ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has officially announced the launch of its latest solution called Intuition, which happens to be its next-generation, cloud-native, software-defined ground system, designed to serve multi-orbit environments.
According to certain reports, the stated solution is markedly engineered to revolutionize how satellite networks are deployed, how connectivity services are delivered, and how satellite operators and service providers can drive revenue, all while streamlining operations across the board. More on the same would reveal that Intuition can effectively combine the best of ST Engineering iDirect’s trusted technologies with future-focused cloud-based, standards-based, multi-orbit solutions for the purpose of enabling customers to scale effortlessly, and at the same time, maintaining exceptional service quality.
Talk about the whole value proposition on a slightly deeper level, we begin from its cloud migration prospects that allow customers to familiarize themselves with Intuition’s hub compute rack (DCR) infrastructure inside a particular private cloud environment. This they can do to realize optimal network processing, as well as enhance operational flexibility.
Next up, we must get into the solution’s Standards-based, Cloud-native Network Management System (NMS), which is markedly built on microservices architecture with standards-based APIs. On top of that, Intuition’s NMS is also capable of supporting hundreds of thousands of terminals and providing a comprehensive view of network health, performance and usage. This it does to give customers the power of making data-driven decisions instantly – all in a single view.
Moving on to the promise of increased mobility and multi-orbit functionality, it involves industry-leading mobility applications that are further improved with even faster beam mapping for optimized beam selection. To complement this, Intuition even brings forth domain-based automatic beam switching (D-ABS) which treads up a long distance to ensure seamless and flexible network changes, whereas on the other hand, a new unified satellite tracking solution steps in to enhance multi-orbit operations.
“No two customers will use Intuition the same way,” said Don Claussen, CEO at ST Engineering iDirect. “This initial release is a critical first step that empowers our customers to plan more effectively and rapidly integrate Intuition within their unique network environments. We’re committed to working with our customers to develop tailored strategies that maximize the return on their investments, ensuring long-term growth in today’s competitive landscape.”
Then, there is what would be an assortment of best-in-class technologies. You see, Intuition integrates ST Engineering iDirect’s trusted innovations including Global Bandwidth Management (GBWM). By doing so, it enables customers to differentiate their service offerings with optimized service level agreements, something which is understood to be a key feature for global operators.
Rounding up highlights here is a secure ecosystem for investment. Basically, Intuition’s users should be able to leverage journey-enabled infrastructure and modems to evaluate the lifecycle of their current technology. Such a setup, like you can guess, will help them make informed decisions about adoption strategies and assure future success.
Founded in 1994, ST Engineering iDirect spun out of ST Engineering, a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services, and optimize their satcom networks. At present, the company’s solutions are focused on enabling customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in ST Engineering iDirect’s bid to establish, back in 2007, a division called iDirect Government, which is specifically geared towards serving the U.S. government and defense communities.
