Astrium concentrates satcom activities under one roof

The division combines the maritime communications prowess of Vizada and its affiliate Marlink, following their acquisition by Astrium in December 2011.
Astrium Services is the “satellite services” unit of Astrium and comprises four business divisions: Business Communications, Government Communications, Satcom Systems & Solutions and GEO-Information Services. The Vizada Group, including its affiliates such as Marlink, Vizada Networks, TDcom, etc., joins Astrium Services to form a leading provider in fully managed satellite services with a global reach in diverse industry sectors.
The new Astrium Services Business Communications entity will host all commercial satcom activities of Astrium Services, serving three main markets: maritime, enterprises and aero. In the maritime market, the company will continue providing services in the same successful structure as today – indirectly through the existing, well-established service provider channel, whereas Marlink will remain an independent commercial organisation focusing on maritime end customers.
This clear distribution strategy ensures that partners and customers in the maritime transport, offshore, oil and gas and passenger/cruise vessel sectors benefit from the most extensive multi-technology service portfolio, combining the complete range of satellite connectivity services in L, C, Ku and Ka-band with the largest range of innovative solutions optimised for the specific customer requirements of each sector. As a consequent step, the Vizada Group will rebrand into Astrium over the coming months beginning in October 2012, capitalising on the leadership and brand recognition of Astrium. The Marlink brand will remain unchanged.