From the ocean to orbit

Ignition ICT | Information and Communications Technology

Technology engineered for demanding environments .

From superyachts to satellite infrastructure, Ignition designs, integrates, deploys and supports critical technology systems worldwide.

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01 / Our expertise

Three sectors. One engineering partner .

Modern superyacht at sea

01

Superyacht technology.

Integrated onboard technology for superyachts

Handheld spectrum analyser showing a return-loss sweep on a dark RF engineering bench with coaxial connectors and feedline cables

02

RF & satellite engineering.

Precision RF engineering. Reliable connectivity.

Satellite dish antennas at a coastal ground station

03

Ground station infrastructure.

Ground station infrastructure. Engineered end to end.

02 / Projects

Selected projects .

A selection of completed work. Sixteen projects across six continents are shown on the projects globe.

  • Three white radomes housing Ka-band tracking antennas on concrete foundations at a ground station in Punta Arenas

    Punta Arenas, Chile

    Ka-band LEO tracking ground station

    • Three 2.4 m full-band Ka-band land-based tracking antennas
    • Antenna and pedestal installation on concrete foundations
    • RF feed, cabling and control-system installation
  • An aisle between two rows of tall glass-door IT racks with network switches, patch panels and neatly managed cabling inside a superyacht's communications room

    Bremen, Germany

    150 m+ superyacht communications infrastructure

    • Two 2.4 m dual-band and three 1.5 m Ku-band VSAT antennas
    • Eight 1.2 m TVRO antennas for television reception
    • Full fibre infrastructure throughout the vessel
  • An open two-bay equipment cabinet on a teak-planked yacht deck, showing black coaxial cable looms, silver RF splitter bars and monitoring units in the left bay and rack-mounted radio, network and DC power distribution equipment with lit displays in the right bay, with a stainless steel railing, deep blue sea and a distant coastline behind

    La Ciotat, France

    140 m+ vessel DAS upgrade

    • Full distributed antenna system (DAS) upgrade
    • Site survey and coverage planning
    • DAS feed cabling and per-deck RF splitter distribution
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03 / Technology ecosystem

Independent engineering. Proven technology .

We install, integrate and maintain technology from established manufacturers across superyacht IT, critical communications, satellite connectivity and RF infrastructure.

Our focus is on selecting the right technology for the operational requirement — then engineering, commissioning and supporting it as part of a reliable, integrated system.

Networking & IT

  • Cisco logo
  • Palo Alto Networks logo
  • Fortinet logo
  • Peplink logo

Audio-visual & control

  • Crestron logo
  • Lutron logo
  • Sonance logo
  • Qualtron logo

Critical communications

  • Motorola Solutions logo
  • Icom logo
  • Hytera logo
  • Sepura logo

Communications

  • Starlink logo
  • Amazon Leo logo
  • Eutelsat OneWeb logo
  • Telesat logo

RF & microwave

  • Pasternack logo
  • Times Microwave logo
  • ANDREW logo
  • Keysight Technologies logo

Shipyards

  • Lürssen logo
  • Oceanco logo
  • Feadship logo
  • MB92 Group logo

Equipment selection depends on project requirements, compatibility, availability and technical suitability. Ignition is an independent engineering company; manufacturer names and logos belong to their respective owners and do not imply partnership or endorsement.

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04 / Delivery

How we deliver .

Engineering, integration, testing, commissioning and handover, delivered as one structured process.

  1. 01

    Define requirements

  2. 02

    Assess and engineer the solution

  3. 03

    Install and integrate

  4. 04

    Test and commission

  5. 05

    Document and hand over

  6. 06

    Support and maintain

Network operations centre with glowing monitoring screens at night

05 / Support

Engineering support when it matters .

  • Ticket submission

    Support tickets can be raised 24/7/365 through our ticketing system.

  • Remote assistance

    Remote diagnostics where the system and connectivity allow access.

  • On-site engineering

    On-site attendance where available and agreed.

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06 / About us

About us.

  • Portrait of Clark Dyke

    Clark Dyke.

    Founder & CEO

    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Electronics and RF engineer specialising in complex communications infrastructure, superyacht technology and satellite ground stations. Experienced in engineering, integrating and supporting mission-critical networks in some of the world's most demanding environments.

    27 years of experience

  • Portrait of Joshua Sheard

    Joshua Sheard.

    Head of IT, AV and Infrastructure

    Gold Coast, Australia

    Superyacht AV/IT specialist with 12 years’ experience aboard KOGO, Pelorus and Voyager, delivering advanced onboard technology, integrated AV systems and specialist network infrastructure.

    12 years in the industry

  • Portrait of Guille Salvatierra

    Guille Salvatierra.

    Senior Systems Engineer

    Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    RF Systems Engineer with international experience designing, installing and commissioning complex RF networks worldwide, specialising in satellite communications, wireless infrastructure and advanced connectivity systems.

    5 years in the industry

  • Portrait of Rebecca Morgan

    Rebecca Morgan.

    Head of Finance and Accounts

    Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    Finance professional with 20 years of international accounting experience, including roles at two established superyacht communications companies, bringing expertise in financial management and global business operations.

    20 years in the industry

  • Portrait of Ryan James Maude

    Ryan James Maude.

    Installation Engineer

    Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    Installation Engineer specialising in the deployment of marine technology, structured cabling and onboard communications systems, working alongside commissioning engineers to deliver high-quality installations and reliable system performance.

    4 years in the industry

  • Portrait of Elliot Bowen

    Elliot Bowen.

    Installation Engineer

    Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    Installation Engineer with 4 years’ experience working alongside RF and communications engineers, involved in the Punta Arenas and Invercargill projects.

    4 years in the industry

  • Portrait of Laura Southwell

    Laura Southwell.

    Head of International Business Development

    Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Leads international business development, building strategic relationships and identifying new opportunities across the superyacht technology and satellite communications sectors, with a focus on expanding Ignition ICT’s global reach from the UK.

    new to the industry

  • Portrait of Karl Reid

    Karl Reid.

    Senior Telecommunications Engineer

    Southampton, United Kingdom

    Telecommunications engineer specialising in marine communications, satellite connectivity and integrated network infrastructure. Experienced in installing, commissioning and maintaining reliable communications systems in demanding marine and remote environments.

    20 years in the industry

What we do

IT. AV. Communications .

Ignition provides IT, AV and communications support with a 24/7/365 ticketing system. Our focus includes ground earth stations and satellite communications, with a presence in the UK, UAE, Australia and the United States.

Careers: info@ignition-ict.com

07 / Contact

Tell us what you need. Our team will review the requirements and discuss the next steps .

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