Contrivian and Big Network agreed to merge, subject to standard closing procedures, to deliver software-defined performance, orchestration, and transport-layer intelligence across hybrid network environments. The combined platform enables seamless performance across fibre, broadband, LTE/5G, and LEO satellite networks, dynamically adapting before outages or congestion affect application performance. The combined company will operate under the Contrivian name.
Big Network’s multi-WAN and Edge connectivity technology will be directly integrated into Contrivian’s existing Lighthouse platform. Lighthouse continuously measures real-world network conditions and selects optimal paths across available circuits to ensure application performance. The addition of Big Network’s ethernet transport-layer capabilities strengthens Contrivian’s ability to orchestrate traffic at the edge, improve failover behaviour, and enhance resilience across diverse access types.
“The merger deepens our control at the network layer,” said Grant Kirkwood, CEO at Contrivian. “We are not just combining access types. 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. It enables Contrivian to serve the strictest requirements in networking and support mission-critical applications and services. We’re excited to welcome the Big Network team and build the next phase of Contrivian together.”
Big Network develops software designed to address complex edge deployment challenges, including resilient multi-WAN networking, static IP continuity over satellite and wireless networks, access to remote IT infrastructure, and transparent Layer 2 services. Tom Daly, President and CEO of Big Network will join the Contrivian board and serve as Principal Technologist.
“Big Network was built to solve real-world edge challenges at scale,” said Tom Daly, President and CEO at Big Network. “Integrating our platform with Contrivian’s architecture allows us to deliver deeper transport intelligence and more predictable connectivity outcomes across fibre, wireless, and satellite networks. This is massive in the market, and we look forward to innovating together with the Contrivian team.”
The combined platform reinforces Contrivian’s position as a purpose-built, software-defined connectivity leader focused on mission-critical environments. As additional LEO constellations enter commercial availability, the unified architecture strengthens Contrivian’s ability to intelligently integrate and manage multiple satellite networks within a single, software-defined framework.
