marlink

Marlink is a managed connectivity provider that now integrates Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute for private cloud access at sea. Recent discussions on WindowsForum highlight Marlink's new managed ExpressRoute offering, which brings private Azure and Microsoft 365 ingress to vessels and remote sites. The service uses Marlink's multi-orbit satellite fabric and global Points of Presence to deliver dedicated, predictable connectivity to Microsoft cloud services. This integration aims to close the gap between shipboard networks and shore-side cloud infrastructures, promising more predictable latency, lower packet loss, and improved security. The real value and risks will become clear as fleets test performance, resiliency, and cost at scale.