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option due to a steady decrease in airtime rates combined with a decrease in the size of antennas. Responding to the market, Boatracs recently announced a partnership with KVH to offer a Broadband Fleet Management Solution. The Boatracs Broadband Fleet Management Solution is a unique end-to-end combination of ß eet management software with mini-VSAT broadband connectivity to make data collection and transmission smooth, easy and affordable. The solution combines Internet and Voice over IP with vessel tracking, two- way messaging and custom forms to satisfy the needs of crew and operations staff, in one complete package. Components include Boatracs BTConnect, a web-based ß eet management software that pulls data in from any vessel hardware to display positions and messaging on one integrated user interface , Boatracs BTForms, a custom smart forms software that converts the paper forms crew and operations are adept at using into dynamic forms that standardize data transfer and TracPhone V3, the smallest maritime VSAT antenna that uses the reliable KVH global mini-VSAT Broadband service with data plans 1/10th the cost of comparable alternatives. FLEET OPERATIONS & FINANCIALS: AN AGNOSTIC APPROACH TO DATA COMMSEmbracing a full Enterprise resource planning (ERP) approach, MarineCFOÕs products encompass ß eet operations and Þ nancials, and accounting, too. Dean Tow Management Console: A console in MarineCFO used by companies that manage barge tows. www.marinelink.com MN 29