27 April, 2016 – Satlink Satellite Communications Ltd, a world leader in satellite communication and technical services, is pleased to announce that it has become an Inmarsat Partner for Fleet Xpress and FleetBroadband.
As part of the partnership Satlink’s solutions will be integrated with Inmarsat’s Fleet Xpress service to deliver value added services including their in-house developed Satbox, and Tracklite service that enhances connectivity to their existing global customer network involving merchant shipping, offshore, fishing and leisure markets. Socrates Theodossiou, joint Managing Director of The Tototheo Group said: “On-board bandwidth requirements keep growing, driving the satellite communications industry to integrate and develop in-house tailor made solutions for end-users. This strategic alliance with Inmarsat enables a closer relationship and development of our solutions for the industry and ultimately for the global satellite communications market.”
Commenting on the agreement, Gerbrand Schalkwijk, Chief Sales Officer, Inmarsat Maritime said: “Satlink Satellite Communications is a valued Inmarsat Maritime Partner and is currently the largest single XpressLink provider for Inmarsat globally with customers including MSC Shipmanagement Limited and Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd. We believe that the launch of Fleet Xpress will set a new standard in maritime communications and are investing to ensure we have the global reach and expertise of a dedicated partner network to drive market adoption.”
Media contacts:
Jonathan Sinnatt
Director of Corporate Communication
+44 (0)20 7728 1935
Jonathan.sinnatt@inmarsat.com
Socrates Theodossiou
Managing Director
+357 2556 9155
socrates@tototheo.com.cy
About Satlink Satellite
A member of the Tototheo group, Satlink Satellite Communications Ltd started its activities in the early 80s and has grown to become one of the leaders in satellite communication and technical services in the Maritime Industry. Satlink Satellite has a strong global presents physical presents with offices in Cyprus, Greece, Middle East and Singapore.
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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