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Norsat Selected as Preferred Supplier to O3b Networks

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Norsat Selected as Preferred Supplier to O3b Networks


Norsat to provide microwave transmission and reception components for the launch of O3b’s next generation Ka-Band satellite constellation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or “the Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments, announces their selection as an authorized supplier of microwave components for O3b Network ground terminals. Norsat will provide O3b custom frequency 5W and 10W Block Upconverters (BUCs) and Low Noise Blocks Downconverters (LNBs) for the launch of O3b Networks‘ next generation Ka-Band satellite constellation. The revolutionary constellation will be used for telecommunications and data backhaul from remote locations, and consumer broadband internet services for maritime customers.

Norsat’s microwave components have been custom designed for reliability and performance, and the first major application of the high performance design will be O3b’s new maritime communications network. Through this multi-year, multi-million dollar project, O3b Networks‘ will provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service at sea through the integration of Norsat’s LNBs into maritime systems. By summer 2013, thousands of guests aboard networked maritime vessels will be the first to enjoy the enhanced connectivity of the O3b network, powered by Norsat technology.

“We’re pleased to be selected as a preferred vendor to O3b Networks and look forward to building the first Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation through this partnership.” states Norsat President and CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “The customizations we’ve introduced to our leading edge microwave products make them ideal for projects with high reliability requirements, such as communications at sea. This new partnership with O3b is another milestone as we deliver on our mission to develop innovative communications products and services for challenging applications and environments.”

About O3b Networks

O3b Networks Limited is a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets. The O3b system will combine the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiber‐optic network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with low‐cost, high‐speed, low latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks‘ investors include SES, Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal …read more
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Harris CapRock and O3b Networks Team to Provide Advanced Broadband Services at Sea for Additional Ro

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Harris CapRock and O3b Networks Team to Provide Advanced Broadband Services at Sea for Additional Royal Caribbean International Vessel

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  • Enables high-bandwidth services to some of the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ships
  • Optimized Internet and Broadband services improve guest experience and crew morale
  • Solution integrates unique O3b satellite system for unprecedented performance and reliability

MELBOURNE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Harris CapRock Communications, a premier global provider of managed communication solutions for remote and harsh environments, has expanded its collaboration with O3b Networks to deliver an advanced communications solution for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd’s Allure of the SeasSM cruise ship. The two companies also are teaming to integrate systems aboard Royal Caribbean‘s Oasis of the SeasSM — one of the largest and most innovative cruise ships in the world.

The collaborative solution will enable Royal Caribbean to offer a wide range of consumer and enterprise Broadband applications — greatly enhancing guest experience and crew morale. The solution will leverage O3b’s unique, low-latency Medium Earth Orbit satellite fleet and Harris CapRock’s maritime systems integration expertise. Harris CapRock will install stabilized antenna systems and provide continuous, fully managed service to deliver high levels of dedicated, fiber-quality bandwidth to the Allure of the SeasSM and Oasis of the SeasSM throughout their voyages.

“As the systems integrator and managed service provider for these sister ships, Harris CapRock is focused on ensuring a smooth installation and commissioning of what will be an unrivaled Broadband service at sea,” said Rick Simonian, president, Maritime Solutions, Harris CapRock.

“O3b looks forward to working with Harris CapRock to provide Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas’ guests and crew the same high-speed Broadband connectivity they are familiar with on land. Our innovation, combined with Harris CapRock’s capability as a world-class satellite systems integrator, has created a world-class partnership, for which we are extremely proud,” said Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks.

In May 2012, Harris CapRock was awarded a five-year contract with Royal Caribbean to provide communications services onboard its fleet of 35 ships in its Royal Caribbean International®, Celebrity Cruises® and Azamara Club Cruises® brands. To date, the company has completed the de-installation and installation of more than 120 large antenna systems onboard the fleet as an essential component …read more
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