Inmarsat Acquires TC Communications
Sydney, Australia, May 9, 2013-- Mobile satellite communications company Inmarsat has acquired TC Communications Pty Ltd. based in Australia. Inmarsat will integrate the company into its existing operations with a particular focus on supporting its expanding Global Government and Enterprise Business Units, according to a company statement.
TC Communications is a satellite communications specialist company that builds primarily mobile, deployable satellite communications systems for military and government customers as well as media, mining, oil and gas and aid agencies. Todd McDonell, CEO of TC Communications will join Inmarsat as Vice President of Global Government Solutions. His new role will cover sales and operations of the direct arm of Inmarsat’s Global Government business in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
Andy Start, President, Inmarsat Global Government said: “The strategic rationale is compelling. The acquisition of TC Communications brings strong VSAT, Wideband Global Satcom system, aviation and solutions skills to Inmarsat’s Global Government and Enterprise Business Units. These skills are particularly important to drive the take-up of Global Xpress® in the enterprise and government markets following the launch of the first satellite later this year."
“We see this acquisition as a very natural growth strategy for TC Communications. Inmarsat brings the financial capital and reach to be able to fully exploit the solutions and expertise that TC has built up over the past twenty years in the satellite industry. This move will enable us to share and replicate our successful, multipronged model with Inmarsat providers throughout the region so as to assist the entire market to aggressively pursue Inmarsat’s growth objectives,” said McDonnell.
In 2012, TC Communications had 24 employees. The acquisition will increase Inmarsat’s team in Australia to 65 people based in Sydney, Perth and Canberra.
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