SpeedCast launches SpeedMail+, a maritime email solution

SpeedCast
launches SpeedMail+, a maritime email solution
A robust,
reliable business mail system for the maritime
industry

Sydney, Australia, September
20, 2016 – – SpeedCast International Limited
(ASX:
SDA), a leading global satellite communicationsand
network service provider,
today launched
a new maritime email communication
solution called SpeedMail+, based on GTMaritime’s flagship new maritime email platform. SpeedMail+ combines SpeedCast’s unrivalled global VSAT and L-Band networkwith the full suite of GTMaritime’s
services,
including email, file transfer and anti-virus
applications, developed for today’s
communication requirements of the maritime sector.“Our partnership with GTMaritime
re-enforces SpeedCast’s
continued dedication and investment to the maritime industry. SpeedMail+ will
be seamlessly integrated into our global L-band and VSAT network. SpeedMail+ enhances our capability to deliver cost
effective and dependable email, file transfer and anti-virus services to the Maritime MSS market,” said Dan Rooney, Maritime Product Director at SpeedCast.

SpeedCast’s global
VSAT network — which is managed through the
company’s
global
infrastructure of state-of-the-art teleports, hubsand IP-connectivity links to ensure
the best quality and experience for its
customers — features more than 90 satellite beams consistingof global C-band, L-band,
and Ku-band coverage
from more than 70 satellites located
in every region
around the world. SpeedCast, which takes an operator-agnostic approach to
ensure the best coverage,
service
and pricing for its customers, is also integrating HighThroughput
Satellites (HTS) as they come
into service.

“We are delighted to have concluded this agreement with SpeedCast which will
see the GTMaritime product suite supplied as part of their Airtime solutions,
including their comprehensive global Ku, L-band and FleetXpress,” said Rob
Kenworthy, CEO, GTMaritime. “This partnership helps SpeedCast’s customers and
partner network deliver the best in class solution and promotes mutual growth.
Choosing the right partner is very important to us and SpeedCast’s reach and
experience are the perfect fit for our technology. Our solutions will help to
deliver a seamless and dependable experience to users on-board regardless of
their available satellite connections.”