Inmarsat

Viasat and Inmarsat Will Work with CMA to Demonstrate Customer Benefits of Proposed Transaction

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Friday, October 14, 2022

Viasat and Inmarsat remain confident that the transaction will increase the availability of more affordable, faster, and more reliable IFC globally to operators, airlines, and passengers.

Key Points: 
  • Viasat and Inmarsat remain confident that the transaction will increase the availability of more affordable, faster, and more reliable IFC globally to operators, airlines, and passengers.
  • Our investments in the ViaSat-3 constellation and the Inmarsat transaction are intended to help us make these services more available globally.
  • As communicated by the CMA, Viasat and Inmarsat will actively participate in Phase 2.
  • In November 2021, Inmarsat and Viasat announced the planned combination of the two companies , to create a new leader in global communications.

Mirantis Container Runtime Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced that Mirantis Container Runtime latest generation of the Docker Enterprise Engine, the secure container runtime that forms the foundation of Mirantis Container Cloud and Mirantis Kubernetes Engine and is used at the heart of many other Kubernetes deployments is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced that Mirantis Container Runtime latest generation of the Docker Enterprise Engine, the secure container runtime that forms the foundation of Mirantis Container Cloud and Mirantis Kubernetes Engine and is used at the heart of many other Kubernetes deployments is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
  • Mirantis Container Runtime provides Content Trust and FIPS 140-2 encryption and interoperates with Mirantis Secure Registry to provide elements of a secure software supply chain.
  • This is a great opportunity for Azure customers to take advantage of Mirantis Container Runtimes enterprise-class, secure container run-time, said Robert Illing, product manager, Mirantis Container Runtime, Mirantis.
  • Mirantis Container Runtime is the industry-leading, high-level runtime at the heart of Mirantis Kubernetes Engine, enabling it to operate Swarm and Kubernetes containers efficiently on any substrate.

Viasat and Inmarsat Confident Their Combination Benefits Consumers

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

"There is no lack of competition in satellite connectivity for the aviation sector," said Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "There is no lack of competition in satellite connectivity for the aviation sector," said Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO.
  • "In addition, the highly complementary combination of Viasat and Inmarsat will support the UK Government's objective to drive growth by providing more jobs and investment in the UK space industry than we expect could be provided by Inmarsat as a standalone satellite communications provider," Suri added.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the enhanced competition resulting from the combination of Viasat and Inmarsat; and the increase in jobs and investment in the UK space industry generated by the combined company.
  • In November 2021, Inmarsat and Viasat announced the planned combination of the two companies , to create a new leader in global communications.

Viasat and Inmarsat Confident Their Combination Benefits Consumers

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 6, 2022

"There is no lack of competition in satellite connectivity for the aviation sector," said Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "There is no lack of competition in satellite connectivity for the aviation sector," said Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO.
  • "In addition, the highly complementary combination of Viasat and Inmarsat will support the UK Government's objective to drive growth by providing more jobs and investment in the UK space industry than we expect could be provided by Inmarsat as a standalone satellite communications provider," Suri added.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the enhanced competition resulting from the combination of Viasat and Inmarsat; and the increase in jobs and investment in the UK space industry generated by the combined company.
  • In November 2021, Inmarsat and Viasat announced the planned combination of the two companies , to create a new leader in global communications.

Viasat to Sell Its Link 16 Tactical Data Links Business to L3Harris Technologies for $1.96 Billion

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Monday, October 3, 2022

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022  /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Link 16 Tactical Data Links (TDL) business to L3Harris Technologies for $1.96 billion, subject to customary transaction adjustments in accordance with the agreement. The sale is expected to result in cash proceeds to Viasat of approximately $1.8 billion net after estimated taxes, fees, and other expenses.

Key Points: 
  • Viasat's Link 16 Tactical Data Link business is part of its Government Systems segment.
  • The sale of the business includes the Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS) platforms and associated next-generation Link 16 terminals and handheld radios, as well as the Link 16 to space business.
  • The Link 16 Tactical Data Links business has been an important contributor to Viasat's growth and earnings and the transaction recognizes the value created by our outstanding team.
  • L3Harris has been a long-time Link 16 strategic partner and has a portfolio that will benefit significantly from these capabilities.

Inmarsat and Teledyne Controls Partner to Support Airline Digital Operations Across Europe as Part of Iris Programme

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Inmarsat today announced a new technology partnership with Teledyne Controls, a leading manufacturer and innovator of aircraft data management solutions, to enhance and support airlines digital operations across Europe as part of the ground-breaking Iris air traffic modernisation programme.

Key Points: 
  • Inmarsat today announced a new technology partnership with Teledyne Controls, a leading manufacturer and innovator of aircraft data management solutions, to enhance and support airlines digital operations across Europe as part of the ground-breaking Iris air traffic modernisation programme.
  • Combining Inmarsat and Teledynes innovations into one comprehensive, end-to-end solution will help bring real-time IP connectivity to aircraft across Europe.
  • Joel Klooster, Senior Vice President of Aircraft Operations and Safety at Inmarsat Aviation, said, Inmarsat is excited to partner with Teledyne to optimise our airline customers operations even further through next-level innovation.
  • Teledyne Controls maintains worldwide facilities and a global network of field representatives to support its many airline, airframe, and military customers.

Digital Advertising Company Radically Increases Productivity, Migrates Kubernetes Application Between Clouds in One Week with Mirantis

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Choozle chose to use the Mirantis DevOps-as-a-Service offering that combines Lens , the worlds most popular Kubernetes integrated development environment (IDE), with expert services from Mirantis site reliability engineers.

Key Points: 
  • Choozle chose to use the Mirantis DevOps-as-a-Service offering that combines Lens , the worlds most popular Kubernetes integrated development environment (IDE), with expert services from Mirantis site reliability engineers.
  • A desktop application, Lens lowers the barrier of entry for those just getting started with Kubernetes and radically improves productivity for people with more experience.
  • Mirantis helps organizations ship code faster on public and private clouds, increasing developer productivity by removing the stress of managing infrastructure.
  • Designed for advertising agencies and marketing departments, Choozle has democratized the ad tech ecosystem with its intuitive, elegant, and affordable solution.

The Satellite IoT Communications Market 2022: Featuring Amazon, EchoStar Mobile, Hubble Network, Boeing, Linksure, & Others

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Friday, September 23, 2022

DUBLIN, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Satellite IoT Communications Market - 2nd Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Satellite IoT Communications Market - 2nd Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global satellite IoT communications market is growing at a good steady pace.
  • Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the global satellite IoT subscriber base grew to surpass 3.9 million in 2021.
  • Both incumbent satellite operators and more than two dozen new initiatives are now betting on the IoT connectivity market.

Mirantis Named Leader in G2.com Spring 2022 Grid Reports for Container Orchestration

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

At Mirantis, customer satisfaction is our top priority, said Willem du Plessis, vice president of customer success and professional services, Mirantis.

Key Points: 
  • At Mirantis, customer satisfaction is our top priority, said Willem du Plessis, vice president of customer success and professional services, Mirantis.
  • Were happy to see that our commitment to our customers is reflected in our G2 ratings as a leader in container orchestration.
  • Being ranked as a leader in Container Orchestration by G2 shows that MKE continues to excel in providing customers with a simple, yet complete cloud native experience.
  • Reviews included the following comments from users:
    It is very easy to manage applications across multiple clouds with Mirantis Container Cloud.

HawkEye 360 Adds New Radar and Communication Signals to RFGeo Product

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, today announced two new signals available as part of its RFGeo™ signal mapping product: VHF and UHF Flex. RFGeo data and analytics provide a new geospatial data layer that enables RF awareness, utilizing the unique data generated by HawkEye 360's satellite constellation to detect and geolocate RF signals of interest.

Key Points: 
  • HERNDON, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HawkEye 360 Inc., the world's leading commercial provider of space-based radio frequency (RF) data and analytics, today announced two new signals available as part of its RFGeo signal mapping product : VHF and UHF Flex.
  • RFGeo data and analytics provide a new geospatial data layer that enables RF awareness, utilizing the unique data generated by HawkEye 360's satellite constellation to detect and geolocate RF signals of interest.
  • RFGeo leverages the power of HawkEye 360's growing constellation of satellites to detect and geolocate RF signals across Earth's surface.
  • All signals within the RFGeo product can be purchased through a historical archive, new collections, or regional awareness subscription if applicable.