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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks #1 in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 385,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses. Learn more at http://www.fortinet.com, the Fortinet Blog, or FortiGuard Labs.
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Navarino is an advanced technology company in the maritime satellite communications industry. Its high quality products and services are developed at the leading edge of technology for the global merchant shipping sector.

Navarino is the one stop shop for maritime satellite communications, and its portfolio of services includes the full range of bandwidth options available through the latest generation of high throughput satellites. 

Navarino is also the developer and distributor of INFINITY, the state-of-the-art maritime bandwidth management and optimization solution that can be used on vessels equipped with any type of IP based satellite communications systems. 

Navarino has also recently launched Angel, the first cyber security service designed for maritime which is compatible with any type of satellite network.

With a client base of more than 500 shipping companies worldwide, the company has offices in Greece, Norway, Germany, Cyprus, United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Singapore, alongside a steadily growing international resellers' network.
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WE KEEP YOUR BUSINESS IN BUSINESS

Since our establishment, we’ve set out to transform the way organizations perceive and buy cyber security. Today, we provide the most advanced, comprehensive real time cyber risk management and early warning services.

 We deliver what we define as Cyber Risk Management as a Service, a comprehensive 360 security program powered by our unique, purpose-built Cyber Risk Management Platform, Swordfish, which integrates in real time, threat detection with detailed risk management and also enables complete vulnerability management.

 With engagements that include financial institutions, telecommunications, critical infrastructure and on-line service providers, Obrela Security Industries collects and analyses structured and unstructured data, generating valuable intelligence for new, emerging and advanced security threats giving its customers a unique advantage in predictability, preparation and response.
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OTESAT_MARITEL a member of OTE Group, is a leading provider of maritime satellite telecommunications globally.

The company is continuously investing in infrastructure and know-how in order to develop and provide its customers with cutting edge integrated ICT solutions, combing the latest technology in telecom networks and IT applications, always conforming to the highest quality standards.

OTESAT_MARITEL offers s@tGate, a state-of-the-art satcom management and cyber security platform which enables users to exploit smart technologies including digital services in a highly secure environment.

s@tGate covers the ICT needs of any modern shipping company, as it is designated for business and crew use, via delivering a variety of digital services (e-mail, voice, internet, M2M, etc.) and leads their fleets to in a new era of communications.

 Lately the company launched IRIS an advanced Cyber Security Solution especially developed for the maritime industry.

s@tGate in combination with IRIS services boosts customer experience either via Fleet Xpress, the futureproof satcom connectivity or other satellite broadband networks.

OTESAT_MARITEL with its 20+ years of experience provides to the maritime market high level pre-sales and after-sales consultancy and full technical support services   to all main shipping centers, for the supplied services and equipment (satcom and marine electronics)..
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Leading International Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company is proud to offer the latest innovation in satellite technology. Our high-quality products and solutions, backed by our reliable network coverage across Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, allows you to stay connected anytime, anywhere.

From government, military and NGO sectors, to the oil & gas and maritime industries, Thuraya Telecommunications continues to deliver what you need, when you need it.
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DeepSea is a maritime technology company specialising in vessel performance monitoring and optimisation. 

We combine many years of experience in the shipping industry with deep expertise in the fields of software, hardware and Artificial Intelligence. We are passionate about creating products that help our clients make data-driven decisions to lead the industry forward.
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Wherever you are, we are…
Since 1998 we’ve been providing a range of technology solutions and services to the maritime industry that serve to enable effective communications over satellite.

 We specialise in providing solutions and services that help ensure vessel compliance and business operability 365 days a year, as well as keeping crew in touch with friends and family whilst at sea. All of this is backed up by a market leading infrastructure and unrivalled 24-hour customer support, every day of the year.
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MarPoint is a maritime IT company that specializes in providing out of the box solutions for the maritime industry. All the soft­ware is developed, modified and customized according to the customer’s needs.

We currently have an extensive portfolio of deployed gateway management systems in cruise ships, commercial fishing vessels, tankers, bulkers and mega-yachts.

MarPoint products and services include a satellite, 3G & WiFi network management suite for ship-to-shore and remote communications needs. Marpoint also produces powerful and affordable enterprise-grade routers for controlling a multi-person vessel network on all satellite broadband installations.

More specifically we design, and create unique Internet communications platforms that combined with carefully selected services (i.e VoIP termination, crew hotspot with BYOD functionality, satellite services) offer operational efficiency and network control. Furthermore, MarPoint’s products are in full compliance with all future crew welfare regulations while at the same time offering complete cost control and high end solutions. For more information on our products and services please visit:
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AXESS (AXESS Networks Solutions) is a leading global service provider for managed satellite communications solutions. 

AXESS Maritime is dedicated to delivering wide ranging services to the maritime market. Understanding the needs of commercial vessels, offshore energy, yachting, cruise and ferry is key in designing connectivity solutions, that supports the Operational requirements along with Crew welfare. 

The demand for reliable high-speed on-board connectivity is growing due to the ever-increasing requirement for digital operations. AXESS delivers broadband connectivity combined with value-added services that meets today’s maritime expectations, e.g. cyber security, SOC, 5G/4G/LTE connectivity, QoS, IoT platform, network management, IPTV, and crew welfare. 

Through our own network of certified teleports, AXESS offers an extensive regional coverage. And, through our partnerships with leading satellite operators, AXESS offers strong global coverage for the maritime industry. 

AXESS can support the complete service cycle from installation, training, and maintenance. We work proactively to deliver customized satellite connectivity solutions. As your technology partner we tailor our processes to meet your operational requirements, allowing you to focus on your core business. 

AXESS is focused on radically improving the customer service experience of today. By delivering an unparalleled service which places the customer at the forefront.
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Cordell Beaumont is the premier Shipping Software Sales Recruitment Agency. Backed by more than 70 years' of hands-on experience in shipbroking, staffing and in-house recruitment, the team brings a unique approach to sourcing and engaging talent across EMEA, Asia and the US within the Maritime, Supply-Chain and Trade Finance sectors.

The depth and breadth of relationships across the global marketplace give clients the edge in hiring the best passive and hard-to-reach candidates, building winning teams across Business Development, Sales Management, Customer Success, Product Management and C-suite.

Email - info@cordellbeaumont.com
Tel - +44 203 985 1390
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Cydome, a leading cybersecurity company for the maritime industry, offers advanced cybersecurity capabilities designed to fend off maritime cybercrime on and offshore. Cydome’s full-spectrum solution was built to protect the entire ship, including coverage of all critical IT & OT assets while conforming to all international regulatory guidelines. Cydome’s solution provides a complete, real-time map of assets throughout a client’s network, leaving no blind spots. Cydome houses a team of industry specialists, ex-naval officers, and cybersecurity experts.
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Datum Electronics develops, produces and sells innovative torque & shaft power measurement solutions with a major focus on the marine industry and truly sustainable shipping.  Over the last 30 years, Datum have focused on the design and manufacture of strain sensors and torque measurement products and now have  a long-established presence worldwide, through our extensive network of re-sellers and distributors in more than 30 countries, including; Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, Italy, Singapore South Korea, South Africa, Sweden, and the USA.

Our innovative strain gauge based technology has been successfully used for decades in the marine industry. Our mission is to continue to develop high quality, British made sensing products and software solutions for the torque, strain and load markets. By continuing to perform research & development we aim to be at the forefront of our industry in supplying key data to our customers all over the world. We can work with you to develop a cost-effective, high-quality torque measurement solution, which integrates into your product line and within your existing machinery and help with your sustainability goals.
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Hellenic Radio Services is a producer, Service provider and Distributor of telecommunication services in the shipping industry since 1983 offering products from various well-known brands (Furuno, Cobham, Inmarsat, JRC etc), supporting the Maritime companies as far as the equipment of the ship is concerned, with consumable materials and machine-bridge and deck equipment.

Company’s Main activities are:
INMARSAT Fleet Xpress
VSAT Services
HRS SeaSmart One Crew Box4all
Accounting Authority (AA)-GR05
Point of Service Activation – PSA 3008
Inmarsat Service Provider – ISP 8515
POLESTAR / Web Based Monitoring
Email Solutions
Hardware Installation & Service

HRS is exclusive official supplier of SeaSmart which is the new innovative, cost effective Maritime router extending shore Control to vessels network utilizing all available Satellite broadband connections. Also introduces simplified user friendly operation for Crew well fare extending VoIP / Voice Crew calling access in combination with BYOD functionality for browsing ,chatting etc (smartphone,tablet / laptop) SeaSmart router in combination with End user Shore Online Control Panel transforms the customer’s airtime packages topowerful and cost efficient tools for Business and Crew welfare use.

Last but not least, Company’s value proposition, consisting of offices in Greece, Nigeria and UAE responding immediately in any service or hardware request.
>> HELLENIC RADIO SERVICES

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The Marlink Group is the world’s leading maritime communication, digital solutions and servicing specialist. The group which also includes Telemar, Palantir, Livewire Connections and OmniAccess, provides the maritime industry with an integrated offering of broadband communications, digital solutions, bridge electronics and on-board maintenance. 

With more than 1000 employees worldwide the group is serving at least 1 in 3 vessels globally, covering all customer segments at sea including: Shipping, Offshore, Cruise & Ferry, Yachting and Fishing. The Marlink Group provides customers with unrivalled service and support through an enhanced global footprint and worldwide sales and service locations. A global 24/7 helpdesk, specialised competence centres, local presence on all continents and a network of 1000 service points staffed by highly qualified, certified service engineers, are supporting global customers to operate smarter and safer.

More than 70 years’ experience combined with strong satellite network operator and bridge electronics manufacturer partnerships enables the group to bring the power of broadband communication, maritime bridge technology and service excellence to customers globally. Marlink aims to further optimise customers’ business operations and enable the digital vessels of tomorrow.
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Founded in 1988 in Piraeus, Greece and ever since NOVA Electronics S.A., as a commercial and technical company, has gained internationally acclaimed recognition for the quality of services & ethics in sales of marine electronics equipment for deep sea vessels provided to our customers.

NOVA Electronics has invested in high trained personnel, able to provide integrated solutions to all relevant inquiries, while our technical division is manned with very well equipped and long experienced technicians, providing worldwide services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.

NOVA Electronics represents the internationally biggest manufacturer of marine electronics Japan Radio Company (JRC) & many more.

NOVA Electronics is also an official sales & service provider for KVH Industries, Inc. solutions and products in Greece.

The Quality Management System of NOVA Electronics S.A. is approved by Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance to the Quality Management System Standards EN ISO 9001:2015.
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OceanManager, a maritime software solutions company provides Fleet Management and Operational Intelligence software products and bespoke services for Technical Management that help Ship Owners and Managers operate their vessels safely and efficiently. The products include Performance Optimization, Planned Maintenance, Purchase & Procurement, Spares, Crew Management, Safety & Quality, Incident Reporting, Risk Management, Vessel Tracking, BI and Dashboarding and Audit & Inspections. To learn more about OceanManager please visit:
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W ith over 20 years of experience, we have the know-how, expertise and tools to lead the market in Information Technology Infrastructure, Network and Security Integration.

We design, implement and manage bespoke cutting-edge solutions to protect your data throughout its journey. We deliver data security and storage, whether on-premises or cloud, and guarantee frictionless, optimized data transfer that maximizes efficiency at every step of the process. That means your data can efficiently interact with other data, generating ever more useful data sets that add value to your company and increase your competitive advantage.

And we’re always striving for more. We are continuously working to further develop and grow our knowledge and expertise, both internally and externally. Our ongoing internal learning processes are a key priority for Pylones, and we are also driven to strengthen and expand our global network of partners that includes some of the world’s top technology companies. Our mission is clear: We are committed to providing the best Information Technology Infrastructure, Network and Security Integration for your company.
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Proven under real-life conditions for almost 20 years.

Sea IT was founded in 2002. We have a long history of working with ship owners
in the merchant fleet. We pride ourselves on working with, and learning from, both some of the smallest and largest ship owners in the world. It is our strong belief that our position benefits all business professionals in the shipping industry.

We have developed an understanding of ship owner’s and manager’s needs, as well as the needs in your organization based on all the different stakeholders involved.
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Established in 2014 The Signal Group is a diversified shipping services group with offices in London and Athens. The Signal Group offers commercial ship management services to a pool of Aframax class oil tankers and Product Tankers (MR). In addition, The Signal Group develops and invests in next-generation shipping-related software technologies. 

The Signal Group Companies: 

- Signal Maritime Services
Signal Maritime Services brings together shipping best practices with internet-age advanced analytics and management methods. Signal Maritime Services is focused on high-performance, sustainable commercial management and the creation of innovative pooling models providing flexibility, transparency, enhanced commercial performance and more fairly distributed returns. 

- Signal Ocean 
Signal Ocean is the technology arm which has created the Signal Ocean Platform. The Signal Ocean Platform allows charterers, brokers and shipowners to securely process, aggregate, analyse and interrogate a complex array of private and public shipping data. Powered by sophisticated machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, the platform processes the available data to deliver customised, exclusive insights for smarter, faster and more-informed decision-making. 

- Signal Ventures
Strategic investments in advanced software technologies related to shipping and the oil industry
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Tototheo Maritime specializes in innovative, efficient and functional solutions in the fields of digitalization, satellite and radio communication, automation and navigation systems. 

Headquarters are located in Cyprus and we have our own office in Greece and partner offices in Dubai and Singapore. Our vast experience in the maritime sector provides us with the unique advantage of in depth understanding of our customers’ needs combined with our dynamic approach towards innovative technologies, thus allowing our clients to generate more value out of their daily operations. 

Tototheo Maritime operates in a connected dynamic and sustainable maritime sector, supported by reliable and efficient connectivity and innovative technologies – all underpinned by the Tototheo values. We conduct our business with honesty and transparency, offering equal terms of treatment without prejudice. Our team’s foremost goal is to listen and confidently trek into the future while keeping a firm link to the present.
>> TOTOTHEO MARITIME

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World-Link Communications, Inc. is a vibrant, fast growing maritime satellite communications company known for delivering first-class satellite communication systems to vessel owners and managers across the world.

The Company, founded in 1989, is based in Framingham, Massachusetts and has offices around the world.      World-Link Communications is a systems and networks integrator, working with different satellite operators to deliver an end-to-end communications and network capability for vessels at sea. The company operates and owns communications hubs, based on Inmarsat and VSAT technologies. World-Link is an Inmarsat Distribution Partner, ISO 9001:2008 certified, and has distribution agreements with the major satellite operators and equipment manufacturers.      

World-Link tailors its services to unique requirements of individual ship-owners, operators and crew members. The Company serves more than 1800 vessels worldwide. World-Link serves the entire maritime vertical including fleets of VLCCs, Container Ships, Research Vessels, Fishing Fleets, Oil and Gas support vessels.

World-Link has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for innovation. The company has launched a series of value-added services including i-Café, ShipSat and Ahoy-Ahoy. World-Link develops its own software and hardware, and integrates systems to deliver communications’ management, control and network security solutions as well as infrastructure applications including e-mail, anti-virus, and operational forms.
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Pivotel provides unrivalled expertise in satellite and remote communications, keeping people connected who live, work, or travel outside of mobile cellular coverage. Pivotel serves customers with over 110,000 global satellite-based services from offices across Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Europe and Indonesia. All of Pivotel’s customer touchpoints are local, supported by an experienced network of engineers, application developers, customer care agents and over 400 dealers and partners.

Pivotel is Australian owned and operated with global operations. Pivotel maintains a mobile carrier license in Australia, operates a globally interconnected ground infrastructure, and is licenced to provide retail telecommunications services in the USA, South America and New Zealand. It is the only Australian carrier with direct connection to the world’s four major mobile satellite networks: Iridium, Inmarsat, Thuraya and Globalstar. The company’s suite of satellite and mobile technologies enable remote connectivity via satellite phones, satellite broadband, personnel and asset trackers, IOT, machine-to-machine connections and marine satellite communications. Pivotel Group’s 4G mobile network, ecoSphere®, extends its carrier network to deliver complementary terrestrial wireless services to rural and remote Australians operating outside the coverage footprint of the major mobile networks. 

For more information on how Pivotel is keeping you connected through satellite communications visit:
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