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Thuraya Partners with Speakerbus to Provide World’s Only Netted Communications Solution in MSS Industry
22nd July 2009
Abu Dhabi and Dubai, 22 July 2009 - To diversify its portfolio of products, Thuraya Telecommunications Company the world leading mobile satellite operator has partnered with Speakerbus, the specialist provider of mission-critical voice systems, to provide a comprehensive Netted Communications solution to its customer base.
According to the agreement Speakerbus’ netted voice products will be available to the mobile satellite industry for the first time through Thuraya as a service branded Thuraya NettedComms. The world leading mobile satellite operator will be an exclusive distributor of Thuraya NettedComms for a period spanning three years.
Based on Thuraya’s world-class satellite network, the Thuraya NettedComms service is a leading edge solution that integrates different communication technologies into a single closed user group, enabling users to communicate effectively. The service brings together ThurayaIP, Thuraya handhelds, Public Switch Telephone Networks, GSM and radio systems to provide robust netted communications - a unique capability providing a powerful communications solution.
Thuraya NettedComms is designed for a variety of target segments that include the government, military, homeland security, maritime, NGO, emergency services and disaster management sectors.
Thuraya’s Chief Commercial Officer Dr. Sven Rohte said, “We are very excited about our partnership with Speakerbus that has resulted in a cutting edge service such as Thuraya NettedComms. If we look at crises such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and fires that lead to disrupted telecommunications services we can see the edge of Thuraya NettedComms which has the ability to facilitate communications especially when what is needed instantaneously is a malleable solution that can integrate disparate communication technologies.”
Dr. Rohte elaborated, “From market insight we are certain that the service will generate immense interest because of its flexibility.”
Mr. Andy Wodhams, Managing Director of Speakerbus said,“Thuraya’s global support of 4 billion people across more then 140 countries, coupled with the distinct advantages of their mobile satellite systems architecture, makes them an ideal partner for the Thuraya NettedComms solution”
He also added that Thuraya NettedComms is user-friendly and easy to deploy over the Thuraya network because of its outstanding IP backbone.
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About Thuraya (www.thuraya.com)
Thuraya provides cost-effective mobile satellite services in more than 140 countries in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Services provided by Thuraya include mobile voice that support dual GSM and satellite mode, broadband, maritime, rural telephony, fleet management and other advanced applications that enable people and businesses everywhere under its coverage to enjoy constant access to communications and information. Thuraya enhances sectors such as oil and gas, mining, agriculture, NGOs and maritime services through its cutting edge technology.
The Company launched its third satellite in January 2008, which has brought countries of the Asia-Pacific region under its footprint and extended its coverage to nearly two thirds of the globe’s population.
Thuraya was founded in 1997 by a consortium of leading national telecommunications operators and reputed investment firms from the region.