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Space Norway announces new XipLink™ WAN optimisation service

Telenor Satellite announces new XipLink WAN optimizer service for maritime connectivity

Space Norway is pleased to announce a successful collaboration with XipLink™, Inc., the technology leader in Wireless Link Optimisation solution, that has further enhanced their Anker Managed Service offering.

The Anker Managed Service, delivered over an ST Engineering iDirect Velocity platform, provides Ka connectivity over the THOR 7 satellite to clients requiring higher bandwidth capacity and always-on connectivity in the maritime mobility sector.

“Both Space Norway and ST Engineering iDirect were very clear in communicating what was required of XipLink™ and our role in complementing the Anker service”, said XipLink’s CEO Jack Waters. “Specifically, XipLink’s WAN optimisation capabilities increases the end customer’s quality of experience through enhanced speed and reliability while also improving the economics/affordability of the Anker service connections. We are pleased that we have met these objectives and will continue to accept input from our partners and their end customers on how XipLink will add further network performance values.” Waters stated further that “working closely with the many functional groups within Space Norway and ST Engineering iDirect was necessary to bring this service to market. We have come to be treated as part of the team and appreciate the professionalism extended to us.”

“The largest benefit of this service is the substantially improved Quality of Experience when accessing the internet, both by the crew and passengers”, said Jan Hetland, Director of Data Services division at Space Norway. “Drawing on our 14 years of partnership with iDirect and combining this with XipLink™’s unique WAN optimisation capabilities allows us to serve the most demanding customers out there.” The Xiplink™ WAN optimizer solution provides a greatly improved Quality of Experience for high-bandwidth vessels and offshore installations carrying large numbers of passengers and/or crew”, he added.

“As a long-standing partner of Xiplink™ and Space Norway, we have a very collaborative relationship and this is reflected in the boost in performance that we have seen in the Anker Managed Service,” said Jerome Clapisson, Regional Vice President of Sales at ST Engineering iDirect. “We were pleased to involve Xiplink in this project, and our combined expertise and heritage in the maritime sector has allowed us to create an enhanced connectivity experience for all on board, both from the passenger and operational perspectives.”

More specifically, XipLink™ addresses several challenges of the satellite mobility market to include large number of users generating a high number of concurrent TCP sessions and the performance effects of high latency on transport protocols associated with GEO based satellite transport solutions. XipLink’s “XipOS” software is also perfectly positioned to offer hybrid connections of GEO, NGEO, Cellular, Terrestrial Wireless and Wireline connections to further extend bandwidth capacities while providing session persistence for ever higher uptime requirements.

About XipLink Inc.

XipLink™ is the leading independent global technology provider for Wireless Link Optimisation (WAN optimisation) solution using standards-based SCPS protocol acceleration, streaming data compression and Internet optimizations to deliver a better wireless experience over stressed communication links. XipLink™ is a privately-owned company with headquarters in Montreal, Quebec (Canada), integration facilities in Ashburn, Virginia (USA) and field personnel worldwide. www.xiplink.com

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering North America, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. Through the merger with Newtec, a recognized industry pioneer, the combined business unites over 35 years of innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges and expands a shared commitment to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded under the names iDirect and Newtec, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is the world’s largest TDMA enterprise VSAT manufacturer and is the leader in key industries including broadcast, mobility and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information on our platforms please visit www.idirect.net.