Discover Always-On Broadband Access at Sea
iDirect’s Intelligent Platform is the clear choice for network operators and service providers looking to create customized VSAT service offerings for maritime customers. The flexibility of the iDirect system allows a maritime provider to start small, with minimum investment but with the ability to scale networks as business expands. From regional services to a global network, iDirect technology is designed to maximize capacity while enabling maritime providers to guarantee service levels to meet the demands of their customers.
For years, ships at sea relied on basic connectivity to fulfill their communication requirements. They used simple voice service to coordinate maritime operations while attempting to stay connected with life on land.
With the explosion of IP based applications, ships at sea now operate as remote offices and require the same connectivity found on land. E-mail, Internet, VPN and VoIP applications are a part of the everyday operations on many maritime vessels. And, with long stretches spent at sea, a new generation of crew expects to have connectivity to manage their lives back on shore.
Unfortunately, most traditional pay-per-use satellite services are unable to meet the bandwidth requirements necessary to meet these connectivity needs. From cargo ships to cruise liners, onboard super tankers and super yachts, the demand for high-speed connectivity is on the rise.
Thanks to advancements in VSAT technology, broadband is hitting the high seas. Always-on VSAT networks support voice, video and data applications in real-time helping to increase business productivity for maritime companies while improving the lives of crew on board. With a new generation of Web-savvy crew members, crews can take their pick of ships. Broadband-enabled vessels top their list of best places to work.
Through a number of key technology advancements, iDirect has become a market leader in providing VSAT solutions for the maritime industry. With a projected growth rate of 400% by 2012, the potential market for maritime VSAT services is expanding. With iDirect, discover opportunity by creating cost-effective, always-on, broadband VSAT services for maritime customers around the globe. |
