Officially unveiling its new brand at IBC, SES has evolved into a strengthened global satellite operator with its recent acquisition of Intelsat.
The newly combined company will leverage its skilled teams with deep vertical expertise to deliver integrated multi-orbit, multi-band satellite and connectivity solutions to businesses and governments around the world, creating a stronger multi-orbit operator with ~60% of revenue in high-growth segments.
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SES also announced accelerating market momentum for its SES Sports Content Orchestration Enabler (SES Score) platform with over 200 broadcasters now onboarded.
The platform has now surpassed 600,000 transmission hours of feeds delivered to broadcasters worldwide, equalling an average of 900 hours of sports content daily.
Rhys Morgan, VP, Africa and Western Europe, Media, SES, commented: “Our new rebranding reflects the evolution of the company and its future potential as a much larger entity. We’re bringing together the best of the best, resulting in a superior terrestrial and space network, as well as the top team on the ground. We’re here to drive growth for our customers.”
Stand Number: 1.C67
Company URL: SES
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