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ST Engineering iDirect selected for second phase of Indonesia's Satria-1 satellite expansion
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ST Engineering iDirect selected for second phase of Indonesia's Satria-1 satellite expansion
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 24, 2024

ST Engineering iDirect has been chosen for Phase Two of the Satria-1 satellite network expansion in Indonesia, following its successful Phase One contribution, which included the deployment of the company's advanced hub infrastructure to provide connectivity across the archipelago.

The selection for Phase Two is attributed to ST Engineering iDirect's cutting-edge technology and its collaboration with local partner PT Bis Data Indonesia (Bignet). The rapid deployment of their system has been essential in Indonesia's efforts to deliver high-speed internet to underserved areas.

In this phase, an additional 26Gbps of capacity will be deployed through new gateways located in Timika, Manokwari, and Jayapura. This will provide enhanced access to key services like education and healthcare for up to 150,000 public service points, including nearly 94,000 schools and over 3,700 healthcare centers.

The expansion builds on Phase One, which saw the implementation of ST Engineering iDirect's Dialog platform. The platform enabled internet connectivity for around 45 million Indonesians, many of whom previously had no access to the internet. The Dialog platform's scalability also supports Indonesia's broader digital infrastructure goals.

John Arnold, ST Engineering iDirect's Regional Vice President of Asia Sales, commented, "Our rapid deployment of the first gateway for Satria-1 highlights our commitment to supporting Indonesia's connectivity objectives. With our proven technology, we"re ensuring that even the most remote regions are connected to essential services both now and in the future."

Nicolas Tannady, CEO of PT Bis Data Indonesia, added, "Phase One's success underscores the effectiveness of our partnership with ST Engineering iDirect. Their innovative technology and rapid deployment have been vital in achieving Indonesia's connectivity goals, and we are confident that Phase Two will build on this momentum."

Satria-1, launched in 2023, is one of the largest satellites in Asia, with a capacity of 150Gbps. It plays a key role in Indonesia's mission to bridge the digital divide, and the infrastructure provided by ST Engineering iDirect is designed to meet the country's diverse connectivity needs, while laying the groundwork for future satellite service demands.

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