[Satellite TODAY 02-21-13] After a year of sustained investment in new network capacity and systems, ViewSat is now planning to capitalize upon it and expand across global markets, including the Middle East, Asia, Europe and North America.

    The latest round of investment took ViewSat’s expenditure on equipment, in the six years since the company launched, to more than £2.5 million (approximately $3.8 million). Some of the company’s investment highlights are the installation of Harmonic Electra 8000 series encoders for the Middle East platform, installation of 750KVA Generator + UPS; expansion of the Rack / Data Room; purchase and installation of the Large Miranda Matrix Router; increase of the playout services; and commissioning of the 9m KU transmit antenna for services to the Middle East.

    “With our focus on global expansion, and particularly growth in the Middle East, we have ensured that we have the network and systems in place to reach these global audiences,” said Awaes Jaswal, ViewSat’s CEO.

    From its initial focus on the African market, ViewSat will now use this knowledge as it works with new customers across the Middle East, North America, Europe and Asia to bring their broadcasts to direct to millions of homes, studios and offices.