Datacom Secured Contract With ST Engineering iDirect
The partnership integrates the Intuition ground system to modernize satellite operations across Asia Pacific.
Updated on Sept. 18, 2026 in Data Centers
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Datacom has entered into a contract with ST Engineering iDirect to utilize the Intuition ground system. This agreement aims to provide cloud-native services for satellite operators throughout the Asia Pacific region.
Why it matters
The deal improves bandwidth efficiency and supports multi-orbit operations for satellite clients. It serves as the primary foundation for Datacom's ongoing Satellite Modernization Blueprint.
Datacom will access the Intuition ground system through a cloud-native subscription model. The agreement includes technical enablement, hardware procurement, lifecycle services, and ground segment integration.
The players
Datacom
This is a technology services company providing cloud-native solutions and hardware management.
ST Engineering iDirect
This is a global satellite communications firm that provides ground segment infrastructure.
The details
Datacom will manage full hardware procurement and lifecycle services to support its new cloud-native offerings. The implementation also covers necessary validation testing to ensure the ground system functions within the company's infrastructure.
Timeline
The contract was signed in September 2026.
The Tech Race
The integration of the Intuition ground system reflects a fundamental transition in the satellite industry toward software-defined infrastructure. This move shifts operations away from legacy hardware-heavy systems toward scalable, cloud-native models in the competitive space sector.
This partnership will provide satellite operators with more reliable and efficient bandwidth for their services. End-users in the Asia Pacific region may experience improved connectivity speeds and more stable signal performance.
The takeaway
The move highlights how critical infrastructure providers are prioritizing cloud-native solutions to manage growing satellite traffic. Organizations looking to modernize their own operations can learn from this blueprint of integrating subscription-based ground segments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Via Satellite.
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