05 September 2011
HIGHER BANDWIDTH AND SUPERIOR VIDEO QUALITY WITH EXPLORER 727 AND BGAN X-STREAM™
IBC 2011, Amsterdam, 9-13 September, Stand OE202
An extensive free upgrade for Thrane & Thrane’s flagship vehicular BGAN terminal EXPLORER 727 was made available for download at www.thrane.com on 5th September 2011. The upgrade transforms EXPLORER 727, already the leading on-the-move BGAN terminal, by adding the unique capability to utilise Inmarsat’s premium IP streaming service, BGAN X-Stream, when stationary.
The software upgrade will be implemented on all new EXPLORER 727 terminals in addition to the free download for existing terminals. After following the simple upgrade installation, EXPLORER 727 effectively becomes a two-in-one terminal, able to offer BGAN X-Stream whilst stationary. BGAN X-Stream enables broadcasters to access the world’s fastest on-demand video streaming via satellite, which until today, was only available on portable Inmarsat Class 1 terminals such as the Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 700.
When on-the-move the EXPLORER 727 provides the best, most reliable data and voice functionality in its class, even at speeds up to 200 km/h and on any terrain. With the upgrade in place though, the EXPLORER 727 is capable of operating like an EXPLORER 700 terminal when the vehicle is not moving, enabling broadcasters to stream live coverage at data rates from a minimum of 384kbps from anywhere in the world.
“We’re delighted to be able to provide existing EXPLORER 727 users with a free upgrade that provides such a significant boost to functionality,” comments Morten Rishøj, Market Development Manager, Land Mobile Business Unit, Thrane & Thrane. “The upgrade has been extensively tested in co-operation with several broadcasters and we have already managed to hit streaming speeds up to 470 kbps, which is more than Inmarsat’s stated maximum for BGAN X-Stream.”
The Thrane & Thrane EXPLORER 727 is the market leading vehicular BGAN terminal, preferred by users for its reliability in any conditions, ease of set-up and use, and the high quality support available regardless of location. Because of the new upgrade, EXPLORER 727 will become the only vehicular BGAN terminal to offer Inmarsat BGAN X-Stream, directly addressing the high performance connectivity and streaming requirements of journalists and other demanding BGAN users within an on-the-move terminal.
Thrane & Thrane will demonstrate the power of BGAN X-Stream in a live situation with stand partners Eurosatlink (ESL)and 2-connectIT during IBC 2011. Visitor’s should head for the leading Inmarsat BGAN terminal developer’s stand (OE202) in the outside area during the exhibition to experience the higher bandwidth with EXPLORER 727 and BGAN X-Stream™, for themselves.
About Thrane & Thrane
Thrane & Thrane is the world’s leading manufacturer of equipment and systems for global mobile radio and satellite communication. Since its incorporation in 1981, the company has established a strong position within global mobile communication solutions based on the Inmarsat system and today, Thrane & Thrane provides equipment for use on land, at sea and in the air. The company’s communication products are sold throughout the world under the brands Thrane & Thrane, EXPLORER(TM) SAILOR® and AVIATOR through distributors and partners. Thrane & Thrane is listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (symbol: THRAN). Thrane.com.
For further information, please contact:
Tinie Hauch Petersen, Product Marketing Manager, Land Mobile Business Unit Thrane & Thrane A/S
Tel: +45 39 55 89 17
tip@thrane.com
www.thrane.com
John Alexandersen, VP Corporate Communications & Investor Relations,
Thrane & Thrane A/S
Tel: +45 39 55 88 35
ja@thrane.com
www.thrane.com
Press materials, images etc:
Saul Trewern,
Director, Saltwater
Tel: +44 (0)1202 669244
Email: saul.trewern@saltwatercoms.com
www.saltwaterpr.com
