Interview with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager, STN

Ljubljana, Slovenia, March 3, 2020--The teleport business is a dynamic part of the satellite industry. Satellite Executive Briefing spoke with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager of STN, a full service teleport located in Slovenia in Central Europe, who gave us an update on his company and his views on trends in this vital segment of the industry.

Can you give us an update on the developments in your company and your position in the industry at this point?

Dynamic, fast changing and challenging, are just a few words to describe our industry in the last years. However looking beyond the present, it appears this decade will see accelerated advancement in LEO /MEO satellite constellations that it will open a complete new gateway of connectivity and data speed. This will potentially influence the course of business for all sectors of our industry including end users.

What will you be focusing in 2020 as far as services and your goals for the company?

For STN as the teleport and ground service section of our industry, it is necessary that we adapt strategically and continue to develop an alternative approach to maintain our success.

What key trends do you see in the teleport industry and how are you as company positioned in these areas?

Trends in this fast paced industry dictate that the teleport must now look to the future not only technically as it has done in the past but also physically. With the anticipated increase in satellite launches there is the potential for new opportunities which may include larger scale antenna co-location and data centre service requirements. The remarkable increase in demand for broadband data usage is unprecedented and the speed, security and reliability of the internet supply is crucial.  The volume of changes for our industry in the foreseeable future cannot be under estimated. STN has continued to remain robust and competitive in what I would consider to be an industry endurance test for the teleports. What has been key for us to date is the ability and agility of STN as a company. The advantageous geographical position of our European based facility gives us to reach to all major satellites allowing us to offer global satellite services and virtually unlimited fibre and internet supply. We continue to invest in new technology to provide a broader more modern range of services.  

Any other things you would like to add?

This new decade 2020 will see STN advance its position on projects outside the traditional teleport sector, while strengthening its position within the broadcasting satellite services. We embrace the advancement in our  industry and move forward with  renewed inspiration, excitement and confidence for the continued success of STN.  

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