Connectivity

SpeedCast International has reached an agreement with the Australian government to deliver wireless and 4G network services on Christmas Island until June 30, to allow a transition period for Australia’s...

Marshall Kaplan, principal of LaunchSpace Technologies, is determined to play a key role in solving the growing crisis of orbital debris — but also sees it as a business opportunity....

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) and DataPath have signed a joint agreement for next-generation cybersecurity products and services. IDC, a subsidiary of Novra Technologies, will integrate DataPath’s MaxView cybersecurity solutions into...

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings (AsiaSat) announced its 2016 annual results for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016. Revenue for the year was HK$1.2 billion ($163.7 million), a decrease of 3...

The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded Comsat a contract to support communication activities on the African continent with Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Satcom as a Service capability. Delivering end-to-end...

The European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT) has awarded Serco a new contract to continue managing operations for the Meteosat series of geostationary meteorological satellites. Serco’s team...

Kacific recently announced that Boeing will construct its high-throughput Kacific 1 satellite, a project that will kickstart the company’s foray into the tricky Asia-Pacific market when it launches in 2019....

Global Eagle Entertainment has signed a multi-year strategic partnership agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to enhance internet and entertainment services across its Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) brand’s fleet...

Eutelsat has appointed Beatrice Beau executive vice president of global broadband services. Beau will be responsible for managing and developing internet products that sit at the heart of Eutelsat’s growth...

HiSky and Caterpillar’s Israeli dealer, Tractors & Equipment (ITE) will carry out a joint pilot program to integrate hiSky’s satellite terminal (the Smartellite) with the machines and vehicle platforms of...