Introduction In Part I, we examined what the EU Entry/Exit System (EU-EES) is, how it differs to legacy border control processes and the challenges that caused its delayed launch. In this follow-up, we move beyond this to explore the unexpected opportunities the system creates for both vendors and government agencies, the impact of remote enrolment,…
Biometrics captured…entry granted…exit recorded! The European Union Entry–Exit System (EU-EES) was first proposed as a concept in 2008 as part of a communication focused around preparing the next steps for border management in the European Union (EU) by the European Commission (EC). Essentially, the EU-EES is a digitally leveraged system that aims to capture and…
Introduction In 2024, Inmarsat Maritime announced the launch of a new bonded hybrid connectivity service, NexusWave. The rapid uptake of LEO broadband services within the commercial maritime certainly caught many people by surprise. However, Inmarsat Maritime views its arrival as complementary – a catalyst for accelerating hybrid, multi-orbit solutions. As the summer solstice started in…
Introduction The past decade has seen a surge in new ventures and investments in the maritime digitalisation space, particularly in data analytics and performance optimisation technologies. However, as the sector continues to mature, consolidation has become a key strategy, driven by the need to scale for profit generation and the increasing demand of the industry…
Introduction (Joshua Flood) 2025 starts with a bang, as Navarino announces the 100% ownership purchase of Castor Marine BV, the Dutch maritime service provider of satellite connectivity and IT services. Castor Marine will retain its independent brand outside of the Navarino Group, but it will utilise Navarino’s bigger resources and digital portfolio of services. The…
Craig Foster & Summer Staninski (published Oct 2024) In a recent blog, we examined the collapse of SmartSky Networks and speculated on how other aviation players might react to the fast-advancing Starlink. Now, just weeks later, long-time SmartSky adversary, Gogo, has announced its acquisition of Satcom Direct, confirming predictions of further industry consolidation. In this…
(Originally published July 2024) Inmarsat has announced the dawn of NexusWave, the new showpiece solution for Inmarsat Maritime’s operations. Before delving into the what, how, when, whether it makes sense, will it work, and whether we should get one, we thought taking a few steps back and some reflection on the company’s past activities…
United Airlines has announced it will be transitioning its entire fleet of more than 900 narrowbody and widebody aircraft to Starlink’s IFC service, with initial tests scheduled to begin in 2025. United’s fleet is currently served by a number of different providers including Viasat, Panasonic Avionics (PAC), Intelsat, and Thales. The deal is clearly a…
Daniel Welch & Summer Staninski On Friday August 16th 2024, SmartSky Networks announced it had ceased operations with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a thirteen year journey in the world of In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). Armed with 60Mhz of unlicensed spectrum which would be dedicated to IFC and patented beam-forming technology, the company set…
SITA’s announcement that it is buying the self-bag drop vendor, Materna IPS, is the third major acquisition in the airport technology space this year and will undoubtedly leave some of the competition considering what their response should be. Worth noting is that this deal is a little different to Amadeus’ acquisition of Vision-Box, or Entrust’s…
European satellite operator, SES, has announced its plans to acquire the U.S. satellite operator and service provider, Intelsat, in a $3.1bn takeover. The move comes after provisional discussions over a merger ended in the summer of 2023. In this article, Valour Consultancy examines what this means in the context of major mobility verticals. Commercial…
More breaking news was announced this week to shake-up the government, travel and fintech ecosystems, causing our clients to re-visit their carefully planned strategies for 2024 and beyond. With the move to acquire Onfido, Entrust is making another big step away from its Datacard roots in smart card and document production, personalisation and issuance. Since…
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