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Connectivity
Year in Review: The Most Discussed U.S. Satellite Topics of 2010 (Part 1)
[Satellite News 01-04-11] Every sector of the U.S. satellite industry experienced dynamic changes with long-term impact in 2010. The year proved opportunities during an economic period that has curtailed many […]
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Finance
Year in Review: The Most Discussed U.S. Satellite Topics of 2010 (Part 2)
[Satellite News 01-04-11] Every sector of the U.S. satellite industry experienced dynamic changes with long-term impact in 2010. The year proved opportunities during an economic period that has curtailed many […]
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Connectivity
2010 In Review: Active Despite Economic Issues
2010 proved to be a solid year for the satellite sector during an economic pe riod that has curtailed many other business around the globe. Satellite companies remained active […]
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Finance
Inmarsat CEO Andy Sukawaty Evaluates 2010 New Market Strategy
Developing a satellite broadband-on-the-move solution that meets connectivity speed requirements at an economical price point has been a top priority for many mobile operators. Inmarsat CEO Andy Sukawaty has had […]
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Finance
Harris to Acquire Schlumberger GCS
Harris Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire oil and gas industry service provider Schlumberger’s Global Connectivity Services (GCS) business for $347.5 million in cash after tax expenses, […]
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Finance
Comtech Strengthens WAN Portfolio through Stampede Acquisition
Comtech EF Data has acquired FX-series WAN optimization, application and platforms developer Stampede Technologies for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced Nov. 4. Comtech said the acquisition would enable […]
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Finance
Hughes Unveils New BGAN Land Mobile Terminal with Integrated Wi-Fi
Hughes Network Systems is now accepting orders for its 9450-C11 BGAN land mobile satellite terminal for operation over Inmarsat‘s BGAN satellite service. The Hughes 9450-C11 aims to provide high […]
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Finance
EMS Technologies Announces Strong Third Quarter Profits
The continued recovery of its LXE mobile computing business drove increased profitability for EMS Technologies in the third quarter of 2010, according to the company’s latest results issued Nov. 5. […]
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Finance
Orbcomm Seeks New AIS Deals After Completing Coast Guard Contract
Orbcomm’s 2010 third quarter total revenues jumped 97.9 percent from the same period in 2009 due to a boost in deferred U.S. Coast Guard AIS service revenue, the company announced […]
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Finance
Energy Customers Benefit from Capacity Market Boom
About 1050 people attended the 2010 Offshore Communications conference in Houston this year – a 26 percent increase from 2009. The growing attendance and enthusiasm signals a healthy market, operating […]
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Finance
Maritime Providers Relying on Wi-Fi Enhancements to Capture Vertical Markets
Satellite providers are investing in Wi-Fi network upgrades to stay competitive in the offshore energy marketplace while branching out into several niche maritime markets. MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) recently […]
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Finance
Hughes Enterprise VSAT Turns Profit
Hughes has reported another quarter of consumer growth and expanding margins and predicts a major turnaround in the North American enterprise market, the company said in its third quarter 2010 […]
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Finance
Comtech EF Data Acquires Stampede Technologies
Comtech EF Data has acquired FX-series WAN optimization, application and platforms developer Stampede Technologies for an undisclosed amount, the companies announced Nov. 4. Comtech said the acquisition would enable […]
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Finance
Artel Unveils Multi-Format Signal Generator and Test Module
Artel has released its DLT710 multi-format 3G-SDI capable signal generator and test module, the company announced Nov. 3. The DL4000-based DLT710 module is designed for both automatic link verification […]
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Finance
SES World Skies Selects ScheduAll Booking Management Solution
SES World Skies selected ScheduAll‘s Enterprise Resource Management Application (ERMa) to manage feed booking for World Skies’ fleet of more than 25 satellites and optimize its global occasional-use business, SES […]
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Finance
Orbit Receives $6.25 Million Satellite Telemetry, Systems Order
Orbit Communication Systems received a $6.25 million order to provide multiple telemetry and communications systems to an unnamed customer, the company announced. Orbit will supply digital tracking solutions and […]
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Finance
Energy Rigs See More Collaborative Satellite Tech Gains
Ever vigilant in their quest to increase decision quality and decrease decision times, energy companies both large and small are investigating a number of new initiatives on rigs, including the […]
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Finance
Meeting the Connectivity Needs for Young, Tech-Savy Offshore Crews
We are living in a top-speed-connectivity-or-bust world – where everyone under the age of 30 has essentially grown up with the Internet. Most businesses shut down completely when their connection […]
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Finance
ITU Gears Up Satellite Initiatives
The ITU has deployed 100 broadband satellite terminals in the flood-affected districts of Pakistan, the organization announced Nov. 2. The ITU said it has been working closely with the […]
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Finance
MTN Provides Broadband Ship-to-Shore Medical Services Connectivity
MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), a provider of communications, connectivity and content services, has equipped yachts in Burger Boat Co. shipyards with a communication suite that includes an onboard medical treatment […]
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Finance
EFI Switching Technology to Support Iridium Next Transition
Iridium Communications contracted Ericsson Federal Inc. (EFI) to implement a new mobile softswitch solution for Iridium’s next-generation switching technology, including custom design, development, integration and maintenance for the Iridium satellite […]
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Finance
Offshore Communications 2010 Vendors Happy with Increased Activity On the Floor
Vendors and booth operators at the 2010 Offshore Communications conference seemed unanimous in their assessment of this year’s traffic – the potential customer base is growing in size and more […]
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Finance
Comparing WiMax, VSAT Affordability
At the Offshore Communications 2010 opening session roundtable, Chevron IT Co. Senior Engineer Bryan Frederick was quite frank with his assessment of WiMax versus VSAT affordability. For Chevron, WiMax is […]
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Finance
SingTel’s Titus Yong: Asian Offshore Market is Growing at an Unexpected Pace
SingTel’s maritime services sector in Asia now generates about half of the company’s total revenues, and the operator now is looking to increase consumer uptake. SingTel Vice President of Satellite […]
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Finance
RSCC CFO: New Ka-band Enterprise Capacity Boost Comes with Russian Satellite Investment
RSCC is investing about $1 billion in new satellites in a campaign to boost the operator’s capacity from 283 transponders today to 680 transponders by 2015, according to CFO Dennis […]
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Finance
Vizada Releases Prepaid Calling Card for Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro
Vizada released a Universal Card solution for prepaid calling on Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro handset to commercial markets, Vizada announced. Vizada said it is targeting the Universal Card to customers […]
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Finance
RigNet Wins VSAT Contract from SandRidge Energy
RigNet, an independent provider of remote communications solutions and collaborative applications to the global oil and gas industry, has signed a contract with SandRidge Energy to provide fully-managed remote communications […]
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Finance
Offshore Energy Sector Sees Wider Variety of Satellite Video Options
The use of video in the energy industry has grown by leaps and bounds over the last decade. Video images from remotely operated vehicles working beneath the ocean’s surface help […]
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Finance
DigitalGlobe CTO Scott: Satellite Imagery Played Key Role in Oil Crisis Management
Since the Gulf of Mexico oil spill occurred last Spring, DigitalGlobe CTO and Founder Walter Scott has seen an increased reliance on commercial satellite imagery for oil and gas companies […]
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Finance
Vizada to Launch Expanded Maritime VSAT Service
Satellite communications provider Vizada is set to launch a maritime VSAT fixed-satellite broadband service, the company announced. The service will fall under the Vizada Solutions platform, which offers both […]