Viasat has signed a reseller agreement with technology solutions provider BCN.
Under the terms of the agreement, the two will expand BCN's connectivity portfolio by providing multi-location businesses the option to buy internet services from Viasat as part of a complete BCN solution.
"By bringing Viasat's satellite internet service under our portfolio of communications solutions, we can expand our ability to solve both primary and secondary connectivity challenges faced by many of our multi-location customers," said Julian Jacquez, BCN president and chief operating officer.
"We have depth of customer understanding and relationships across a diverse set of markets including retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, and education, to name a few. Becoming a Viasat reseller will allow us to meet more of those customers' multi-site needs for high-speed, high-quality, reliable connectivity—virtually anywhere in the US."
Through the collaboration, Viasat will be the first and only satellite internet partner in BCN's portfolio, helping it fill in coverage gaps for businesses that have locations lacking high-speed connectivity.
In addition, BCN will also leverage Viasat business internet as a backup connection for multi-site customers who require high-availability networks and cannot afford downtime.
"Our agreement with BCN will help multi-location customers who have sites that are out of reach of cable and fibre to get a reliable broadband connection," added Cody Catalena, vice president and general manager of global business solutions at Viasat.
"BCN has a strong reputation for meeting the needs of distributed enterprises, we are excited to bring our innovation and leadership in broadband satellite internet to help them better serve more customers."
In related news, June saw BT, NSSLGlobal and Viasat UK form an alliance to deliver defence satellite communications (Satcomms) services, and support modernisation of the UK's defence and space sectors.
The Alliance was formed in response to major UK MoD programmes, including bidding for the Service Delivery Wrap (SDW) component of Skynet 6, a MoD Satcomms programme that is expected to be awarded in 2022.
Source: https://www.capacitymedia.com/articles/3826312/viasat-partners-bcn-for-satellite-internet-services