ST Engineering iDirect has been selected to supply Satria-1 with its next-generation iDirect Hub Infrastructure DCR/DBR, implemented on its Dialog ground system.
ST Engineering iDirect has partnered with PT. Bis Data Indonesia, a network and satellite-based internet service provider, to deploy next-generation hub infrastructure for the Indonesian government-owned Satria-1 satellite. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity for thousands of public facilities, including schools, regional government offices, and health centers across the remote areas of the Indonesian Archipelago.
As of October 2023, 22% of Indonesians still lack internet access. Addressing the challenge of providing seamless and reliable connections across numerous islands, this government-subsidised programme marks significant progress. Satria-1 is Indonesias first multifunction satellite, boasting a 150-Gbps capacity, making it the largest satellite in Asia and the fifth largest globally in its class.
ST Engineering iDirect has been selected to supply Satria-1 with its next-generation iDirect Hub Infrastructure DCR/DBR, deployed on its Dialog ground system. The iDirect Hub Infrastructure provides a highly scalable and flexible solution for Dialog-based gateway deployments. It also lays the groundwork for future migration to Intuition, ST Engineering iDirect’s standards-based, cloud-native next-generation ground system.
The Indonesian government has anticipated future requirements by selecting the DCR/DBR for its flexibility to support a wide range of use cases and applications, from broadband internet and cellular backhaul to fishing and commercial maritime.
John Arnold, Regional Vice President, Asia Sales at ST Engineering iDirect, said: “The collaboration underscores our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology that empowers communities and drives economic growth. We are excited to be part of Indonesia’s transformative initiative, deploying our next-generation iDirect Hub Infrastructure DCR/DBR on the Satria-1 satellite. With our DCR/DBR technology, the capacity can easily expand to meet the evolving needs of the Indonesian government. This not only addresses current connectivity challenges of our global customers, but also anticipates future requirements, ensuring investment protection and readiness for the transition to Intuition, our cloud-native next-generation ground system.”
Nicolas Tannady, CEO, PT. Bis Data Indonesia, added: “This was an ambitious project to support the Indonesian government to enable connectivity to vital public facilities across the Archipelago, including health clinics and schools, within a very short time frame. It was important to us to work with a partner we could rely on to deliver a multiservice platform, which met the high standards required for the project. We’re grateful to the team at ST Engineering iDirect who helped us achieve our goal, meeting time requirements across manufacturing and shipping to testing. We look forward to utilizing the full capabilities of the platform.”
