{"id":1183194,"date":"2020-05-07T18:10:01","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T23:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mining.com\/?p=1023191"},"modified":"2020-05-07T18:10:01","modified_gmt":"2020-05-07T23:10:01","slug":"inmarsat-and-cobham-launch-solution-to-connect-remote-workers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/juniorminingnews.com\/?p=1183194","title":{"rendered":"Inmarsat and Cobham launch solution to connect remote workers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inmarsat, a world leader in global mobile satellite communications, and&nbsp;Cobham Satcom, a company focused on providing dependable communications and internet access, have launched a comprehensive new&nbsp;Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) push-to-talk (PTT) solution to connect remote workers using vehicles across the globe.<\/p>\n<div class='ad-slot' id='div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0'><script>googletag.cmd.push(function() {    googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1561499308230-0');    googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function (event) {        if (event.isEmpty) {            var id = event.slot.getSlotElementId();            var x = document.getElementById(id);            if(x == null) return;            if (x.parentElement.classList.contains('ad-slot')) {                x.parentElement.style.display = 'none';            }\t\t\t\t        }    });});<\/script><\/div>\n<p>The solution provides real-time data transfer and PTT communications to enable remote utilities, mining, aid and agricultural sectors, among others, as well as for use in public safety and emergency response.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote alignright\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>Data sharing as well as real-time communication can be vital to successful operations<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Remote workers can be faced with hostile conditions when they deliver critical operations and asset visibility, data sharing as well as real-time communication can be vital to successful operations.<\/p>\n<p>The new solution responds to these challenges by utilizing the BGAN capability, which offers industry-leading reliability with over 99% uptime. <\/p>\n<p>Low form factor satellite terminals, such as the new Cobham EXPLORER 323, are mounted on vehicles providing real-time GPS, telemetry and PTT capabilities, through the EXPLORER Mobile Gateway anywhere in the world. <\/p>\n<p>This means control centres can efficiently and safely monitor the movement and performance of their vehicles and communicate with staff.<\/p>\n<p>This solution can be easily integrated with existing equipment on board. <\/p>\n<p>The Cobham EXPLORER Mobile Gateway integrates into any existing radio equipment. PRISM PTT+, a service powered by Cobham\u2019s innovative technology, allows the BGAN PTT solution to switch between connectivity types, making it cost-effective and easy to use. <\/p>\n<p>The switching process is unique in the market because it is completely seamless and offers an economical approach to voice communications.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cInmarsat\u2019s&nbsp;BGAN push-to-talk solution is set to offer a new level of resilient communications for organizations working in remote regions,\u201d Tara Maclachlan, VP of IoT, enterprise at Inmarsat, said in a release. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt provides visibility of the movements and performance of remote assets along with real-time communications ensuring organizations benefit from enhanced efficiencies and safety levels.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><em>(This article first appeared in the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canadianminingjournal.com\/\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Canadian Mining<br 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