Australian-listed global satellite communications and network service provider, Speedcast, has released its SpeedMail Business Unlimited, service for the maritime industry.
The Hong Kong headquartered Speedcast (ASX: SDA) says its secure cloud-based SpeedMail+ package is designed to provide maritime business continuity with predictable and delivering efficient email plus file transfer services between ship and shore, removing the fear of unexpected overage fees.
The management application allows IT managers to remotely configure and troubleshoot via a browser wherever their vessels are located, and to also opt to use the SpeedMail+ domain for email, or permit SpeedCast to host a designated corporate email domain for their fleet.
“The launch of SpeedMail Business Unlimited demonstrates SpeedCast’s strategy to broaden the range of value-added services we offer to our customers so they can leverage the latest technology to grow and manage their businesses,” said Dan Rooney, Maritime Product Director for SpeedCast.
{loadposition peter}“SpeedMail Business Unlimited substantially enhances cost predictability and operational capability. Vessel owners can now enjoy the convenience of a fully managed communications and networking platform that provides unlimited maritime b usiness email via VSAT or MSS. SpeedMail Business Unlimited makes communication expenses predictable and manageable.”
Robert Bate, Vessel IT Manager at Siem Car Carriers, which operates fleet of eight RORO car carriers globally, said Sigma Business Unlimited will provide the company with a “reliableand dependable method to transfer email with our fleet”.
“Email is the lifeblood of the shipping industry, and it’s critical that our fleet can send and receive email regardless of the connection method.”