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TESCO Unveils KCTS-8000X Extended Range: Advanced Transformer Testing System with Traceable Accuracy Down to a 1% Rating Factor

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BRISTOL, Pa., Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TESCO, a leading provider of utility testing solutions, is proud to introduce its newest product, the KCTS-8000X Current Transformer Testing System. This state-of-the-art system is engineered for traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor, setting a new standard for testing transformers with primaries up to 8000 amperes. With its advanced features, the KCTS-8000X offers power utilities unmatched precision, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring that their metering systems remain accurate and compliant.

Addressing Utility Industry Needs

Utility companies rely heavily on accurate transformer testing to ensure precise metering, which directly affects billing and grid stability. Current transformers (CTs) play a crucial role in this process, scaling down high currents so they can be accurately measured. Even minor inaccuracies can lead to incorrect billing, impacting both utility companies and customers.

The KCTS-8000X is designed to solve these issues by offering enhanced testing accuracy for a wide range of current transformers, ensuring that utilities can confidently test transformers and minimize errors. By incorporating advanced features such as electronically compensated burdens and real-time data integration, the KCTS-8000X guarantees precise results with every test.

“We developed the KCTS-8000X in response to the growing demand for more accurate transformer testing in the utility sector,” said Tom Lawton, President & CEO at TESCO. “This system provides the confidence utility companies need to ensure billing accuracy while reducing operational inefficiencies and test errors.”

Key Features of the KCTS-8000X

The KCTS-8000X offers a range of innovative features that set it apart from other transformer testing systems:

Traceable Accuracy Down to a 1% Rating Factor:
The system can test CTs with primaries up to 8000 amps, providing traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor. This makes the KCTS-8000X ideal for utilities needing to test a wide range of transformers with high precision, ensuring accurate billing and regulatory compliance.

Electronically Compensated Burdens:
The KCTS-8000X automatically adjusts for impedance and power factor, providing reliable results even at low current levels. These real-time adjustments improve the accuracy and reliability of test results without the need for manual intervention, making the testing process smoother and more efficient.

Real-Time Burden Measurement and Recording:
The system displays and records live burden measurements, ensuring thorough test validation. By capturing real-time data during the test, utilities can maintain comprehensive records, which are essential for audits and compliance reporting.

TESCO Device Manager Integration:
The KCTS-8000X seamlessly integrates with TESCO Device Manager (TDM), allowing for the efficient collection, storage, and analysis of test data. This feature streamlines the workflow and reduces time spent on data management, helping utility labs improve their operational efficiency.

Safety and Error Prevention Features:
The system includes several built-in safety features, such as protective circuitry and a zero-start safety function that prevents accidental test errors. These features ensure that both the testing system and the transformers being tested are protected from damage, reducing downtime and costly repairs.

Motorized Test Current Control with Automatic Rundown:
The KCTS-8000X automates the test current rundown process, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort. This automation allows technicians to focus on the accuracy of the results without being burdened by time-consuming manual adjustments.

Demagnetization of Transformers Prior to Testing:
The system features a transformer demagnetization function, which helps reduce erroneous results by ensuring that transformers are fully demagnetized before testing begins. This feature improves the reliability of the testing process and reduces the likelihood of incorrect readings.

Improving Utility Billing and Grid Reliability

With its unmatched accuracy and comprehensive data integration, the KCTS-8000X is poised to significantly improve billing accuracy and grid reliability for utility companies. The ability to test CTs with traceable accuracy down to a 1% rating factor ensures that even the smallest discrepancies in metering can be detected and corrected. This is crucial in today’s utility industry, where errors in energy measurement can lead to financial losses and customer dissatisfaction.

“The KCTS-8000X gives utilities the confidence to test transformers with greater accuracy, reducing billing errors and improving the overall efficiency of their operations,” said Tom Lawton. “By offering such precise testing capabilities, this system helps utilities ensure the long-term reliability of their grid infrastructure.”

About TESCO

For over 121 years, TESCO has been at the forefront of providing cutting-edge electrical testing and metering solutions to utilities worldwide. Specializing in transformer testing, metering accuracy, and grid reliability, TESCO is committed to delivering innovative products that help power companies optimize their operations and maintain compliance with industry standards. The KCTS-8000X is the latest addition to TESCO’s lineup of reliable, high-performance testing equipment.

For more information about the KCTS-8000X or to schedule a demonstration, please visit

KCTS | TESCO – The Eastern Specialty Company (tescometering.com)

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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