ITC Global and Radio Holland Win Shipping Communications Contract
19 December 2007
World leader in corporate network and communications solutions ITC Global has partnered with maritime communications leader Radio Holland to supply communication network services to a consortium of 12 shipping companies that service the Great Lakes area.
According to the significant, multi-year contract, the duo will provide a custom-built extension to the existing corporate network which will enable seamless connectivity for its customers’ vessels in all designated operational areas.
Each solution provided by ITC Global and Radio Holland will be seamlessly integrated with existing on-board systems and upgraded where necessary.
Together, ITC Global and Radio Holland are complete solutions providers for the maritime sector, through combining Radio Holland’s expertise in supplying, installing and servicing maritime electronics with ITC Global's expertise in solving airtime issues, instead of relying on commodity bandwidth.
Recent discussions between ITC Global and the President of Radio Holland Americas confirmed Radio Holland's strategy is to utilize network operators like ITC to offer a 'one-stop-shop' to their existing base of clients. ITC Global is now positioned as a Radio Holland partner and an underlying supplier of capacity.
Joe Spytek, CEO of ITC Global said: "We are very excited about working with Radio Holland, a clear leader in maritime communications. ITC Global's strategy is to provide corporate communication networks for its clients around the world and we are now focused on increasing our maritime offering to bring it more in line with our land operations, in order for us to become a truly global player."
Radio Holland is part of Imtech one of the world's largest electrical engineering, ICT and mechanical engineering providers, servicing approximately 18% of the worldwide fleet.
