Designed to provide unparalleled connectivity in line with evolving demands, the solution supports digitalisation and crew-welfare initiatives by facilitating the transformation of ships into floating offices and homes. Already, this capability has been recognised by some of the world's leading maritime organisations. In September, Inmarsat announced that global container liner shipping group Hapag-Lloyd had begun trialling NexusWave. The trials align with the Hamburg-based company's requirement for a robust connectivity solution capable of meeting increasing communications and security demands as well as growing expectations for business and crew Internet. A senior spokesperson for Hapag-Lloyd said that Inmarsat's solution would allow the group to "further streamline operations through cloud-based solutions, achieving significant cost savings and enhancing crew IT services to match onshore experiences".