Marlink acquires long term partner Palantir

NORWEGIAN maritime communications specialist Marlink has acquired Palantir, an IT company offering remote IT management solutions to the maritime sector, for an undisclosed sum.

Palantir provides IT managers on shore with access to individual vessels or entire fleets for remote support and management of on board IT networks.
Marlink and Palantir partnership started in September 201, allowing Marlink to deliver integrated IT management services to its Sealink multi-band communications service customers, including Stolt Tankers and CMA CGM.
Norwegian IT firm Palantir sells itself as a maritime IT solutions enabling shipowners and operators to improve fleet efficiency
In November last year French equity firm Apax Partners, owners of Marlink, acquired Telemar Group

More details on the Palantir acquisition can be found from the Marlink press release

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