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Latest Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes Adds Security, Enhances Usability, and Storage Management

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced an update to Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) that delivers early access to production-grade OpenStack Yoga, delivers new security features, improves backups and storage management making it easier than ever to run resilient OpenStack clouds at scale.

Key Points: 
  • Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced an update to Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK) that delivers early access to production-grade OpenStack Yoga, delivers new security features, improves backups and storage management making it easier than ever to run resilient OpenStack clouds at scale.
  • It removes the typical challenges of OpenStack cluster deployment and operations with an easy-to-use virtualization platform containerized and optimally configured for Kubernetes.
  • MOSK enables digital infrastructure for cloud native and traditional applications which ensures reliability and enables full control over data.
  • MOSK provides centralized logging, monitoring, and alerting, along with tooling to automate management of the underlying infrastructure, from server provisioning to software configuration.

NASA’s Communications Services Project Sees Inmarsat Government Select Rocket Lab to Develop L-Band Radio

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it has been selected by Inmarsat Government as partner to develop and manufacture an L-band radio in support of NASAs Communications Services Project (CSP).

Key Points: 
  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (Rocket Lab or the Company), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it has been selected by Inmarsat Government as partner to develop and manufacture an L-band radio in support of NASAs Communications Services Project (CSP).
  • CSP seeks to accelerate the development of commercial near-Earth communications services by partnering with satellite communications (SATCOM) providers.
  • Steve Gizinski, President, Inmarsat Government, said, Inmarsat Government has joined with major space-based industry suppliers to demonstrate the capabilities of Inmarsats ELERA global, reliable satellite network, including for NASAs Communications Services Project and Rocket Lab is a key partner for us.
  • Implementing solutions with government users in mind, Inmarsat Government provides resilient, flexible capabilities to complement government satellite resources, anytime, anywhere.

Space Technologies Offer Opportunity to Achieve One-Sixth of Emissions Cuts Needed to Reach Net Zero By 2050

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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This is equivalent to almost a third of the entire United States carbon emissions in 2021[1][2], or the lifetime emissions of 50 million cars[3].

Key Points: 
  • This is equivalent to almost a third of the entire United States carbon emissions in 2021[1][2], or the lifetime emissions of 50 million cars[3].
  • Demonstrating the possibilities of space technologies in the race to Net Zero, the report focuses on three industry sectors: 1) transport and logistics, 2) agriculture, forestry and other land use and 3) energy systems.
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, said Action to address decarbonisation is a global priority, and space technologies offer a significant source of hope in addressing this challenge.
  • Crucial work on alternative energy sources and new energy storage technologies and other remedies needs to continue at full pace.

Mirantis Delivers Updates that Provide High Performance Storage for Large-Scale Kubernetes Deployments

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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KUBECON-- Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced product updates that enable high performance data storage for large-scale Kubernetes deployments, and also support for Google Cloud Platform delivering a consistent Kubernetes experience across multiple infrastructure providers.

Key Points: 
  • KUBECON-- Mirantis , freeing developers to create their most valuable code, today announced product updates that enable high performance data storage for large-scale Kubernetes deployments, and also support for Google Cloud Platform delivering a consistent Kubernetes experience across multiple infrastructure providers.
  • Were solving the problem of persistent storage supporting petabyte-sized clusters all on kubernetes and, importantly, making it trivial to manage Kubernetes regardless of where it is running.
  • With this update to Mirantis Container Cloud (MCC), it is now possible to run mission-critical workloads supporting millions of users, with petabytes of data storage accessible by Kubernetes clusters via open source Ceph.
  • The company combines Intelligent Automation and cloud native expertise to provide a ZeroOps approach to managing and operating Kubernetes and cloud environments.

Inmarsat: Air Passengers’ Confidence Eight Times Higher Than a Year Ago, 83% Worldwide Now Happy to Fly

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Despite ongoing travel challenges, confidence in air travel has returned in full force.

Key Points: 
  • Despite ongoing travel challenges, confidence in air travel has returned in full force.
  • A large majority (77%) said that inflight Wi-Fi is important to them when they travel up from just 55% in the first survey in 2018.
  • This growth was most pronounced in the Middle East, as 94% and 92% of passengers from Saudi Arabia and the UAE, respectively, say Wi-Fi is important in the air.
  • In November 2021, Inmarsat and Viasat announced the planned combination of the two companies , to create a new leader in global communications.

Distribution Partners Selected for Inmarsat’s Ground-breaking New SwiftJet Business Aviation Inflight Connectivity Service

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Inmarsats ground-breaking new SwiftJet inflight connectivity service for the business aviation market has passed an important milestone, after industry heavyweights Satcom Direct and Honeywell were named as the first global distribution partners.

Key Points: 
  • Inmarsats ground-breaking new SwiftJet inflight connectivity service for the business aviation market has passed an important milestone, after industry heavyweights Satcom Direct and Honeywell were named as the first global distribution partners.
  • The announcement comes less than five months after SwiftJet was launched as the worlds fastest business aviation inflight connectivity service over L-band, receiving an extremely positive response from the market.
  • As one of the first new services to be introduced on Inmarsats ELERA satellite network, SwiftJet offers seamless global coverage and maximum speeds of 2.6Mbps, up to six times faster than Inmarsats existing L-band business aviation connectivity service, SwiftBroadband (SBB).
  • Kai Tang, Inmarsats Head of Business Aviation, said SwiftJet is testament to how Inmarsat continues to develop its popular inflight connectivity solutions in direct response to feedback from customers and partners.

Business Aviation Inflight Broadband Service Plans Enhanced by Inmarsat as Part of Jet ConneX Evolution Programme

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Inmarsat is transforming the service plans for its Jet ConneX (JX) inflight broadband solution to provide customers with even greater performance, speeds and value for money.

Key Points: 
  • Inmarsat is transforming the service plans for its Jet ConneX (JX) inflight broadband solution to provide customers with even greater performance, speeds and value for money.
  • As part of the programme, a number of existing service plans have been upgraded to deliver valuable customer benefits such as increased upload rates at no additional cost.
  • The programme has also resulted in the launch of JX Edge, the first in a new series of advanced, high-end service plans that is now available through Inmarsats global network of business aviation distribution partners.
  • Kai Tang, Inmarsats Head of Business Aviation, said As a leading connectivity provider for business aviation, Inmarsat has unique insights into how demand for inflight broadband is transforming, whether for business or leisure.

Viasat and Inmarsat Receive Approval for Proposed Combination from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.
  • Mark Dankberg, CEO and executive chairman of Viasat, said: "We're delighted to secure approval from the Australian Government.
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "Approval by Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board is a welcome further endorsement of the sound competitive logic behind the transaction.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the scale, capabilities and scope of, and benefits provided by, the proposed combination ofViasatand Inmarsat.

Viasat and Inmarsat Receive Approval for Proposed Combination from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.

Key Points: 
  • FIRB's clearance of Viasat's proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 is the latest approval for the transaction.
  • Mark Dankberg, CEO and executive chairman of Viasat, said: "We're delighted to secure approval from the Australian Government.
  • Rajeev Suri, Inmarsat CEO, added: "Approval by Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board is a welcome further endorsement of the sound competitive logic behind the transaction.
  • Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the scale, capabilities and scope of, and benefits provided by, the proposed combination ofViasatand Inmarsat.

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

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Friday, October 14, 2022
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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.