Communications specialist Speedcast International has released Speedcast TV On Demand for the cruise and ferry and other sectors.
The system allows passengers and crew to access a wide range of entertainment and information on board any cruise ship, ferry or any other vessel and promises a simple user interface, installation, and programming.
Speedcast TV On Demand is comprised of a small set-top box that offers instant access to a large library of movies, TV shows, sports, news, games, music and informational content, which can be updated using a cloud-based login at any time. The solution also allows administrators to upload exclusive video content used for passenger and crew information, training, and safety.”We are thrilled to bring the Speedcast TV On Demand solution to our customers,” said Steve Scraper, Speedcast’s Product Director for Cruise and Ferry.
“This product is innovative and incredibly simple to use for both administrators and end users, and it allows our customers to supply a wide variety of entertainment content that on board users would typically access at home.”
“It is our goal to provide options for enriching the connectivity experience for everyone, and this product definitely achieves that, while also allowing companies to provide critical training and safety information to passengers and crew,” he added.Speedcast TV On Demand is a component of the new Speedcast Media Network(TM), set to launch additional applications in the coming months to enhance on board entertainment and media content delivery and reliability, the company said.
