Global Markets - Products and Services


Sofia, Bulgaria, March 11, 2026

Vivacom, part of United Group, has been recognized for six consecutive years by the World Teleport Association's (WTA) as one of the fastest-growing satellite teleport service providers for business customers worldwide.

New York City, March 10, 2026

The World Teleport Association’s (WTA) 2025 Top Operators rankings offer more than a snapshot of industry leadership. They also highlight a defining trend shaping today’s satellite and connectivity marketplace: the growing link between commercial success and certified, standards-based ground infrastructure.

Los Angeles, Calif., March 10, 2026

As part of its move towards service provision and end-to-end connectivity, Orbital Connect has developed a ready-to-operate ground segment solution for LEO earth observation.  LEO satellites have the advantage of low latency and high bandwidth, however, they also have the disadvantage of moving rapidly, relative to any fixed point on earth, passing over in only six to twelve minutes.  This means that in order to maximize their potential, a robust ground segment is essential.  Reliability is not optional, it directly determines how much data can be captured during each satellite pass and whether critical imagery can be preserved.

Pfaffikon, Switzerland, March 3, 2026

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in satellite, cloud, and OTT broadcast solutions, announced the launch of iKOSYSTEM, the industry’s first truly unified broadcast operations platform. Available immediately to all iKOMG customers, iKOSYSTEM centralizes every subscribed service into a single, secure operational environment, eliminating fragmentation and setting a new benchmark for broadcast infrastructure management.

Immenstaad, February 26, 2026

The GovSatCom Conference 2026 in Luxemburg is one of the leading international conferences for mission-critical satellite communications in the government and defence sectors. Attendees can experience the future of VSAT solutions at ND SATCOM's booth on 26 February 2026. The major highlight will be the launch of the next generation of the proven SKYWAN platform: SKYWAN 7X, a version prioritising defence use, developed by ND SATCOM, one of the leading innovators of satellite-based communication solutions.

Pfaffikon, Switzerland, February 26, 2026

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in satellite, cloud, and OTT broadcast solutions, today announced it is expanding its presence into Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), bringing its integrated satellite and broadcast platform, AI capabilities, and monetization solutions to the region. As part of this expansion, iKOMG has appointed Tome Miladinoski as VP Commercial OTT Platforms to lead operations, strengthen customer relationships, and drive the company’s growth in this evolving market.

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Pfaffikon, Switzerland, February 12, 2026

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in premium end-to-end broadcasting and teleport services, has partnered with China Global Television Network (CGTN) to distribute three of its flagship channels—GlobalBiz TV, China Travel and Discovery China—across iKOMG’s FASTonSAT, iKOFLIX and MENAFLIX platforms.

Steisslingen, German, February 10, 2026

SatService GmbH, a Germany-based provider of advanced satellite ground systems and a subsidiary of Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Ministry of Defence of Germany, represented by the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, to deliver an advanced, full-service Q/V-band satellite ground station in support of scientific and modern military satellite communications (SATCOM).

Bensheim, Germany, February 10, 2026

RF-Design GmbH will be receiving funding from the German state of Hesse as part of the DIGI grant program, administered by Wirtschafts-und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank). The funding is provided in accordance with the applicable guidelines of the State of Hesse for start-up and SME support in the form of a project grant.

Doha, Qatar, February 9, 2026

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership framework with Telesat, a leading global satellite operator based in Canada, to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets.