AuraNow VSAT Solution Launched by Satcom Global
Satcom Global has launched its AuraNow VSAT solution, which allows vessel managers and owners to make unlimited changes to their onboard connectivity on-demand via a dedicated and secure customer portal.
"AuraNow is the only platform optimized to satisfy the connectivity required by the maritime community now, and long into the future."
Ian Robinson, CEO at Satcom Global.
The portal allows AuroraNow VSAT solution customers the ability to upgrade, downgrade and even suspend their service and not be penalized for lowering their service plan or suspending their service.
“AuraNow is a true industry first, designed to support the real needs of the communications user, rather than to capitalize on locking customers into prohibitive lengthy contracts. AuraNow is the only platform optimized to satisfy the connectivity required by the maritime community now, and long into the future," said Ian Robinson, CEO at Satcom Global. "We urge all vessel managers and owners to explore the extensive benefits of AuraNow, before committing to yet another restrictive service plan.”
Maritime vessels require an increasing amount of capacity to support more sophisticated digital applications, but the challenge remains to balance the communications budget. With bandwidth packages charged via daily increment, the AuraNow VSAT solution allows customers to adjust their connectivity and spend, in line with their day to day and emerging requirements, the company says.
The unique AuraNow solution allows ship owners and IT managers to access a wide range of new applications onboard for a short period of time with minimal cost implications. Bandwidth can be upgraded at any time, at the touch of a button, to support activities such as remote audits, vessel inspections and crew training. Similarly, maritime industries that operate seasonally or on a charter basis, will have the ability to deploy communications only when they are needed, and when vessels are sailing. Vessels will no longer need to overcommit to plans or pay for bandwidth they do not consistently need.
A number of early adopters including PACC Ship and Pritchard-Gordon Tankers are already users of the new maritime VSAT solution.
The AuraNow portal puts users in full control of their vessel communications. Along with the ability to make direct changes to vessel bandwidth packages, the portal also provides access to a range of useful network statistics and metrics, live vessel tracking, Ku-band coverage beams, and invoicing and management information.
(Source: Satcom Global news release. Image provided)