The organization "SATS" refers primarily to two distinct entities operating in very different sectors: SATS Ltd., a leading aviation and food services provider based in Asia, and SATS Technologies Inc., a company specializing in Remote Database Administration (rDBA) services. Additionally, "SATS" is a stock ticker for EchoStar Corporation, a satellite communication company, but this appears unrelated to the other two.
**SATS Ltd.** is Asia’s foremost airline caterer and one of the world’s largest air cargo handlers. Headquartered in Singapore, it operates a global network with over 225 locations across 27 countries after acquiring Worldwide Flight Services in 2023. SATS Ltd. offers integrated air cargo and ground handling services, managing shipments ranging from perishables and pharmaceuticals to e-commerce goods. The company is technology-driven and people-led, emphasizing operational excellence, safety, and customer service. It has been publicly listed on the Singapore Exchange since 2000 and is a key enabler of global trade by ensuring efficient, secure, and precise cargo and passenger handling at major airports worldwide[2][4].
**SATS Technologies Inc.** focuses on providing database architecture, provisioning, software installation, security, integration, and 24/7 monitoring primarily for startups. Their services target companies with limited budgets but high technical needs, offering fixed-price DevOps and Remote DBA packages using technologies like MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and Hadoop. SATS Technologies positions itself as a critical extension of a client’s team, providing affordable ongoing support and expert database administration to ensure functionality, performance, and business continuity[1][3].
**EchoStar Corporation (SATS)**, unrelated to the above, is a satellite communication company providing broadband internet, video, and data services via its satellite infrastructure. It targets residential, enterprise, government, and military customers, delivering connectivity solutions primarily in North America[5][6].
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