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Thuraya and Cobham Satcom release IP NEO for voice and data targeting government , energy , enterprise
T huraya Telecommunications Company , the mobile satellite services subsidiary of the UAE ’ s flagship satellite solutions provider , Al Yah Satellite Communications Company , Yahsat , has announced IP NEO , the first in a new family of next-generation satellite communications products packed with advanced features and technology .
Ali Al Hashemi , Group Chief Executive Officer of Yahsat , said : “ We are thrilled to introduce the new IP NEO as the first of many innovative solutions to come from our collaboration with Cobham . With its advanced capabilities and unparalleled performance , the IP NEO exemplifies our commitment to driving technological advancement in satellite communications .”
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company , Yahsat is a public company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange , ADX and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company , offering multi-mission satellite solutions in more than 150 countries across Europe , the Middle East , Africa , South America , Asia and Australasia .
Yahsat ’ s fleet of 5 satellites reaches more than 80 % of the world ’ s population , enabling critical communications including broadband , broadcasting , backhauling and mobility solutions . Based out of Abu Dhabi in the UAE , Yahsat provides C , Ku , Ka and L-band satellite communications solutions for land , maritime and aero platforms to consumers , governments and enterprises .
Its businesses consist of Yahsat Government Solutions , Thuraya , YahClick , powered by Hughes and YahLink . Yahsat also participates in Hughes do Brasil , an equity partnership with Hughes , and Yahlive , an equity partnership with SES .
The state-of-the-art IP NEO has been designed to deliver powerful simultaneous voice and data transfer capabilities making it the ideal product for government , nongovernmental organisations , the energy sector , and enterprise use cases .
The product was developed in partnership with Cobham Satcom , a manufacturer of robust satcom solutions , and showcases Thuraya ’ s commitment to delivering cutting-edge satellite communication solutions to meet the evolving needs of its customers .
The IP NEO is a lightweight portable satellite L-band broadband data terminal and part of a rich portfolio of products based on a robust platform manufactured by Cobham Satcom . The product is primed to leverage the advanced capabilities of the Thuraya 4 Next Generation System , T4-NGS to provide enhanced connectivity services and extended coverage .
The IP NEO is T4 ready and has been designed to anticipate future operator use cases across a broad spectrum of
Ali Al Hashemi , Group Chief Executive Officer , Yahsat
industries . It is capable of fast data and voice transmission while being ruggedly designed and cost-effective making it the ideal choice for infield operations in crisishit regions or emergencies .
Once the T4 is operational , expected in 2025 , IP NEO will offer data throughput of up to 1 Mbps . Thuraya has recognised the diverse needs of its partners and has enabled the IP NEO to provide a wide range of capabilities suitable for different communication use case scenarios for government , energy and utilities as well as non-governmental agencies and first responders .
With the ability to manage both voice and data simultaneously , the IP NEO ensures uninterrupted communication in any environment . Operators can integrate thirdparty VoIP solutions making it a flexible and competitive option . •
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