Intellian has introduced its latest maritime satellite communications antenna, the v45C, which marks the smallest aerial the company has developed to date. Designed for markets where equipment space is limited, such as workboats, leisure craft, fishing boats, and smaller commercial and government vessels, this 45cm unit aims to expand VSAT accessibility.
Innovative Technology for Smaller Vessels
The v45C builds on the success of Intellian's v60E, a popular model with widespread adoption across various sectors. This new antenna continues the company's commitment to improving user experience and capabilities by providing more compact VSAT solutions. The smaller design allows Intellian to target vessels that have not previously benefited from VSAT technology, offering enhanced data speeds and capacity.
Technological Advancements in Connectivity
Both the v60E and v45C benefit from the cutting-edge technology featured in Intellian’s NX Series antennas, which range from 85cm to 150cm in size. These products are designed for easy installation through single-cable, dome-on connection, and setup is simplified by AptusNX, Intellian’s browser-based aerial management and diagnostic software. This tool streamlines the installation process and offers both local and remote diagnostics.
CEO's Vision for Market Expansion
Eric Sung, CEO of Intellian Technologies, emphasized the significance of the v45C launch, stating, "We’re delighted to launch the new v45C aerial, which is an innovative and keenly anticipated addition to our maritime VSAT product portfolio. The v45C aerial will deliver compact, cost-effective connectivity to multiple customer segments, especially those which have been unable to install VSAT in the past owing to space considerations or performance constraints."
Sung also expressed optimism about reaching new markets with this compact solution, saying, "We expect the v45C to open up new markets, and look forward to collaborating with new customers to help them make the most of the many advantages that VSAT connectivity with Intellian products has to offer."
Enhancing Connectivity with Advanced Design
Intellian's progress in reducing antenna sizes is supported by their innovative designs and the utilisation of high-throughput satellite (HTS) technology from various network providers. HTS satellites employ spot beam technology to deliver efficient, high-power service in targeted areas, enabling frequency re-use and reducing costs. This innovation ensures that smaller antennas can offer improved performance and connectivity at a more accessible price.
By harnessing these technological advancements, Intellian continues to enhance connectivity and reliability across the maritime industry, opening up new opportunities for vessels previously limited by space and performance constraints.
Intellian is proud to announce the v45C, the smallest aerial the company has yet developed for the maritime satellite communications market.
The C in the product name represents its compact form factor: this new 45cm unit will bring VSAT to new markets where there is limited space available for communications equipment, such as workboats, leisure craft, fishing boats, small commercial and government vessels.
Next-Gen Connectivity
v60E has been a global success across multiple markets, with a significant volume of installations
Intellian is committed to empowering connectivity for all, and recent launches have focused on enhancing user experience and capabilities with smaller VSAT solutions; first with the 60cm v60E aerial launched last year, and now the v45C.
The v60E has been a global success across multiple markets, with a significant volume of installations and sustained growth demonstrating that small VSAT is a key area of interest for both new and existing customers.
The v45C extends the portfolio still further, opening up a new market of smaller vessels which have yet to benefit from the data speeds and capacity delivered by VSAT.
Advanced Connectivity
Both the v60E and the v45C draw on the advanced technology developed for Intellian’s NX Series antennas, which range in size from 85cm to 150cm.
Installation is made straightforward by single-cable, dome-on connection, whilst commissioning is facilitated by the built-in, browser-based AptusNX aerial management and diagnostics software.
This enables the installer to follow a simple wizard to get the system up and running, and permits both local and remote diagnostics.
Innovating Maritime
Eric Sung, CEO, Intellian Technologies, said: “We’re delighted to launch the new v45C aerial, which is an innovative and keenly anticipated addition to our maritime VSAT product portfolio. The v45C aerial will deliver compact, cost-effective connectivity to multiple customer segments, especially those which have been unable to install VSAT in the past owing to space considerations or performance constraints.”
“We expect the v45C to open up new markets, and look forward to collaborating with new customers to help them make the most of the many advantages that VSAT connectivity with Intellian products has to offer.”
Smarter Satellite Solutions
Smaller antennas have been made possible through Intellian’s innovative design and the introduction of new high-throughput (HTS) satellite technology by multiple network operators. HTS satellites use spot beam technology to deliver focused, high-power service to smaller areas.
This enables frequency re-use across the satellite’s coverage area and reduces cost, and for service providers means that a small aerial can deliver connectivity and performance at reasonable cost to the customer.
Intellian are now leveraging these advances to bring their innovation and reliability to transform connectivity for all.
