As we have now entered a new year, we enter a new chapter of technology innovations in 2013. Communication solutions are the foundation to technology today as they are essential in order to improve the operational efficiency and productivity of a business. Regardless of technology advancements, communication by voice will always remain the primary medium for interactions between people. Businesses need communications solutions providers to help integrate these technologies so that voice, text, e-mail and the Internet can all work together seamlessly.

Station711, the Mobile Satellite Services division of RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd, has recently introduced its Crewtalk solution, a complete onboard voice gateway, which is integrated with the FleetBroadband multi-voice service. This brand new integration enables access of up to nine simultaneous voice calls, increasing operational and personal communication efficiency.

"Station711's Crewtalk solution is tailored to address varied onboard needs and challenges faced by crews at sea,” said Ohad Har-Lev , managing director of Mobile Satellite Services, RRsat, in a statement.

Today, Station711 provides communications solutions to the maritime, terrestrial and aviation markets. With its own LES for existing and evolved Inmarsat (News - Alert) services, Station711 guarantees seamless global communications anywhere, and anytime. Based on advanced technology, the Station711 platform, can be integrated into any existing communications infrastructure.

Crewtalk supports commercial, operational and pre-paid voice services, with flexibility to allocate a variety of profiles and onboard extensions. With the updated multi-voice ability, it supports up to nine simultaneous calls and allows customers to give their crew a link to the rest of the world while out at sea.

"The integrated solution allows shipping companies to take advantage of the Multi-voice service to increase the commercial and operational on-board productivity and significantly enhance crew welfare through this proficient solution,” continued Har-Lev.

Additionally, Crewtalk enhances efficiency with an onboard PBX (News - Alert) integrated with a prepaid solution, providing managed telephony usage and multi-voice ability. It also integrates the PBX to the FleetBroadband terminal , ensuring that phone calls are routed through the prepaid system.

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