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Banamex: Delivering Training And messages Via Satellite
Banamex executives at the Mexico subsidiary of Citibank wanted to provide better services to its employees and customers. Connecting 1,300 branches across Mexico in a cost-effective manner, however, was a...
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National Gypsum: Increasing Productivity With Satellite
For National Gypsum’s IT department, its network is more than just an afterthought: it is an integral part of the company’s success and is considered as important to growing the...
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Hollywood And Madison Avenue Discover The Satellite Advantage
Most corporations, when looking for ways to reduce overhead costs and increase employee output, are using satellite-based communications to significantly improve their communications and productivity. Today, Hollywood and Madison Avenue...
Report: Intelsat-Panamsat Merger To Equate for 37 Percent Of Global Leased Capacity
In a recent study conducted by Northern Sky Research, analysts said that the top five commercial satellite operators control 63 percent of leased capacity. The study, “Global Assessment of Satellite...
MTG Races To Another Content Win
Modern Times Group (MTG), the owner of the Viasat direct-to-home (DTH) platform in the Nordic Region, signed a deal to gain exclusive broadcasting rights for the FIA Formula One World...
Gizmondo Adds Satellite Navigation Package
Gizmondo Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Florida-based Tiger Telematics Inc. signed a deal to add ALK Technologies Ltd. software to the satellite navigation application for the Gizmondo handheld entertainment unit,...
Harmonic Introduces HD Encoder
Harmonic Inc., a provider of broadcast-grade, real-time, advanced codec-enabled compression solutions, announced Aug. 31 the introduction of its Divicom MV 3500 encoding platform. The MV 3500 brings the performance, video...
Microtrak Raises Funding, Discounts Service For Hazardous Cargo
Microtrak Inc., which provides vehicle location and information devices for after market installation, closed a private placement financing for gross proceeds of $500,000, the company announced. The financing will be...
ST Engineering Acquires iDirect Technologies
Vision Technologies Electronic Inc. (VTEE) has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire iDirect Technologies for $165 million. VTEE is a subsidiary of Vision Technologies Systems, the U.S. headquarters...