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ST Engineering iDirect Joins Wave Consortium as Board Member

Herndon, Va., June 11, 2024 - ST Engineering iDirect today announced that it has been selected as a board member for the newly established Waveform Architecture for Virtualized Ecosystems (WAVE) Consortium. ST Engineering iDirect joins a growing group of board members with a common vision for a future where satellite communication networks are built on agile, scalable and cost-effective commodity based infrastructure, driving rapid innovation in network services and operations.

XipLink announces LEO enhancement features for Multi-Orbit networks

Montréal, Canada, June 4, 2024 - XipLink Inc., the technology leader in optimized, secure and intelligent multi-orbit SD-WAN solution for hybrid networking, is pleased to announce new features to further enhance its industry leading XipOS SD-WAN functionality. All new features apply to multi-orbit networks but have been developed for specific needs in the LEO segment as follows:

Baylin Technologies Announces CDN$ 8.2 Million Award for its Advantech Wireless Technologies Subsidiary from a Major US Defence Contractor

Toronto, Canada, May 29, 2024--Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL)  announced that its Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. subsidiary has received an CDN$ 8.2 million order for its ultra-high-power Summit II Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems. This order was placed by a major US defence contractor for use in a NATO government specific application.

ST Engineering iDirect Next-Generation Hub Infrastructure Selected for Indonesia’s First Multifunction Satellite

Herndon, Va., May 29, 2024 - ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, and PT. Bis Data Indonesia, a network and satellite-based internet service provider, are partnering to deploy a next-generation hub infrastructure for the Indonesian government-owned Satria-1 satellite. The implementation is part of the country’s initiative to enable connectivity to thousands of public facilities including schools, regional government offices and health facilities across remote areas of the Indonesian Archipelago.

ST Engineering iDirect and Arabsat Strengthen Partnership for Expanded Market Access on Arabsat BADR-7 and 6A Broadband Managed Services

Herndon, VA.,  May 22, 2024 - ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, and Arabsat, the leading satellite operator and service provider in the Arab world, are extending their successful multi-year partnership to bring connectivity to new markets in the Middle East, Africa and West/Central Asia.

Cutting Edge Virtual Ground Stations

Holzkirchen, Germany, May 20, 2024--WORK Microwave, one of the leading manufacturers of advanced satellite communications equipment, launched recently its cutting-edge Virtual Ground Station® (VGS). The state-of-the-art VGS architecture is based on a modular design consisting of three functional blocks offering an end-to-end virtualization of ground station infrastructure: conversion of received RF signals in all possible frequency bands into a digitized signal according to DIFI or other digital signal standards, separation of individual digitized channels, and cloud-based wideband signal processing by a virtualized software modem.

Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to CABSAT 2024 in Dubai, UAE

Profiles of key products and services showcased at CABSAT 2024 in Dubai, UAE. To view the profiles click here. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader to view the profiles.

 

 

Encoding, Compression, Quantum and Today’s Video Quality Imperative

by Paul Scardino

Palm Bay, Fla., May 17, 2024--Imagery and video now account for over 80% of the world’s online content. Video experts and everyday video consumers alike agree that today’s connected content requires more robust networks. Consequently, video compression and encryption are now essential to modern communication infrastructures. Maintaining high video quality is non-negotiable; however, video transmission is restricted due to challenges in bandwidth, security and latency, which can in commercial scenarios affect the quality of the experience and in mission-critical applications like defense, can influence mission success and even the safety of soldiers. 

Hyimpulse Successfully Launches Germany's first Commercially Viable Launch Vehicle

Koonibba, Australia, May 3, 2024--For the first time, a German company has successfully launched a commercially viable launch vehicle. At the Australian launch site in Koonibba, HyImpulse, a German manufacturer and system provider of commercial launch vehicles for satellite transport, successfully test-launched the 12-metre-long and 2.5-tonne single-stage rocket "SR75", which can transport small satellites weighing up to 250 kg to an altitude of around 250 km. At 14:40 PM ACST or 7:10 AM CET, the launch vehicle lifted off successfully and the hybrid rocket propulsion system of the launch vehicle operated as planned. After the successful lift-off, the SR75 will be retrieved for further examination and analysis of the data.

ST Engineering and EY sign MOU in space technology and geospatial analytics for sustainability purposes

Singapore, April 17, 2024 ST Engineering’s earth observation and geospatial analysis business, ST Engineering Geo-Insights Pte. Ltd. (ST Engineering Geo-Insights), and EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd. (EY) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in space technology and geospatial analytics, aimed at tackling pressing environmental challenges.