e3 Systems are pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Francis to the role of Airtime Director. Francis joins e3 after occupying several senior positions in companies in the Maritime VSAT industry. He also established and ran his own Communications company in the U.K. which he then successfully sold in order to pursue new challenges in the industry.
“Andrew has a very strong background in business development and excellent working relationships with senior executives in many of the main satellite companies and antenna manufacturers. He brings extensive VSAT experience and a fresh approach to e3 at a time when we are focussing our efforts on providing integrated communications solutions for our clients”, commented Roger Horner Group C.E.O. of e3 Systems.
Francis’s appointment follows the move to Brazil of the previous Airtime Director, Tony Holland. Holland was with e3 Systems for 11 years and is moving to Brazil set up a new company under the umbrella of grupoarbulu, the major shareholder of e3 Systems.
“I am delighted to be joining e3 at such an exciting time in the maritime communications market. I have known of e3 since they put the first VSAT system on a yacht and the company continues to push the boundaries. It’s great to be part of such a forward thinking team”, said Francis.
About e3 Systems
e3 Systems is a leading Communications Integrator in the yacht market whose mission is “to connect people globally” by aiming for 100% connectivity. e3’s diverse portfolio of communication services includes VSAT, Inmarsat, Iridium, 3G, 4G and WiFi enabling them to offer a managed combination of services using their e3.Hybrid solution designed to suit every need of the vessel.
e3’s Hybrid solution includes their bandwidth and internet management system e3.ARMMS. This provides simultaneous control and monitoring of data communications both on board and remotely in order to manage service quality and costs.

e3 were the first to introduce managed hybrid solutions to the yacht market some years ago which is just one illustration of their successive introductions to the industry of cutting edge solutions. They are also a leader in the provision of Content including digital TV and IPTV, newspapers, magazines, video and TV media delivery systems.
Their thirty-strong team operates from the Mediterranean and USA with thirty global Partners. By being part of the large marine electronics group grupoarbulu, they also have access to engineers worldwide.

For further information please contact:
Diane Franklin, Marketing Manager, diane@e3s.com