ST Engineering iDirect and USSI Global close C-band Clearing – Programmer Uplink Compression Integration Deal

Future-proof broadcast equipment will ensure a smooth transition for satellite programmers involved in the compression of signals for C-band clearing Herndon, VA. and Melbourne, FL. September 28, 2021 – ST Engineering iDirect’s broadcast technology has been selected by USSI Global, a leading provider of customized network, broadcast and digital signage systems and services worldwide, to enable the modernization and compression of satellite programmers’ distribution uplinks to comply with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) C-band spectrum transition. The upgrade work is part of the FCC’s initiative to clear 300MHz of the…

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ST Engineering iDirect recognized for Continued Leadership and Commitment to Mobility sector with MSUA Satellite Innovation Award

Leading ground technology provider presented with accolade during SATELLITE 2021 for its advanced satcom mobility solution Herndon, Va., September 8, 2021 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has been named as the winner of the Top Mobile User Experience Innovation Award at the 29th Annual Mobile Satellite Users Association’s (MSUA) Satellite Mobile Innovation Awards. This recognition further cements ST Engineering iDirect’s leading position in the mobility market and its continued dedication to the delivery of innovative solutions that enable its customers to offer seamless connectivity as…

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ABS launches Managed Data Services on ST Engineering iDirect’s multi-service Dialog Platform in partnership with iSAT Africa

8 September 2021 – ABS, a global satellite operator, in partnership with iSAT Africa, a leading satellite solution provider, announced the launch of managed data services on ABS-3A satellite. It will be operating on the ST Engineering iDirect Newtec Dialog® platform for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. The deployment of this platform offers cost-effective, robust, high-speed broadband services for general enterprises, oil & gas and NGOs users. It is suitable for remote sites in Africa, Middle East and Europe not connected via terrestrial networks as well as…

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Digital Interface Standards Working Group spearheads SATCOM industry initiative for development of open standard

Group issues a rallying call to community to replace L-band IF, paving the way for interoperability, improved performance and costs Herndon, VA, September 1, 2021: The Digital Interface Standards Working Group (DIS), has invited the satellite communications (SATCOM) community to collaborate on the development of an open interoperability standard for the SATCOM industry. The standard will enable all manufacturers to build interoperable technologies that work in both open and closed network topologies, delivering the most advantages at the lowest cost. There are various requirements driving the need for an open…

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ST Engineering iDirect Secures Deal to Drive Cellular Backhaul Network Expansion across Brazil

Multimillion-dollar contract with leading mobile network operator will deliver a high performance flexible network built on Newtec Dialog® and state-of-the-art Mx-DMA return technology Herndon, Va., April 27, 2021 – ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has been selected by a Tier 1 mobile network operator (MNO) in Latin America to extend the ground infrastructure for its upcoming satellite which is slated for launch in late 2021. The network expansion will deliver 3G, 4G and corporate internet services across Brazil, with the potential to expand into other regions….

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ST Engineering iDirect Announces Wideband Global Satcom Certification of its Newtec MDM9000 Satellite Modem

The MDM9000 is now certified to be used in a wide range of fixed and mobile government and defense applications Herndon, Va., March 10, 2020 – ST Engineering iDirect, a company of ST Engineering North America, today announced that its Newtec MDM9000 modem has received the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) Certification. This expands its portfolio of WGS-certified solutions, which include the iDirect Evolution Defense platform, Tactical Hub, and 9-Series family of modems. Designed to support a wide range of fixed and mobile government and defense applications, the field-proven MDM9000 modem…

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