Unified platform will blend fiber, broadband, LTE/5G and LEO satellite into a single software‑defined architecture
Contrivian and Big Network have announced their intention to merge, creating a unified company built to deliver highly intelligent, mission‑critical connectivity across a diverse range of networks. Pending standard closing procedures, the combined entity will operate under the Contrivian name and provide a next‑generation software‑defined platform that spans fiber, broadband, LTE/5G, and low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite links.
The merger brings together Contrivian’s Lighthouse platform which continuously measures real‑world network conditions and selects the most optimal circuits with Big Network’s multi‑WAN, edge connectivity, and transport‑layer technologies. The combined system will dynamically route traffic before congestion or outages impact applications, strengthening performance for organizations operating across challenging and distributed environments.
“We are not just combining access types we are orchestrating multi‑modal connectivity with new intelligence.”
— Grant Kirkwood, CEO, Contrivian
“The merger deepens our control at the network layer,” said Grant Kirkwood, CEO of Contrivian. “We are orchestrating multi‑modal connectivity with new intelligence. The result is a unified, software‑defined architecture that protects application performance across fiber, wireless, and LEO satellite.”
Big Network’s portfolio includes resilient multi‑WAN capabilities, static IP continuity across wireless and satellite networks, remote access to distributed infrastructure, and transparent Layer 2 services. As part of the merger, Big Network President and CEO Tom Daly will join the Contrivian board and serve as Principal Technologist.
“Integrating our platform with Contrivian’s architecture allows us to deliver deeper transport intelligence and more predictable connectivity outcomes across fiber, wireless, and satellite networks,” said Daly. “This is massive in the market.”
The merger positions Contrivian as a leader in software‑defined mission‑critical connectivity, particularly as next‑generation LEO constellations enter commercial availability. The combined platform is designed to intelligently integrate multiple satellite networks within a single framework, reinforcing its capability to support high‑performance, always‑on applications.
