Eutelsat vs Kaltura

Zelensky: Starshield Throttling a 'Planned Operation'

Ukrainian military Starshield satellite connections experienced deliberate throttling in October 2026, affecting only Ukraine and hampering drone operations against fast Russian Shahed drones. President Volodymyr Zelensky called it a 'planned operation' and noted the issue remains unresolved. SpaceX and Elon Musk deny responsibility, citing technical glitches and stating that the US government controls the system. President Trump and Secretary Rubio also deny involvement, while The Telegraph reports Musk proposed the throttling to Trump, which the White House denies. The throttling severely impacts Ukraine's air defense and long-range strike capabilities. No official confirmation of the cause has been provided. The article also covers the Tesla Roadster unveiling, which uses SpaceX technology, and notes SpaceX's role in Ukraine's defense.

• Zelensky claims Starshield throttling is a 'planned operation'.
• Throttling affects only Ukraine, not EU countries, and hinders interception of Russian Shahed drones.
• SpaceX and Musk deny responsibility, stating the US government controls Starshield systems.

SpaceX Throttles Starlink for Ukraine's Drones

SpaceX has imposed a speed limit of 160 km/h on Starshield terminals used by Ukraine's military, disrupting drone control operations and forcing several missions to be aborted due to connection drops. Ukrainian officials suspect the move is deliberate, given political tensions over energy strikes. The Defense Ministry is negotiating with SpaceX, but the cap remains. Poland, which spends about $50 million annually on Ukraine's Starlink use, has criticized Elon Musk. Musk denies responsibility, stating that the U.S. military decides restrictions and that Starlink is for defensive use. The incident underscores Europe's dependency on Musk's infrastructure, with alternatives like Eutelsat OneWeb and IRIS² still underdeveloped, prompting Ukraine to develop its own satellite system.

• SpaceX capped Starshield terminal speeds for Ukraine's military at 160 km/h.
• Ukrainian drone missions were aborted due to connection drops at speeds between 110-120 km/h.
• Ukraine's Defense Ministry is negotiating with SpaceX, but the speed cap remains.

Kaltura Wins Best Interactive Content Platform in the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards

Kaltura has been named the winner of the Best Interactive Content Platform category in the 2026 Digiday Technology Awards, announced on September 28, 2026.

Kaltura Newsroom: New Press Releases and Product Updates

On September 15, 2026, Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR) announced that Gartner named it the Company to Beat in its August 2026 AI Vendor Race report for Video Platform Services AI. The report highlights Kaltura's end-to-end AI across the video lifecycle, deep enterprise workflow integration, and Agentic Avatars and Genies that turn video into interactive, actionable knowledge. CEO Ron Yekutiel and Chief Product and Engineering Officer Eynav Azaria commented on the validation of Kaltura's agentic video strategy. Kaltura also noted recent analyst recognition from Forrester, IDC, ISG Research, Frost & Sullivan, and Aragon Research.

• On September 15, 2026, Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR) announced that Gartner named it the Company to Beat in the AI race for Video Platform Services AI.
• The Gartner report 'AI Vendor Race: Kaltura Is the Company to Beat for Video Platform Services AI' is dated August 2026 and authored by Amol Nerlekar and Forest Conner.
• Kaltura's AI capabilities cover the complete video lifecycle: creation, editing, streaming, management, moderation, and analytics.

“I see what you mean”: how screen-aware avatars transform digital journeys

Kaltura announced that its Agentic Avatars now support screen sharing, enabling them to use visual context from a user's screen alongside enterprise knowledge and conversation. The feature helps users in Learning & Enablement, Revenue Engagement, customer onboarding, and partner configuration, making guidance more relevant to the task at hand. Screen sharing is user-initiated and can be stopped at any time, keeping the user in full control.

• Kaltura introduced screen-aware Agentic Avatars that combine enterprise knowledge, conversation, and visual context from a user-shared screen.
• The feature is designed for use cases such as Learning & Enablement, Revenue Engagement, customer onboarding, and partner configuration.
• Screen sharing is user-initiated; users choose which screen, application, or browser tab to share and can stop sharing at any time.