RIYADH: Soon, reconnaissance teams and mariners beyond the line of sight across rugged terrains and deep seas can depend on reliable communications, thanks to mobile-satellite provider Thuraya Telecommunications Co.’s latest product offering, Push-To-Talk, PTT.
Thuraya PTT will enable users to integrate different communication technologies via its advanced satellite system, ensuring seamless voice and data communications on land and at sea.
The new solution manages communications from multiple devices and locations and provides real time, uninterrupted switching between satellite, cellular and LAN, ensuring cost-efficient and reliable connectivity.
Sulaiman Al Ali, the CEO of Thuraya
The IP-based solution has already created a buzz in the radio communication circles at World Defense Show held in Riyadh from March 6-9, where the company showcased it for the first time.
“The participation here in this exhibition has given us more exposure to provide our customers with the latest technologies and services in the defense and the government sectors,” said Sulaiman Al Ali, the CEO of Thuraya Telecommunications Co..
Thuraya PTT has been developed with Cobham SATCOM, a market-leading provider of satellite communications solutions to the maritime and land markets. While speaking about the solution, he highlighted “the beauty of the solution and the innovation behind the solution.”
“The idea evolved from a simple phone to a full tracking solution but went well beyond it,” he said while anticipating that this new product launch will be well-serviced in the defense and marine sectors of the Kingdom.
