Hamilton Cruise Ship. Photo: Brook Ward (Flickr)

[Via Satellite 06-29-2015] Global Eagle Entertainment (GEE) and UIEvolution, a developer of scalable connected device software solutions for the cruise, hospitality and automotive industries, have announced a strategic partnership to offer a fully integrated end-to-end solution for onboard passenger experiences to the maritime market. Through this partnership, GEE will combine its premium video-on-demand (VOD) and live content, connectivity and rich digital media solutions with UIEvolution’s ExperienceManager, a platform designed to manage VOD, live TV, music, ship services and over-the-top (OTT) apps. Together the two companies aim to deliver a comprehensive solution that includes connectivity, digital media solutions, content and sponsorships to the maritime industry.