Inmarsat and Cisco create satellite services alliance

Inmarsat and Cisco have joined forces in a long-term alliance to deliver advanced services such as video and multimedia content over Global Xpress (GX).

Cisco will provide Inmarsat with a state-of-the-art satellite applications service delivery platform and a high-performance access network for GX, our new superfast global broadband system launching in 2014.Cisco will also develop a router for end-users that give them access to both the BGAN network and Global Xpress.

Cisco will build and operate the network on a fully managed basis before transferring it to Inmarsat.

This GX/BGAN integrated platform will allow Inmarsat and its partners to rapidly develop and remotely deploy innovative applications. It will also extend the reach of new services across the entire Inmarsat network.

Inmarsat will become a Global Partner for Cisco and both companies will offer their combined service capabilities to Inmarsat's value-added resellers around the globe.

'Imagine watching on-demand TV in an aircraft, using TelePresence on an oil rig in the middle of the ocean, or accessing cost-effective HDTV broadcasting from any location. We are truly excited about the possibilities this unique alliance creates,'said Rob Lloyd, President of Development and Sales for Cisco.