Month: August 2004

Following the devastating effects of Hurricane Charley late last week, at least two satellite companies have stepped up to help in the aftermath. Globecomm Systems Inc. [GCOM] has provided satellite...

One of the early complaints about satellite radio in general was that people were paying for the service but they could only get it in their cars, making the investment...

Jim Blomfield, CEO of Hong Kong-based Galaxy Satellite Broadcasting, resigned last week, citing personal reasons. There now, apparently, are concerns about the future of Galaxy, a joint venture between Intelsat...

Rick Medlock is excited about the challenge facing him upon his arrival at Inmarsat, the London-based mobile satellite giant. Medlock, who currently is CFO of NDS [NDS], will move to...

By Joseph Pelton A new kind of electronic reality has been created by satellite communications, fiber optics, cybernetics and computer networks. One way of viewing this electronic transformation has been...

Arizona State University (ASU) is collaborating with Chandler, Ariz.-based OnPoint Systems to develop Global Positioning System-enabled, self-guided walking tours of the school’s campus. The new technology is slated for debut...

By Paul Dykewicz, senior editor and senior analyst One of the most important parts of decision-making for business executives is to know the competitive advantages of one’s own company, and...

Englewood, Colo.-based EchoStar Communications [DISH] briskly grew its subscribers and revenues during second-quarter 2004, compared to the same quarter last year. According to CEO Charlie Ergen, his performance left it...

Kistler Aerospace’s board of directors boosted the bankrupt company’s efforts to raise $500 million to complete the development of a reusable launch vehicle by naming two prominent industry executives to...

Affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., The Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners Inc. (KKR) appear to be looking to make a serious bid for Intelsat. The KKR...