More features for VSAT satcoms users
Marlink’s Sealink VSAT system now offers extra features
Marlink has recently added the Comtech Vipersat bandwidth and capacity management platform to its Sealink VSAT service. The integration of the Vipersat technology will provide enhanced features, including efficient management of bandwidth allocation between vessels, global automatic roaming between C-band coverage areas and high quality of service for both voice and data services.
"The integration of the Vipersat technology to our Sealink solution makes Marlink the only provider of maritime satellite communications to offer both Vipersat and Vados platforms. The introduction of Vipersat to our comprehensive portfolio, gives us the widest-ranging portfolio on the market, enabling us to offer high-quality solutions which can be customised to meet any specification or budget," said Tore Morten Olsen, CEO, Marlink.
The Vipersat technology enables Sealink to allocate bandwidth on demand, benefitting customers that operate multiple vessels within one bandwidth pool per satellite beam. Where some vessels within the bandwidth pool do not require full bandwidth capacity, Vipersat enables Sealink to reallocate the spare bandwidth capacity to other vessels in the pool. This can provide individual vessels with additional bandwidth and ensures efficient use of bandwidth between vessels.
Additionally, Vipersat provides Sealink customers with global automatic roaming. When a vessel cruises towards the outer limit of the coverage, Vipersat automatically prepares for switching to a new satellite beam. When the vessel reaches the position which is determined for satellite beam switch, Vipersat automatically switches to the next satellite. This eliminates the need for manual intervention from the crew onboard and causes no service interruption during switching.
Marlink's Sealink VSAT system supports multiple networks onboard, allowing for vessel owner, charterer, administration, crew and passengers to share the same satellite link without interfering with each other's assigned capacity.
The integrated Vipersat technology is claimed to provide exceptional quality of service for both voice and data, enhancing the quality of satellite communications by minimising interference and delay from end-to-end. In addition to the features inherent to the Vados-Vipersat platform, Sealink can also be customised to include features such as office integration via MPLS networks, link optimisers, content filter and GSM solutions.
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