PHOTO COURTESY KVHKVH Industries has agreed to a multiyear agreement in which it will integrate Kognitive Networks’ suite of network and bandwidth management tools into its mobile communication service offerings.
KVH has integrated the technology into its KVH ONE OpenNet Program, which mitigates third-party VSAT terminals to KVH’s global HTS network. It could also deliver more versatility in KVH’s ongoing Starlink integration and enhance TracNet and TracPhone connectivity systems.
“This innovative technology enables us to seamlessly integrate the communication channels found aboard commercial and leisure vessels, including 5G/LTE, VSAT, Starlink, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and more using advance network management tools on virtual machines in our fielded equipment, as well as within a compact below decks appliance,” Chad Impey, senior vice president of global sales, said in a statement.
The suite of Kognitive tools broadens a yacht’s network infrastructure by integrating and managing all on-board connectivity with the following features:
• cloud-managed user interface with real-time data metering and analysis
• WAN combination and control with advanced routing and channel bonding for increased speed and performance
• network protection and security with Deep Packet Inspection, Traffic Policies and VPN
• easy network and bandwidth management with a mobile app
