Sat.One unveils resilient managed LEO satellite service for ANZ
Sat.One has launched Sat.One Resilient, a managed multi-constellation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite service for critical infrastructure, enterprise, and remote operations in Australia and New Zealand.
The company's latest offering is designed to address the challenges posed by the adoption of LEO satellite networks, which have become increasingly important for organisations seeking to extend communications beyond terrestrial reach. As enterprises turn to Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) connectivity, the support for high-availability and consistent performance across multiple satellite constellations is becoming more complex.
Sat.One Resilient is powered by ARGO, a software-defined edge platform developed specifically for LEO satellite operations. According to Sat.One, ARGO enables the service to anticipate and adapt to link degradation in real time, a capability not found in traditional SD-WAN solutions. The company states that this approach delivers service level agreements (SLAs) with 99.9% availability, with plans to move towards 99.99%.
Dan Fairbairn, Chief Executive Officer of Sat.One, said, "LEO connectivity is redefining what's possible for enterprise communications. But unlocking its full potential requires more than just access, it demands resilience. That's why we designed and built Sat.One Resilient from the ground up, powered by ARGO, to meet the highest expectations for performance, availability, and reach."
The managed service targets enterprise and government customers and aims to provide reliable connectivity in remote and hybrid environments. It integrates with existing customer networks, offering features such as intelligent link management, always-on multi-constellation coverage, and standardised network handoff mechanisms.
At the core of Sat.One Resilient is ARGO, which Sat.One describes as a platform capable of anticipating service degradation from factors such as weather, radio frequency interference, or satellite movement. Unlike SD-WAN products, which typically react after link quality drops, ARGO employs advanced machine learning to identify and address potential issues before they affect service quality.
Fairbairn explained, "Sat.One tested multiple SD-WAN products and found none met the performance thresholds needed for enterprise-grade LEO. Unlike SD-WAN, ARGO proactively mitigates link degradation before it impacts the user. No SD-WAN can achieve this."
By using predictive analytics and real-time corrective actions, ARGO aims to maintain packet loss below 0.1% and deliver consistent user experiences for latency-sensitive applications, including VoIP, telemetry, real-time video, and remote system control. The platform is designed to integrate seamlessly into SD-WAN deployments and supports standard network protocols and industry-specific service classes, such as those provided by OneWeb.
Sat.One reports that Sat.One Resilient is already in use across government, emergency services, and resource sectors, supporting projects that require high availability and operational certainty. The solution is positioned to address increasing regulatory and operational demands in critical infrastructure sectors.
"Sat.One Resilient gives enterprise customers the certainty and performance they need," Fairbairn said. "With enterprise LEO connectivity that's managed, monitored, and mission-ready, there's no substitute. As expectations rise and policy tightens around critical infrastructure, organisations need connectivity they can trust."
The new service is available exclusively through Sat.One's network of telecommunications channel and managed service provider partners. It is designed for integration into partner offerings to deliver additional resilience for customers operating in remote areas or in need of alternative network paths in case of terrestrial outages.
Sat.One described its approach as focused on enabling customers and partners to achieve reliable communication links, regardless of location or environmental conditions.
Sat.One continues to work with technology partners and user terminal manufacturers, including Intellian, Kymeta, and Hughes, to further expand the reach and performance of its services for enterprises and communities throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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