Thuraya Atlas IP is the second maritime-specific product launched by Thuraya in 2014, designed to complement the Thuraya Orion IP broadband terminal by offering a fully-featured voice and data product with additional functionality built in.
Randy Roberts, Vice President of Innovation at Thuraya said: “As our second maritime terminal launch of 2014, Atlas IP represents an option for users who want an added value terminal that can act as a shipboard hub.
Together with some of the most competitively-priced airtime packages available, it represents a serious challenge to the established order in maritime.”
The terminal includes a range of features designed to support improved communications functionality and enhance shipboard operations.
In addition to the voice and data capabilities of Atlas IP, key software components include a built in firewall, Wi-Fi and fleet tracking feature based on distance or time with accurate geo fencing.
The terminal also has the ability to configure and limit data sessions by time or volume through a multi-lingual web interface.
Corporate users wanting to take advantage of specific applications can choose a customization option to have their application embedded on the terminal’s core module.
The terminal is also designed to support operational efficiency on-board ship through Port Forwarding. Atlas IP can automatically forward data from shipboard equipment and devices to support M2M reporting routines.
In addition to sending data to shore, land-based users can connect to the ship’s sensors remotely and receive data without the intervention of the crew. A continuous GPS output enables position reporting in NMEA 2000 format.
[mappress] June 2, 2014