innovation and service
Connecting
the world for 75 years
For over 75 years, we have been the driving force in providing connectivity solutions to optimise your remote operations. Our journey has been marked by relentless innovation, expanding our footprint and quality of service, supported by strong partnerships with technology players.
Today, we lead the digitalisation of our customers' remote operations, leveraging our expertise to help you achieve more. But our journey doesn't end here.
As we move forward, we remain committed to pushing boundaries and opening up new possibilities for you in an ever-evolving digital age.
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Marlink continues to grow its unique network of networks and signs strategic agreements with Eutelsat (OneWeb), Intelsat, SES and Starlink.
2023-2022
03.2022
Marlink wins MSUA’s 2022 Mobile User Experience Innovation Award for our Smart Network solution encompassing GEO, LEO, MEO, 4/5G and WiFi into one seamless service
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Marlink wins Smart4Sea Connectivity and Leadership awards for advancing maritime digitalization and decarbonization
02.2022
05.2021
Marlink Group acquires ITC Global and expand its worldwide leadership position in the Energy and Enterprise markets
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We launch our new portfolio of IT Solutions to standardise, simplify and automate IT operations
2019
2018
We launch new cyber security services to secure our customers’ network and data
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Marlink acquires Palantir
Joining forces with Palantir, the specialist in remote it management solutions
03.2017
02.2017
TNL group and Marlink
Creating a new leading satellite communications expert for the Greek and Cypriot markets
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Marlink and Telemar join forces
Creating the world’s leading maritime communications, digital solutions and servicing group
11.2016
2016
Sealink VSAT services
Marlink unites its maritime VSAT portfolio under the Sealink brand and brings several innovative features
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Bandwidth-on-Demand
New Terralink Premium Flex service reduces cost with BoD capacity
04.2016
02.2016
New Marlink
Marlink rebrands as the global pioneer in business critical communication solutions for users at sea, on land and in flight
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First XChange platform & service
XChange system provides sophisticated communication management to shipping fleets
2011
2011
Easy maritime VSAT
Our proprietary maritime VSAT service package combines Ku- with L-band back-up
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Iritrack launch
Our sophisticated satellite-based tracking and security system
2003
2002
Creation of Marlink
A leading Maritime Communications service provider
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Official distributor of Iridium services
2002
2001–2000
Launch of SkyFile® Mail
Here comes our first and most well-known digital solutions to optimize satellite connectivity
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First land VSAT service operations
We run land VSAT operations in Europe, under the name of Taide Network
1997
1991
We invent maritime VSAT
Sealink Maritime VSAT solution is created by our engineering team in Norway, originally driven by the requirement of the offshore industry
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Aussaguel Land Earth Station
Aussaguel (France) Teleport is established, initially as a satellite control ground station
1981
1979
Creation of the IMSO
We participate to the creation of the International Maritime Satellite Organization (INMARSAT) that will lead into two entities: Inmarsat Ltd and the International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO).
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Eik Land Earth Station
Eik teleport (Norway) is established to provide communications to oil platforms in the North Sea
1976
1970's
We are the first to use satellites for domestic use, as originally part of Norwegian operator Telenor
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Operating a network of radio communications in Europe for maritime communications
1940's