The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the winners of the 29th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence during an exclusive awards ceremony at SATELLITE 2024. The awards are presented each year to organizations and individuals in the teleport industry whose achievements have been deemed exceptional by the international trade association and its awards committees, made up of industry members from across the globe.
The 2024 recipients are:
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Independent Teleport Operator of the Year: du (UAE)
Founded in 2006, du is a premier telecommunications entity in the UAE, offering services such as fixed line, mobile telephony, internet and digital TV to a diverse clientele. Serving as a holistic service provider, du extends its services to premium DTH channels within the UAE and the broader Gulf Cooperation Council region, offering carrier, internet exchange, and pivotal satellite solutions for broadcasters.
With a strong emphasis on user experience, du delivers robust platforms across DTH/satellite, media fiber, digital asset management and OTT realms. Dedicated to fostering client growth, du champions advanced technological integration, process optimization and consistent viewer satisfaction. Utilizing its cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial capabilities, du promises unparalleled reach. By adeptly navigating the complexities of the dynamic broadcast and media landscape, du empowers broadcasters and content creators to adapt and excel in the face of evolving consumer trends.
In the past year, du’s crowning achievement was being chosen by Eutelsat, a leading satellite operator, for broadcast services across the UAE. This collaboration resulted in a multi-transponder contract with Eutelsat’s prominent 7/8° West orbital position, a primary broadcasting hub for the Middle East and North Africa, reaching approximately 60 million homes with over 1,000 channels. Eutelsat has since extended its alliance with du, enhancing Direct-to-Home satellite services throughout the MENA region. Click here to learn more about du.
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Teleport Technology of the Year: QuadSAT System by QuadSAT (Denmark)
QuadSAT’s drone-based system provides users with flexible and accurate antenna testing and calibration. It delivers cost- and time-efficient testing and verification of RF equipment, without compromising on quality. The mobile system comprises a drone, a custom-designed payload and Quadsat’s proprietary pre- and post-flight software. Using drones to perform these kinds of tests is drastically reducing complexity, making it possible to test satellite ground stations anywhere, all while ensuring a high level of accuracy, something not previously synonymous with on-site testing.
Tests are fully automated, flexible and location independent and a broad range of testing missions can be undertaken, anytime, anywhere, depending on user requirements. This is making high quality antenna testing and diagnostics accessible, helping the satellite industry deliver seamless connectivity, reduce the risk of interference and keep customers connected.
The system ensures repeatability, control over the drone during measurements, ease of operation and data delivery in a uniform format.
The Quadsat solution allows teleports to quickly validate their antennas, optimize its performance and obtain uplink approval with satellite operators. Additionally, periodic monitoring of antenna performance can result in reduced power consumption and maximized throughput for antennas. Click here to learn more about QuadSAT System.
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“Flexibility, partnerships and experience are reshaping the ground segment. Teleport operators are sharpening their value and working their way through the enormous changes in technology, orbital constellations and global communications overall. Our 29th annual event was our most exciting in this regard,” said Lou Zacharilla, emcee of the luncheon.
n addition to honoring the winner from these two awards categories, WTA honored Sergey Raber, COO and Director of Operations at AXESS Networks, as the 2024 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 Director of Development Louis Zacharilla 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.
