Rivada is launching its outernet, the world's
first global private space network for enterprise and
government connectivity
Highlights:
- Rivada to launch a constellation of 600 ultra-secure, networked
low-earth orbit satellites
- Deployment starts in 2025 with global coverage by 2026 and full
deployment expected by mid-2028
- Unique network capabilities for ultra-low latency, high speed,
unparalleled security, and true global coverage
- Telecom, enterprise, maritime, energy and government services
markets
MUNICH, July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks has
strengthened its U.S. team through several key new hires.
John Guiney joins as Chief
Operations Officer; Michael
Abad-Santos is Head of Sales for the U.S. and deputy Chief
Commercial Officer; and Jeffrey
Chandler has joined as Director of Sales, U.S.
As the first unified global communications network, Rivada's
Outernet is transformative. A global low-latency, point-to-point
network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites, it is a unique
next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links
with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous
optical mesh network in space. This "orbital network," in which
data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an
ultra-secure, private satellite network with pole-to-pole coverage,
offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber
over long distances. And by routing traffic on a physically
separated network, it provides a layer of defense for any
enterprise or government organization that needs to securely share
data.
For enterprise and government customers, the key attributes of
the Rivada Outernet are ideal for a variety of applications: It
will give banks and other global businesses a secure network within
a single domain to connect distributed offices, provide
significantly more bandwidth for remote oil & gas operations,
enable seamless connectivity for shipping & fleet management,
and provide 5G satellite backhaul connectivity network expansion
for cellular operators. Connectivity providers around the globe can
gain a competitive advantage by expanding these markets, enabling
new opportunities through secure, multi-gigabit bi-directional
performance, combined with worldwide reach.
John Guiney has over 40 years'
experience in mission-operations leadership in the space sector,
including direct participation in mission readiness for more than
50 satellite launches. John was previously with LEO satellite
operator OneWeb, where he played a key role in satellite operations
center design and integration of network operations, and
telecommunications systems testing and evaluation. John has also
worked on mission readiness and operations for Orbital ATK,
Iridium, Lockheed, GE and the U.S. Air force.
Michael Abad-Santos has over 25
years' experience in the space and telecommunications industry,
including key roles with Inmarsat, Trustcomm, LeoSat and
BridgeComm, where he developed a deep understanding of the market
trends, customer needs, and technology opportunities that drive the
future of connectivity. Michael is also an independent Board Member
of GoGo Business Aviation, the driving force behind
breakthrough ideas and technology that connects business aviation
passengers, pilots and operators.
Jeff Chandler joins Rivada as
Sales Director, U.S. with over 20 years' experience in IT
infrastructure and communications. Having previously held positions
at Inmarsat, Cobham Satcom and Marlink, Jeff specializes in
connectivity for the maritime, enterprise and oil & gas
markets.
Declan Ganley, CEO of Rivada
Space Networks, said: "Rivada is building our Outernet to provide a
new and transformative solution to today's biggest data networking
challenges, and we will deploy a highly secure global
communications backbone to power a new wave of innovation in
digital communications. With now over $10
billion of business globally for our unique LEO network, we
are seeing enormous appetite for Rivada's Outernet. Our
strengthened U.S team allows us to move forward rapidly to achieve
our goal of becoming a connectivity disruptor, at the forefront of
satellite and terrestrial convergence."
About the Rivada Outernet:
The Rivada Outernet is the first unified global communications
network. Rivada's global low-latency point-to-point network of 600
low earth orbit (LEO) satellites is a unique next-generation
constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced
onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh
network in space. This "orbital network," in which data stays in
space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure satellite
network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies
much lower than terrestrial fiber over long distances. And by
routing traffic on a physically separated network, it provides a
layer of defense for any organization that needs to securely share
data between widely distributed sites.
The first satellite launch is set for 2025, with global
service available in 2026.
Follow Rivada Space Networks on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rivada-space/
Twitter: @rivadaspace
Media Contacts
Melanie
Dickie, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
Rivada Space Networks GmbH
Tel: +31 6 14 22 97 62
Email: mdickie@rivadaspace.com
Brian Carney, SVP Corporate
Communications
Rivada Networks, Inc
Tel: +1 (207) 256-0386
Email: bcarney@rivada.com
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