http://www.satellitetoday.com Satellite Today en-us 2008 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:20:16 EDT [Satellite News – 7-1-08] A proposed deal that could see News Corp. give up its majority ownership of conditional access and middleware vendor NDS could be the first step that leads to NDS being acquired by a major technology player, according to one industry analyst.     Under a... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23560.html Tue, 1 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT After a very active tenure in the satellite industry, Joseph Wright resigned as chairman and director of Intelsat Ltd. and has moved on to a different business, but his impact will be felt in the satellite field for years to come. “I spent 12 years with PanAmSat and Intelsat, from the time I joined the... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23644.html Tue, 1 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT The importance of the launch sector to the growth of the global satellite communications industry was highlighted in 2007, as two of the three major providers suffered failures, forcing some operators to adjust their launch plans or delay some key business plans. Via Satellite takes a closer look at the... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23648.html Tue, 1 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT America’s commercial space industry holds a dominant position in the global market, but due to a number of factors, other countries are beginning to gain more market share. Many small suppliers maintain that the primary problem is the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which threatens... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23649.html Tue, 1 Jul 2008 0:00:00 EDT Satellite interference costs commercial operators and end users millions of dollars per year when factoring in lost revenue opportunities, specialized personnel costs and the price of interference detection systems. Many different groups are becoming more active in their efforts to combat the problem, and... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23237.html Sun, 1 Jun 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News – 5-13-08] Comtech Telecommunications Corp. will acquire Radyne Corp. in a deal that will allow Comtech to improve its leadership position in the ground station and amplifier markets, Fred Kornberg, CEO and president of Comtech, said in a teleconference May 12.    ... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/23032.html Tue, 13 May 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite Today – 4-30-08] EMS Technologies Inc. posted a profit of $4.2 million on revenues of $75.5 million in the 2008 first quarter, the company announced April 30. In the 2007 first quarter, the company recorded a profit of $2.4 million on revenues of $66.6 million. The satellite communications... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/22852.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite Today - 4-29-08] Harris Corp.'s government communications systems segment increased revenue by 27 percent in the company’s 2008 fiscal third quarter, Harris announced April 29. The segment posted $490.6 million in revenues for the quarter ending March... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/22855.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT [Satellite News – 4-8-08] In a major piece of consolidation in the European satellite industry, EADS Astrium has reached an agreement to acquire small satellite manufacturer Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) from the University of Surrey, the two companies announced April 7.    ... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/22644.html Tue, 8 Apr 2008 0:00:00 EDT Keeping ahead of the technology curve is becoming more important for equipment suppliers, as their customers are demanding the latest advancements to help fuel their business plans and satisfy the demand for content. Wegener Corp. provides equipment such as its iPump media servers and Compel network control... http://www.satellitetoday.com/commercial/manufacturers/22054.html Fri, 1 Feb 2008 0:00:00 EST