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United Arab Emirates : THURAYA TELECOMMUNICATIONS rolls out ATLAS IP, broadband satellite terminal [TendersInfo (India)]
[June 04, 2014]

United Arab Emirates : THURAYA TELECOMMUNICATIONS rolls out ATLAS IP, broadband satellite terminal [TendersInfo (India)]


(TendersInfo (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) A Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, Thuraya Telecommunications, has launched Atlas IP, a feature-rich broadband satellite terminal, thereby further extending its maritime product portfolio.



Thuraya Atlas IP is claimed to be the second maritime-specific product introduced by Thuraya in 2014, complementing the Thuraya Orion IP broadband terminal by offering a fully-featured voice and data product with additional functionality built in.

Thuraya Atlas IP is designed and manufactured by Addvalue of Singapore for Thuraya, and has capacity of standard IP data transfer at rates up to 444kbps and asymmetric streaming capability of 16kbps-384kbps. Thuraya Atlas IP is offered with Thuraya s range of pricing plans.


Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said, The Thuraya Atlas IP terminal cements our position as a credible choice for maritime users who value innovation alongside value and flexibility. As our second maritime terminal launch of 2014, Atlas IP represents an option for users who want an added value terminal that can act as a shipboard hub. Together with some of the most competitively-priced airtime packages available, it represents a serious challenge to the established order in maritime.

The terminal includes various features for supporting improved communications functionality and enhance shipboard operations. Apart from the voice and data capabilities of Atlas IP, key software components include a built in firewall, Wi-Fi and fleet tracking feature on the basis of distance or time with accurate geo fencing.

The terminal is even capable of configuring and limiting data sessions by time or volume through a multilingual web interface. Corporate users seeking to tap advantage of specific applications can opt for a customization option to have their application embedded on the terminal s core module.

The terminal also supports operational efficiency on-board ship through Port Forwarding. Atlas IP is capable of automatically forwarding data from shipboard equipment and devices to support M2M reporting routines.

Rashid Baba, Director of Products at Thuraya, said, In developing Thuraya Atlas IP, we listened very carefully to our Service Partners and the needs of our clients. Thuraya Atlas IP builds on the success of our Orion IP terminal in bringing a high level of connectivity and functionality to shipping at prices that reflect the desire of ship-owners to connect for crew and business applications but control costs of ownership and operation.

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