Satellite operator Thaicom, in partnership with SpaceBridge Inc., the OEM designer and manufacturer of VSAT platform, of broadband satellite communications systems technology, and WTD, an Indonesian ISP, allowing for high-speed connectivity anywhere in the Indonesian territory,  announced today the delivery and commissioning of an HTS multiple spot beam (MSB) Ku-band broadband VSAT network. SpaceBridge Inc.

HISPASAT, the Spanish operator and satellite solutions and services provider owned by the Red Eléctrica Group, has reached an agreement to acquire the company AXESS Networks, a  teleport operator and satellite services provider with a presence in Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.  

To shed light on ST Engineering iDirect's advanced mobility solutions for various verticals such as the aeronautical, maritime, rail and other markets, Satellite Markets and Research spoke with Sean Yarborough, VP-Product Management,  ST Engineering iDirect.  Excerpts of the interview follows:

Please give us a brief overview of ST Engineering iDirect’s offerings for advanced mobility applications?