Globe Wireless has concluded a testing programme for the new Iridium OpenPort maritime satcom system and is delivering units to customers.
As the charter distribution partner for the Iridium OpenPort service, Globe conducted extensive independent testing of Iridium OpenPort to verify that the product meets the highest degree of reliability.
"We have given the Iridium OpenPort system a vigorous shakedown," said Frank Coles, President and CEO of Globe Wireless. Globe Wireless ran Iridium OpenPort through a full battery of performance and environmental tests to confirm Iridium OpenPort ruggedness for the harsh marine environment, including stress testing to verify the robustness during high traffic loading conditions.
"We did this testing to ensure that any equipment we install aboard our customers' ships would be reliable. We are aware of how difficult it is to re-visit ships to fix defective equipment. As a result, we believe we are able to provide our customers with a reliable, fully tested product," said Mr Coles.
"The Iridium engineering team has resolved all beta testing and production ramp-up issues. Iridium OpenPort is now well-positioned to provide a cost effective, high-quality service for our customers. "We are now moving forward with deliveries of Iridium OpenPort through our direct channels to fulfill the large backlog of orders from our customer around the world."
Globe Wireless has also implemented GlobeSecure, its advanced firewall for OpenPort.
"We needed to ensure that our customers were fully protected from high cost exposure through unauthorised browsing," continued Mr Coles.
In conjunction with the release for Iridium OpenPort, Globe Wireless has also released the upgrade programme for older Inmarsat services.
"This, together with the GlobeMobile GSM solution, is a complete business and crew package for the shipping industry," said Mr Coles.
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