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Latest EMEA Developments / Analysis

The May-June 2025 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The May-June 2025 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing is now available.  Featuring:

Africa: A New Era for Space and Uncertainty for Satcom by Blaine Curcio

Five Ws and One H for System Success by Bruce Elbert

Administrative Blockages Puts Europe's Ability to Defend Itself at Risk by Dr. Robert Brüll

Better Satellite World: The Bright Side of Changing Diapers by Lou Zacharilla

Executive Spotlight: Interview with Francesco Cataldo, Chairman of the Board-iKO Media Group

Company Spotlight: Creonic

Plus  Products and Services Profiles SATExpo (CABSAT) and Satellite Asia 2025, Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Trends, Executive Moves,  and many more. Click here to read or download the file

European Commission Approves SES-Intelsat Merger

Brussels, Belgium, June 10, 2025--The European Commission approved unconditionally the acquisition of Intelsat by SES,  under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area (EEA). Both SES and Intelsat are global satellite network operators that own and operate geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites.

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EMEA Market Trends

New WTA Report Explores the Growing Shift Toward Teleport Operators Providing Managed Network Services

New York City, June 11, 2025 – The World Teleport Association (WTA) today released From Teleport to Network Service Provider: The Search for Tomorrow’s Business Model, a new research report that examines how teleport operators are shifting from providing traditional uplink and downlink services to managed network services and the drivers, enablers, challenges and opportunities presented by that shift. The report is sponsored by Kratos.

MarketBrief Report on the VSAT Market

MarketBrief Report on the VSAT Market sponsored by Neo Space Group

Featuring:

The VSAT Market by Elisabeth Tweedie

Interview with Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Hammadi, Executive Director-Sales-Es’hailSat

Case Study on VSAT Mobility Network for Vehicle-Based Connectivity Solution

To read or download the pdf of full report click here.

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EMEA Executive Moves and Views

Swedish space executive Stefan Gustafsson joins Forsway Board of Directors

Stefan Gustafsson - bio image.pngStockholm, Sweden, June 10, 2025 – Forsway, a provider of hybrid satellite-terrestrial solutions for broadband connectivity, announces the appointment of Stefan Gustafsson to its Board of Directors. Former Chief Strategist at the Swedish Space Corporation, and formerly a top leader of the Swedish armed forces. Gustafsson brings extensive experience from numerous board roles in both the public and private sectors, along with a strong track record in developing and delivering advanced space services on the global market.

 

SES Announces Appointment of New CFO

Lisa Pataki.jpgBetzdorf, Luxembourg, June 6, 2025 – SES today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Elisabeth (Lisa) Pataki as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective 16 June 2025. Lisa is a progressive finance executive with over 20 years of experience at various publicly listed multi-national aerospace and defence companies with strong background in company transformation and investment strategies. She will succeed Sandeep Jalan who has been SES’s CFO since May 2020. 

 

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EMEA Events

How the Space Industry Can Help Future-Proof Life on Earth – International Experts Gather in Dubai to Discuss

Dubai, UAE, May 12, 2025 - Decision makers and policy pioneers from the space sector will gather in Dubai to discuss trends and challenges in the new space economy at SATExpo Middle East 2025, which takes place from May 13 to 15, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Global Media and Technology Community Gears Up to Drive Innovation, Collaboration and Business Connection at IBC2025

London, UK,  May 12, 2025 – IBC2025 is now open for registration, with the global media, entertainment and technology community set to gather at the RAI Amsterdam from 12–15 September. As the industry’s most important international platform, IBC drives innovation, collaboration, and real-world business success across the content and technology ecosystem. With a dynamic four-day exhibition and a three-day conference, IBC2025 promises to connect professionals from across the media and entertainment (M&E) landscape – from broadcasters and streamers to tech pioneers and content creators.

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