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ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)

AE
commercial
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

Amit Somani left ABS in January 2023 after less than two years for personal reasons.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS provides connectivity and broadband services with five satellites: ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, and ABS-6.

Mentioned as: absTechnical ProductApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS was founded in 2006 and moved its company accounts from Bermuda to the UAE as part of its strategy refresh.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS's total sales were flat at $69 million for the year ending September 30, 2022.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative FinancialApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

Mark Rigolle will become the CEO of ABS on April 29, 2023.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS recorded increasing revenue from sales to other operators with satellites reaching the end of their design life as of January 10, 2023.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS recently changed its name from Asia Broadcast Satellite to Agility Beyond Space after moving its headquarters from Hong Kong.

Mentioned as: ABSTechnical ProductApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

Permira, a British private equity firm, bought a majority stake in ABS in 2010 and attempted to sell the company about six years later.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS chair Parm Sandhu expressed optimism about Rigolle's leadership and insights into multi-orbit constellations.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS announced its rebranding in October 2023, reflecting a push towards building strategic, long-term industry relationships.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

ABS is in active partnership talks regarding its spectrum rights over Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 16, 2024Satellite veteran Mark Rigolle appointed CEO amid ABS upheaval

IABG Teleport has provided managed services on the ABS-2 MENA platform.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Org RelationshipSep 17, 2023IABG Teleport + ABS partnership celebrate their 7 year partnership

The ABS-2 MENA platform provides coverage for the Middle East and North Africa and enables fixed and mobile Ku-band solutions.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Technical ProductSep 17, 2023IABG Teleport + ABS partnership celebrate their 7 year partnership

ABS and AXESS Networks are partnering to grow AXESS Networks’ global coverage and to develop maritime and land-based solutions.

Mentioned as: ABSTechnical ProductAug 1, 2023AXESS Networks and ABS to expand satellite coverage and capabilities over the Middle East

AXESS Networks and ABS signed an agreement to launch a new network that increases AXESS Networks’ Middle East coverage.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralAug 1, 2023AXESS Networks and ABS to expand satellite coverage and capabilities over the Middle East

ABS and Network Innovations Inc. formed a strategic commercial alliance to deliver C-band and Ku-band managed satellite services.

Mentioned as: absTechnical ProductJun 11, 2023Network Innovations signs strategic alliance with ABS

The Milli SAT H LW GX unit supports automatic beam switching (ABS) using OpenAMIP and OpenBMIP protocols.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralMay 30, 2023Get SAT + Inmarsat intro a new small terminal for government aviation

Ramsey Khanfour will oversee global sales and marketing activities to drive ABS’s next phase of growth.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 30, 2023ABS appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Ramsey Khanfour expressed excitement about his appointment as CCO of ABS during a transformative time for the industry.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 30, 2023ABS appoints Chief Commercial Officer

Amit Somani, CEO of ABS, stated that Ramsey Khanfour's experience will help drive innovative growth in key sectors.

Mentioned as: ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)Narrative GeneralApr 30, 2023ABS appoints Chief Commercial Officer
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