ABS and Network Innovations sign strategic alliance agreement

Global satellite operator, ABS has entered into a strategic alliance partnership with Canadian technology integrator, Network Innovations, to deliver C-band and Ku-band managed satellite services.

The alliance brings together ABS’ satellite capacity and teleport services and Network Innovations’ managed network services capabilities.

The first network as part of this alliance will leverage ABS’ Subic Bay teleport capabilities and satellites to cover the Asia Pacific region and is currently operational. The resulting extensive coverage and reach will enable secure and reliable satellite connectivity to serve various customer segments including enterprises, telcos/MNOs, maritime and government institutions.

“We are excited to announce this strategic alliance with ABS,” said Frank Czulo, President of Network Innovations Advanced Networks division. “This is an important milestone in establishing an innovative partnership with unique and complementary capabilities to serve our customers.”

Ron Busch, ABS EVP of Engineering and Operations, added, “This strategic alliance with Network Innovations will allow ABS to expand its offerings across the fleet. We are pleased to offer these services with Network Innovations, a highly capable partner, and we look forward to expanding our offering in the future.”

ABS offers a complete range of tailored solutions including broadcasting, data and telecommunication services to broadcasters, service providers, enterprise and government organisations. ABS operates a fleet of satellites; ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1 and ABS-6. The satellite fleet covers over 93% of the world’s population across the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, CIS and Russia.