KVH Ships 1000th CommBox, Supporting Changing Needs for Onboard Communications
May 23 2011 - 7:30AM
KVH Industries, Inc., (Nasdaq:KVHI) today announced the shipment of
its 1,000th CommBox™ Ship/Shore Network Manager, marking a
milestone for the company and a trend of increasing integration of
onboard IT networks and shipboard communications as shipping,
fishing, and other commercial maritime industries worldwide are
quickly becoming more advanced users of mobile satellite
communications technology. The CommBox will soon benefit 1,000
commercial vessels around the globe, where its dedicated shipboard
network management hardware, network hub options for enhanced
performance and network control, and proven software modules will
vastly expand onboard communications capabilities.
"KVH is committed to providing the best, most flexible, and most
reliable satellite communications products and services for our
customers, and the CommBox is an integral part of our end-to-end
line of information technology and communications (IT & C)
solutions," says Morten Aasen, managing director of KVH Norway AS.
"The demand for this highly customizable onboard IT manager has
been growing steadily since its release, and we're quite pleased to
be shipping our 1,000th unit with that demand still going strong.
Clearly, the CommBox is the preferred solution for fleet IT
managers in need of convenient integration of onboard networks with
satellite communications services, and we are committed to keeping
it that way."
CommBox is the most complete network management tool available
for mariners, functioning as e-mail server, relay server, and web
server in one rugged package. With two shipboard hardware options,
your choice of value-added software modules, and the flexibility to
work with any maritime communications service (including mini-VSAT
BroadbandSM, Inmarsat Fleet and FleetBroadband, GSM cell service,
and all compatible hardware for these services), the fully
configurable CommBox offers unmatched optimization and cost savings
for any fleet. KVH is continually working to update the CommBox
solution to meet the needs of professionals both on vessels and in
fleet IT departments on shore. Recent system enhancements
include:
- Simpler ways to download attachments from personal and business
e-mail accounts;
- The ability to configure custom settings for maximum usage
cutoffs, tracking, and notifications;
- Easy ways to implement settings for roaming crew e-mail and
Internet accounts;
- Simpler configuration for the security-enhancing firewall
module; and
- An expanded CommBox dashboard for comprehensive network and
onboard communications management.
"Ship operators face increasing operational challenges requiring
more sophisticated onboard networks linked to affordable broadband
connections," explains Aasen. "These include ECDIS, interactive
voyage planning, remote engine maintenance and monitoring, crew
morale initiatives, and increased regulatory reporting
requirements. The CommBox R8 and C2 hardware, suite of customizable
'Quick' service modules, and convenient hub options, along with our
continuing enhancements, are examples of how the solution has
already evolved to meet our customers' needs. We look forward to
continuing to adapt and help mariners create communications
solutions that meet the individual needs of each company and each
vessel we serve."
Please visit www.kvh.com/commbox for complete details about the
CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager.
Note to Editors: High-resolution, press-ready images of the
CommBox R8 and C2 hardware are available at http://press.kvh.com
for download and editorial use.
About KVH Industries, Inc.
KVH Industries, Inc., and its subsidiaries are leading providers
of in-motion satellite TV and communication systems, having
designed, manufactured, and sold more than 150,000 mobile satellite
antennas for applications on vessels, vehicles, and aircraft. KVH's
mission is to connect mobile customers around the globe with the
same digital television entertainment, communications, and Internet
services that they enjoy in their homes and offices. The company is
based in Middletown, RI, with facilities in Illinois, Denmark,
Norway, and Singapore.
This release may contain certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements
include, for example, the functionality, characteristics, quality
and performance of KVH's products and technology; anticipated
innovation and product development; and customer preferences,
requirements and expectations. The actual results could differ
materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, among
others, those discussed in KVH's most recent Form 10-Q filed with
the SEC. KVH does not assume any obligation to update its
forward-looking statements to reflect new information or
developments.
KVH, CommBox, and TracPhone are trademarks of KVH Industries,
Inc. "mini-VSAT Broadband" is a service mark of KVH Industries,
Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
companies.
CONTACT: Chris Watson
KVH Industries
401-845-8138
cwatson@kvh.com
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