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Counting Your Megabytes—From the Middle of the Ocean
As life in the cellular world brings our focus more and more on data usage and the meaning of the term megabyte—explained in a recent New York Times video—we offer a simple definition: A megabyte (MB) is a measure of the size of a data file or data transmission. Think 1 MB for: • [...]
Broadband Connectivity at Sea Improves Business and Crew Morale
Imagine you are engaged in a business with global reach, yet you have no access to e-mail, phone, or the Internet for stretches of time as long as several days or weeks: That’s the scenario that commercial maritime vessels have faced for years. But all that is changing—and the shipping company Nordic Tankers is [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Improving Underway Connectivity with TracPhone V7
The U.S. Coast Guard recently stated a priority to improve underway connectivity for its fleet, one more indicator of the importance of high-performance satellite communications systems for meeting mission-critical needs. At least one part of the U.S. Coast Guard fleet is already well on its way to getting up to speed. Eighteen months ago, [...]
World Tour Yacht Owner Stays Connected with mini-VSAT Broadband
Knowing that fast, reliable, broadband connectivity is a crucial element for an around-the-world cruise, Italian yachtsman Andrea Recordati chose KVH’s TracPhone V3 with mini-VSAT Broadband for Indio, his custom 100-foot Wally sailing yacht. It seems natural that Mr. Recordati would want the high-performance TracPhone V3 for Indio, as the maxi yacht is a state-of-the-art [...]
Unmanned Systems Get Smaller as Demand Continues to Grow
Demand continues to grow for all types of unmanned systems, based in large part on their field-proven success in increasing mission performance and enhanced personal safety for warfighters. A trend spotted at the recent AUSA Winter Symposium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, features the smaller, more agile unmanned ground vehicles (UGV) like those demo’d by [...]
KVH Engineers Demystify FOG: Webinar on Fiber Optic Gyro Specs
Addressing the need for industry-wide information about fiber optic gyro (FOG) specifications in product design, two of KVH’s top engineers will present a live webinar: “Understanding Specifications for Fiber Optic Gyros.” Tom Suita, FOG Products Applications Engineer, and Steve Emge, Principal FOG Engineer, will cover: • Gyro applications • FOG signal content & specifications [...]
75 Enterprise Center—Up & Running
With KVH’s expanding line of satellite communications and entertainment products—delivering access to e-mail, Internet, phone, and television anywhere on the planet—it’s no wonder a new manufacturing facility has been in the works. Demand for KVH’s products is growing rapidly as today’s digital lifestyle means people need to stay connected—whether they are crossing the ocean [...]
Ultimate Office: Telecommuting from Your Boat
The advent of the digital nomad and extreme telecommuter is reaching the sea: The KVH team at the Miami International Boat Show last month saw signs that people are viewing broadband connectivity as the ticket to spending more time on their boats. “I had some fascinating conversations with customers who said they were finding [...]
Post-Show Update: Fort Lauderdale 2011
I love visiting the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, because it is the biggest show in the world and it brings together a large number of KVH customers in one venue. Talking to customers gives me a feel for how well we’re doing as a company in keeping them happy with our products and services, and [...]
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Day 1
TracVision HD11 makes its U.S. debut! The 2011 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is living up to its reputation as the world’s premiere marine event. Builders from all over the world are displaying the finest collection of yachts ever assembled. Every category from jet skis to megayachts is well represented, as are the latest [...]
