by Rob Preston, Senior Technical Engineer, GTMaritime

Continuing advances in satellite connectivity at sea - especially the rise of low-Earth orbit (LEO) networks - mean that ships in service have access to higher bandwidths than ever before.

For the first time, companies can truly replicate their shoreside IT set-up on board vessels at sea, implementing the same office software tools they use on land to benefit from more consistent processes and streamlined IT management.

This growing number of connectivity options available to the shipping industry emphasises the need for flexible and secure email and data-transfer solutions designed specifically for maritime use.

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