ST Engineering iDirect is proud to celebrate the recognition of our Chief Executive Officer, Don Claussen, as a finalist for Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year award. This nomination underscores his unwavering commitment to innovation, standardization, and interoperability—driving the satellite industry toward a more connected, collaborative and efficient future.
Check out our content collection to learn more about Don’s leadership initiatives below as we spotlight a few of Don’s insightful interviews, thought-provoking letters and key discussions:
Collaboration In the New Era of Connectivity
Discover Don Claussen’s “2024 Year in Review” for an inspiring exploration of his commitment to advancing the satellite industry. By championing collaboration, standardization, and innovation, Don is breaking down barriers to create a unified connectivity ecosystem. Through his introduction of the “diagonal integration” concept, he demonstrates how blending the strengths of vertical and horizontal models empowers operators and providers to collaborate seamlessly, streamline operations, and scale solutions for a rapidly evolving market. Don’s thoughtful leadership and forward-thinking vision are driving the industry toward a sustainable, interconnected future—don’t miss this compelling roadmap for progress.
Shaping the Future of Satellite Networks: Don Claussen on Commercial Space Transformers Podcast
In Commercial Space Transformers, Don discusses how virtualization, automation, and standardization are shaping the future of satellite networks. These innovations, paired with AI and automation-driven optimization, multi-orbit integration, and strong industry collaboration, are empowering satellite operators and service providers to streamline operations, enhance scalability, and deliver more reliable, efficient services to their customers. Watch the full interview for his insights on transforming satellite communications from the ground up.
The Vision for Intuition
At SATELLITE 2024, we unveiled Intuition, our next-generation satellite ground system . In an exclusive interview with Via Satellite, our CEO highlighted how Intuition is designed to learn, anticipate, and adapt, making satellite networks more intuitive and flexible than ever before.
With a strong focus on virtualization, network orchestration, automation, and open standards, Intuition is redefining ground segment operations for operators. Watch the full interview behind Intuition and its roadmap for the future.
Leading the way to Standards-Based Networks
We are shaping the future of satellite communications with a bold vision for standards-based, virtualized networks. In an exclusive interview with Satellite Evolution, Don discusses our strides in advancing multi-orbit integration and driving industry-wide adoption of open standards like DIFI and 5G to enable end-to-end interoperability. Read the full interview to discover how Don is leading ST Engineering iDirect to revolutionize ground systems- making them more scalable, interoperable, and cost-effective.
Don’s vision centers on building a sustainable, integrated future where satellite and terrestrial networks work seamlessly together. His leadership has sparked transformation and driven real progress in our industry. By voting for Don as Satellite Executive of the Year, you’re not just recognizing his dedication—you’re voting for bold change, innovation, and a brighter future for us all.