Viasat获取Rignet，获得AI，机器学习能力
Viasat Inc., has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RigNet, Inc., a leading provider of ultra-secure, intelligent networking solutions and specialized applications, that will help to further accelerate Viasat’s strategy to provide high-quality, ubiquitous, affordable broadband connectivity and communications to the hardest-to-reach locations around the globe. RigNet provides premier, global end-to-end, secure managed communications service and installation capabilities, along with digital transformation products including AI analytics and real-time machine learning, which will enable Viasat to quickly expand into new adjacent industries, including: energy, shipping, maritime, mining and additional enterprises.
Viasat总裁兼首席执行官里克·巴尔德里奇（Rick Baldridge）评论说：“通过收购Rignet，我们正在加快连接投资组合的多元化，并为扩大我们远程企业服务产品的扩展建立了全球基础。Rignet在机器学习和人工智能（AI）等领域的成功记录，全球足迹，深厚的客户关系以及新兴的技术专业知识使我们在启动集成的全球宽带平台时使这项交易成为理想的选择。该交易具有现金流量，预计将提高我们的杠杆位置，并为Rignet强大的能源服务业务提供多种扩展和性能上升空间的机会。”
根据Viasat的股价，截至2020年9月30日，根据Viasat的股价和Rignet的净债务，全股收购价值Rignet的企业价值约为2.22亿美元。
Rignet总裁兼首席执行官Steven Pickett表示：“鉴于我们共同提供快速，可靠的承保范围的任务，在任何地方都需要它。”“我们在最具挑战性的环境中整合宽带连通性和网络功能的经验很广 - 从我们全球部署了1,200多个陆上和海上站点以及11,000个工业互联网（IIOT）站点（IIOT）站点。这种组合也代表了我们在核心石油和天然气垂直方面更快地加速投资和采用数字转型解决方案的绝佳机会。我们的客户要求提供更多增强的沟通，并与Viasat联手（卫星宽带连接中的公认领导者）将使我们能够更好地为他们服务。”
收购Rignet将使Viasat直接访问650多个客户，并扩大和多样化Viasat的商业连接组合，从而为Viasat提供了一个机会，可以更快地进入相邻的行业。例如，通过将即将到来的Viasat-3星座和Rignet的服务组合结合到带宽效率的强劲增长，Viasat将成为带有深层域名和客户专业知识的垂直垂直综合能源通信提供商。
RigNet将Viasat公司获得配套有限公司re technology and services, including RigNet’s digital transformation toolset, which includes its end-to-end managed communications and connectivity service capabilities, like SD-WAN; the Cyphre™ cybersecurity product-line; its large-scale applications and IIoT offering; and the Intelie Live™ real-time machine learning and AI analytics platform. Viasat expects to leverage and combine RigNet’s digital transformation systems, global enterprise experience, support infrastructure and back office systems to expand into new global services.
Rignet拥有超过650名员工，拥有强大的全球支持基础设施和运营基金会，其海外员工中有50％以上。Rignet的国际影响力与Viasat不断扩大的全球业务保持一致，使Viasat能够为其Viasat-3全球化工作找到其他价值和业务补充。
Viasat intends to incorporate RigNet into its Global Enterprise and Mobility business unit, led by President Jimmy Dodd, which will provide further complementary capabilities and support synergies to Viasat’s existing mobility businesses. The RigNet team operates from its headquarters in Houston, Texas. Management is expected to stay on to provide leadership, in-depth industry knowledge and customer relationship support
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