SES is perhaps best known for its well-established role in geostationary satellites. More recently it has added mid-Earth orbits (mPOWER and the recently announced meoSphere fleet). In acquiring Intelsat the combined company also has commercial relationships with Eutelsat’s OneWeb and SpaceC’s Starlink which operate their satellites at much lower orbits.

• Juliett Bayliss, Sales Director UK, Globecast
• Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP, Line of Business Satellite Communications, Telespazio, SVP, International Marketing & Sales, Leonardo Space Division
• Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite, Telstra International
• Christine Lawson, Vice President of Business Development, Kymeta
  

In addition, the election returned two Board members for a second term:

• Shlomi Izkovitz, Co-Founder, iKO Media Group
• Gannis Yuen, Senior Vice President, Network Operations, ABS - Agility Beyond Space

Directors on the WTA Board serve three-year terms and are elected by the membership.

The following Directors continue to serve on WTA’s Board:

• Will Mudge, Executive Vice President and CTO, Speedcast
• Pablo Hoyos, Director of Customer Operations, Hispasat
• Jay LaPrise, Senior Vice President, Global Transmission Operations, Encompass Digital Media
• Adam Levy, Chief Operations & Engineering Officer, SES (Intelsat)
• Lim Kian Soon, Head, Satellite, Singtel
• Jesús Méndez Sampedro, 3rd Party Teleport Manager, Eutelsat
• George Rabatin, Senior Manager, Ground Infrastructure Operations, Amazon Kuiper
• Susan Saadat, Senior Vice President, Americas, ETL Systems
• Kenny Skillen, Head of Engineering, Broadcast and Satellite, Arqiva

WTA is proud to welcome this exceptional group to our Board of Directors,” said Randall Barney, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association. “Their collective expertise reflects the diversity, innovation and global reach that define today’s teleport and satellite communications ecosystem. We are confident their leadership will help guide WTA as we continue to support our members and advance the evolution of the ground segment in an increasingly digital, software-defined and data-driven environment. We also extend our sincere thanks to Guido Neumann and Jay LaPrise for their dedicated service and contributions to the Board.

About World Teleport Association
Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has focused on improving the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations.

For More Information
Auri Yates
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
ayates@worldteleport.org
+1 212-825-0218

2026 Finalists for Independent Teleport Operator of the Year

• Orange (France)
• US Electrodynamics, Inc. (USEI) (USA)
  
• Vivacom (Bulgaria)

2026 Finalists for Hybrid Teleport Operator of the Year

• Es'hailSat (Qatar)
• Hispasat (Spain)
• Space42 (UAE)

2026 Finalists for Teleport Technology of the Year

• DataMiner SatOps (Skyline Communications)
• Global Bandwidth Management (GBWM) (ST Engineering iDirect)
• VirSat - Virtualized Teleport Signal Monitoring & Orchestration (INTEGRASYS)

About World Teleport Association
Since 1985, the World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has focused on improving the business of satellite communications from the ground up. At the core of its membership are the world's most innovative operators of teleports, from independents to multinationals, niche service providers to global carriers. WTA is dedicated to advocating for the interests of teleport operators in the global telecommunications market and promoting excellence in teleport business practice, technology and operations.

For More Information
Auri Yates
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
ayates@worldteleport.org
+1 212-825-0218

Since its introduction at IBC 2015, the Certification program has quickly grown in popularity. Starting with one certified facility in 2015, the program has added 40 in 3 years, and currently has 12 teleports engaged in the quality evaluation process. Certifications have been issued to teleports operated by A1 Telekom Austria, Arqiva, Azercosmos, COMSAT, Cyta, du, Es’hailSat, Etisalat, Eutelsat, Globecast, Hellas Sat, Hispasat, SES (Intelsat), KT sat, Nilesat, Orange, PlanetCast, Primacom, SageNet, Singtel, Speedcast, Telespazio, USEI, VIVACOM and Space42. The industry has quickly adopted the transparent, independently verified standards as a means for teleports to differentiate themselves and for customers to choose the price-performance level suitable for their applications.

To achieve Provisional Certification, a teleport operator completes a +170-item questionnaire and submits it to WTA. The Association analyzes the data based on standards established by its Certification Committee and issues the Provisional Certification based on the self-reported information. The teleport then has six months to achieve Full Certification. To achieve Full Certification under WTA’s program, an auditor is dispatched to visit the teleport, provide independent validation of the data submitted in the questionnaire, and identify additional factors that may positively or negatively affect the score. Full Certification is issued at a Tier number from 1 through 4, of which 4 represents the highest degree of excellence, and remains in effect for 3 years. Re-certification requires review and update of the questionnaire and a facilities audit conducted by a WTA auditor.

“The renewal of our Tier 4 Certification by the WTA is a testament to Santander Teleport’s unwavering dedication, robust safeguards and dependable service,” said Mark DeSantis, SVP of Operations at MTN. “This re-certification validates our position as a leader in providing satellite communication services and recognizes our commitment to excellence and best industry practices. As we look ahead, we remain focused on pioneering innovation to deliver the highest value to our clients and partners.”

“Santander Teleport is a regional leader in high-value transmission services for government, maritime and aero markets,” said WTA Executive Director Randall Barney. “Its Tier 4 re-certification by the World Teleport Association reflects a sustained commitment to operational excellence, security and reliability. This level of certification is not only a mark of global best practices – it’s also becoming a powerful way to distinguish top-tier teleports in an increasingly competitive market.”

WTA’s Teleport Certification Program serves both teleport operators and their customers by creating an objective, transparent, and internationally accepted method for teleport operators to document the quality of their operations for customers and strategic partners. It also provides a means for customers to select teleport vendors delivering the price-performance level that is appropriate for their applications. Click here for a list of certified teleports.

For more information about the Teleport Certification Program, visit https://www.worldteleport.org/?page=Certification or email WTA Executive Director Randall Barney at rbarney@worldteleport.org.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

About Santander Teleport
Santander Teleport – an FMC GlobalSat company – is a teleport operator and satellite service provider that owns its state-of-the-art teleport facility in Spain from which it serves some of the largest satellite operators, service providers, and government organizations with uplink, hosting, connectivity, managed services and engineering support. The teleport facilities are built to the highest quality, security and resiliency standards and are operated 24/7 to provide “always on” and secure critical communications services. www.santanderteleport.com

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

“Cyberthreats in Your Own Backyard makes one thing clear: satellite operators are no longer insulated from global cyberthreats. As teleports integrate with the broader telecom grid, cybersecurity must be everyone’s mission – requiring investment, training, and the latest defenses. Trust in our industry depends on it,” said WTA Executive Director Randall Barney.

WTA members can access the report by signing into their accounts on the WTA website. The report is free for WTA Members and available for purchase by others. Members may directly download the report by following this link and logging in with their user name and password.

Quotes from the Report:
An industry executive noted: “We are now a data center and have to be aware that we’re as vulnerable as any terrestrial network out there.”

An executive with a teleport operator summed it up: “Ultimately, integration means more exposure but also more opportunity to build resilience by applying rigorous cybersecurity frameworks and continuously updating our practices to match the evolving threat landscape.”

More on Cyberthreats in Your Own Backyard
Teleport executives report a rising wave of questions from customers and prospective customers about the cybersecurity vulnerability of technology they have been using for years. Embedded hardware systems with firmware that hasn’t been updated in years. Network management systems running operating systems that are no longer supported by their suppliers. “Tried and true” systems that don’t touch the internet – except that everything touches the internet today unless you invest in serious air-gapping.

In this report, WTA interviews technology and service providers about the threats lurking on the racks, in control rooms and machines rooms of the average teleport, and what steps teleports should take to improve their risk profile, including speeding adoption of virtualized systems that can be monitored and protected in real time daily.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

Dear customers, business partners and friends,

After 27 exciting, successful, and transformative years, the time has come: RF-Design is moving into a new company building. This marks not only a new chapter in our company’s history but also underscores our commitment to remain a technological leader and innovation driver.

As founder and managing director, I’m incredibly proud to see how RF-Design has continuously developed over nearly three decades. This move is a logical and necessary step – providing more space, new opportunities, and the ideal environment for our dedicated team.

The new facility offers significantly more room and allows for modern, streamlined production and development processes. This enables us to enhance our workflows and accelerate innovation across all areas.
We’re also proud to introduce robotics into our production operations – increasing quality, relieving our team from repetitive tasks, and giving us the agility to meet growing market demands. Additionally, we’re implementing a future-oriented CRM system to make customer interactions even more transparent, efficient, and personalized.

This new location sends a strong message – to our customers, partners, and employees alike. We are actively investing in progress, sustainability, and innovation while staying true to our roots.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey – to our clients for their trust, our partners for their support, and our team for their daily dedication. Together, we’re shaping the future of RF-Design – with passion, precision, and vision.

With best regards Ralf Mayr (Founder & Managing Director) and the RF-Design Team

Please note:

During the relocation, there may be short-term restrictions in accessibility between June 30 and July 5. We will do our best to keep downtimes to a minimum and thank you for your understanding.

From 01 July 2025, you will find us in our new, modern company building:

Lahnstrasse 13

64625 Bensheim

Germany

Her leadership has helped shape Globecast’s commercial strategy, with a strong client-focused approach, and ability to drive results in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

“Juliet Bayliss brings deep industry expertise and a strong record of leadership to the WTA Board,” said Randall Barney, Executive Director of the World Teleport Association. “Her insights into media distribution and satellite services will be a valuable asset as we support our members through rapid industry change.”

Directors on the WTA Board serve three-year terms and are elected by the membership. Continuing to serve on WTA’s Board of Directors are:

• Guido Neumann, Chief Development Officer, AXESS Networks (Chair)
• Alessandro Caranci, Senior Vice President, Satellite Communications, Telespazio
• Pablo Hoyos, Director of Customer Operations, Hispasat
• Shlomi Izkovitz, Co-Founder, iKO Media Group
• Jay LaPrise, Senior Vice President, Global Transmission Operations, Encompass Digital Media
• Adam Levy, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Operations and Chief Information Officer, Intelsat
• Lim Kian Soon, Vice President of Satellite Business, Singtel
• Jesús Méndez Sampedro, 3rd Party Teleport Manager, Eutelsat Group
• Will Mudge, Senior Vice President, Technology and Operations, Speedcast
• Matthew Prange, Senior Vice President, Infrastructure Engineering & Operations, SES
• George Rabatin, Senior Manager, Project Kuiper Ground Infrastructure, Amazon Kuiper
• Susan Saadat, Senior Vice President, Americas, ETL Systems
• Kenny Skillen, Head of Engineering, Broadcast and Satellite, Arqiva
• Rob Weitendorf, Vice President of Business Development, Kymeta
• Gannis Yuen, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Operations, ABS - Agility Beyond Space

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

“This report captures a pivotal moment for the teleport industry as it evolves from infrastructure provider to integrated network service partner,” said executive director Randall Barney. “The rise of LEO, virtualization, and managed services is reshaping what it means to be competitive, and operators are responding with innovation, collaboration, and a renewed focus on people. The future belongs to those who can blend infrastructure, partnerships, and talent into a seamless service offering.”

WTA members can access the report by signing into their accounts on the WTA website. The report is free for WTA Members and available for purchase by others. Members may directly download the report by following this link and logging in with their user name and password.

Quotes from the Report:
A satellite technology executive noted: “The pressure from Starlink is pushing everyone in the industry to be more creative and open. Before operators were competing with each other. Now they realize it’s better to cooperate to survive.”

An executive with a teleport operator and solutions provider summed it up: “There’s a very noticeable shift in our industry that has been taking place over the last few years towards end-to-end network. Customers are looking for more comprehensive solutions that cover every possible communication need and contingency. Customers want to create more seamless and simplified management of their infrastructure and reduce the need to contract with multiple vendors or manage multiple pieces of equipment.”

More on From Teleport to Network Service Provider: The Search for Tomorrow’s Business Model
The business of basic uplinking long ago lost most of its commercial value, and teleport operators moved into value-added services tailored to the unique needs of niche markets to ensure their future. Today the industry stands on the brink of a transformation every bit as big: from operating these technical facilities and niche-market services to becoming network service providers. The two models are hardly exclusive. In fact, the biggest opportunities of the future will require the technology and business practices of network operators to integrate multi-orbit satcom in all its complexity with the multiple paths of terrestrial telecom in a seamless whole.

The open API standards emerging from the TM Forum and Metro Ethernet Forum will enable such integration to cross networks and power infrastructure sharing where it makes business sense. At the same time, new categories of customers will find benefit in satellite’s ability to connect without touching the terrestrial network, so that private networks for critical infrastructure can be truly safe from cyber threats. Ultimately, having the technology, structure and knowledge to adapt to these changing opportunities will become the greater competitive advantage of all.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

Since its introduction at IBC 2015, the Certification program has quickly grown in popularity. Starting with one certified facility in 2015, the program has certified 56 and currently has 8 teleports engaged in the quality evaluation process. Certifications have been issued to teleports operated by Azercosmos, A1 Telekom Austria, Servicio Satelital, USEI, AXESS Networks, STN, Eutelsat, du, COMSAT, Optus, SMS Teleport, Telespazio, Vivacom, Cyta, Singtel, e& by Etisalat, Hawaii Pacific Teleport, Intelsat, IABG Teleport, Globecast, Orange, Telstra, Primacom, Gomedia Satcom, Santander Teleport, Nilesat, Yahsat (Space42), Hellas Sat, Es’hailSat and Arqiva. The industry has quickly adopted the transparent, independently verified standards as a means for teleports to differentiate themselves and for customers to choose the price-performance level suitable for their applications.

Full Certification under the WTA program is the result of a comprehensive data-collection and inspection process. A teleport operator completes a +170-item questionnaire and submits it to WTA. The Association analyzes the data based on standards established by its Certification Committee and issues the Provisional Certification based on the self-reported information. The teleport then has six months to achieve Full Certification. To achieve Full Certification under WTA’s program, an auditor is dispatched to visit the teleport, provide independent validation of the data submitted in the questionnaire, and identify additional factors that may positively or negatively affect the score. Full Certification is issued at a Tier number from 1 through 4, of which 4 represents the highest degree of excellence, and remains in effect for 3 years.

“This certification reflects our ongoing commitment to high-quality solutions that meet the evolving demands of the broadcast and media industry,” said Mitja Lovsin, Co-founder of STN and COO of iKOMG. “As a dedicated member of the iKO Media Group family, we are proud to continually invest in innovation, infrastructure, and transformative technologies that empower our clients to stay ahead in an ever-evolving media landscape. Renewing the prestigious Tier 3 certification from the World Teleport Association is a significant achievement that reflects our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, technological leadership, and service reliability. We extend our sincere thanks to the WTA for recognizing our dedication and reinforcing our position as an industry benchmark.”

“STN operates a major teleport in Europe with a long-term commitment to excellence in technology, facilities and operations,” said executive director Randall Barney “It supports a wide range of applications from media to mobile, and Certification gives each of those customers confidence that STN can meet their full range of needs.”

WTA’s Teleport Certification Program serves both teleport operators and their customers by creating an objective, transparent, and internationally accepted method for teleport operators to document the quality of their operations for customers and strategic partners. It also provides a means for customers to select teleport vendors delivering the price-performance level that is appropriate for their applications. Click here for a list of certified teleports.

For more information about the Teleport Certification Program, visit https://www.worldteleport.org/?page=Certification or email WTA Executive Director Randall Barney at rbarney@worldteleport.org.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

About STN
STN, part of iKO Media Group, is a leading global provider of satellite, fiber, and IP-based media distribution services. From playout and content aggregation to OTT, uplink, and teleport services, STN delivers seamless end-to-end connectivity across the globe. With state-of-the-art infrastructure and 24/7 support, STN empowers broadcasters and content owners worldwide to reach audiences anywhere, anytime.
www.stn.eu

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

Contact STN
Jade Hush
Media & Television Marketing Manager
STN & iKOMG
jh@ikomg.com

WTA’s Government Advisory Board will deliver value to both technology companies and teleport and satellite operators as key advisors on strategies for government and military markets.

“The government and military markets present unique challenges and opportunities for teleport and satellite operators,” said Randall Barney, Executive Director of WTA. “By establishing the Government Advisory Board, we are bringing together industry leaders to share insights, identify critical issues and shape strategies that will help our members navigate this complex sector and drive innovation.”

More about the Government Advisory Board
Members of the Government Advisory Board will meet regularly to identify the most pressing challenges currently facing teleport and satellite operators serving government and military markets. Members will discuss and recommend strategies and solutions that can help meet those challenges and maintain competitive advantage for service providers in WTA’s membership. Based on these recommendations, WTA will produce content showcasing service and technology solutions that address these key topics. For more information, visit www.worldteleport.org/page/GAB or contact Executive Director Randall Barney.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

The 2025 recipients are:

Independent Teleport Operator of the Year: Calian Pacific Teleports
Calian Pacific Teleports provides critical satellite communication services to clients in more than a dozen countries and territories. Their customers range from supporting critical life-saving communication efforts to high-speed broadband internet reaching the world, connecting the U.S. and Asia-Pacific regions with the rest of the world on high bandwidth optical networks. Customers rely on Calian Pacific Teleports when they can’t afford to fail. Calian Pacific Teleports has five active teleports, three teleports in Hawaii, one in Guam and one in Saskatchewan, and has just broken ground on a fourth teleport in Hawaii.

Every minute of every day, Calian provides critical communication services to clients that support customers in over a dozen countries and territories all over the world. Whether providing connectivity to a remote hospital, critical network communications to military personnel, network access to ships and planes traversing the Pacific, or on-air television and media services across Asia and the Americas, Calian’s team of professionals constantly ensures their client’s networks are online. Their experienced and expert staff is on duty 24x7 to ensure critical communication paths are always available. Customer service is Calian’s top priority, and that’s reflected in their volume of repeat customers, the new customers they’re adding rapidly, and their year-over-year revenue growth.

The former (Hawaii Pacific Teleports) HPT has many achievements in 2024, including the long-awaited name change to Calian Pacific Teleports (CPT). In 2024 CPT signed a deal to expand their Hawaii offering, adding a fourth teleport location in Hawaii. Construction started at the end of 2024 and will go live with traffic in 2025. In addition, in early 2024, the One Web gateway in Guam went live and was there to support a disaster affecting that region of the world. In April 2024, Taiwan was shaken by its most powerful earthquake in nearly three decades. This disaster led to the collapse of phone lines, cell towers and internet service, leaving residents isolated and anxious for communication. At the time of the Taiwan earthquake, Calian’s Teleport Services team was midway through building a teleport gateway in Guam for satellite owner Eutelsat One Web. This gateway, once finished, would eventually bridge the U.S. and Asia Pacific regions – including Taiwan – with the rest of the world. However, the project was still weeks away from completion when the quake occurred. Calian quickly pivoted upon hearing the news, devising a short-term emergency solution using active antennas to get the teleport operational. Click here to learn more about Calian Pacific Teleports.

Hybrid Teleport Operator of the Year: MEASAT
MEASAT is a premium satellite communications services provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Their MEASAT-3b and MEASAT-3d satellites at the prime 91.5°E hotslot facilitate the distribution of Direct-To-Home TV channels to over 20 million viewers across the region. As Malaysia’s leading satellite solutions provider, MEASAT offers a wide range of customized services. From cellular backhaul and corporate networks to high-speed broadband internet, MEASAT caters to the needs of diverse clients, including government, telecommunications companies, maritime and oil & gas industries, enterprises and small and medium-sized businesses.

MEASAT takes pride in being Malaysia’s primary Rural Broadband Service Provider. Through their CONNECTme service, MEASAT delivers high-speed broadband to over 500,000 Malaysians in remote areas, bridging the digital divide and opening up a world of opportunities for education, healthcare and economic development. MEASAT is significantly enhancing healthcare access in remote areas as well. The project includes digitalizing clinics and deploying 2,000 telehealth kiosks over two years, supported by 1,000 doctors. These kiosks offer self-checks for oxygen levels, blood pressure and body temperature, as well as online consultations for minor issues.

MEASAT provides 100% sovereign broadband coverage exclusively for Malaysia, reinforcing the nation’s goal of maintaining sovereign satellite communications. Over the past 12 months, MEASAT has expanded their support to over 20 remote border posts, enabling secure and reliable communications for the Malaysian Armed Forces in diverse defense missions. MEASAT's satellite solutions ensure secure connectivity for Malaysia’s security forces in challenging terrain and at sea, powered by advanced mobility solutions technology. Their CONNECTme NOW service supports frontline personnel at remote checkpoints and rapid disaster response efforts for institutions such as the Fire and Rescue services, police and military, highlighting MEASAT’s integral role in Malaysia’s national security infrastructure. Click here to learn more about MEASAT.

Teleport Technology of the Year: neXat Platform by neXat
Trusted by operators and intergovernmental organizations worldwide, neXat is the first satellite-specific OSS/BSS to successfully unite the management of satcom services, customers and networks on one virtual platform. It seamlessly integrates operators’ different hubs, simplifying operations, and brings multiple operational and business support systems together in one place to save operators time and money. neXat can also be used to offer customers new and better services, including improved traffic shaping, bandwidth optimization, VNO services and more.

neXat addresses challenges facing teleport operators and the satellite ground segment, while offering opportunities to scale and increase revenue. Operational complexity - and cost - has increased with the advent of LEO constellations and multi-orbit architectures. Managing diverse hubs, satellite bands and services with legacy systems is inefficient and limits scalability. neXat integrates multiple hubs, regardless of location or manufacturer, into a unified virtualized platform. It eliminates the need for separate infrastructure, simplifies operations and enables centralized control and management as well as billing for operators and their customers.

Operators using neXat report an average reduction in CAPEX by eliminating the need for physical infrastructure investments. Drastic OPEX reductions have been observed through automation and centralized management. Click here to learn more about neXat.

“All of this year’s Teleport Awards nominees showcase organizations that are committed to collaboration and innovation as the satellite communications ground segment continues to evolve,” said Randall Barney, WTA’s Executive Director. “Our 30th annual Teleport Award winners embody the operational and technical excellence needed to succeed in this dynamic industry.”

In addition to honoring the winner from these three awards categories, WTA honored Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite at Telstra International, as the 2025 Teleport Executive of the Year at the Teleport Awards Luncheon. The reception attendees included teleport, satellite and content distribution technology industry executives, as well as previous awards recipients from around the world. WTA’s Executive Director Randall Barney emceed the event.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

Randall joined WTA in 2006 as membership administrator after serving in administrative positions with other nonprofit associations. Under his leadership, WTA launched a streamlined teleport directory, global teleports map and WTA’s Executive Dialogue Series. Advancing to membership director, he expanded the association’s membership and took the lead role in growing WTA’s successful Teleport Certification program, which has certified more than 70 teleports around the world based on transparent, independently verified standards of quality in facilities, technology and operating procedures. He was appointed Deputy Executive Director in October 2024.

“My relationship with WTA, and that of Lou Zacharilla, goes back nearly 30 years,” said Robert Bell. “Over nearly 20 of those years, Randall has been a key member of the team, and he has developed into a dedicated and effective leader. As the teleport industry adapts to major change in the satellite communications market, he will ensure that WTA provides its members with the perspective, guidance and connections they need to succeed.”

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
World Teleport Association
vkrisman@worldteleport.org

The PSSI International Teleport certification marks the 70th issued since the program was launched at IBC 2015, and another 7 teleports are currently engaged in the quality evaluation process. The program provides transparent, independently verified standards as a means for teleports to differentiate themselves and for customers to choose the price-performance level suitable for their applications.

Certification is issued on a Provisional (self-reported) basis after completion of a +170-item questionnaire that is evaluated against standards developed by WTA’s Certification Committee. The teleport then has six months to achieve Full Certification. To achieve Full Certification under WTA’s program, an auditor is dispatched to visit the teleport, provide independent validation of the data submitted in the questionnaire, and identify additional factors that may positively or negatively affect the score. Full Certification is issued at a Tier number from 1 through 4, of which 4 represents the highest degree of excellence, and remains in effect for 3 years.

Certifications have been issued to teleports operated by IABG Teleport, A1 Telekom Austria Group, Hispasat, Gomedia Satcom, Azercosmos, Speedcast, Servicio Satelital, USEI, AXESS Networks, Yahsat, STN, Eutelsat, du, COMSAT, Nilesat, e&, Optus, Horizon Teleports, Telespazio, Vivacom, Cyta, PlanetCast, Globecast, KT sat, Singtel, Hellas Sat, Orange, Hawaii Pacific Teleport, Intelsat, Globecast, SMS, Telstra, Primacom, Santander Teleport and Arqiva.

“PSSI International Teleport has long been an integral hub for transmission of the most prominent live events in sports and entertainment across the globe,” said Brian Nelles, Chief Technology Officer of PSSI Global Services. “The services provided from our teleport encompass not only live events, but also distribution of major sports leagues and networks, along with extensive colocation and disaster recovery installations. Achieving WTA Certification reinforces PSSI International Teleport as a major player in global content delivery.”

“We’re thrilled to now be part of the World Teleport Association,” added Derek Blount, Chief Executive Officer of PSSI Global Services. “The rigorous standards applied by WTA for this certification offer assurance to our clients as to the quality of our facilities, our incident mitigation capabilities and expertise of our staff. As PSSI’s teleport operations continue to grow, we are poised to meet tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities in the evolving media landscape.”

“Since its beginning, the teleport industry has been an entrepreneurial success story,” said deputy executive director Randall Barney. “It is now a maturing industry, even as new entrants continue to appear, and it is quickly adopting the Independent, standards-based evaluation and validation offered by the WTA Certification program.”

WTA’s Teleport Certification Program serves both teleport operators and their customers by creating an objective, transparent, and internationally accepted method for teleport operators to document the quality of their operations for customers and strategic partners. It also provides a means for customers to select teleport vendors delivering the price-performance level that is appropriate for their applications. Click here for a list of certified teleports.

For more information about the Teleport Certification Program, visit https://www.worldteleport.org/?page=Certification or email WTA Deputy Executive Director Randall Barney at rbarney@worldteleport.org.

About World Teleport Association
The World Teleport Association (www.worldteleport.org) has been helping its members aim higher since our founding in 1985. Today, WTA is the leading partner in growth for teleport operators, advocating for their commercial interests and promoting excellence in their business practices, technology and operations. The association publishes best-practice reports and presents webinars on technology changes and their business and market impacts. It also presents events and awards and provides global certification and assessment programs to validate excellence and drive improvement. Aiming higher creates opportunity. Aiming higher brings risk. WTA is dedicated to helping its members seize the opportunities and manage the risks to find the paths to growth in a massively changing market.

About PSSI Global Services
PSSI Global Services specializes in the contribution and distribution of domestic and international programming. As the premier global live event management, transmission and connectivity experts, PSSI Global Services seamlessly coordinates transmissions via satellite, fiber, IP and 5G and delivers live video, audio and data services across the globe. The company owns and operates the largest fleet of mobile transmission vehicles in North America along with PSSI International Teleport, the largest independently owned teleport in North America. For more information, visit www.pssiglobal.com.

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