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SES Astra S.A.

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For SES, success is in the stars. A top global provider of satellite communications services, the company operates a fleet of 56 satellites and a terrestrial network through two main subsidiaries. SES ASTRA broadcasts TV and radio signals primarily across Europe, reaching more than 290 million cable TV, direct-to-home (DTH) satellite, and digital pay-TV customers. Through SES WORLD SKIES, the company offers satellite services to telecom providers, corporations, government agencies, and others around the world (including about 75 million homes in the US). The Luxembourg government, together with two state-owned banks, are the company's top shareholders.

Type: Corporate Member
Date Joined: May 7, 2019
Principal Contact: David Villegas
TM Forum Engagement Manager: Abel Sinna

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2024

Outstanding Catalyst – Innovative & Futuristic

  • SATCOM + 5G anywhere - Phase II

Outstanding Catalyst – Tech for Good

  • SATCOM + 5G anywhere - Phase II


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Skill Path Certified and Career Certified Professionals (4)

Faraz Mahmood: Business Development Manager, Frameworx Transformation Manager
Holger Schackmann: Business Development Manager, Frameworx Transformation Manager, Platform Development Manager
Lakshmi Srinivasan: Business Development Manager, Frameworx Transformation Manager
Luiz Antonio Ricci: Artificial Intelligence & Data Manager, Business Development Manager, Frameworx Transformation Manager, Platform Development Manager

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Bob Winters: Customer Centricity Foundation Level
Faraz Mahmood: Application Framework (TAM) Foundation Level, Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Frameworx Foundation Level, Information Framework (SID) Foundation Level
Holger Schackmann: Application Framework (TAM) Foundation Level, Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Frameworx Foundation Level, Information Framework (SID) Foundation Level, ODA Components Foundation Level Exam, TM Forum Open API Foundation Level
Jos Giannandrea: Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Frameworx Foundation Level
Lakshmi Srinivasan: Application Framework (TAM) Foundation Level, Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Frameworx Foundation Level, Information Framework (SID) Foundation Level
Luiz Antonio Ricci: AI Foundation Level, Application Framework (TAM) Foundation Level, Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Frameworx Foundation Level, Information Framework (SID) Foundation Level, TM Forum Open API Foundation Level
Nicolas Georgel: Open Digital Framework Foundation Level Exam
Paul Van Gelder: Frameworx Foundation Level

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Sunaina Singh: Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Functional Framework Foundation Level Exam, Information Framework (SID) Foundation Level, ODA Components Foundation Level Exam, Open Digital Framework Foundation Level Exam, TM Forum Open API Foundation Level
Yanella Cucho: Application Framework (TAM) Foundation Level, Business Process Framework (eTOM) Foundational Level, Customer Centricity Foundation Level, Frameworx Foundation Level

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