Viasat unveils application hosting product for airlines
Viasat Connected Partner Platform enables airlines to enhance the inflight Wi-Fi experience for passengers
Viasat Inc., (Viasat) has unveiled an application hosting product called the Viasat Connected Partner Platform that enables airlines to enhance the inflight Wi-Fi experience for passengers with curated apps, while simultaneously offering monetization opportunities.
Designed with flexibility that places the power of choice in the hands of airlines, the Viasat Connected Partner Platform is part of the company’s robust suite of digital products and includes a portfolio of strategic application providers that integrate with Viasat’s leading inflight connectivity service.
For airline customers, the product offers optionality for inflight retail, e-commerce for products and services, moving maps, games, and destination booking services that align with the airline’s preferred onboard experience and business objectives, while encouraging meaningful passenger engagement. The app hosting product also enables airlines to seamlessly host their own applications to provide their customers with an even more curated experience.
Partners currently in the platform include Omnevo, Gladi8tor Games, Bluebox, FlightPath3D, Mozio, DiscoverCars.com and more.
“We listen closely to our 60-plus airline customers around the globe,” said Meherwan Polad, Chief Commercial Officer, Viasat Commercial Services. “The message is clear: they want the power to create a differentiated connected experience for their customers while also exploring monetization possibilities from onboard connectivity. With the Viasat Connected Partner Platform – now and as it evolves with additional applications onboarding – we are live with a solution, a one-stop, flexible enablement platform for airlines.”
Similar to Viasat Ads, another product built to derive value for airlines from inflight connectivity, Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform is built on the foundation of Viasat’s robust hosting environment, enabling inflight application providers to benefit from connectivity powered by the company’s high-capacity, Ka-band global satellite network.
Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform is operational now, currently hosting applications for airlines worldwide. Additional partners are expected to be announced as part of the product offering soon.
