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NextPlat Expands North American Technology E-Commerce Business with Acquisition of Outfitter Satellite Inc.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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COCONUT GROVE, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) ("NextPlat" or the "Company"), a global e-Commerce provider, today announced the significant expansion of its North American e-commerce business with the acquisition of Outfitter Satellite Inc. ("Outfitter") through an all-cash transaction. The transaction is expected to close on April 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Accretive Acquisition to More Than Double North American Technology E-Commerce Product Sales and Recurring Revenue through Consumer, Commercial and Government Customer Sales
    COCONUT GROVE, Fla., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL, NXPLW) ("NextPlat" or the "Company"), a global e-Commerce provider, today announced the significant expansion of its North American e-commerce business with the acquisition of Outfitter Satellite Inc .
  • The accretive acquisition is expected to more than double NextPlat's existing North American technology e-commerce product sales and recurring revenue.
  • "Outfitter is an ideal addition to our technology e-commerce portfolio, delivering immediate synergies and value, quickly and profitably adding scale to our North American operations.
  • For more information about NextPlat, please visit www.NextPlat.com and connect with us on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) .

Top Satellite Mobile Innovations of 2024 Revealed During MSUA's 2024 Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024. Christine Joseph, Policy Advisor to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Space Commerce provided the keynote for the ceremony and Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer for Euroconsult, announced the mobile satellite initiatives earning awards.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mobile Satellite Users Association ( MSUA ), a global not-for-profit organization focused on amplifying the voice of satellite mobile solutions users and innovators, today celebrated with organizations earning satellite mobile innovation awards during SATELLITE 2024.
  • It was an honor to celebrate alongside all the finalists and the organizations that ultimately earned awards this year.
  • These highlighted innovations are enhancing connectivity, making it more secure, reliable, and accessible to a diverse range of users.
  • Aerospace Mobile Innovation – Iridium: Iridium Certus® aviation commercial service provides a secure cockpit domain with reliable voice and data capabilities.

Reticulate Micro joins Satcoms Innovation Group as Director Member

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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PALM BAY, Fla. and LEDBURY, England, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Satcoms Innovation Group has announced Reticulate Micro as a Director Member. This will see CTO and EVP Product & Services, Mark Steel, represent Reticulate on the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BAY, Fla. and LEDBURY, England, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Satcoms Innovation Group has announced Reticulate Micro as a Director Member.
  • Reticulate Micro joins Director Members Eutelsat, Intelsat, and Kratos.
  • Helen Weedon, Managing Director of SIG, commented: "I am happy to welcome Reticulate as a SIG Director Member.
  • Mark Steel serves as Executive Vice President, Product & Services for Reticulate Micro and Chief Technology Officer of Reticulate Space.

HONOR Illuminates the Future of AI in Smart Devices at MWC

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
UI, IUI, GSMA, Smart device, MWC, Growth, Security, OS, Accountability, Telstra, Qualcomm, MCX, History, Controllability, Inmarsat, Fairness, Smartphone, Ecosystem, Privacy, Personal computer, Justice, Research, The Magic Portal, Medical device

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., took the stage with industry leaders for a thought-provoking panel discussion. The session, titled "Putting Humans First in AI Development: Key Considerations for Creating AI for Smart Devices," also featured John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., and Alex Katouzian, Group GM of MCX, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.. Together, they underscored the significance of crafting AI devices that champion an intuitive, human-centric experience while ensuring user privacy.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they underscored the significance of crafting AI devices that champion an intuitive, human-centric experience while ensuring user privacy.
  • HONOR will advance our AI strategy by integrating it across MagicOS and all HONOR devices, ensuring a human-centric experience that delights our users with every interaction."
  • HONOR's expertise in on-device AI is demonstrated through the launch of MagicOS 8.0 at MWC, which fully integrated platform-level AI and the industry's first intent-based user interface (IUI).
  • "Platform-level AI and LLMs enable HONOR to seamlessly blend AI devices such as AI PCs and AI smartphones into users' daily lives, understanding their intent and anticipating their needs," Zhao shared.

HONOR Illuminates the Future of AI in Smart Devices at MWC

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- At MWC Barcelona 2024, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd., took the stage with industry leaders for a thought-provoking panel discussion. The session, titled "Putting Humans First in AI Development: Key Considerations for Creating AI for Smart Devices," also featured John Hoffman, CEO of GSMA Ltd., and Alex Katouzian, Group GM of MCX, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.. Together, they underscored the significance of crafting AI devices that champion an intuitive, human-centric experience while ensuring user privacy.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they underscored the significance of crafting AI devices that champion an intuitive, human-centric experience while ensuring user privacy.
  • HONOR will advance our AI strategy by integrating it across MagicOS and all HONOR devices, ensuring a human-centric experience that delights our users with every interaction."
  • HONOR's expertise in on-device AI is demonstrated through the launch of MagicOS 8.0 at MWC, which fully integrated platform-level AI and the industry's first intent-based user interface (IUI).
  • "Platform-level AI and LLMs enable HONOR to seamlessly blend AI devices such as AI PCs and AI smartphones into users' daily lives, understanding their intent and anticipating their needs," Zhao shared.

Viasat Announces First U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command Ship Installation

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the completion of the first ship installation for the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) under the Next Generation Wideband (NGW) Follow-On (FO) 10-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract awarded to Inmarsat Government by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) on June 30, 2022. Under the contract, the company maintains and operates commercial communications infrastructure, which includes satellite systems, teleport services and terrestrial services. Inmarsat Government is now part of Viasat's government business following the company's acquisition of Inmarsat on May 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Inmarsat Government is now part of Viasat's government business following the company's acquisition of Inmarsat on May 30, 2023.
  • This first installation of 105 ships demonstrates the company's ability to deliver a robust, reliable global managed satellite communications (SATCOM) solution.
  • "As the premier maritime logistics provider for the U.S. Department of Defense, the Military Sealift Command plays a critical role in our nation's defense.
  • "We have reliably served the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command for more than 10 years, and we are proud to continue supporting its operations around the world," said Steve Gizinski, Managing Director, Viasat Government Services.

Reticulate Micro Introduces Reticulate Space

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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PALM BAY, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc. ("Reticulate Micro," "Reticulate" or the "Company"), a defense technology company dedicated to delivering trusted and resilient communications over any transport and in any environment, has announced the formation of Reticulate Space, its new business segment focused on bringing to market breakthrough multi-orbit satellite communications management technologies for government and commercial users.

Key Points: 
  • PALM BAY, Fla., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reticulate Micro, Inc. ("Reticulate Micro," "Reticulate" or the "Company"), a defense technology company dedicated to delivering trusted and resilient communications over any transport and in any environment, has announced the formation of Reticulate Space, its new business segment focused on bringing to market breakthrough multi-orbit satellite communications management technologies for government and commercial users.
  • David Horton, who joined Reticulate Micro in October 2023 as Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of President of Reticulate Space.
  • Mark Steel will hold the dual title of Executive Vice President, Product & Services for Reticulate Micro and Chief Technology Officer of Reticulate Space.
  • Rounding out the team is Paul Scardino, assuming the positions of Executive Vice President, Sales for Reticulate Micro and Chief Strategy Officer for Reticulate Space.

EASYJET TAKES TO THE SKIES WITH IRIS: NEXT GENERATION AIR TRAFFIC COMMUNICATION SERVICE

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- easyJet has taken to the skies as the first airline partner of the ground-breaking Iris programme, an initiative led by the European Space Agency (ESA) and global communications company Viasat, which is using the latest generation of satellite technology to help modernise air traffic management (ATM).

Key Points: 
  • The EASA-certified Iris service provider ESSP has involved 15 leading Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) in support of the first commercial flights taking place across Europe this year – with up to 11 easyJet Airbus A320neo aircraft taking part.
  • This initiative is a European first in putting the Single European Skies initiative into action.
  • Airspace modernisation and subsequent gains in efficiencies is one crucial element in the airline industry's path to net zero.
  • In 2022, easyJet announced its interim science-based carbon reduction target – 35% carbon emissions intensity improvement by FY2035, on a FY2020 baseline.

Lufthansa Group Selects Viasat for In-Flight Connectivity Upgrades

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in global communications, today announced that Lufthansa Group has selected Viasat to equip more than 150 additional aircraft – across its Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines fleets – with the European Aviation Network (EAN) in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. EAN combines S-band satellite coverage provided by Viasat with a complementary ground component network operated by long-standing Viasat and Lufthansa Group partner, Deutsche Telekom, delivering a service that supports streaming and other high bandwidth requirements.

Key Points: 
  • CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a leader in global communications, today announced that Lufthansa Group has selected Viasat to equip more than 150 additional aircraft – across its Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines fleets – with the European Aviation Network (EAN) in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution.
  • EAN combines S-band satellite coverage provided by Viasat with a complementary ground component network operated by long-standing Viasat and Lufthansa Group partner, Deutsche Telekom, delivering a service that supports streaming and other high bandwidth requirements.
  • Inmarsat, which was recently acquired by Viasat, has provided its Ka-band IFC service to Lufthansa Group since 2015.
  • This connectivity solution is already onboard 240 Lufthansa Group narrow-body aircraft.

U.S. Air Force Awards Viasat Up To $900 Million Multi-Vendor Technology Integration and Architecture Contract

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Thursday, December 28, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it will work with the U.S. Air Force's Life Cycle Management Center (USAF LCMC) to transition and integrate new innovative technologies and capabilities as part of a $900 million ceiling, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Key Points: 
  • Viasat experts will accelerate and expand technology integration across the Air Force.
  • The contract has an approximate five-year term, with options for up to an additional five years.
  • The architecture and integration directorate – AFLCMC/XA – works with industry contractors like Viasat to transition those technologies ever-faster to operational forces.
  • The combined company now operates a fleet of 18 satellites in space, with an additional 10 satellites under development.