Seoul, Sept 4, 2009

KNS Inc. announced today that on board trial for ABS (Automatic Beam Switching) function was implemented successfully. The integrated solution combines KNS's widely used Z6Mk2(0.6m), Z8Mk2 (0.85m), Z10Mk2 (1.0m) and Z12Mk2 (1.2m) global maritime antenna with iDirect's automatic beam switching technology and global network management features.

As a marine vessel crosses a satellite footprints, the iDirect technology automatically re-establishes the remote and KNS antenna onto a new beam or network, thereby providing seamless global connectivity. The challenges of maritime operations demand always-on connectivity. In addition, Open AMIP and GTP(General Terminal Protocol) support is available.

For further information please contact:

Michaël De Coninck
Satmarin
+32 3 280 00 30
mdc@Satmarin.com