Viasat, Inc. is a global communications company that offers broadband and communication products and services through three primary segments: Satellite Services, Commercial Networks, and Government Systems. The Satellite Services segment provides satellite-based high-speed broadband internet access, voice over internet protocol services, in-flight entertainment, and mobile broadband services to various sectors, including consumers, businesses, and commercial airlines. The Commercial Networks segment focuses on developing end-to-end communication systems, including satellite network infrastructure and antennas for both terrestrial and satellite applications. It also offers design and technology services for satellite and ground systems. The Government Systems segment delivers secure broadband modems, antennas, and cybersecurity products tailored for military and government use, enabling reliable data transmission. With a commitment to innovation, Viasat aims to address global broadband challenges, ensuring that consumers, businesses, governments, and military personnel have reliable communication access worldwide. The company, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, generates a significant portion of its revenue in the United States while maintaining a presence in international markets.
RigNet, Inc. provides remote communications services for the oil and gas industry in North America and internationally. It offers remote communications services through a controlled and managed Internet protocol/multiprotocol label switching (IP/MPLS) global network, enabling drilling contractors, oil companies, and oilfield service companies to communicate. The company offers a communications package of voice, video, networking, and real-time data management to offshore and land-based remote locations. It primarily provides voice-over-Internet-protocol, data, and high-speed Internet access and other value-added services, such as real-time data management solutions, WiFi hotspots and Internet kiosks, video conferencing solutions, wireless intercoms, handheld radios, and telemedicine. The company also offers Secure Oil Information Link, a managed members-only communications network hub that enables collaborative partners, suppliers, and customers to transfer and share data. It serves the owners and operators of offshore drilling rigs and production facilities, land rigs, remote offices, and supply bases in approximately 30 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and Australia. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Horsebridge Defence and Security, now known as Viasat UK Defence and Security Limited, specializes in the design, system integration, and support of deployable secure networks tailored for defense and government agencies. Established in 2016 and based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom, the company leverages its team's extensive knowledge of military requirements and operating environments to provide secure communications solutions. Their offerings include secure LTE, radio network innovations, and comprehensive support services for military operations, emergency responders, government entities, and aid organizations. By integrating the latest commercial radio, mobile cellular, and cryptographic technologies, Horsebridge Defence and Security delivers mission-critical ground-based communication networks that ensure robust and secure voice, video, and data transmission in demanding environments.
Arconics specializes in providing enterprise software and mobile applications tailored for aircraft operators. The company focuses on facilitating communication and data sharing between operators, aircraft, and ground systems. By offering innovative solutions, Arconics aims to help operators reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Engreen Inc. develops virtualization products that provides a path to enhance network management, lower capital expenses, energy and real estate, and minimize overall network complexity. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in San Jose, California. As of June 11, 2015, Engreen Inc. operates as a subsidiary of ViaSat Inc.
NetNearU (now ViaSat Managed Wi-Fi) provides an easy to deploy, technology-agnostic system for managing public Wi-Fi and other wireless Internet access networks including hotspots, enterprise, campus, and metro installations. NetNearU TRACKOS® software provides automated and real-time provisioning, authentication, billing, roaming, quality of service, advertising, network monitoring, and support. With TRACKOS, NetNearU has become a leader in cloud-based, white-labeled Wi-Fi software and managed services for wireless carriers, cable operators, the U.S. military, and other customers.
LonoCloud is a U.S.-based company founded in 2011 by Tom Caldwell, specializing in cloud computing solutions. The company offers a cloud operating system designed to federate multi-vendor clouds, enhancing control over security, fault tolerance, scalability, and performance. This system facilitates the migration of mission-critical applications to the inter cloud, ensuring that users can operate with greater reliability and efficiency. LonoCloud has established partnerships with major cloud service providers to leverage advanced technology for its users. In 2013, the company was acquired by ViaSat, further expanding its capabilities in the cloud services market.
Stonewood Group is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of encryption products and services. Providers of the ECLYPT and FLAGSTONE hardware encrypted data at rest products, they market ‘trusted, accredited solutions' globally to the Ministry of Defence, Public and Private sectors, and provide a vast array of bespoke security products. They also manufacture high quality aerospace components and security related electronic assemblies.
WildBlue provides high-speed internet access via satellite to residential and small business customers in rural America. Operating since 2009 as a subsidiary of ViaSat, the company aims to bridge the digital divide by delivering reliable internet service to underserved areas. Through its satellite technology, WildBlue enables users in remote locations to connect to the internet, thereby enhancing their access to information and communication services.
JAST provides innovative low-profile antennas for in-motion satellite telecommunications ranging from L-band to Ku-band. Based on phased array technology, JAST products connect Retail, Enterprise, Governmental and Military costumers to global satellite networks. The Company has core competencies in the development of innovative microwave circuits and antennas for terrestrial and satellite applications. JAST engineering and manufacturing expertise allows it to provide customers high quality products and services with the highest Swiss excellence. JAST is based in Lausanne (Switzerland) and has been founded as a Spin-off of the Laboratoire d’Électromagnétisme et d’Acoustique (LEMA) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL). JAST is involved in several ambitious research programs for the development of innovative systems in the field of satellite communication at European level.
Intelligent Compression Technologies
Acquisition in 2007
Intelligent Compression Technologies Inc. (ICT). ICT provides corporations, internet service providers (ISPs) and satellite/wireless carriers with patented data compression techniques, advanced transport protocols and application optimization to substantially increase the speeds of either narrowband or broadband terrestrial, wireless or satellite services.
Enerdyne Technologies
Acquisition in 2006
Enerdyne Technologies Inc. is a provider of innovative video data link equipment and digital video systems for defense and intelligence markets, primarily for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) applications.
Efficient Channel Coding
Acquisition in 2005
Efficient Channel Coding makes satellite communication components and systems. The Cleveland-based company has 55 employees. ECC holds the license for the satellite terminal design for Ipstar, a recently-launched broadband satellite service offered by Shin Satellite PLC for both Internet backbone connections to ISPs and as a last-mile broadband Internet service to consumers in the Asia-Pacific region.
US Monolithics
Acquisition in 2001
USM is primarily focused on developing proprietary gallium arsenide (GaAs) millimetre wave Integrated Circuits (MMICs). USM is a MMIC designer with expertise in the packaging and integration of subsystems including power amplifiers, block upconverters and entire transceivers, especially in complex high-frequency applications.
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