Throughout the first half of 2024, Speedcast teams around the world have been busy completing exciting hybrid connectivity deployments for customers, helping to make high-availability service and 100% uptime a reality for operations in even the most remote locations.
Most recently, the addition of OneWeb to our portfolio has enabled us to offer high-reliability LEO connectivity as part of a multipath service, with guaranteed performance and security that customers demand. Service is deployed with our SIGMA network management platform, integrating LEO, GEO, and MEO VSAT, L-band and cellular paths into a seamless wide-area network. Check out our SIGMA microsite to learn more about how we apply route diversity and automation to deliver 100% uptime under even the most challenging conditions.
As an authorized Global Distribution Partner and Integrator for both OneWeb and Starlink, our team has thousands of multipath installations under our belt that include the latest LEO connectivity options. For instance, we recently deployed OneWeb as primary service for four state-of-the-art, semi-submersible drilling rigs, backed by Starlink in a multipath solution meeting the communication needs of operational applications, safety and IoT monitoring. The SIGMA integration also bonds Ku- and C-band VSAT, LTE and Iridium Certus for out-of-band network management.
The team also completed one of the most remote OneWeb installations to-date in the harsh conditions of Northern Greenland for one of our longest-standing customers of more than 20 years! This is a testament to not only the capability of the service, but to our field services team and their ability to go into the most rugged places and deliver for customers when they need it most.
And most recently, our passenger maritime team supported a yacht customer deployment in Europe that was delivered to the vessel owner in June. The custom OneWeb deployment was integrated to align with the look and feel of the yacht, with our SIGMA platform bringing together the OneWeb service with Starlink and LTE for a hybrid solution.
Learn More from Our Connectivity Experts
As the world’s leading authorized Starlink integrator, we’ve deployed nearly 7,500 Starlink kits since adding the service to our toolkit at the end of 2022, and we're quickly expanding our OneWeb installations as well. Check out the helpful resources below for more LEO and multipath info from our experts.
Speedcast Inaugurates New Teleport Facility Serving as LATAM Gateway for Eutelsat OneWeb
In June, Speedcast hosted an inaugural event to celebrate a new purpose-built teleport facility in Cali, Colombia, that now serves as the ground infrastructure gateway in Latin America for Eutelsat OneWeb. Speedcast secured a long-term agreement with OneWeb to develop and operate the facility, located in Zonamerica, a free-trade zone in Colombia to support services for the company’s low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation.
The agreement between Eutelsat OneWeb and Speedcast’s local entity began in January 2022, and final antenna installations were completed in late 2023, with the site fully operational in December. The facility includes 15 antennae critical to supporting Eutelsat OneWeb LEO services for customers. The facility also holds a Tier 4 Data Center classification, which is recognized as the best-performing level based on internationally standardized rankings that indicate the reliability of data center infrastructure. The unique location provides unrestricted line of sight for tracking spacecraft across the sky, as well as redundant power and connection with the main telecommunications companies of the region. Learn more about the new facility in our recent press release.
Speedcast Donates Antenna Kits and Airtime to Aid First Responders of Brazil Flooding
In May, the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul was impacted by devastating flooding, receiving a year’s worth of rain in a matter of hours which led to fatalities, widespread landslides, and the collapse of a dam. To support disaster response and recovery, Speedcast donated Starlink terminal kits and airtime to the local government in the wake of the region’s worst flooding in more than 80 years. Read more here.
New Cybersecurity Application Now Available to Help Maritime Customers Comply with Growing Regulatory Requirements
In June, Speedcast launched a new cybersecurity application in partnership with Cydome. The service addresses the explosive surge in cybersecurity threats to commercial maritime, yachting, offshore energy and port operations. The solution offers a simplified and streamlined approach to navigating the urgent need to comply with a U.S. Presidential Executive Order requiring mandatory reporting of cyber incidents, along with new International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) regulations beginning in July 2024, and the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2) beginning in October 2024. Read more on this announcement and get info on our recent webinar with Cydome highlighted in the Marketing Updates section below.
Speak to a Speedcast expert about your cybersecurity needs today!
Speedcast’s Teleport in Singapore Joins WTA’s Growing List of Tier 4 Certified Teleports
The World Teleport Association recently awarded Speedcast with Tier 4 certification of its Singapore Teleport under WTA’s Teleport Certification Program. Read more in the announcement from WTA. Following Speedcast's latest WTA certifications for its Miami, Florida;Mawson Lakes, Australia; and Macaé, Brazil teleport facilities, this latest certification is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that Speedcast delivers best-in-class services for customers, with global infrastructure in place to support client operations. Get all the details on our award-winning global teleport facilities at speedcast.com.
Newly-certified Speedcast teleport and local team in Singapore
Congratulations to Intellian on their 20th Anniversary!
Q1 marked Intellian's 20-year anniversary as a leading satellite communications systems provider, and we're congratulating our valued partner on this significant achievement! Speedcast is proud to continue our long-standing collaboration with Intellian on delivering high-quality satellite connectivity technology for our customers across the energy and maritime markets. Read more below about our recent networking event hosted with Intellian at the Posidonia show in Athens!
Marketing Updates
Check out where the Speedcast team has exhibited lately and what’s new across the Speedcast world!
Seatrade Cruise Global
April 8-11; Miami, Florida
Speedcast kicked off a busy few months of Q2 events at the Seatrade Cruise Global show in Miami. The team networked with key cruise customers and partners throughout the event, as well as conducted technology demonstrations and presentations at the Speedcast stand.
AsiaTech (ATxSG) May 29-31; Singapore
During AsiaTech (ATxSG) in Singapore, the Speedcast team stayed busy networking with customers, partners and industry colleagues on the stand, and sharing the latest on advanced connectivity solutions ensuring seamless operations. The team also hosted live demo sessions on the stand throughout the event, showcasing antenna equipment from partners Eutelsat OneWeb, Intellian and Kymeta. Speedcast's James Trevelyan, EVP Global Sales & Marketing, also provided valuable insights on a maritime connectivity panel at Asia Satellite Business Week, a featured event of ATxSG.
Australian Energy Producers May 20-23; Perth, Australia
In Perth, Speedcast exhibited at the Australian Energy Producers show (formerly known as APPEA), sharing connectivity solutions for the oil and gas industry. The team met with stand visitors and showcased Speedcast's leading hybrid connectivity and IT solutions ensuring 100% uptime for critical remote energy operations.
Australasia Satellite Forum June 4-5; Sydney, Australia
In Sydney, Speedcast participated at the Australasian Satellite Forum, sponsoring a networking reception and presenting on hybrid connectivity during a panel session.
Posidonia June 3-7; Athens, Greece
The Speedcast team had an exciting week at the Posidonia show in Athens, conducting SIGMA and Cydome demos for customers and partners on the stand. The team also highlighted LEO connectivity solutions from Eutelsat OneWeb and Starlink.
During the show, Speedcast co-hosted a networking reception with partners Intellian and Eutelsat OneWeb. The event celebrated successful OneWeb LEO deployments across the maritime sector in partnership with both organizations.
As one of the largest maritime trade shows in the world, Posidonia proved once again to be a key event to engage with industry contacts.
Upcoming Events
Connect with Speedcast at these upcoming tradeshows!
Electra Mining - Sept. 2-6; Johannesburg, South Africa SMM - Sept. 3-6; Hamburg, Germany Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress - Sept. 18-19; Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Rio Oil & Gas - Sept. 23-26; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Monaco Yacht Show - Sept. 25-27; Port Hercule, Monaco
Catch us on Social
Check out Speedcast’s recent posts across our social platforms! Read on to learn more on this quarter’s stories and be sure to follow us on our social media channels to stay up to date on our latest news.
F. Laeisz Marks 'Day of the Seafarer' with Completion of Fleetwide Rollout of Speedcast Connectivity
Each year on June 25, the maritime industry recognizes crews deployed at sea on the international 'Day of the Seafarer.' Speedcast customer Redeerei F. Laeisz commemorated the day by sharing the news of its recent rollout of LEO connectivity onboard its fleet of vessels. Delivered by Laeisz's long-standing provider, Speedcast, the solution expansion enhances onboard crew welfare applications, while also optimizing the fleet's operational communications. Learn more on how F. Laeisz is continuing to serve its crews with advanced communications onboard!
In Case You Missed It
WEBINAR: Riviera Maritime Media recently hosted its Maritime Cyber Security Webinar Week, featuring a series of sessions focused on secureconnectivity, compliance and the cybersecurity awareness gap. Speedcast joined fellow industry experts from Cydome, Stena AB and RINA in a panel session discussing solutions for vessel operators in complying with evolving cyber requirements. Missed it? Don't worry - you can still watch the webinar recording on demand! Check it out here.
WEBINAR: Check out a new cloud webinar hosted by GSOA, featuring Speedcast's SVP TechOps, Will Mudge. The session can be viewed via the recording on demand: WATCH
Press Releases Check out our newsroom for the latest updates!
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