Powerful MicroGEO satellites combined with groundbreaking Mx-DMA MRC waveform enable a new level of scale, agility and service experience Herndon, VA., San Francisco, CA. and Merida, Mexico, March 16, 2023 – ST Engineering iDirect’s leading Mx-DMA® MRC waveform technology will enable Mexican connectivity service provider Aitelecom/APCO Networks (Aitelecom) to support services on its new MicroGEO satellites that will be built by satellite manufacturer, Astranis Space Technologies (Astranis). The satellites and ground infrastructure will deliver critical connectivity for 4G cellular backhaul and enterprise services across Mexico and part of Central America….
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ST Engineering iDirect recognized by MSUA for its Mobile Marketing Campaign
Advanced Mobility Campaign engaged the satellite ecosystem, opening up a forum for discussions around QoS, operational challenges and the impact of emerging technologies Washington, D.C., March 14, 2023 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has been awarded the Mobile Marketing Campaign Award by the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA). The award was given for ST Engineering iDirect’s Advanced Mobility Campaign which focused on its solutions for the land mobile, maritime and aero markets. “We are absolutely delighted to receive the Mobile Marketing Campaign Award and to…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect and Gilat Satellite Networks Successfully Showcase Proof of Concept Utilizing DIFI Standard at Satellite 2023
Demonstration connecting modem and BUC via digital interface is a milestone towards interoperability Petah Tikva, Israel and, Herndon, VA., 13 March 2023 – ST Engineering iDirect, a leader in global satellite communications, and Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced a successful proof of concept (PoC) of converting analog signals to digital signals utilizing Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI) 1.1 Standard, developed by the DIFI consortium. The demonstration, held during the Satellite 2023 event in Washington, D.C., lays strong…
Read MoreKacific and ST Engineering iDirect extend technology partnership to expand satellite connectivity in Southeast Asia and other regions
ST Engineering iDirect will provide next-gen ground infrastructure for Kacific’s expanding satellite internet services in the renewed partnership Singapore and Herndon, Va., February 14, 2023 – Kacific Broadband Satellites Group (Kacific) and ST Engineering iDirect have reaffirmed their long-term technology partnership through deep cooperation on the ground systems infrastructure for Kacific’s fleet of satellites. ST Engineering iDirect, whose Dialog hub platform was instrumental to Kacific1’s highly successful program, will provide a comprehensive next-generation ground infrastructure including systems integration, as part of this strategic partnership. Riding on the success of Kacific1…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect Names Don Claussen as New CEO
Satcom industry veteran to lead its global accelerated growth strategy Herndon, Va., January 9, 2023 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has named Don Claussen as its new CEO, effective January 2, 2023. Claussen will lead the company in expanding its global leadership and technology vision against a backdrop of rapid satcom industry transformation. Based in the U.S., Claussen brings with him over 15 years of industry experience, and has transformed solutions development and delivery for global satcom companies. “A respected innovator and leader in the…
Read MoreEASii IC and ST Engineering iDirect demonstrate interoperability for European Space Agency (ESA) HTS Free Hopper Project at Electronica 2022
Interoperability testing with ST Engineering iDirect’s wideband patented MCM7500 Multi-Carrier Modulator and EASii IC’s Oxford-2 satellite modem ASIC will be showcased during the upcoming Electronica 2022 event in Munich from November 15-18th. The demonstration will be conducted as part of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Free Hopper project, which aims to validate the technical maturity of advanced DVB-S2X beam-hopping using the DVB-S2X standard. Beam-hopping is a patented technique that allows highly flexible allocation of satellite capacity to areas that need it most. ESA, under the Artes 4.0 Telecom program, has…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect’s Leading Evolution® Platform Selected by Multiple Asian MoDs
Trusted platform supports multiple mission-critical applications for Asian MoDs Herndon, Va., November 1, 2022 – Global satellite communications leader, ST Engineering iDirect’s Evolution® platform is a key technology for Asian defense forces. Utilized for the provision of both fixed and mobile satcom solutions across a variety of mission-critical applications, Evolution is a resilient and secure multi-service platform that encompasses a breadth of versatile modems and solutions. An Asian Ministry of Defence (MoD) deployed multiple Evolution hubs to increase resiliency and assure high availability of bandwidth for its army, naval forces…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect’s game-changing Mx-DMA MRC technology positions AXESS Networks for cellular backhaul network expansion across Latin America
The breakthrough waveform enables AXESS to deliver exceptional agility and performance to MNOs, allowing greater versatility and scale for its clients across Colombia, Peru, Mexico and other regions of the continent Herndon, Va., October 4, 2022 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has delivered its Mx-DMA® MRC technology to global service provider AXESS Networks, enabling the company to further augment its cellular backhaul networks whilst achieving greater efficiencies. The implementation, across Colombia, Peru and Mexico, has been completed at a time when demand for mobile connectivity…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect and Türksat strengthen strategic partnership with contract for provision of ground systems for Türksat 5B
The longstanding relationship is bolstered with investment in futureproof technology that will enable flexibility and agility in service delivery across the Middle East and Africa Herndon, Va, August 23, 2022 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has today signed a multi-million dollar contract with leading regional satellite operator, Türksat, for the ground systems required to run a variety of services over the Türksat 5B satellite. ST Engineering iDirect will provide multiple Dialog® XIF hubs and 5,000 remotes, enabling Türksat to augment services to various markets including…
Read MoreST Engineering iDirect and MEASAT reaffirm partnership with significant network expansion to power next generation HTS satellite
MEASAT to deliver a wide range of satellite services across Malaysia on MEASAT-3d with the largest iDirect Evolution® network in Asia-Pacific Herndon, Va., July 12, 2022 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, announced today that Malaysian satellite operator MEASAT, is significantly expanding its iDirect Evolution-based satellite network to deliver a plethora of services to enterprises and communities located in rural and ultra-rural areas across Malaysia. MEASAT-3d, launched on June 22, 2022, will provide C, Ku and Ka-band HTS capacity so that users will be able to…
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