This month’s ETO X article emphasises that more than ever there is a demand for good technical support, and so providing this should be high up on the priority list for any tech company. But some businesses seem to worry that they will have to compromise...
As we approach the end of 2017, ETOs are under more pressure than ever to get their cybersecurity choices right. With threats to superyachts seemingly at their highest level, no one wants to be the ETO who ‘misplaces’ the owner’s sensitive information & data. Yet...
Expert piece by Steve Puckering, CEO at Smart Technology Advisers Ethics still seem at a premium in yachting, but are we finally on the edge of a morality revolution? We have all experienced the anger and frustration of knowing your latest quotation has been passed to...
The Med season has arrived and superyachts are coming in hot from all oceans of the world. Provisions are packed, inventories stocked and the engine room made ready. So what can we do to ensure a safe and reliable Med season and who can we call for support and what...
Expert piece by Connor Taggart, Senior Account Manager EMEA Call Systems Technology (CST) Interior technology is continuing to advance within the Superyacht sector. In 2018 we will see a surge of interactive equipment becoming available as voice-control...
Our mystery AVIT Engineer hunts for a technological solution to cable mayhem onboard Left to their own devices (and they really do seem to have minds of their own), cables can completely take over. Not only does this ruin the beautiful aesthetic of a...
When sourcing and buying IT for a superyacht, there is a plethora of considerations for ETOs and ITOs to think about. It is not only a case of getting the best technology onboard to suit the owner’s every need in each part of the vessel, but also sourcing it in...
A superyacht is often a physical reflection of the owner’s vision. The shape, the interior, and the colours are almost always personalised to suit the owner’s individual style and the finished result derives from the designer’s interpretation of the owner’s personal...
Differentiation through Performance With the commercial launch of Phasor’s unique flat panel, electronically steered antenna (ESA) fast approaching, and with the superyacht market eager to learn more about how it will be able to reap the benefits, it is time to...
Are we the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity? A recent survey by independent satellite communications provider NSSL Global has revealed that although crewmembers understand that they are partially responsible for maintaining cyber security on board their...