motion satellite TV and
communications systems, having designed, manufactured, and sold more
than 175,000 mobile satellite antennas for applications on vessels,
vehicles, and aircraft. KVH is also a leading news, music, and
entertainment content provider to many industries including maritime,
retail, and leisure. VideotelTM, a KVH company, is a leading
provider of maritime training. KVH is based in Middletown, RI, with
research, development, and manufacturing operations in Middletown, RI,
and Tinley Park, IL. The company’s global presence includes offices in
Belgium, Brazil, Cyprus, Denmark, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands,
Norway, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
KVH and IP-MobileCast are trademarks of KVH Industries, Inc. mini-VSAT
Broadband is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc.
About SES
SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) is the world-leading satellite
operator with a fleet of more than 50 geostationary satellites. The
company provides satellite communications services to broadcasters,
content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network
operators and business and governmental organisations worldwide. SES
stands for long-lasting business relationships, high-quality service and
excellence in the satellite industry. The culturally diverse regional
teams of SES are located around the globe and work closely with
customers to meet their specific satellite bandwidth and service
requirements. SES holds a participation in O3b Networks, a next
generation satellite network combining the reach of satellite with the
speed of fiber.
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