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Vodia Will Attend Seatrade Cruise Global 2025

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March 24, 2025

Vodia is excited to attend Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, marking the event’s 40th anniversary, taking place in Miami from April 7-10. In partnership with Lufthansa Industry Solutions, Vodia will showcase the Vodia Maritime Communication Server (Vodia MCS)—a next-generation solution designed to seamlessly integrate voice, video, and messaging within cruise ship communications. Engineered for both new vessels and retrofits, the Vodia MCS enhances onboard connectivity, passenger experience, and operational efficiency, while supporting essential maritime safety and security systems. Join us at booth #3608 to discover how Vodia MCS is reshaping onboard communication in the cruise industry.

Vodia is thrilled to announce its participation in Seatrade Cruise Global 2025, celebrating the event’s 40th anniversary, in Miami, FL, from April 7 to April 10, 2025. Vodia will showcase its Vodia Maritime Communication Server (Vodia MCS) - a cutting-edge communication solution tailored for the cruise industry. 

In partnership with Lufthansa Industry Solutions, Vodia invites maritime professionals and cruise operators attending Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 to visit the Lufthansa Industry Solutions booth, #3608, in the Exhibit Hall - Information Technology section. Discover how the Vodia MCS can transform onboard communication.   

The Vodia MCS is the next generation in maritime connectivity, effortlessly integrating voice, video and text messaging within a vessel’s communication ecosystem. Designed for both new builds and retrofits, the Vodia MCS manages crucial maritime communication tasks while ensuring seamless connectivity with mobile and terrestrial networks. It integrates with key shipboard systems including:

  • Alarm systems
  • Passenger Management Systems (PMS)
  • Passenger mobile devices
  • SIP phones
  • VHF gateways

Whether facilitating personalized passenger communications, supporting robust emergency and security measures, or streamlining crew operations, the Vodia MCS has been engineered to exceed the evolving demands of modern maritime environments - and to provide an unparalleled user experience. 

Lufthansa Industry Solutions supports company digitization and provides mobile platforms for cross-company collaboration. Its core services include: 

  • Application management and operations in IT systems operations
  • IT consulting (infrastructure, processes, technologies)
  • IT systems integration and development
  • Process consulting/organization processes
  • Program and project management
  • Strategy consulting

Join Vodia at booth #3608 to explore how the robust architecture and flexible integration capabilities of the Vodia MCS can enhance your maritime operations, ensuring optimal safety, operational efficiency, and passenger satisfaction. Pass and pricing information is available here

We look forward to welcoming you aboard! For more information or to arrange a meeting, please contact Martin Högl, Vodia’s Director for EMEA, at mh@vodia.com.

About Vodia

Vodia Networks, Inc. is a pioneering provider of B2B Cloud Communications Solutions catering to enterprises, contact centers and service providers. Vodia's PBX software boasts an extensive suite of business telephony features for on-premise and cloud-based systems and operates seamlessly across Windows, Linux or Mac platforms. Fully compliant with SIP industry standards, the Vodia phone system integrates effortlessly with a wide range of SIP-based devices and trunking providers, granting ultimate freedom in telephony. Vodia’s multi-tenancy platforms are compatible with an unprecedented number of technologies, including desk phones, softphones and APIs, for myriad third-party software and CRM systems. Our mission is to empower our partners and end-users with the world's best cloud PBX and personalized support to ensure their success at every turn. Our US headquarters are in Boston and our European headquarters are in Berlin; we also maintain offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Nicosia (Cyprus) and Sydney, Australia. Visit Vodia on LinkedIn, X and YouTube.

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