Recent developments in Ship-Shore Communications is a new 45,000 word report on the latest technologies and market trends in the ship-shore communications business. It compares the different options for data communication, including telex, e-mail, fax and point to point data transfer and shows you how to maximise cost-effectiveness. The report looks at the value added services available from Land Earth Station Operators and data messaging companies, as well as the software and hardware available and explains what they can do for your business.

Ship-shore communication technology is developing rapidly. With new systems for message compression, batching, conversion, distribution and transmission coming online, it can be difficult to find out which system will be the most cost effective. Recent developments in Ship-Shore Communications compares these new technologies and provides an analysis of the pros and cons. Inmarsat's position as the market leader for ship-shore communications is now threatened, with many new players, including Globe Wireless, ICO, Orbcomm and VSAT systems taking market share. The report examines the market for communications providers and the services they offer. The impact of the internet on the market is discussed too. The report reviews and evluates the possible effects of initiatives including SOFIA (Standard Off-Line Internet Applications), IPDS (Inmarsat Packet Data Service) and WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) on bringing internet-type services to ships. "A must-read report for anyone specifying, purchasing or providing ship-shore communication systems..."