iDirect Hub infrastructure technology supports
Arabsat's ambitions to expand to new audiences and provide
end-to-end seamless connectivity
HERNDON,
Va., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.
While Arabsat's BADR-7 Ka-band satellite and 6A Ku-Band
satellite currently service locations including Africa, Middle
East and parts of Asia, the
government-backed satellite service provider is now working
alongside ST Engineering iDirect to expand its coverage to manage
connectivity services in countries that face poor infrastructure
challenges. Arabsat's expansion into new markets is part of
Saudi Arabia's wider initiative to
continue to invest in space, diversify from the media and broadcast
sector and bring satellite internet capabilities to users in remote
and underserved areas through its VSAT broadband business.
To close the digital divide, bridge the widening connectivity
gap and bring vital resources in addition to managed services such
as e-learning and disaster recovery solutions to residents in those
countries, Arabsat is deploying the next-generation iDirect Hub
infrastructure DCR/DBR to expand its existing Dialog and
Evolution-based ground systems in four new gateways. This is in
addition to the existing two gateways to utilize and operate almost
30 beams on Ka-Band, Ku-band, and C-Band to serve diverse coverages
and geographical locations.
The iDirect Hub Infrastructure provides a highly-scalable and
flexible solution for Arabsat's Dialog-based gateway deployments,
achieving a higher throughput, greater efficiency and flexibility.
It establishes the foundation for Arabsat to migrate to a
virtualized, cloud-based hybrid infrastructure over time. As their
network and requirements evolve, they can easily adopt the recently
announced Intuition and its standards-based, end-to-end
orchestration capabilities to further speed up the time-to-market
and streamline service delivery.
"This partnership brings together best-in-breed ground system
technology complementing Arabsat's advanced constellation of HTS
satellites. We're committed to delivering flexible and future-ready
solutions that enable Arabsat to address a wide range of services
from media and enterprise, to mobility and broadband, to help them
to unlock new markets and growth. By leveraging cutting-edge,
forward-compatible technology, we are empowering Arabsat to extend
its reach, transforming lives across the EMEA region through
seamless satellite connectivity," said Don
Claussen, CEO at ST Engineering iDirect.
"Expanding our partnership with ST Engineering iDirect
underscores our company-wide commitment to transforming the lives
of communities in the EMEA region through satellite connectivity,"
said Alhamedi Alanezi, CEO and President of Arabsat. "ST
Engineering iDirect provides best-in-class technology that will
enable us to expand our services portfolio across the entire region
to provide real-time and enjoyable satellite broadband experience
with competitive market SLAs. We are dedicated to promoting fairer
distribution of broadband for a range of use cases, continuing to
deliver the very best quality of service content for our customers,
and ensuring we have a future-proof network so we can adapt and
respond as market demands evolve."
About ST Engineering iDirect
ST Engineering
iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in
satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and
solutions that enable its customers to expand their business,
differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks.
With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving
satellite's most critical economic and technology challenges we are
committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The
product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest
standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it
possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity
experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a
leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and
military/government. For more information visit
www.idirect.net.
About Arabsat
Established in 1976, Arabsat is an
initiative launched by 21 Arab countries and is wholly owned by the
Arab League. It is considered the first provider of satellite
services in the Arab world and enjoys an advanced position among
satellite operators globally.
Thanks to a fleet of 8 satellites, equipped with
state-of-the-art technologies, Arabsat is adept at providing a full
spectrum TV and radio broadcast, telecommunications, broadband,
advanced data transmission network solutions, and a range of
satellite ecosystem services as well as multi-channel
communications services, in addition to Internet services for
government and commercial entities around the MENA
region.
Arabsat provides satellite and Internet broadcast services for
more than 260 encrypted television networks and HD channels. It
provides its services through advanced technologies, ensuring the
highest quality to over 650 TV channels and more than 245 radio
stations, reaching tens of millions of households in more than 100
countries in the Middle East,
Africa, Europe, and Central
Asia. These channels and stations are followed by more than
300 million viewers in 21 Arab countries.
Arabsat seeks to empower itself as the world's best satellite
operator. To do so, it follows an approach based on passion,
stimulating innovation, and developing partnerships with the most
prestigious satellite companies worldwide. This approach enabled
Arabsat to acquire Hellasat, the most prominent satellite company
in Southeastern Europe. In
addition, Arabsat signed agreements with value-added services
integration and advanced technology companies, which paved the way
to launch Badr 8, the latest seventh generation satellite in its
fleet. Furthermore, Arabsat aspires to launch more satellites
equipped with optical communications technologies, which represent
a real addition to the Arab satellite communications ecosystem.
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