Profen

Profen is a Turkish telecommunications and high-technology company headquartered in Istanbul. It operates in the satellite communications and broadcast technology sector, offering teleport and satellite network services, media and broadcasting solutions, and communication technologies. The company positions itself at the intersection of professional expertise and innovation, with a focus on sustainable development and global expansion. Profen's core business revolves around satellite ground segment infrastructure. It designs, manufactures, and develops ground stations required by low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites, and has installed more than 10,000 VSAT terminals to date. The company operates a teleport facility in Konya, Turkey, and provides teleport and satellite network services to broadcasters, media organizations, and connectivity providers. Its media and broadcasting division supports the distribution and management of television and radio content, while its communication technologies arm addresses secure and resilient connectivity needs. As of its 25th anniversary, Profen reported 450 employees, 80 solution partners, and 25 completed products within its R&D organization. It has completed 12 TEYDEB (Technology and Innovation Funding Programs of Turkey) and R&D projects, with another 12 ongoing, and has written over 1,000,000 lines of code in-house. The company holds 30 registered trademarks. Profen has been recognized for its corporate governance, receiving the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award in 2018. Profen serves both domestic and international markets, participating in major industry events such as IAC (International Astronautical Congress) and IBC (International Broadcasting Convention). Its blog and media center address topics including satellite technology and sustainable development goals, the evolving satellite ground segment landscape, space debris threats, and maritime connectivity. The company actively recruits talent and maintains an e-newsletter for stakeholders.

Profen was founded in 1998 in Turkey as a telecommunications and high-technology company. Over its first 25 years, it grew into a provider of satellite ground segment infrastructure, teleport services, and broadcast technology solutions. The company established a teleport facility in Konya, Turkey, which became a key asset for its satellite network and media distribution services. In the 2010s, Profen expanded its R&D activities, completing multiple TEYDEB-funded projects and developing proprietary products. By its 25th year, the company reported 450 employees, 80 solution partners, and 25 completed products within its R&D organization, along with 30 registered trademarks. It also installed more than 10,000 VSAT terminals. In 2018, Profen received the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award, recognizing its corporate governance and management practices. The company has participated in major industry events including IAC 2023 and IBC 2023, and has published thought leadership on topics such as satellite technology and sustainable development goals, the evolving satellite ground segment, space debris, and maritime connectivity. As of 2023, Profen continued to work on the manufacturing and development of ground stations for LEO satellites, positioning itself in the growing New Space economy.

• 2023

  Participated in IAC 2023 and IBC 2023

• 2023

  Announced work on LEO satellite ground stations

• 2018

  Received Deloitte Best Managed Companies Award

• 1998

  Profen founded in Turkey

Professional expertise and innovation in satellite communications and broadcast technology, with a focus on sustainability and global reach.

• Teleport & Satellite Network Services

  Teleport and satellite network services for broadcasters and connectivity providers.

• Media & Broadcasting

  Media and broadcasting solutions for content distribution and management.

• Communication Technologies

  Communication technology solutions for secure and resilient connectivity.

• LEO Satellite Ground Stations

  Manufacturing and development of ground stations required by low-earth-orbit satellites.

• VSAT Terminals

  Very small aperture terminal installations; over 10,000 installed to date.

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