Colt Technology Services is partnering with Rivada Space Networks to create a secure, high-performance connectivity network designed to meet the growing global demand for digital transformation. Leveraging Rivada’s 600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, called the “Outernet,” this network provides ultra-low-latency, pole-to-pole connectivity with enhanced cybersecurity features. By keeping data in space from origin to destination, Rivada’s Outernet offers an alternative to terrestrial infrastructure, aiming to address the needs of industries that require secure, high-speed, and resilient data transfer.
The Outernet’s all-optical mesh network, utilizing inter-satellite laser links and onboard processing, will offer multi-gigabit connectivity globally. Colt will integrate this capability into its existing digital infrastructure, targeting sectors such as banking and finance where secure and efficient data handling is critical. The first satellite launch is scheduled for 2025, with service starting in 2026. Colt will also participate in Rivada’s Customer Advisory Board to guide service implementation and further development.
• Colt Technology Services partners with Rivada Space Networks for a global connectivity network.
• Rivada’s Outernet uses 600 LEO satellites with inter-satellite laser links for low-latency, secure data transmission.
• Data remains in orbit from origin to destination, enhancing security over traditional terrestrial networks.
• Colt’s network expansion targets high-security sectors needing resilient digital infrastructure.
• First Outernet satellite launch in 2025; services to begin in 2026.
Buddy Bayer, chief operating officer, Colt Technology Services said, “Our goal is to provide agile, secure, high-performance solutions powered by our resilient, sustainable digital infrastructure with Colt’s industry-leading customer experience. Rivada’s Outernet will offer a new alternative access option for us to deliver the robust, secure, and scalable solutions that our customers expect from us. The opportunities for leveraging this global B2B access solution are vast, and we’re incredibly excited about the partnership.” He continued, “By partnering with Rivada, Colt’s powerful global digital infrastructure expands across the terrestrial, subsea, and now low earth orbit domains. We can truly provide our valued customers with extraordinary connections.”
Declan Ganley, CEO, Rivada Space Networks, said: “We are delighted to be working with a dynamic company like Colt Technology Services to develop space-based solutions to power digital transformation.” Ganley added: “In the digital economy, the security and resilience of communications is becoming increasingly important. The Outernet allows satellites to go beyond their traditional role of ‘gap-filler.’ and as a fully inter-connected orbital network which delivers highly secure connectivity anywhere on the planet, it is rapidly becoming the infrastructure of choice for secure data communications.”
