Rivada Space Networks and IEC Telecom have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable innovative connectivity solutions for land and maritime communications.
IEC Telecom is an international satellite service operator offering industry-leading satellite
communication solutions to governments, public institutions, and enterprises across the world. IEC
Telecom specialises in digitalization for the maritime industry as well as providing remote
communications on land where GSM coverage is not available and delivering dependable
communication for humanitarian operations and special missions. For urban networks, the company provides a powerful satellite back-up to ensure business continuity.
The communications landscape is developing rapidly with providers now able to offer first-
generation low earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity. But not all LEO networks are created equal and what Rivada is now providing is the first true “OuterNET”: a global low latency point-to-point
connectivity network of LEO satellites. What sets Rivada apart is this next-generation unique
architecture combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard data routers to create an
optical mesh network in space. This approach to “orbital networking,” where data stays in space,
enables access to an ultra-secure satellite network with pole-to-pole reach, offering end-to-end
latencies similar to or better than terrestrial fiber. By routing traffic on a physically separated network, Rivada provides a layer of defence for any organization that needs to securely share data over long distances.
For the humanitarian sector, IEC Telecom will leverage Rivada’s OuterNET to provide leading NGO
agencies with enhanced connectivity for the coordination of humanitarian efforts, the safety of
remote workers, the security of NGO assets, and the sustainability of long-term operations. From
housing and food distribution to education and medicine, all field requirements will be supported to allow humanitarian missions to expand their reach and multiply their scope of services.
In addition to land connectivity services, IEC Telecom will use Rivada’s OuterNET to provide enhanced ICT infrastructure for the maritime environment, further expanding digitalization at sea. IEC Telecom offers cyber-secure network solutions optimized for the maritime sector. Powered by Rivada’s OuterNET, these technologies will support digital decarbonization globally by helping vessels improve onboard operations, leading to reduced fuel consumption.
“This partnership supports IEC Telecom’s commitment to pursue innovation for the best customer
experience. Rivada’s service will allow us to expand our network’s SLA and offer high-throughput
data connectivity ‘Fiber-like’ in the sky versus DSL-like today,” said Erwan Emilian, CEO & Partner at
IEC Telecom Group. He added: “We are excited to explore cost-effective packages for the
humanitarian sector and test the resilience of maritime connectivity in the open sea. We are confident that Rivada is on its way to becoming a key market player in the satcom world.”
Declan Ganley, Rivada Space Networks CEO, said: “We are delighted to be working with IEC Telecom
to support their high throughput voice and data services.” Ganley added:“We are moving full speed
ahead to deploy the first true OuterNET, with its unique data-connectivity capabilities. Both of our
companies see the importance of providing ultra-secure, highly reliable low latency communications anywhere on the globe.”
For more information visit : www.rivadaspace.com
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