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Inmarsat appoints Globecomm as Value Added Reseller for Maritime Global Xpress Services

Inmarsat has signed an agreement with Globecomm, appointing the specialised managed satellite services provider as a Value Added Reseller (VAR) for Global Xpress (GX), serving the Maritime market globally. The agreement completes Globecomm’s Global Xpress offering, having previously been appointed as a GX VAR for the Enterprise and Global Government markets.

Global Xpress will be the first global Ka-band broadband satellite network providing very high bandwidth services to a range of land, maritime and aero terminals, delivered through a resilient, secure waveform which is optimised for mobility. Integrated seamlessly with Inmarsat’s current L-band network, Global Xpress will ensure reliable communications in support of mission critical operations in the most challenging environments.

Ronald Spithout, President, Inmarsat Maritime, said: “Globecomm has been a valued partner of Inmarsat for many years, delivering consistently successful solutions to the Maritime sector. I’m delighted to welcome them as a maritime GX VAR and to continue to develop and deepen our relationship through this most recent appointment.”

Globecomm specialises in the design and integration of high quality satellite communication systems and has an extensive global network. With a strong engineering pedigree and expertise in cellular networks, satellite networks, mobile satellite communications and content delivery systems, Globecomm designs, installs and supports communications solutions that meet the requirements for seamless global coverage, high performance and reliability demanded by the Maritime sector.

“Globecomm is among the world’s leading providers of Ka-band solutions. Having GX in our portfolio is a central part of serving our Maritime customers with increased performance. We look forward to our continued relationship with Inmarsat and delivering the most reliable solutions available”, said Keith Hall, Globecomm CEO.

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About Inmarsat

Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,600 staff in more than 60 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and centres of commerce on every continent. Inmarsat is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE:ISAT.L). The Inmarsat press release newsfeed and corporate updates are on @InmarsatGlobal.

Jonathan Sinnatt
Director of Corporate Communications
Inmarsat
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+44 (0)20 7728 1935

Katie Potts
Corporate Communications Manager
Inmarsat
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+44 (0)20 7728 1492

About Globecomm

Globecomm is a leading global communications provider serving government and commercial markets in over 80 countries. Globecomm employs engineering expertise in consulting services, system design and integration, maritime and mobile communications, media services, and mission critical networks, to provide its customers the optimal solution. Globecomm is dedicated to improving communications and leverages its world class, global network to offer end-to-end, managed service communication’s solutions worldwide. Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm also maintains offices in Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, the Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. For more information, please visit www.globecomm.com

Stephen Light
Business Development
Globecomm
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+27 (0)21 488 3940

Katie Sorota
Marketing Manager
Globecomm
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+1 (240)553-9429