Inmarsat Global Xpress® Partner to Provide Value-Add Integration for Land Terminals

Inmarsat Global Xpress® Partner to Provide Value-Add Integration for Land Terminals

LONDON, November 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --



Paradigm Communications to provide GX-certified terminal integration



Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services, today announced that Paradigm Communications ('Paradigm') will provide Global
Xpress(R) [http://www.igx.com ] land terminal integration services.



Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) will be the world's first global Ka-band network,
providing broadband speeds of up to 50Mbps to mobile, portable and fixed devices. The
first satellite, covering Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia is scheduled for launch in
Q3 2013, with global coverage planned for 2014.



Already an experienced integrator of multi-band satcom terminals, Paradigm will
develop value added functionality around GX land terminals for enhancing network services,
while retaining full GX-certification. Paradigm will work closely with Inmarsat's other GX
terminal partners, Value Added Resellers (VARs) and hardware distribution partners to
tailor terminals to meet end-user requirements in varied and often demanding operating
conditions.



Leo Mondale, Managing Director, Global Xpress, said: "Paradigm Communications has
demonstrated leadership in the VSAT terminal marketplace. With their experience and
expertise in key market segments, their integration capability will ensure that our
customers rapidly benefit from the introduction of new generation, high data rate services
wherever they are deployed."



Ulf Sandberg, Managing Director, Paradigm Communications, said: "Paradigm works
closely with customers to understand their specific needs, providing terminal systems that
support their businesses. We are excited to be selected by Inmarsat for this key role and
look forward to delivering many value added GX-certified terminals."



About Paradigm Communication Systems Ltd.



Paradigm provides optimal, innovative Communication and control solutions by
delivering functionality, performance, reliability, and service at a competitive price.



Paradigm are based in the UK and are private and independently owned. With Europe's
largest SATCOM Warehouse and an extensive logistics capability, Paradigm are in a position
to provide services globally. From the provision of satcom equipment to the design and
installation of complete turnkey systems, Paradigm aim to provide innovative solutions.



Paradigm have experience designing and delivering customised satellite terminals and
earth-stations for specific industries. Our close relationships with our end user
customers gives us a valuable insight into their key requirements.



About Inmarsat



Inmarsat plc is the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications
services. Since 1979, Inmarsat has been providing reliable voice and high-speed data
communications to governments, enterprises and other organizations, with a range of
services that can be used on land, at sea or in the air. Inmarsat employs around 1,500
staff in more than 40 locations around the world, with a presence in the major ports and
centres of commerce on every continent.



For more information, please visit http://www.inmarsat.com




Inmarsat

CONTACT: Media contact for Inmarsat: Chris McLaughlin, VP, External Affairs, Inmarsat. Tel: +44(0)77-9627-6033, christopher.mclaughlin@inmarsat.com ; Bell Pottinger for Inmarsat, Neville Rawlings Tel: +44(0)207-861-2502, nrawlings@bell-pottinger.co.uk ; Media contact for Paradigm Communications: Mike Holdsworth, Head Of Marketing Tel: +44-(0)-1420-88199, mike.holdsworth@paracomm.co.uk


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