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Azercosmos, ABS sign African partnership

Azercosmos has entered into a strategic partnership with ABS, a global satellite operator. Through this partnership, Azercosmos will offer pay-TV services to customers in Nigeria and West Africa via ABS’s satellite network in an agreement that was formalised at IBC. Collaborating with ABS will open new business opportunities for Azercosmos, enabling it to generate additional […]

September 13, 2024Nick Snow @ IBC

SAT-7 revamps operations with ABS

SAT-7, a specialist in Christian television broadcasting, has shifted its entire operation to ABS in London. Broadcasting four channels in three languages across the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe, SAT-7 chose ABS as their technical partner to migrate their technology to the new generation and streamline their vendor landscape. This move consolidates over 29 […]

August 2, 2024

ABS appoints Rigolle as CEO

ABS, the global satellite operator, has announced the appointment of Mark Rigolle as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 29th. Rigolle brings a wealth of experience in the satellite communications sector, having held positions with GEO, MEO and LEO satellite operators in various capacities. He will be based in ABS’ office in Dubai, […]

April 17, 2024

ABS stable FY; CEO stepping down

Dubai-based (but Bermuda registered) ABS has revealed its full year results (to September 30th 2023). The operator says that its financial turnaround is underway under its new ownership. However, a recently hired CEO is stepping down “with immediate effect”. ABS was previously owned by private equity firm Permira. It now has a strategic alliance with […]

January 12, 2024By Chris Forrester

ABS rebrands as Agility Beyond Space

Satellite operator ABS has unveiled a new brand identity that is says reflects a transformative new phase of the company. With new ownership and new management in place since last year, and an ambitious strategic vision, ABS – Agility Beyond Space is poised to elevate its role on the global stage within the satellite industry. […]

October 23, 2023By Chris Forrester

IABG Teleport, ABS mark 7th anniversary of partnership

IABG Teleport, a provider of satellite communication solutions, and ABS, a global satellite operator, are celebrating the 7th anniversary of their successful and enduring strategic partnership. Since its inception, the collaboration between IABG Teleport and ABS has fostered innovation, reliability, and growth in the satellite communications industry. Over the past seven years, the partnership has […]

September 18, 2023

ABS, AXESS expand Middle East satellite coverage

AXESS Networks, a provider of satellite communications, and ABS, a global satellite operator, have signed an agreement to launch a new network increasing AXESS’ Middle East coverage. The agreement provides AXESS Networks with expanded opportunities for both terrestrial and maritime clients in the region strengthening AXESS’ dual-use strategy for the ABS-2A satellite. This latest development […]

July 31, 2023

TAP Digital Media contracts additional video capacity on ABS-2

TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation (TAPDMV) has extended its satellite broadcast partnership with ABS by adding four further channels on ABS-2. The four SD Channels will be on the MCPC media platform on the ABS-2 C-band East Hemi beam offering the highest reliability for national TV networks and primary cable services. These channels are: Premier […]

March 27, 2023

ABS, Telespazio sign offshore distribution deal

ABS, a global satellite operator and Telespazio Brasil, a subsidiary of Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67 per cent) and Thales (33 per cent), have signed a 5 year capacity contract for the satellite ABS-3A, West Hemi C-band beam. Under the multi-year agreement, Telespazio will use the C-band beam for its offshore services for […]

February 3, 2023

TAP Digital Media signs World Cup distribution on ABS-2 capacity

TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation (TAPDMV) has selected ABS as the satellite broadcast partner for the distribution of FIFA World Cup 2022 on their World Cup HD TV (WCTV) channel on ABS-2 East Hemi beam. ABS will provide additional bandwidth coverage for the World Cup TV channel which will broadcast live transmission of the matches […]

November 7, 2022