Inmarsat Maritime has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aramco to work on 5G “mesh” network trials aimed at providing high-bandwidth connectivity to Aramco’s offshore operations in the Arabian Gulf.
ISpecifically, the technology is designed to provide high-speed communication capabilities while meeting local climate demands such as extreme heat, sandstorms, wind, and water evaporation, with improved 5G reliability in harsh weather conditions. .
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Further testing of the 5G Mobile Integrated Access and Backhaul (mIAB) network and certain developments of Inmarsat Maritime will be conducted under extreme weather conditions in the Arabian Gulf later this year.
As explained, thanks to Inmarsat Maritime’s bonded network solution, which is already installed on more than 14,000 ships worldwide, ships operating away from shore can supplement their terrestrial 5G with satellite coverage. can.
This new 5G mesh technology is an important step for Aramco to maximize field efficiency, improve sustainability, provide a better experience for crews, and protect the business from cyber-attacks. By combining many proven technologies into one integrated ecosystem, our combined network becomes a single solution that can meet all customer demands, no matter how challenging the environment. .
..said Ben Palmer, Managing Director of Inmarsat Maritime.
By extending high-speed connectivity to remote locations and harsh offshore sites through 5G mesh technology, we aim to accelerate deployment plans for advanced use cases based on enterprises’ digital transformation visions. This is expected to further optimize operations and improve the working environment for operators.
..Nabil Al Nuaim, Senior Vice President of Digital and Information Technology at Aramco, said:
