26 Mar In The News – March 2026
ST Engineering iDirect Forms African Connectivity Partnership With Q-KON
ST Engineering iDirect has partnered with Q-KON to launch Intuition Unbound across Africa, enhancing satellite connectivity in the region. Combining Q-KON’s local satellite capacity and infrastructure with scalable ground technology, the collaboration aims to lower barriers to entry, accelerate deployment, and deliver secure, flexible, and cost-effective connectivity solutions for businesses of all sizes.
The partnership will enable faster time to market while offering predictable pricing and reliable, SLA-backed performance. With advanced network capabilities and a focus on enterprise-grade security, the initiative is set to support Africa’s growing demand for high-quality, accessible connectivity.

Seamless transactions with LEO Services for Festivals and Events
Large-scale events often strain mobile networks, leading to congestion that disrupts payments, vendor operations, and overall attendee experience. To address this, Huge Connect, in partnership with Q-KON, deployed a portable Twoobii-OneWeb LEO solution at a recent music festival. The system provided reliable, uninterrupted connectivity for approximately 60 speed points simultaneously, ensuring smooth transactions throughout the event. Its strong performance not only enhanced vendor efficiency and customer satisfaction but also attracted additional vendors to the network, underscoring the value of dedicated LEO connectivity in high-demand environments.

Team Spotlight: Bradley Barkley Achieves Triple Microsoft Certification
Q-Kon is proud to announce that Bradley Barkley has successfully completed a series of rigorous Microsoft certification preparations, strengthening our team’s core technical expertise by mastering fundamentals across three critical domains:
- Microsoft 365 (MS-900): Optimising cloud productivity and collaboration.
- Microsoft Azure (AZ-900): Leveraging foundational cloud computing services.
- Security, Compliance, and Identity (SC-900): Ensuring robust operational integrity and data protection.
These achievements underscore Bradley’s dedication to staying at the forefront of industry standards.

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