ST Engineering iDirect to highlight 5G NTN and AI operational controls at CABSAT. Visitors will see how the company is helping operators build more intelligent, scalable and agile networks to meet the evolving demands of connectivity. ST Engineering iDirect will showcase its latest satellite communications technologies at SATEXPO | CABSAT 2026, highlighting developments in 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN), AI-driven satellite operations and multi-orbit connectivity. ST Engineering iDirect is positioning its participation around technologies designed to help satellite operators build more intelligent, scalable and flexible networks. A key focus at the stand will be Intuition, the company’s next-generation satellite networking ground system. Built on a cloud-native, multi-orbit architecture, Intuition combines automation, orchestration and standards-based technologies to support satellite network operations across multiple orbits. The platform is designed to help operators manage increasingly complex networks while improving scalability, efficiency and service delivery. ST Engineering iDirect will also demonstrate Foresight, its AI-powered operations platform. Introduced in 2026, Foresight brings network operations, service delivery, bandwidth management and AI-driven intelligence into a unified environment. The platform is designed to help operators move from reactive network management towards predictive and increasingly autonomous operations, while allowing it to be deployed across Intuition, Dialog, Velocity, Evolution and mixed network environments. The company’s latest AI developments will also be part of the showcase. In September, ST Engineering iDirect announced new Foresight capabilities covering AI governance, operational controls and accelerated onboarding. The updates are intended to give satellite operators greater oversight of AI-driven changes while simplifying deployment and supporting automation across complex multi-orbit and multi-service environments. Another major focus will be the company’s progress in 5G NR-NTN. ST Engineering iDirect recently demonstrated a pilot version of its INT3000 multi-waveform 5G NR-NTN user equipment modem. The technology is being developed to support both 5G NR-NTN and DVB-S2X/MRC waveforms in a single device, providing operators with a migration path between existing satellite architectures and native 5G satellite connectivity. The INT3000 development builds on ST Engineering iDirect’s wider 5G NTN programme. Earlier this year, the company demonstrated native 5G NR-NTN access using a satellite-optimised 5G gNodeB integrated with its cloud-native Intuition ground system. The demonstration was designed to connect 5G user equipment through satellite infrastructure to a 5G core network, supporting interoperability between satellite and terrestrial networks. At CABSAT, these developments will be presented alongside live demonstrations of the company’s satellite networking technologies. ST Engineering iDirect said visitors will be able to explore Intuition, Foresight and its latest 5G NR-NTN milestone while meeting with its experts at the stand. The company’s presence comes as satellite operators increasingly look to combine GEO and NGSO networks, software-defined infrastructure, automation and terrestrial technologies. Intuition is designed around this shift, supporting intelligent multi-orbit connectivity, virtualisation, automation and orchestration, standards-based integration and security. With its CABSAT showcase, ST Engineering iDirect is highlighting the convergence of satellite, cloud, AI and 5G technologies as operators move towards more flexible and automated network architectures. Stand H3-A10

ST Engineering iDirect is providing its Intuition ground system to Datacom, a satellite communications integrator and service provider, to deliver cloud-native services for satellite operators across Asia-Pacific. The deployment enables multi-orbit operations and improves bandwidth efficiency. Intuition supports Datacom's Satellite Modernization Blueprint, a framework helping operators transition to software-defined, cloud-native architectures. The system moves away from traditional five- to ten-year hardware migration cycles, offering faster service activation and more efficient network resource use. The solution will initially be deployed across multiple gateways to support maritime terminals. It features advanced resource management capabilities and aims to achieve double-digit reductions in total cost of ownership for Datacom's customers. ST Engineering iDirect will provide Intuition under a subscription model, including technical enablement and ongoing lifecycle support.

ST Engineering iDirect advances intelligent satellite operations with new AI capabilities. Sep 10, 2026, 07:00 ET New capabilities for AI governance, operational control and rapid onboarding help operators simplify complexity, strengthen compliance and scale automation with confidence HERNDON, Va., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced new capabilities for Foresight, its AI-driven orchestration and intelligence platform designed to help satellite operators simplify increasingly complex multi-orbit and multi-service network environments. The new capabilities introduce enhanced AI governance, operational controls, and guided onboarding tools that help operators adopt AI responsibly, maintain oversight of operational changes and accelerate deployment. "Satellite operators are under increasing pressure to deliver services faster, manage growing operational complexity and adopt AI responsibly," said Sridhar Kuppanna, CEO of ST Engineering iDirect. "With these new Foresight capabilities, we're extending the intelligence, automation and governance that operators need to confidently modernize their operations. From accelerating onboarding to governing AI-assisted workflows, Foresight provides a practical path toward more intelligent and automated satellite operations." With support for air-gapped deployments, strong data governance and secure AI operations, Foresight enables operators to accelerate automation while maintaining control of their networks and data, helping them move from reactive management toward autonomous network operations. Foresight's latest AI capabilities include: * Agentic Governance: Delivers oversight, auditability and risk controls for AI agents through governance policies, audit trails, operational safeguards and compliance-focused controls. * Governed Change Management: Enables approval-based workflows with review, risk assessment and authorization before AI-driven operational changes are applied. * AI Usage Visibility and Cost Controls: Provides monitoring, budgeting and policy-based controls to help operators manage AI consumption and maintain operational oversight. * Accelerated Onboarding: Simplifies deployment by automatically discovering network inventory, deploying required platform components and guiding administrators through privacy, data and deployment configuration options. First introduced in March 2026, Foresight represents ST Engineering iDirect's vision for more intelligent and automated satellite operations, bringing together automation, orchestration and AI-driven insights in a unified operational environment. ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is 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. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite's most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net. SOURCE ST Engineering iDirect