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CapRock Communications today said it acquired Indonesia-based Telematika Java Duta in an effort to bolster the communications services it supplies to remote locations. CapRock noted that Telematika has more than […]

Pace Micro Technology made a key management appointment as it prepares to become a major player in the Personal Video Recorder (PVR) and High-Definition (HD) space. David Gillies is the […]

A team led by Lockheed Martin [LMT] wants to win a multi-billion contract from the U.S. Navy to provide network-centric capabilities for the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), a next-generation […]

It seems that the U.S Air Force was listening to Sen. Wayne Allard (R-Colo.) when he told attendees at the National Defense Industrial Association Space Symposium in July that there […]

Comsat International Inc. purchased Vicom Ltda., a provider of satellite services and metropolitan fiber circuits in Brazil, from Net Servicos de Communicacao S/A. Under the terms of the contract, Comsat […]

Sirius Satellite Radio [SIRI], the New York City-based satellite radio service that offers commercial-free music and sports programming to cars and homes across the country, said its hardware now is […]

SES Astra and GlobeCast are increasing the opportunities for ethnic channels to make an impact in Spain and France. The two operators have announced an agreement today to enable channel […]

At press time, Satellite Today learned that a consortium consisting of Eutelsat, LogicaCMG, Hispasat, F SpA and Aena decided not to bid on a contract to operate the European Union‘s […]

With the successful launch of the National Reconnaissance Office‘s national security satellite yesterday at 7:17 p.m. EST from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the Atlas II series […]

Even though digital signage has been a successful tool for many enterprises, it has not caught on in North America as it has in other parts of the world. In […]

Many IT network managers will attest to the following fact: A seamless, always-on corporate communications platform addressing internal communications and providing a solid T-1 connection to the outside world comes […]

Reuters’ business relies on disseminating tailored information to global financial and media services. Without a seamless communication network, Reuters would have no business. More specifically in its video news division, […]

By Owen D. Kurtin With its changing landscape, The enlargement of the European Union (EU) will have direct implications on future space business conducted both regionally within Europe as well […]

People Caprock communications Appoints New Marketing VP Houston-based CapRock Communications, a global satellite communications provider, has expanded its offerings to a variety of new vertical markets and has chosen a […]

by Liching Sung The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) implemented cost recovery for processing satellite network filings in 1999, in an effort to reduce the filing backlogs. Those involved agreed to […]

By James Careless In the past, broadcasters only had to worry about transmitting one-way video signals via satellite. to compete in today’s fast-paced information universe, however, broadcasters must be able […]

By Mark Holmes The European broadcasting marketplace is entering a new and particularly vibrant phase. All the talk is centered around technologies such as HDTV (High-Definition TV) and new consumer […]

by Gerry Oberst A satellite service provider that wants to start a new business in Europe generally knows it will have to obtain facilities and spectrum licenses to operate most […]

XM Satellite Radio [XMSR] yesterday launched its second dedicated NASCAR channel for fans of the North American stock-car racing circuit. The new station will give fans access to the in-car […]

ViaSat Inc. [VSAT] appointed John Stenbit to its board of directors. Stenbit was assistant secretary of defense for command, control, communications and intelligence, serving during the current Bush administration. According […]

The Titan Corp. [TTN] won an advisory and assistance services task order from the U.S. Air Force valued at $26 million, including options. The contract calls for Titan to provide […]

Weida Communications Inc. [WDAC.OB] said its Guangzhou Weida Communications Ltd. operating partner signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Telecom under which Weida will offer its satellite transmission equipment and […]

Inmarsat D+ satellite terminal, airtime and services provider SkyWave Mobile Communications Inc. said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved a 15- year license to expand operations of the Ottawa-based company […]

Ensequence, a provider of interactive software suites, completed a new $18 million Series B funding round. The company aims to play a key role as digital-TV operators around the world, […]

New York City-based Sirius Satellite Radio [SIRI] took a step toward further distinguishing its service as a national source of coveted sports programming today by announcing an agreement of at […]

Week of August 20-26, 2004 Percentage Change Symbol Aug. 26 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 1.41 1.4 (6.6) (20.8) (40.8) […]

The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is moving forward on its inaugural industry event, the GEOINT 2004 Symposium, slated for Oct. 12-14 in New Orleans. The Va.- based non-profit foundation, […]

Australian telco Optus is expecting its new broadband satellite product to usher in a new dawn for satellite communications in Australia. The operator launched its Optus Broadband Satellite product last […]

With News Corp’s [NWS] entrance into the U.S. pay-TV market through DirecTV, competition in the interactive arena is likely to heat up. One of the likely beneficiaries of the move […]

The global satellite industry has been working for more than a year to develop guidelines to present to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for passage next month in Geneva. If […]