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SkyPort Acquires umc.global of Hamburg Germany
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Houston, Texas and Hamburg, Germany January 6, 2010 – Robert Kubbernus, President & CEO of SkyPort Global Communications, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have acquired all the assets of umc.global GmbH & Co. KG, a premier provider of telecommunication networks and services to the marine industry. Headquartered in Hamburg Germany, umc.global has successfully deployed multiple unified telecommunication systems including VSAT, Wireless, 2G and 3G networks. Umc.global is proud of its significant vessel backlog and impressive global customer portfolio which includes many of the world’s top shipping organizations. SkyPort intends to aggressively move forward with plans to enhance umc’s current offering in order to expand the company’s global reach.
Currently, umc.global has a contracted backlog for onshore port telecommunications solutions at many of the world’s top ports in support of the global vessel network, of which, a number of ports have been fully deployed successfully.
“We believe that the future of ‘Trusted Networks’ must accommodate all modes of communications in a unified platform that customers can absolutely rely on regardless of location or topography. The acquisition of umc.global helps SkyPort continue its mission to become a leader in the delivery of both owned and managed ‘Trusted Networks’ to the world’s most discerning clients”, states Robert Kubbernus, President & CEO of SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
About umc.global
umc.global provides unique turn-key communication platforms that are both extremely reliable and fully unified for ship owners, ports, terminals, shipyards and crews. The umc.global network is the only open IT and communication platform in the marine industry. Among the firm’s offerings are a full suite of managed services and intelligent cost optimized routers that seamlessly connect to Inmarsat, Iridium, Thuraya, VSAT, 2G and 3G mobile networks. Umc.global provides its customers with link optimization of up to 90% less overhead, content sensitive compression with 60% less volume of data traffic, security and tunnel services with integrated VPN. Other features include content filtering, usage filtering, anti-virus and anti-spam protection. The fully integrated managed and distributed firewall on vessel and hub allow for seamless traffic security, content distribution & synchronization with up to 95% reduced data traffic. Through remote PC and Server support, network management and administration is highly optimized for satellite services.
For further information contact:
Robert Kubbernus at 832.448.1037 or robert.kubbernus@skyportglobal.comAbout SkyPort Global Communications, Inc.
SkyPort is a global communications carrier providing managed, secure, broadband satellite; wireless; and terrestrial communication services to a range of government and enterprise clients. With its global network, engineering expertise, and owned infrastructure at the highly secure Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, SkyPort exceeds the security and reliability standards of its clients. SkyPort was honored by the World Teleport Association as the fastest-growing teleport operator in 2006 and received the National Guard's Minuteman award in 2005 for outstanding disaster support during Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma.