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Marlink and Intellian Technologies sign new five-year strategic partnership agreement

14, NOVEMBER, 2023

Intellian Technologies and Marlink announce the renewal of their existing strategic partnership.

This agreement will continue to support the connectivity landscape across maritime, land and military sectors, delivering cutting-edge network solutions over the next five years.

Marlink has long been recognised for its pioneering role in the satellite communications industry as an early adopter of new technologies to benefit Marlinks diverse customer base.

With a strong commitment to quality and technological innovation, Marlink has built an exceptional reputation as a leading service partner of fully managed end-to-end smart hybrid network solutions worldwide.

Marlink’s selection of Intellian Technologies reinforces the value and strength of their partnership across maritime, land and military applications.

Intellian is known across the industry for its strong focus on innovation, with a full maritime and land product portfolio including multi-orbit, multi-band systems.  Intellian’s ongoing development of NGSO flat panel and parabolic user terminals, includes solutions designed to operate across fixed enterprise, land mobility, maritime, government and defence sectors. Intellian's partnership with Marlink is poised to bolster both companies, enhancing their agility and robustness in the satellite communications market.

The signing of the five-year contract renewal took place at Marlink’s headquarters in Paris. This defining agreement was signed with the option for renewal for an additional five years. Since their initial engagement in 2010, the partnership has evolved significantly, leveraging the knowledge and expertise of both companies to adapt to emerging technologies and market demands.

With its extensive portfolio of over 50 products, Intellian Technologies is well-positioned to meet Marlink's diverse customer requirements across its various market segments. The partnership will include joint product development for hybrid connectivity across GEO, MEO and LEO networks. By combining Marlink's expertise in providing comprehensive solutions across many market segments with Intellian's ability to develop scalable technology, this partnership will deliver unparalleled value and flexibility for their customers.

“This strategic partnership signifies the strength of the partnership between Marlink and Intellian,” said Erik Ceuppens, CEO of the Marlink Group. ”By extending and redefining this collaboration, Marlink is able to provide best-in-class hybrid network solutions for our customers globally. Our companies’ shared vision, agility and focus on innovative products make this agreement an exciting prospect for the maritime industry.”

Eric Sung, President and CEO of Intellian Technologies Inc., said: "Intellian is thrilled to reaffirm our longstanding partnership and take our collaboration to the next level with Marlink. “Over the last 12 years, our companies have worked closely together to achieve remarkable success and innovation. Intellian and Marlink are ready to tackle new and exciting opportunities presented by emerging technologies, combining our expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions that will shape the future of maritime, land and government connectivity.”

The Marlink-Intellian partnership reflects a forward-thinking approach that embraces the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving industry. As the maritime and enterprise landscapes continues to transform, this alliance is poised to lead the way, offering comprehensive solutions, driving technology advancements and ensuring customer satisfaction.