Tototheo Maritime, a strategic partner of Inmarsat, has achieved a significant milestone by installing over 1,000 Fleet Xpress terminals for Inmarsat. These installations have included various types of ships, such as container and general cargo ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and very large crude carriers. Inmarsat's Fleet Xpress combines Global Xpress Ka-band technology with resilient L-band, providing secure and high-bandwidth connectivity with a 99.9% uptime SLA. This network has enabled the maritime industry to operate more intelligently and efficiently, enhance safety and cyber security, and support regulatory compliance. Tototheo Maritime looks forward to continuing to help the maritime industry leverage the power of data and digitization using Fleet Xpress.
In another development, Cobham Satcom has secured a contract with China TranTech Technologies for the largest delivery of SAILOR XTR Ku VSAT antennas to the Chinese market. China TranTech, a subsidiary of China Transport Telecommunication Information Group Company Limited (CTTIC), is the only maritime satellite safety communication provider in China. The SAILOR XTR Ku antennas provide dependable, high-speed connectivity for remote marine operations at sea. They have a built-in ethernet port for easy integration of third-party devices and allow for effortless switching between satellite and close-to-shore cellular services. The selection of the SAILOR XTR technology platform was based on its innovative features and rugged foundation for internet connectivity in extreme conditions. The contract aims to meet the demand for reliable connectivity in Chinese merchant vessels. The SAILOR XTR platform is compatible with multiple constellations, orbits, and frequencies, ensuring compatibility with future satellite services and reducing the costs of installing new antennas.
Neuron, an AI-powered quality of experience management (QoE) platform provider, has secured a new deal with Tototheo Global to enhance connectivity robustness and improve onboard connectivity operations and performance. The partnership aims to deploy Neuron's AI-powered QoE platform to vessels contracted to Tototheo. The agreement includes the integration of real-time connectivity data from antennas, routers, and third-party systems on the ship's end-to-end network, providing a holistic view of connectivity and QoE on one platform. Tototheo is also testing Neuron Grid, an AI-powered network management solution that enables intelligent network orchestration across multiple providers, orbits, and networks. This partnership highlights the growing importance of AI in maritime connectivity and the efforts to optimize connectivity operations and performance at sea.
SCOMM, a telecommunications company, will participate in GITEX AFRICA MOROCCO 2024. They will unveil two solutions from their partners RUCKUS Networks and SES Satellites: RUCKUS Networks' Wi-Fi 7 technology and SES Satellites' MEO satellite communications technology. The Wi-Fi 7 technology offers superior speed, capacity, reduced latency, and enhanced security. The MEO satellite communications technology provides broad coverage, high bandwidth, and lower latency compared to GEO satellites. SCOMM's participation in the event demonstrates their commitment to technological innovation and improving connectivity in Africa. The exhibition will take place at GITEXAFRICA.com. For more information, contact Hind EL BAHLOULI at +212 660 731 816 or helbahlouli@scomm.ma.
These developments highlight the growing importance of maritime connectivity and the role of advanced satellite communication technologies in enabling efficient and secure operations at sea.