Inmarsat acquires TC Communications
Inmarsat, a global mobile satellite communications service provider, has acquired Australia's TC Communications, a satellite communications specialist. Inmarsat will integrate the company into its existing operations with a particular focus on supporting its expanding Global Government and Enterprise Business units.
Concurrent with the acquisition, Todd McDonell, CEO of TC Communications, joins Inmarsat as Vice President of Global Government Solutions. His role will cover sales and operations of the direct arm of Inmarsat’s Global Government business in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Netherlands.
In 2012, TC Communications had 24 employees. The acquisition will increase Inmarsat’s team in Australia to 65 people based in Sydney, Perth and Canberra.
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