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Connectivity
Sencore Signs Regional Distribution Agreement with CS
Sencore signed a master distribution agreement with Consult Service (CS) to represent Sencore’s broadcast solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), the company announced. CS will provide […]
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Connectivity
Artel Integrates Skyline NMS Technology into Video Transport Platform
Artel Video Systems has integrated the company’s flagship DL4000 video transport platform with Skyline Communications’ DataMiner network management system (NMS), Artel announced April 6. The DL4000 digital video transport […]
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Connectivity
Snell Launches Automated Channel-in-a-Box Solutions Package
Snell has rolled out new turnkey channel-in-a-box playout solutions based on its Morpheus automation technology and Integrated Content Engine (ICE), Snell announced. ICE supports audio track-tagging strategies from various […]
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Connectivity
Microspace Extends Satellite Digital Cinema Partnerships; Hits Service Milestones
Satellite digital cinema distributor Microspace Communications has extended business agreements with four unnamed movie studios to continue delivering streamed first run feature movies via satellite, Microspace announced. Microspace said […]
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Connectivity
Satmex Files for U.S. Bankruptcy Protection
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] Mexican FSS operator Satelites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (Satmex) has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as part of a prearranged plan with creditors to […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Grabs Slew of European Capacity Deals
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] MTV Networks signed a multi-year contract for Intelsat Managed Video Services that includes Intelsat capacity at 1 degree West, terrestrial connectivity via the IntelsatOne network and uplink […]
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Connectivity
Thrane Upgrades Explorer 727 Terminal to Utilize Inmarsat BGAN X-Stream
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] Thrane & Thrane has upgraded the software of its flagship Explorer 727 vehicular Inmarsat BGAN terminal to allow the unit to function as a two-in-one terminal. […]
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Connectivity
RRsat Launches Platform on Hispasat 1E
[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] RRsat Global Communications Network has implemented its new multi-carrier per-channel platform on Hispasat’s 1E satellite at 30 degrees West, RRsat announced April 7. The platform will […]
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Government/Military
U.S. Space Opens Mobile Market Business; Partners with Thuraya
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-08-11] U.S. Space, a solutions provider for government and commercial markets, has entered the mobile business by launching a new entity, U.S. Space Mobile Communications, U.S. Space […]
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Connectivity
Spacecom Leases Amos Capacity to Bosnian Broadcaster
[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has leased capacity at 4 degrees West to Bosnian broadcaster Mreza Plus TV, Spacecom announced April 7. Amos satellites will distribute […]
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Connectivity
Comtech Xicom Introduces XTLN Ka-band BUC Product Line
[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Comtech Xicom Technology introduced a family of Ka-band block up converters (BUCs) designed for high data-rate Ka-band satellite communications uplinks, the company announced April 7. The […]
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Connectivity
Marlink Unveils Value-Added Service to Localize Maritime VSAT Charges
[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Maritime satellite communications provider Marlink is launching its Local Numbers service from Norway, which will be available to all customers of Marlink’s Sealink and WaveCall VSAT systems, […]
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Government/Military
Canada’s Iunctus Joins RapidEye Global Distribution Network
[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] RapidEye has entered into an agreement with Canadian reseller Iunctus Geomatics to add the company to its distribution network and authorize Iunctus as a RapidEye product representative […]
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Connectivity
Study Shows Satellite Dominating Terrestrial Technology in Enterprise Vertical Markets
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-07-11] Next-generation Blue Force Tracking (BFT) systems, high-throughput satellites and the ability to bundle broadband applications in the narrowband market will produce $26.8 billion in satellite industry […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Inks $177 Million FAA Air Traffic Control Terminal Deal
[Satellite TODAY 04-07-11] Raytheon won a $177 million contract modification with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue deployment of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS) under the […]
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Connectivity
Harris Merges Schlumberger, CapRock, Core180 Acquisitions into Single Unit
[Satellite TODAY 04-07-11] Harris Corp. completed its acquisition of Schlumberger Global Connectivity Services (GCS) and has combined the business with its existing Maritime Communications Services unit and its recently acquired […]
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Connectivity
Dish Network Acquires Bankrupt Blockbuster Inc. for $320 Million
[Satellite TODAY 04-07-11] Dish Network has acquired online and retail movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc. for $320 million after it was selected as the winning bidder in Blockbuster’s bankruptcy court […]
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Connectivity
Row 44 Partners With Hughes, Intelsat to Expand Ku-band In-flight Coverage
[Satellite TODAY 04-07-11] Row 44 has entered into a technology agreement to combine Hughes’ HX modem platform with Intelsat’ IS fleet of Ku-band satellites in an effort to expanding the […]
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Connectivity
Mobile Providers Adopting Managed Service Models to Maximize Future Revenues
[Satellite News 04-07-11] Mobile telecom revenues are set to reach $1.1 trillion by 2015, with data services contributing 40 percent, or $440 billion, as a slowdown in voice revenues puts […]
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Connectivity
ILS to Launch Turksat 4A, 4B Satellites on Proton
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-11] Acting as prime contractor for operator Turksat, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. selected International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the Turksat 4A and Turksat 4B satellites, ILS announced April […]
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Connectivity
Asia’s HighTV 3-D Leases Measat-3a C-band Capacity
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-11] Measat Satellite Systems signed a contract with Asian regional 3-D entertainment channel HighTV 3-D to distribute content via the Measat-3a satellite, the operator announced April 4. […]
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Government/Military
Integral Systems Wins $8.6 Million Add-on to U.S. Air Force CCS-C Contract
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-11] Integral Systems was awarded an $8.6 million contract modification to its Command and Control System-Consolidated (CCS-C) contract with the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center, […]
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Government/Military
MDA to Provide Technology for Boeing 702HP Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 04-06-11] Canadian information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates’ (MDA) U.S. operation signed a multi-million dollar agreement with Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems to provide advanced technology solutions […]
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Finance
Musk Sets High Expectations for SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Launch Vehicle
[Satellite News 04-05-11] SpaceX unveiled its Falcon Heavy rocket and expects the first demonstration launch of the vehicle to take place at Vandenberg Air Force, Calif., as early as 2013, […]
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Connectivity
Analyst: Spectrum Auction Revenue Estimates ‘Unreliable’
[Satellite News 04-06-11] Navigant Analyst Jeffrey Eisenach sharply criticized a research estimate submitted Feb. 15 by the CTIA Wireless Association (CTIA) and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to the U.S. […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat, JetBlue Finalize Plans for Ka-band In-flight Service
[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-05-11] ViaSat finalized its agreement with JetBlue Airways to deploy a Ka-band commercial aviation broadband network via the ViaSat-1 satellite, the operator announced April 4. The […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Launches OpenPort Global Service Program
[Satellite TODAY 04-05-11] Iridium Communications has launched its OpenPort global service program for broadband maritime satellite customers, the operator announced April 4. The OpenPort program aims to enable Iridium’s […]
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Connectivity
OnAir Selects Aeroconseil Technology for Singapore Airlines Service Installation
[Satellite TODAY 04-05-11] OnAir selected GSM and Wi-Fi technology from Aeroconseil and will begin installing the solutions on nineteen Singapore Airlines aircraft during the next few months, OnAir announced April […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Deploys ASC Antennas to Support FAST Disaster Recovery Soution
[Satellite TODAY 04-05-11] Globecomm Systems has contracted ASC Signal Corp. to provide antennas as a critical component of Globecomm’s Forward-Deployed Asset Support Terminal (FAST) system for disaster recovery communications, ASC […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Satcom Enters Tracking Solution Partnership in Ethiopia
[Satellite TODAY 04-05-11] Gilat Satcom entered into a strategic partnership with Ethiopian wireless business solution specialist Global Tracking to provide comprehensive fleet management, personal tracking and related solutions across East […]