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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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iDirect Government was formed in 2007 to serve U.S. government and defense customers.

GovernanceValue 1.2Apr 14, 2024ST Engineering iDirect names USSI Global as the firm’s North American Broadcast Gold partner

ST Engineering iDirect was awarded the Industrial IoT Innovation Award 2024 by the Mobile Satellite Users Association for its satellite IoT solution.

RelationshipsValue 4.0Mar 20, 2024ST Engineering iDirect’s satellite IoT solution awarded MSUA’s Industrial IoT Innovation Award 2024

ST Engineering iDirect CEO Don Claussen will launch Intuition in person at booth #2102 at 11:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, 2024-03-19.

GeneralGovernanceValue 1.2Mar 19, 2024ST Engineering iDirect Unveils Next-Generation Ground System at SATELLITE 2024

Don Claussen, CEO of ST Engineering iDirect, will lead the Intuition launch at 11:00 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, 2024-03-19, at booth #2102 and online via https://www.idirect.net/unveil.

GovernancePlanValue 2.0Mar 18, 2024ST Engineering iDirect reveals next-gen ground system — Intuition

ST Engineering iDirect’s Dialog platform takes advantage of high packets-per-second processing capabilities specifically designed for 0.004 kg and 0.005 kg mobile backhaul applications.

CapabilityValue 4.2Feb 27, 2024ST Engineering iDirect + AITELECOM/APCO expand their strategic partnership

ST Engineering iDirect and AITELECOM/APCO are expanding their partnership to deploy new technology on the SES-17 network to increase connectivity services throughout Latin America.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Feb 27, 2024ST Engineering iDirect + AITELECOM/APCO expand their strategic partnership

AITELECOM/APCO and ST Engineering iDirect have deployed the Dialog multi-service satellite communications platform with hundreds of operational sites using MDM3310 modems across two HTS Ka-band beams on SES-17.

CapabilityRelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Feb 27, 2024ST Engineering iDirect + AITELECOM/APCO expand their strategic partnership

AITELECOM/APCO is working with ST Engineering iDirect to expand deployments to additional HTS beams on the SES-17 network.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 27, 2024ST Engineering iDirect + AITELECOM/APCO expand their strategic partnership

iDirect Government established the iDirectGov Engineering Center of Excellence at its Herndon, Virginia headquarters to address electronic warfare and other transmission security (TRANSEC) developments.

CapabilityValue 3.5Jan 10, 2024iDirect Government establishes Engineering Center of Excellence to combat EW, TRANSEC + Cyber Attacks

John Ratigan assembled a team of more than 200 professionals while serving as CEO and President of iDirect Government.

GovernanceValue 2.2Dec 7, 2023Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer

iDirect Government deployed thousands of modem solutions and satellite technologies supporting U.S. government and Department of Defense customers during John Ratigan’s tenure.

RelationshipsCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 7, 2023Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer

John Ratigan grew iDirect Government to over $100,000,000 in annual revenue.

FinancialGovernanceValue 4.0Dec 7, 2023Comtech names an industry leader as the firm’s Chief Corporate Development Officer

Since 2007, iDirect Government has supported the Department of Defense and other agencies with satellite communications solutions.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.0Nov 2, 2023iDirect Government Unveils New Man-Portable SDR Modem for Satellite Communications

iDirect Government provides satellite communications to the United States military and government.

RelationshipsValue 3.0Nov 2, 2023iDirect Government Unveils New Man-Portable SDR Modem for Satellite Communications

Cynthia Harty will lead the Corporate Strategy team with a focus on standards-based innovation, strengthening industry relationships, and expanding ST Engineering iDirect’s presence in the broader telecommunications ecosystem.

GovernanceRelationshipsGeneralValue 3.0Oct 11, 2023ST Engineering iDirect appoints Senior Vice Presidents

Cynthia Harty has worked at ST Engineering iDirect for 23 years and has held multiple leadership roles across sales, strategy, and business development.

GovernanceValue 2.2Oct 11, 2023ST Engineering iDirect appoints Senior Vice Presidents

Derek Davis will be responsible for promoting innovation, increasing defense outreach, and providing value to the Department of Defense and iDirect Government’s partners.

GovernanceValue 2.2Jul 18, 2023iDirect Government names a Senior Vice President of Sales

Sasmith Reddi played a key role in restarting iDirect in 2002 by hiring a team of field systems engineers, providing the initial product strategy, and growing revenue from $2,000,000 to more than $100,000,000 over five years.

FinancialGovernanceValue 4.5Jul 6, 2023XipLink names a Senior Vice President of Marketing

ST Engineering iDirect upgraded service provider Marlink to the Dialog 2.5.1 release to take full advantage of its global network.

RelationshipsCapabilityGeneralValue 3.8Jun 13, 2023Marlink simplifies and expands network flexibility with upgrade to ST Engineering iDirect Dialog® 2.5.1

Speedcast is constructing an in-country teleport facility in Saudi Arabia that includes office and warehouse space to host an iDirect hub.

GrowthCapabilityValue 4.3May 22, 2023Speedcast greatly expands operations and services in Saudi Arabia
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