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The Route to NetworkingE2 - Hugh Kier at ViasatSend us a textWelcome back to our special spin-off series of The Route to Networking Podcast, dedicated to supporting military leavers as they transition into the tech industry. In this episode, host Louis Parratt sits down with Hugh Keir, a former British Army paratrooper who now works as a Service Manager at Viasat.From high-pressure combat zones to leading technical operations in satellite communications, Hugh shares his remarkable journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way. His story is one of adaptability, resilience, and embracing the unknown—offering invaluable insight for anyone navi...2025-05-1455 min
CyberWire DailyLessons from the Viasat cybersecurity attack. [T-Minus]Please enjoy this encore of T-Minus Space Daily.A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia’s military intelligence launched a cyberattack against ViaSat’s KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict. What have we learnt from the Viasat attack? Clémence Poirier has written a report on the Viasat cybersecurity attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacki...2024-12-2429 min
Noticias de Tecnología DiariasNT 390.1 - Viasat ofrecerá internet satelital para comunidades alejadasEn México, Viasat anunció una alianza con Altán redes para así lanzar el primer servicio de banda ancha LTE vía satélite en México. El propósito de este acuerdo es cubrir zonas remotas, teniendo la conexión satelital que gracias a la red móvil de Altán llegaría a las comunidades alejadas. Este servicio ya está disponible en 13 estados. Su oferta se sitúa entre la velocidad de Starlink, que llega a los 500 Mbps, y HighesNet, que tiene paquetes económicos y velocidades de 25 Mbps. Por su parte Viasat ofrece velocidades de hasta 150 Mps.2024-12-0200 min
T-Minus Space DailyLessons from the Viasat cybersecurity attack.A few hours prior to the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russia’s military intelligence launched a cyberattack against ViaSat’s KA-SAT satellite network, which was used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It prevented them from using satellite communications to respond to the invasion. After the ViaSat hack, numerous cyber operations were conducted against the space sector from both sides of the conflict. What have we learnt from the Viasat attack? Clémence Poirier has written a report on the Viasat cybersecurity attack during the war in Ukraine. Hacking the Cosmos: Cyber operations against the space sector. ...2024-11-3029 min
Threat Talks - Your Gateway to Cybersecurity InsightsDeep Dive - Russia GRU Viasat HackEthan Hunt is known for doing the impossible. 😎
What if he and his team spoke Russian 🇷🇺 and on the onset of the invasion of Ukraine, they brought down control of 5.800 wind turbines in Germany 🇩🇪? Does this sound impossible? 🧐
Join ON2IT experts Lieuwe Jan Koning, Rob Maas and Luca Cipriano in this Deep Dive into the Russia GRU Viasat Hack, and find out what strategies were used to hack Viasat and how you can best prepare for and counter this kind of 🦾 attack.
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Copenhagen SundaysPANELET 6: VIASAT, LANDSHOLDSFODBOLD OG BRUGERSPØRGSMÅLPANELET 6: VIASAT, LANDSHOLDSFODBOLD OG BRUGERSPØRGSMÅL
-Mangler F.C. København en “hardhitter” på banen?
Velkommen til Panelet – et debatprogram fra Copenhagen Sundays.
Panelet kommer endnu en gang vidt omkring i FCK-universet.
Glæder du dig ekstra meget til EM efter de 2 landskampe? U17 og U 19 kvaler ind til EM - FCK’ere er bærende på begge hold. Vil du følge med i deres slutrunde? Viasat overtager pokalturneringen fra DR efter sommerpausen. –Er det skridt – op, ned eller til siden – mediemæssigt for den turnering? Mangler vi en hardhitter på banen - e...2024-04-0247 min
The Courageous Podcast with Ryan BermanRick Baldridge - Former President of ViasatBlasting their satellites into space? Just another day for Viasat; a company known for consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation. Whether pioneering the latest advancements in satellite technology or extending high-speed internet access to remote and underserved regions, recent Vice Chairman Rick Baldridge has been an indispensable and straight-shooting force at Viasat over the past two decades. In his conversation with Ryan, Rick offers a glimpse into his incredible career at Viasat, diving into his belief in fostering a meritocratic culture where groundbreaking ideas can emerge from any corner of the organization while turning the seemingly impossible into reality. I...2024-02-1446 min
T-Minus Space DailyViasat-Inmarsat merger completes.Viasat completes acquisition of Inmarsat. The US State Department has released a 25-page document outlining a path to improving diplomatic efforts in space. US Space Command announces that they have assumed all missile defense responsibilities from US Strategic Command per the 2022 Unified Command Plan signed by President Joe Biden. North Korea’s rocket suffers a second stage malfunction. SpaceX marks 200th successful launch, and more.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss...2023-05-3124 min
Viaplay F1-Podcast7. Viasat Motors Podcast - 31/10/12I veckans avsnitt av Viasat Motors podcast är det med anledning av Abu Dhabis GP i helgen lite extra fokus på Formel 1. Janne Blomqvist och Eje Elgh diskuterar vem av Sebastian Vettel och Fernando Alonso som egentligen är den bästa föraren (något som det visar sig vara svårt att svara på), Nico Hülkenbergs och Kimi Räikkönens nya kontrakt och vem som är den hetaste kandidaten att ta styrningen i Force India som Hülkenberg lämnar efter sig.Dessutom så slår vi en signal till Johan Kristoffersson som i helgen knöt ihop säcken för s...2023-05-2641 min
Manifest Space with Morgan BrennanCo-opetition, Connectivity & Acquisitions with Viasat Chairman & CEO Mark Dankberg 4/27/23While the most powerful rocket ever built didn’t reach orbit last week, SpaceX’s back to launching its other super heavy-lift rocket. A Falcon Heavy will carry the first of Viasat’s newest satellites for its next constellation as early as Thursday night. Morgan discusses the mission with Viasat co-founder & chairman Mark Dankberg—alongside the business of connectivity, cybersecurity following its Russian hack last year and its pending merger with Inmarsat.2023-04-2723 min
Light Reading PodcastsViasat's John Janka on the future of satellite and need for LEO-GEO harmonyJohn Janka, chief officer of global government affairs and regulatory at Viasat, spoke with Light Reading at Satellite 2023 last week about the changing communications landscape and how satellite players and policies must evolve. We also discussed the operator's upcoming launch of its Viasat-3 satellite, which Janka said "should be four-times better performing than the best satellite in orbit today." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-2409 min
Kibertámadás!A Viasat-hack [aktuális] Bővebb információ a KA-SAT szatellit hálózatról:https://www.viasat.com/space-innovation/satellite-fleet/ka-sat/Az incidensről kiberbiztonsági elemzést is készítettünk:https://nki.gov.hu/it-biztonsag/elemzesek/az-ukrajnat-celzo-viasat-hack-hatasa-europaban/ Nemzetbiztonsági Szakszolgálat Nemzeti Kibervédelmi IntézetWeb: https://nki.gov.huEmail: podcast@nki.gov.huFacebook: https://facebook.com/nki.gov.hu/Instagram: https://instagram.com/nki.gov.hu/Zene © Dudás Tamás
2022-12-0218 min
Viasat Inc.Sumeet Singh: Revenue opportunities above and beyondThe many ways in-flight connectivity can help airlines
In this episode of the podcast, host Alex Miller speaks with Sumeet Singh, who serves two roles at Viasat: chief data officer as well as vice president and general manager of our Media and Mobile Apps division (MAPs). This conversation focuses on that second role, where Viasat is showing our airline partners how they can use the in-flight connectivity (IFC) services we offer to expand advertising and other revenue opportunities while also providing additional services and benefits to passengers.
Topics in this podcast episode include:
...2022-10-1722 minViasat Inc.Lena Hall on the importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at ViasatIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, host Alex Miller catches up with Lena Hall, who is the new global head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at the company. The Howard University grad has an impressive history working in change management and is ideally suited to help Viasat move ahead with its DEI efforts in the coming years.
Topics covered in this episode include:
Why most companies are paying a lot more attention to topics surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion
How the ‘equity’ piece came to be included and what it means
Addressing some of the push...2022-08-1823 min
The Mark Bishop ShowTMBS E251: Steven Mesnick - Viasat Broadband: General ManagerAbout 42 million Americans do not have access to high speed internet.Viasat Inc is trying to bridge the "Digital Divide" by doing it from space. Fascinating stuff!Bio ~ STEVEN MESNICK General Manager of the US Broadband business at Viasat Inc Steven Mesnick is responsible for the Company’s fixed broadband services in the U.S., which includes Viasat’s residential and business internet service. Steve has more than 17 years of experience in the technology industry; expertise in strategy, pricing, business development, product management, CRM and sales operations for both consumer and business cust...2022-07-1710 minViasat Inc.Keven Lippert on Viasat’s business in the UKOngoing work with MOD and pending Inmarsat acquisition are top priorities
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller speaks with Keven Lippert, Viasat chief commercial officer, about the company’s business in the UK. Viasat has been active in the UK for a number of years — particularly with the Ministry of Defence — and is growing its footprint with new offices, more personnel and a pending acquisition that will greatly enhance its presence in the country.
Topics covered in this podcast episode include:
A bit of history on Viasat in...2022-06-2414 min
Tech Talks DailyJohn Reeves, Managing Director of Viasat UKViasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything can be connected. That’s why they are building the ultimate communications network, to enable great, global connectivity to be brought to where it’s needed and wanted most: to homes all over the world, to faraway communities, to warfighters on the battlefield, and to people in the air or at sea — to name a few. John Reeves, Managing Director of Viasat UK joins me on Tech Talks Daily. John discusses the need for better technology development using third parties within the public sector and connectivity. More s...2022-05-2928 minViasat Inc.Viasat’s Ken Buer on phased array antennasHow the technology and a growing global network position Viasat
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Ken Buer, chief technical officer for our Viasat Arizona office, about phased array antenna technology and the shift to Commercial Satellite Internet (CSI) applications. As Buer explains, CSI is a pivot away from purpose-built satellites, such as those created by the U.S. Government, to a model where commercial satellite operators such as Viasat provide a more economical solution that also affords customers the latest, updated technology and a global network. He also details how phased array...2022-04-2020 minViasat Inc.How big is that satellite? A primer on satellite categories
Satellites come in many shapes and sizes for a variety of missions. Here's a podcast version of one of our more popular posts on the Viasat Stories blog.
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2022-04-1304 minViasat Inc.All about Viasat’s defense business with Craig MillerIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller chats with Craig Miller, President of Government systems at Viasat. A veteran of over 25 years with the company, Miller took on the top job with the division in May of 2021. In this interview, he discusses his path at Viasat and gets into what’s ahead in the coming years as the defense landscape is shifting significantly.
Topics covered in this podcast include:
The transformational changes coming to military operations and communications
How SATCOM as a service enables defense forces to more quickly adapt new technology, stay up to date more easily, and realize more co...2022-03-3048 minViasat Inc.In-flight connectivity trends with Don BuchmanViasat’s head of commercial aviation on how the industry is roaring back
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller welcomes back Don Buchman, vice president and general manager for Commercial Aviation. It’s been a challenging couple of years for the aviation industry, but as it pulls out of the pandemic slump, Buchman sees a growing trend for airlines to improve their in-flight connectivity service.
As passengers increasingly expect Wi-Fi in the air to perform like what they get at their homes and offices, Viasat’s high-capacity satellite network has been able to delive...2022-03-2128 minViasat Inc.A brief history of internet service providersFrom the early days of dial-up to ultra-high capacity satellite ISPs like Viasat, a quick look of how internet has changed over the years.
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Compounders PodcastWhy Viasat, Why Inmarsat, Why Now with Mark Dankberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT)Our returning guest on the show today is Mark Dankberg, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Viasat. Viasat is a 3.1 billion dollar market cap company that provides broadband and communication products and services worldwide. Viasat started off a defense-oriented company but has since layered on consumer and business-facing offerings by developing the world’s leading high throughput geostationary satellites.
Subsequent to our first interview with Mark, Viasat announced its intent to merge with Inmarsat, a UK-based company that provides mobile satellite communications services on land, at sea, and in the air worldwide. Without question, the size and th...2022-02-221h 16Viasat Inc.Brendan Sullivan on how operational AI is changing businessIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller sits down with Brendan Sullivan, senior vice president of Intelligent Edge Solutions. This is a new division of the company that includes Intelie, an operational AI platform that came to Viasat with the 2021 acquisition of RigNet.
While artificial intelligence and big data are certainly industry buzzwords, Sullivan offers some concrete examples of how operational AI can help sensor-dependent industries realize significant efficiencies, cost reductions, and added safety by making thousands of calculations a second. Combined with the connectivity power of Viasat, IES also offers video intelligence, cybersecurity...2022-02-1831 minCompounders PodcastReplay: Creating the Fastest Global Satellite Broadband Network with Mark Dankberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT)This week, we are replaying another one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. The reason is that we are about have the same guest on again to discuss a transformational merger the company announced after we released our interview. So, over the next two weeks we will have back-to-back episodes with Viasat’s Co-Founder and Executive Chairman, Mark Dankberg.
In the episode from last Season, Mark and I discussed the nuances of the very dynamic satellite broadband industry, including why satellite broadband is not likely to be a winner-take-all market as well as the value of having a h...2022-02-151h 20
GuruFocusCastValue Investing Live: Ben Claremon and Eugene Robin Discuss Unrecognized Value in ViasatBen Claremon, Co-Portfolio Manger for the Classic Value | Small Cap Plus strategy.
Ben Claremon joined Cove Street in 2011 as a research analyst. He also serves as a Co-Portfolio Manager for our Classic Value | Small Cap Plus strategy. Previously he worked as an equity analyst on both the long and the short side for hedge funds Blue Ram Capital and Right Wall Capital in New York, and interned at West Coast Asset Management in Santa Barbara. Prior to that, he spent four years with a family commercial real estate finance and management business. Mr. Claremon was also the...2022-01-041h 17Viasat Inc.Viasat’s COO looks to the year aheadIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller speaks with Viasat Chief Operating Officer Kevin Harkenrider. Promoted to the role last fall, Harkenrider speaks to the busy road ahead as Viasat prepares to launch and monetize its global satellite constellation, ViaSat-3.
Harkenrider has been with Viasat since 2006 and has occupied a number of different roles with the company in that time.
Some of the topics touched upon in this episode:
Preparing for the global markets where ViaSat-3 will deliver service and navigating the regulatory landscape in a variety of countries
Determining the...2022-01-0424 minViasat Inc.How business aviation connectivity is changingClaudio D’Amico and James Person on how Viasat is addressing the challenge
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller speaks with two leaders from our Business Aviation division: Claudio D’Amico and James Person.
For business and private aircraft, in-flight Wi-Fi has moved quickly in the past decade from a nice-to-have amenity on board to a necessity — especially for business travelers using their time in the air to be online and conducting business.
Similar to how our expectations of what our internet service can do on the ground have changed...2021-12-1428 minViasat Inc.Learning about Intelie with Ricardo ClementeIn April, 2021, Viasat completed its acquisition of RigNet and, with it, its Intelie division.
Intelie was started in 2009 in Brazil and has been expanding globally since then. For this episode of the Viasat Podcast, we’re happy to have caught up with one of Intelie’s founders, Ricardo Clemente, to help us understand what types of tools, services, and expertise the company now brings to Viasat.
2021-11-3030 min
Getting Deals Done with Patrick A. Howell007: ENABLE - Rick Baldridge, CEO of ViaSat Satellites (VSAT) & Chief Enabling OfficerViasat’s satellite systems is a global communications company with a market cap of $4.12B based in Carlsbad, California. In our interview, CEO Richard Baldridge views his role more as a chief enabling officer versus chief visionary officer. Viasat’s prized commodity is not its multi-billion dollar satellite communications assets and ground infrastructure but the priceless quality of the lives of more than 6,000 employees—over 2,500 that work from the Carlsbad campus—who Rick seems to have a profound understanding of his role to serve, lead and inspire to their highest possible frequency. It is also Rick's decades old and ong...2021-10-1519 min
Light Reading PodcastsThe Divide: What Viasat's Evan Dixon wants DC to know about satellite broadbandEvan Dixon, president of global fixed broadband at Viasat, joins the podcast to discuss the company's role in tackling the digital divide in the US and abroad. He also talks about how Viasat's forthcoming ViaSat-3 will change how and where the company delivers service, and he pushes back on arguments from the fiber industry that satellite isn't "future proof." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-10-0721 minCompounders PodcastCreating the Fastest Global Satellite Broadband Network with Mark Dankberg, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT)My guest on the show today is Mark Dankberg, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Viasat. Viasat is a 3.8 billion dollar market cap company that provides broadband and communication products and services worldwide. Viasat started off a defense-oriented company but has since layered on consumer and business-facing offerings by developing the world’s leading high throughput geostationary satellites.
Over the next 2 years, Viasat will be launching 3 new satellites that will give the company the ability to offer global coverage to its military and in-flight WIFI customers. Additionally, Viasat is rolling out community WIFI initiatives to help people in...2021-09-281h 19
Jak investovatJiří Dopita: Fundamentální analýza společnosti VIASAT a JST, TGYM, PGR, WINERozhovor s Jiřím Dopitou z akciového fondu VAULT, který navazuje na podcast s Jakubem Skryjou (o založení fondu VAULT, jeho investiční strategii a akciích v portfoliu). Jirka v rozhovoru mluvil o změnách v portfoliu za první kvartál tohoto roku a podrobně popsal fundamentální analýzu společnosti Viasat, kterou nedávno nakoupili do portfolia. Kromě společnosti Viasat také zmínil Naked Wines, JOST Werke, Technogym nebo The Progressive Corporation.Akcie: VSAT, JST, TGYM, PGR, WINE Bio: Jiří má 6 let zkušeností na kapitálových trzích, zejm...2021-05-1449 minViasat Inc.Viasat acquisition in Europe set to have major impact on connectivityEvan Dixon, VP of Global Fixed Broadband Services, describes what’s to come for Europe with full operation of the KA-SAT satellite and upcoming ViaSat-3 constellation
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The Shephard Defence PodcastPODCAST: Aeralis modular jet development, Viasat cybersecurity efforts and CATV update In this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast, we talk to Aeralis to discuss the company R&D contract with the RAF for the development of a modular jet; Viasat join us to dive into its efforts to counter cyber threats; and in a conversation with Bell we look at the company's progress on the V-280 Valor tiltrotor. Newsround [00:59]The USAF has suffered a setback in its quest to develop hypersonic weapons, after experiencing a failed booster vehicle flight test for the prototype AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon....2021-04-161h 11
Yet Another Value PodcastCove Street Capital on Viasat $VSATEugene Robin and Ben Claremon from Cove Street Capital discuss the battleground stock Viasat (VSAT). They discuss the biggest misperception among bears, why they think VSAT's government business is a hidden gem, and how the risk from Elon Musk's SpaceX (and other burgeoning competitors) is overblown.Some relevant links:Cove Street's March 2020 Viasat deck: http://covestreetcapital.com/eugene-robin-discusses-viasat-on-the-valuewalk-podcast/Kerrisdale's short report: https://www.kerrisdalecap.com/investments/viasat-inc-vsat/Cove Street's Kerrisdale rebuttal: http://covestreetcapital.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Satellite-Potshots-ViaSat.pdf Chapters0:00 Intro2:50 Viasat overview8:15 Residential Broadband: the biggest VSAT misperception15:45 I...2021-03-231h 25Viasat Inc.Viasat President & CEO reviews the year aheadWith a global satellite constellation ready to launch in the near future and a number of changes recently announced, Viasat President & CEO Rick Baldridge has his hands full with a growing and diverse company.
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller speaks with Baldridge about his new role as CEO, along with other topics:
A renewed focus on customer centricity;
Executing the launch of ViaSat-3, a global constellation, in the coming years;
How Viasat’s diverse business profile has helped it during the pandemic and will set it up for success in the ye...2021-02-0223 minTech Talks DailyHow Viasat Connects Consumers, Businesses and GovernmentsViasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air, or at sea. Viasat recently expanded its operations in Europe and setting a foundation for its upcoming ViaSat-3 satellites by purchasing the remaining 51% share of Euro Broadband Infrastructure (EBI), the wholesale broadband se...2021-02-0120 minViasat Inc.Viasat’s Mark Dankberg on the perils and challenges of space pollutionThe company’s executive chairman addresses a growing threat to access to space presented by the rise of satellite mega-constellations in low-earth orbit (LEO)
2020-11-1925 minViasat Inc.Viasat’s Marc Agnew on the evolution of satellite ground networksSatellites launched by rockets into space may get a lot of attention, but equally important is the ground system back on Earth. Those connections are essential for making the link between the internet, the satellite and the end user.
In this episode of the Viasat podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Marc Agnew, who’s been working on this technology for decades at the company. As Vice President of Commercial Networks, Agnew has seen the technology for ground systems change dramatically, and he outlines some of those developments in this podcast.
With the upcoming ViaSat-3 gl...2020-10-0726 minViasat Inc.John Williams and Viasat Real-Time EarthIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller talks to John Williams, Vice President of Real-Time Earth (RTE) at the company. Following the news that RTE (LINK) is now a ground station ecosystem partner in the new Microsoft Azure Orbital service offering, Williams addresses what that means for the companies and their customers and what lies ahead for RTE.
Other topics covered in this podcast include:
An overview of the RTE network, how it works and plans for growth;
Williams’s outlook on Ground-Station-as-a-Service (GSaaS) as a business in the coming years;
How RTE en...2020-09-2317 minViasat Inc.Satellite for businesses with Eric StarkIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller catches up with Eric Stark, director of sales for Viasat’s Global Business Services. Stark goes into the benefits of Viasat Business service, which includes primary and redundant service, Wi-Fi hotspots, SD-WAN and more.
Some of the topics discussed include:
Myths of satellite internet regarding how fast it is, how well it works for VoIP and its reliability;
How many construction managers rely on Viasat to stand up internet in places where terrestrial infrastructure doesn’t yet exist;
How businesses with multiple locations can streamline their broa...2020-08-2423 minViasat Inc.In the new Space Force, Viasat sees a valuable partnerIn 2019, the division of the U.S. Air Force charged with managing the Department of Defense’s space assets and operations was split out into a new branch of the military. The Space Force is of particular interest to Viasat as a satellite communications company, and in this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller catches up with Ken Peterman, President of the Government Systems division at Viasat.
Peterman talks about some of the historic context behind the U.S. military’s service branches, as well as how space is being defined as a new fighting doma...2020-06-0929 minViasat Inc.Managing a network during the COVID-19 crisisSince the COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to adapt to work-at-home practices, it’s created an enormous shift in the data traffic patterns for internet service providers like Viasat. In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, host Alex Miller catches up with Evan Dixon, Vice President and Head of Residential for The Americas. Topics covered include:
How demand has spiked during the pandemic, and how data usage has changed demands on our network.
What Viasat is doing to prioritize work-from-home and school-from-home applications during the pandemic. Plus, how the company is working to deliver as much ca...2020-05-0616 min
Viasat Inc.Viasat’s Chief People Officer on what makes the company such an appealing workplaceIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Melinda Kimbro, Senior Vice President — People and Culture. As Viasat’s Chief People Officer, Kimbro oversees the company’s human resources and recruitment activities, and in this interview she talks about what makes Viasat such a desirable company to work for.
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Viaplay F1-Podcast227. Viasat Motors F1-podd - Ny svensk talang på väg mot F1- ”The Proust Motorsport Questionnaire” Del 5 - Magnus AnderssonVeckans avsnitt inleds med förra veckans stora nyhet – det faktum att Dino Beganovic, som första svensk någonsin, har antagits av Ferrari Driver Academy. Satsningen mot F1 på riktigt allvar börjar i med italienska Formel 4-mästerskapet, men vad innebär det egentligen att vara en del av Ferraris juniorprogram?Viasat Motors F1-podd fortsätter också med ”The Proust Motorsport Questionnaire” – frågeformuläret som ska avslöja en persons sanna natur. Denna vecka är det dags att få lära känna Magnus ”Foto-Mange” Andersson som antagligen är den enskilt viktigaste personen i Viasats F1-produktion. Som...2020-01-201h 17Viasat Inc.Viasat’s Claudio D’Amico on the changing world of business-jet Wi-FiIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, host Alex Miller talks with Claudio D’Amico about the changes happening in the world of connected aircraft. D’Amico is director of business aviation at Viasat, and in that role he’s focused on smaller jets operated by corporations, fleets and high net-worth individuals.
2020-01-1714 min
Viaplay F1-Podcast224. Viasat Motors F1-podd - "The Proust Motorsport Questionnaire” Del 2 - Björn WirdheimSå här på nyårsafton kommer del 2 i F1-poddens nya intervjuserie – ”The Proust Motorsport Questionnaire”. Kort förklarat är det ett frågeformulär som har sitt ursprung i ett parlinspel som populariserades av romanförfattaren Marcel Proust i början av 1900-talet. Han trodde att en person som besvarar frågorna i formuläret avslöjar hans eller hennes sanna natur. Vi har dock gjort om frågorna så att de mestadels, men inte uteslutande, handlar om motorsport. Denna veckas gäst är Björn Wirdheim, racerförare och expert på Viasat Motor2019-12-3143 minViasat Inc.How Viasat is enabling in-flight connectivity in China - With Simon KuoIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, VP of Corporate Quality Simon Kuo speaks with host Alex Miller about the company's partnership with China Satcom aimed at connecting China's growing commercial air fleet.
2019-12-1816 min
SpeedCircus PodcastErik Stenborg Viasat MotorErik jobbar som producent på Viasat motor. Han har i 11år producerat F1 sändningar på Viasat och basar även över Indycar. Häng med på en timme skönt snack med en kille som ser en annan del av motorsporten än vi andra.2019-12-121h 09Viasat Inc.Podcast: How satellite internet fills the gaps in rural areasIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, Steven Mesnick, Vice President of Marketing, discusses how areas left behind by traditional, terrestrial internet service providers can find satellite internet to be a good solution. He also discusses the new hybrid product, new satellites in the works and some of the myths about satellite internet.
2019-12-0413 minViasat Inc.The power of business continuity with ViasatIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, we talk to Cody Catalena, Vice President of Global Business Services for Viasat. In addition to being a good option for businesses outside the cable and fiber zone, Viasat’s Business Internet service also offers online continuity protection that Catalena says is something just about any business should consider.
With almost all types of businesses increasingly reliant on connectivity, having a “Plan B” for when primary service is interrupted is crucial, Catalena says. Whether it’s from a natural disaster, a fiber line cut by a construction crew of just a short...2019-10-1013 minViasat Inc.A UK update from Viasat’s Steve BeechingIn this episode of the Viasat podcast, we catch up with Steve Beeching, Managing Director of Viasat’s UK business. It’s clear the business Beeching heads up is growing, making key investments and developing cutting-edge, British-designed technology for the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD).
In an interview with Alex Miller with Viasat corporate communications, Beeching said Viasat’s UK business is growing its footprint in the UK and Europe and touched on a variety of topics:
Modernization of ground and space networks for the UK Ministry of Defence
Identifying the needs of the MoD to enhanc...2019-09-1115 minViasat Inc.Kevin Harkenrider on Viasat’s global expansion plansIn this episode of the Viasat Podcast, we talk to Kevin Harkenrider, Senior Vice President and President of Broadband Systems, about the company’s global expansion.
As head of Broadband Systems, Harkenrider oversees the company’s residential, business, aviation and maritime services, among others. In the next few years, with Viasat planning to launch a global constellation of satellites (ViaSat-3) aimed at connecting much of the earth, Harkenrider will be engaged in helping transition the company into a global internet service provider.
2019-09-0420 minViasat Inc.The latest on Viasat Europe with Evan DixonWith residential service just starting in Spain, we catch up with the managing director of Viasat Europe
In this episode of the Viasat Podcast, Viasat Europe Managing Director Evan Dixon talks with host Alex Miller about the company’s activities in Europe. Some of the topics covered in the interview include:
The recent introduction of residential service in Spain
The challenges of meeting customer expectations in a variety of European countries
How the upcoming ViaSat-3 satellite over Europe has the potential to greatly expand our offerings
How Viasat is helping the European Commission reach its 2020 goal to...2019-08-0818 minViasat Inc.An update on the ViaSat-3 project with Dave RyanAs president of Viasat’s Space Systems division, Dave Ryan is overseeing the ViaSat-3 project, which will create a three-satellite constellation of satellites affording global internet coverage. In this episode of the Viasat podcast, we asked Ryan how the project is coming along and touched on a few other topics:
How Viasat is designing the entire system in a vertically integrated manner that should result in each satellite having over 1 terabit/sec of capacity.
The advantages of using large satellites in geostationary orbit that can provide complete earth coverage with just three satellites.
The changing role of satellites an...2019-07-0914 minViasat Inc.Viasat CFO Shawn Duffy on satellite investmentsBuilding and launching three satellites spanning the globe is no small financial feat, something Viasat’s Chief Financial Officer Shawn Duffy can confirm. In this podcast, we asked Duffy what makes the ViaSat-3 constellation a smart investment, and how geostationary orbits provide advantages over satellites in other, lower orbits. Additionally, Duffy discusses Viasat’s unique and diverse business strategy and how that helps drive the company’s success.
2019-07-0219 minViasat Inc.Viasat's Lisa Scalpone on Viasat in BrazilIn this podcast, Lisa Scalpone, Vice President and General Manager for Viasat Brazil, talks about recent developments in South America. With some contract issues now cleared up, Viasat has been able to step up the pace in its partnership with Telebras — Brazil’s state-run telecom. In addition to thousands of installations already completed at schools, health centers and other government facilities in Brazil, work is underway to add more types of connectivity services around the country using Brazil’s SGDC-1 satellite.
2019-06-2011 minViasat Inc.A look at the digital transformations ahead with Viasat CTO Girish Chandran (Part 2)As Viasat’s Chief Technology Officer, Girish Chandran spends a lot of time thinking about the future of the connected world. In this podcast, which will appear in two parts, we spoke to Chandran about how satellite communications technology from Viasat will be an integral part of the digital ecosystem in the years to come.
Whether it’s connected cars, ships, trains, or aircraft, satellite will have a role in most of the “smart” technologies either in the future or already in use today.
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