ViaSat preps launch of satellite for Americas data service coverage Fortinet adds SD-WAN customers, expands security tools portfolio Casa Systems lands on Google Anthos Satellite communications, security and cloud native 5G core developments top today’s extensive news bill. SoftBank is planning a big push for what it calls its “Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solutions that provide connectivity from space and the stratosphere.” These include: The Geosynchronous Earth Orbiting (GEO) satellite NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) services provided by Skylo Technologies, which recently agreed to partner with SoftBank to provide satellite connectivity services in Japan. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications to be provided by OneWeb, which emerged from bankruptcy protection with new investors last year; and High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)-based stratospheric telecommunication platforms to be provided by SoftBank subsidiary HAPSMobile. Read more.