[SatNews]  This new technology is being developed to create solutions for the whole mobile world, and also in space, but with the initial focus on solutions for mega yachts.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida August 4th, 2014:  e3 Systems, a multi-broadband communications provider for the mega yacht industry, will be unveiling the latest key innovations in communication technology on the first day of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Following successful launches at seminars in Europe, e3 Systems will be joined again by two of their partners, Kymeta Corporation, who is developing flat panel satellite antennas, and Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s largest maritime satellite communications provider.

There will be two keynote speakers, the first being Håkan Olsson, Senior Director of Marketing from Kymeta Corporation.  Håkan’s presentation will focus on “Domeless Solutions for a Mobile World”, a new concept with flat-panel solutions for next generation satellite TV and broadband connectivity.  This new technology is being developed to create solutions for the whole mobile world, and with the initial focus on solutions for mega yachts. Kymeta’s initial funding started with $50 Million from various investors, including Bill Gates, to change the entire dynamics of satellite mobile broadband with its development of a portable satellite broadband receiver about the size of a laptop.  This new technology is being developed to create solutions for the whole mobile world, and also in space, but with the initial focus on solutions for mega yachts.

The second speaker will be Tore Morten Olsen, Head of Maritime Activities, Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s largest maritime satellite communications provider.  Airbus Defence and Space has a worldwide presence and boasts revenues of approximately euro14 billion a year.  Tore’s presentation will be on ‘The Sky is No Longer the Limit!’ and will provide in-depth information on how their organization envisions the future of global satellite communications and that systems purchased today, with flexible contracts that include shared and dedicated services, can be “future ready”.

e3’s educational seminars will be targeted at local captains, owners of shipyards, management companies and project managers, and isstrictly by “Invitation only”.  The educational program will take place at The Bahia Mar Hotel, Fort Lauderdale on the morning of Thursday, October 30th, and the same program will be repeated again in the afternoon.

The program will kick off with Roger Horner who will provide background on e3 Systems and how the organization is supporting the global market in terms of next generation communications, data management systems, and the delivery of content.
 
In addition to the keynote speakers, there will be a technical presentation by Tony Holland, e3’s Group Airtime and Contracts Director.  Tony will present on the future of all marine data  communication systems, and how you will be ‘Connected to Your Future’ with integrated and aggregated services, 100 percent Internet uptime, at affordable rates.
 
e3 Systems is a technology agnostic, Communications Integrator in the yacht market that connects people globally. e3’s diverse portfolio of communication services includes VSAT, Inmarsat, Iridium, 3G, 4G and WiFi enabling them to offer one service or a managed combination of services. e3’s Hybrid solution includes their bandwidth and Internet management system e3.ARMMS which provides simultaneous control and monitoring of data communications on board and remotely to control service quality and costs.  For more information visit.
 
Kymeta Corporation provides software-enabled metamaterials-based electronic beamforming antenna for satellite communications. Kymeta has been named by MIT Technology Review, as well as by CNBC, as one of the world’s 50 most disruptive companies as part of their annual list of the world’s most innovative technology companies. The company is based in Redmond, Washington, and operates on a worldwide basis. For more information, please visit.
 
Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military. The new division is a European defense and space enterprise, including space business worldwide and is among the top ten global defense enterprises employing 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately euro14 billion per year. For more information, please visit.