Viasat’s Digital Transformation with SAP and NextLabs

San Mateo, Calif. – April 3, 2025- NextLabs today was announced as a key solution to Viasat’s digital transformation with SAP. The announcement brings light to Viasat’s initiatives to adopt next-generation technology to unlock innovative ways of working and enhancing global impact.  

Under leadership from Ravi Namboori, Chief Digital Officer of Viasat, stakeholders were brought together to evaluate the company’s evolving needs, from compliance with stringent government regulations to more efficient financial management. Noomboori recognized that Viasat’s legacy environment—a system deeply entrenched in over two decades of customization—would require more than a simple update. 

“The biggest challenge was helping people envision a new, agile way of operating,” Ravi notes. “It’s natural to hesitate when you’ve built an entire business on legacy technology. My focus was to show our teams and leadership that SAP solutions are not merely a replacement but an evolution—something that would future-proof Viasat.” 

Partnering with SAP, RISE offers an end-to-end transformation framework that is scalable, utilizing SAP S/4HANA Cloud and tailored industry best practices. Additionally, serving both government and commercial clients demands rigorous compliance, SAP NS2’s secure, U.S.-based cloud offering combined with NextLabs Zero Trust Data Centric Security platform allowed Viasat to virtually segregate data for different business units without requiring siloed systems. 

With the help of SAP NS2 and NextLabs, Viasat is able to confidently address today and future regulations without resorting to a separate platform. The single-tenant approach reduces complexity, cost, and risk, while maintaining the highest standards of data security. 

As Viasat brings in groundbreaking advancements such as direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity and AI-driven satellite networks, the satellite company strives to continue to stay at the forefront of innovation. With new integrated solutions like SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP NS2, and SAP Signavio, Viasat is well-positioned to seize new opportunities, scale effectively, and continue delivering high-speed, reliable connections to customers worldwide. 

To learn more about Viasat’s Digital Transformation and how they are using NextLabs, check out the full story.