Cobham Satcom and SpeedCast International have concluded a global framework agreement covering the provision of maritime stabilised antennas for high speed broadband connections at sea.
The commercial framework was awarded following a multi-vendor selection process by SpeedCast, [ds_preview]based on a technical, commercial and supply chain evaluation criteria and will run three years. It is expected to generate a double-digit million-dollar figure in revenue for Cobham.
The new agreement confers SpeedCast with Distribution Partner status and is the basis of a strategic partnership that enables Cobham to extend the reach of Cobham Satcom’s Sailor and Sea Tel Brand VSAT and TVRO antennas across SpeedCast’s global sales and support network.
According to Cobham its Satcom’s Sailor VSAT technology forms the basis for the world’s most intelligent maritime antenna systems. As a software controlled antenna platform, SpeedCast and its end-users stand to benefit from reduced installation time and costs. Several unique features support this including Automatic Azimuth Calibration, Automatic Cable Calibration, Dynamic Motor Brakes and the need for just a single cable from below deck to antenna.
