The multi-year contract also includes KVH\u2019s IP-MobileCastT service for news, sports, movie, and TV delivery, and preventive maintenance checks to ensure peak performance on all fielded systems as part of the KVH OneCare programme.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn working with KVH during the past five years, we realized that having a reliable communications partner is essential to the smooth operation of our vessels and welfare of our crews,\u201d said Rob Frenks, Vroon\u2019s group ICT manager.<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cWe also witnessed firsthand the advantage of the IP-MobileCast entertainment packages in enhancing crew welfare. KVH offers us a total and affordable managed service that brings together proven hardware and a fully integrated global network management system that will support our business for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
The first installations of KVH\u2019s 60 cm diameter TracPhone V7 systems onboard Vroon vessels took place in early 2011. Now more than 140 Vroon vessels employ the KVH mini-VSAT Broadband system onboard.<\/p>\n
Vroon vessels covered by the contract are also equipped with the KVH CommBox Ship\/Shore Network Manager.<\/p>\n
CommBox provides a suite of network management tools including web compression and acceleration, least-cost routing among multiple communications services, prepaid Internet access, and remote access for Vroon\u2019s shore-based IT personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur mini-VSAT Broadband service provides the most complete end-to-end solution for the maritime market\u2019s rapidly expanding communications needs,\u201d added Martin Kits van Heyningen, KVH\u2019s CEO.<\/p>\n
He concluded: \u201cWe design and manufacture the hardware, provide the global connectivity and network management solution, offer a flexible variety of customer support options, and license and deliver a wide variety of onboard content, all in an affordable way.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cVroon clearly sees the value of this comprehensive solution, and we look forward to continuing to work with them as one of our key customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
By Alice Mason<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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