CommBox
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The Ultimate Ship/Shore Network Manager Connecting Ships and Offices Worldwide CommBox is the most complete network management tool available for mariners, functioning as e-mail server, relay server, and web server in one rugged package. With two shipboard hardware options, your choice of value-added software modules, and the flexibility to work with any selected communications service, the fully configurable CommBox offers unmatched optimization and cost savings whether you have 5 or 500 vessels in your fleet. That’s why more more than 1,000+ vessels worldwide rely on the KVH CommBox Ship/Shore Network Manager. Benefits: • Enterprise extension – integrates ship and office operations with comprehensive remote access to your shipboard networks for business and IT operations CommBox includes dedicated shipboard network management hardware, network hub options for enhanced performance and network control, and proven software modules to expand onboard communications capabilities, including: • least cost routing between multiple communications services, with easy to configure rules and filters that determine when to switch, as well as the functions that are available with each service • roaming crew accounts that allow crew members to keep one Internet and e-mail account for use on any vessel in the fleet • Firewall and e-mail virus protection • data compression, web caching, and web acceleration to get the most out of each vessel’s network use • Unique networks for operations, charters, and/or crew • easy file transfers from ship to shore and shore to ship, including file compression and synchronization among files and folders • Complete Internet café and VoIP solution – improves crew welfare and morale • real-time reporting on the communications activity of a fleet’s vessels • Content filtering • Reduces communications expenses while providing flexibility in how your crew uses your chosen communications solutions • Achieves a level of customization and security unmatched by software-only solutions thanks to the dedicated CommBox shipboard system and choice of network management hubs • IP routing for remote operations and diagnostics of the vessel network right from the fleet headquarters • configurable firewalls and encryption for data and network security

System Options & Functions Diagram L-band CommBox™ Hub - KVH-hosted or private - Land-based - Supports fleet management and remote IT access Ku-band VSAT Onboard CommBox Options Corporate Headquarters Included Software QuickBasic - Least cost routing, firewall, VPN, bandwidth management, transmission optimization, and web caching Optional Software Modules Shipboard LANs - Crew Operations Maintenance IT Management Shipboard Phones QuickFile - Automated file transfers and differential synchronization QuickMail - Mail server (POP3/SMTP/IMAP), relay server, web mail client, and anti-spam and...