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ST Engineering iDirect

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ST Engineering iDirect is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable customers to expand their business and optimize their satcom networks. They specialize in ground segment technology, including platforms, modems, and hubs, and are known for innovation in multi-orbit connectivity. The company serves various key industries, including broadcast, mobility, and military/government sectors, partnering with major players like NASA, ESA, Airbus and SES. Keywords associated with ST Engineering iDirect include satcom, ground systems, multi-orbit, and VSAT.

commercialFounded 1985
Herndon, Virginia, United States
www.idirect.net
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ST Engineering iDirect is developing Intuition, a cloud-native ground system that incorporates dynamic orchestration and resource management.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.2Oct 3, 2025Latest News

ST Engineering iDirect ensures fast and seamless transitions between satellite orbits, maintaining continuous service for end-users.

CapabilityValue 2.6Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

The multi-orbit tracking and switching technology is available for all customers on ST Engineering iDirect's Velocity® platform.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

ST Engineering iDirect's technology features a single tracking algorithm that allows for seamless transitions between orbits.

CapabilityValue 3.0Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

ST Engineering iDirect's multi-orbit tracking and switching technology will also be available on its next generation cloud-native satellite ground system, Intuition.

CapabilityPlanValue 3.8Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

ST Engineering iDirect has released and is testing a technology that enables tracking and switching between GEO and NGSO satellites.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

ST Engineering iDirect's dynamic beam mapping technology guarantees rapid network acquisition and reliable beam switching.

CapabilityValue 2.3Dec 11, 2024ST Engineering iDirect releases industry-first breakthrough multi-orbit capability

ST Engineering iDirect partnered with Viasat to expand Viasat’s satellite network in Latin America by deploying ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation hub infrastructure to provide advanced connectivity services for Brazil’s energy industry.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.5Oct 17, 2024Viasat selects ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation ground technology

Viasat implemented the iDirect Dialog platform in 2022 and introduced the Mx-DMA MRC waveform as part of that implementation.

CapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 17, 2024Viasat selects ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation ground technology

ST Engineering iDirect will supply its next-generation DCR/DBR hub deployed on the Dialog platform to Viasat Energy Services.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Oct 17, 2024Viasat selects ST Engineering iDirect’s next-generation ground technology

ST Engineering iDirect and PT. Bis Data Indonesia partnered to deploy next-generation hub infrastructure for the Indonesian government-owned Satria-1 satellite.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Jun 8, 2024ST Engineering iDirect next generation hub selected for Indonesia’s 1st multifunction satellite

ST Engineering iDirect was selected to supply Satria-1 with its iDirect Hub Infrastructure DCR/DBR deployed on the Dialog ground system.

RelationshipsValue 4.3Jun 8, 2024ST Engineering iDirect next generation hub selected for Indonesia’s 1st multifunction satellite

ST Engineering iDirect announced a strategy in March for a unified platform centered around virtualized, standards-based multi-orbit networking tools.

PlanCapabilityValue 3.2May 31, 2024ST Engineering iDirect exploring direct-to-smartphone networking role

ST Engineering iDirect is developing capabilities to provide satellite connectivity directly to standard smartphones.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0May 31, 2024ST Engineering iDirect exploring direct-to-smartphone networking role

iDirect Government’s 0.005 kg co-channel solution is intended to provide a critical capability to Department of Defense users who experience 0.005 kg co-channel interference.

CapabilityValue 3.8May 22, 2024iDirect Government to build 5G co-channel interference mitigation prototype for DIU

ST Engineering iDirect’s SKYflow ecosystem solution won the Hardware Infrastructure category in the 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards.

GeneralValue 3.0May 22, 2024ST Engineering iDirect’s SKYflow wins Show Product of the Year at 2024 NAB

iDirect Government won a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit to build an operational 0.005 kg co-channel interference mitigation solution prototype.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.5May 22, 2024iDirect Government to build 5G co-channel interference mitigation prototype for DIU

iDirect Government was founded in 2007 and has supported the Department of Defense and other agencies.

GeneralValue 1.8May 10, 2024iDirect Government partners with Tampa Microwave for MILSATCOM readiness solution

Kevin Steen joined iDirect in 2010 and served in roles including Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of Business Development.

GovernanceValue 2.0May 6, 2024President + CEO of combined Eutelsat America Corp. + OneWeb Technologies is named

USSI Global achieved ST Engineering iDirect 2024 North America Gold Partner status for its broadcast division.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Apr 14, 2024ST Engineering iDirect names USSI Global as the firm’s North American Broadcast Gold partner
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