SWIR vs VSAT

Sierra Wireless Inc.

Sierra Wireless, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides device-to-cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. The IoT Solutions segment offers recurring connectivity services, cloud management software, and cellular modules and gateways. This segment provides cellular connectivity services that are subscription-based and includes smart SIM and core network platforms; cloud platform for deploying and managing subscriptions, over-the-air updates, and devices and applications; and Octave, a unified data orchestration to provide enhanced data management from the edge of the network to the cloud. It also offers AirVantage Cloud Platform for the deployment of IoT solutions; AirVantage Management Service, a device management application to deploy, monitor, and upgrade wireless devices remotely; IoT embedded cellular wireless modules, such as low power wide area technologies, third and fourth generation, and long-term evolution (LTE) products, as well as 5G cellular embedded modules; and gateway solutions, including LTE networking, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, global navigation satellite system, and FirstNet capability. The Embedded Broadband segment provides high-speed cellular embedded modules for use in mobile computing and enterprise networking markets. This segment offers high-speed 4G LTE, LTE-Advanced, and 5G cellular modules. It also provides Legato platform, an open source embedded platform for IoT application development; and MangOH development kits, an open source hardware design that enables rapid prototyping and shortens time-to-market for IoT developers, as well as professional services to original equipment manufacturers(OEMs). The company serves enterprises, industrial companies, and OEMs through direct and indirect channels, including OEMs, distributors, value-added resellers, and mobile network operators. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

ViaSat Inc.

Viasat, Inc. provides broadband and communications products and services worldwide. The company's Satellite Services segment offers satellite-based fixed broadband services, including broadband internet access and voice over internet protocol services to consumers and businesses; in-flight entertainment, internet, and aviation software services to commercial airlines; community internet services; mobile broadband services, including satellite-based internet services to energy offshore vessels, cruise ships, consumer ferries, and yachts; and advanced software and communication infrastructure services, which include ultra-secure solutions IP connectivity, bandwidth-optimized over-the-top applications, industrial internet-of-things big data enablement, and industry-leading machine learning analytics. This segment provides broadband Internet services to approximately 590,000 subscribers. Its Commercial Networks segment offers fixed satellite communication systems comprising satellite network infrastructure and ground terminals; mobile broadband satellite communication systems; antenna systems for terrestrial and satellite applications, such as earth imaging, remote sensing, mobile satellite communication, Ka-band earth stations, and other multi-band antennas; design and technology services comprising analysis, design, and development of satellites and ground systems; application specific integrated circuit and monolithic microwave integrated circuit chips; and network function virtualization. Its Government Systems segment offers various mobile and fixed broadband modems, terminals, network access control systems, and antenna systems; cybersecurity and information assurance products and services; and tactical radio and information distribution systems to enable voice, and real-time collection and dissemination of video and data using secure, and jam-resistant transmission links. The company was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.