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ST Engineering iDirect is teaming up with Q-KON, to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa and bring better connectivity services to the region. Q-KON is an African satellite engineering and service provider. Q-KON will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while ST Engineering iDirect will deliver Intuition Unbound’s scalable satellite ground connectivity. The two companies announced the partnership, March 10.

This collaboration aims to lower barriers to entry for Q-KON and its customers, enabling businesses and organizations of all sizes to access premium satellite ground technology while accelerating time to market.

Intuition Unbound leverages scalable infrastructure, advanced virtual network operator (VNO) capabilities, and global bandwidth management technologies with the aim to redefine how connectivity is accessed and delivered. Through the partnership with Q-KON, ST Engineering iDirect will aim to provide predictable and transparent pricing and deliver SLA-backed performance with enterprise-grade compliance and security.

“This partnership is a game-changer for our customers and maps a way forward to deliver sustainable, competitive GEO satellite services. Intuition Unbound enables us to deliver secure, flexible, and scalable solutions aligned with the evolving satcom landscape and the ever-increasing demands of the African market. It strengthens our ability to leverage the inherent advantages of global GEO platforms, helping businesses grow and deliver value in an increasingly connected world,” Dr. Dawie de Wet, Group CEO of Q-KON, said in a statement.