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The Problem

Corporations as well as private individuals have become accustomed to the efficiencies and convenience of broadband communications. But when your business takes you on the ocean, what do you do?  TDI-Brooks International, a scientific services company for the petroleum industry, turned to their data management partner and the broadband satellite internet community for the answer.

The Solution

TDI-BI’s partner for data management and IT services and a leading satellite telecommunications provider in the Fleet/BGAN sector, provided satellite equipment, satellite bandwidth and a management portal to TDI-BI’s fleet of five research vessels operating worldwide. Utilizing Inmarsat’s Fleet Broadband network with the Sailor 250 Fleet Broadband antenna, the sat telecom company delivered a satellite communications solution, enabling TDI’s IT provider’s system integration techniques to keep TDI-BI’s fleet of research vessels connected across the globe.

The Sailor 250 provides TDI-BI the ability to monitor and manage critical assets 24/7 from corporate headquarters without paying the high cost of comparable technology. Requiring a constant connection, with limited data transmission requirements, TDI-BI is accessing Fleet Broadband’s “always on” connection for a minimal monthly service charge and pays on a per megabyte basis.

Conclusion

With the Sailor units in place and a network with data management tools, a Maritime company now has a cost effective fleet broadband solution with the ability to manage multiple units from anywhere in the world. Remote management for this onboard solution eliminates the investment required for additional onboard IT staff, resulting in dramatic cost savings.

Additonal Information

For more information on maritime broadband solutions, visit the Inmarsat site at www.inmarsat.com or contact one of their partners.

About the Author

Ground Control sales and marketing Consultant Jessica Fraley has worked with clients since 2005 helping them find successful solutions for complex communication and connectivity needs. For more information on satellite broadband services and equipment from Ground Control, give them a call at 800-773-7168 (local 805-783-4600) or visit their website at http://www.groundcontrol.com and subscribe to their free newsletter.