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Finance
Inmarsat Sees Strong Growth in Maritime Data Services
Inmarsat reported a strong increase in demand for its data services at sea, which helped its maritime data division revenues improve by more than 25 percent during its latest quarter […]
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Finance
SkyVision Launches New iDirect Hub, Software Upgrades
SkyVision Global Networks has launched a new iDirect hub and is now offering full Pan-African coverage on both C-Band and Ku-Band, the company announced Nov. 6. SkyVision has also upgraded […]
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Finance
Quake Introduces Q-Puck Iridium Satellite Modem
Quake has unveiled a Q-Puck Iridium satellite modem and antenna designed to provide connection to Iridium’s satellite network, the company announced Nov. 6. The Q-Puck is targeted to developers […]
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Finance
SES Authorizes New SAT-Over-IP Converter
SES has certified a new SAT-over-IP converter by Taiwanese cable TV and set-box manufacturer Zinwell. The new SAT-over-IP standard is designed to convert satellite-delivered programs into Internet Protocol (IP) at […]
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Finance
Maritime Satellite Strength Backed By Numbers
The maritime satellite communications market is in for a real treat if the latest projections from Visiongain analysts come true. The firm put out a report this morning that predicted […]
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Finance
Pricing Trends Take Different Paths for Satellite, Terrestrial Operators
The World Teleport Association (WTA) compiled data submitted by teleport operating companies around the world for the association’s 2011 Top Operator rankings, and determined that the group created a combined […]
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Finance
Gilat Satcom Releases New VSAT Service for Southeast Africa
Gilat Satcom has launched a new VSAT service to provide Southeast Africa with high-bandwidth Internet connectivity, the communication solutions provider announced Nov. 5. The new VSAT service is based […]
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Finance
Uplogix Founder: Universal Recovery Systems Critical in Cost-Cutting Oil and Gas Expenses
Uplogix Founder and Vice President of Product Strategy James Dollar said he wants his company’s solutions to reach across both the geographical and business vertical maps. The company, which identifies […]
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Government/Military
Strong GeoEye Third-Quarter Report Flies Under the Radar
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-07-12] There was little fanfare for Earth imagery provider GeoEye’s 2012 third quarter results call, mostly due to the fact that it was purchased by former rival […]
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Connectivity
MDA Robotics Slip Doesn’t Frighten Market Away from Post-SS/L Strength
[Satellite News 11-06-12] Canadian information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been very active on the satellite side of its operations this year. Its space robotics business, however, […]
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Connectivity
OilComm Kicks Off Pre-Conference; Introduces Ransom Siler Award
[Satellite News 11-06-12] The 2012 OilComm Conference and Exposition, formerly Offshore Communications, kicked off today at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, opening a forum for real-world solution providers to […]
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Uncategorized
Panasonic Secures Additional Ku-Band Capacity on AsiaSat 5
In-flight entertainment and communications systems provider Panasonic Avionics, of Lake Forest, Calif., signed an agreement with operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications (AsiaSat) to secure additional Ku-band capacity on the AsiaSat […]
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Government/Military
TCS On Board for $10 Billion U.S. Military GTACS Contract
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-06-12] Secure mobile communication technology provider TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) is one of 20 companies selected under the Pentagon’s Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems and Services (GTACS) contract, […]
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Finance
iDirect Releases Evolution X7 Remote Performance Statistics
VT Systems company iDirect has unveiled details of its Evolution X7 remote, claiming the unit is able to reach up to 100 Mbps inbound and outbound throughput, the company announced. […]
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Finance
Quake, SkyWave Enter Russian M2M Market
Asset-tracking satellite modem manufacturer Quake Global and SkyWave Mobile Communications have introduced a Q-Pro M2M modem solution designed to operate on the Russian Federation’s Inmarsat satellite network, the companies announced. […]
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Finance
ViaSat Introduces High-Dynamic C-Band Antenna
ViaSat has introduced a new high-dynamic C-band antenna designed to track fast moving targets and provide high tracking resolution and autotracking performance by integrating into L- and S-band antennas. Aiming […]
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Finance
MTN Opens New Seattle Office
Wireless communications technology developer MTN Satellite Communications has opened a new Seattle-based office that will eventually lead to a significant boost in staff, MTN announced. MTN currently employs 10 […]
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Connectivity
Ku-band Dominance of In-Flight Wi-Fi Market Paves Way for Ka-band
[Satellite News 11-05-12] Satellite-based technologies are dominating the in-flight connectivity market, with Ku-band set to become the most popular method of driving the service at the end of 2015 and […]
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Finance
VSAT Systems Subsidiary Cracks Costa Rican Market
VSAT Systems subsidiary Datzap has been granted a license to operate in Costa Rica following three years of negotiations with the Costa Rican government and U.S. trade representatives, the company […]
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Finance
The Offshore Rig’s 2MB-Per-Second Diet
You would think that the most valuable piece of equipment on an oil company’s rig is the drill, right? After all, a large chunk of an oil company’s budget goes […]
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Uncategorized
DigitalGlobe Smashes Revenue Projections; On Track with GeoEye Merger
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-02-12] DigitalGlobe solidly beat the market’s consensus projections for 2012 third-quarter forecast by increasing revenues 31 percent from the same period last year to $107 million and […]
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Connectivity
Network Management Solutions Strive to Create the New “Office of the Future”
Networks are getting more complex as companies needs for faster and efficient communications grows. Satellite can often be part of a broader communications network for enterprises, making it part of […]
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Connectivity
SSPI Promise Award Winners Outline Opportunities and Challenges for Satellite’ss Future Youth Leaders
For the past six years, the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has presented three young satellite professionals with its Promise Award in recognition of their potential to play a […]
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Connectivity
Telesat CEO Lauds Third-Quarter Performance
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-01-12] Telesat generated an approximate 10 percent increase in revenues to $220 million during its third quarter and settled a $395 million negligence lawsuit with Anik F1 […]
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Connectivity
Iridium Growth Story Remains Intact Despite Weak Subscriber Growth
[Satellite News 11-01-12] MSS operator Iridium’s 2012 third-quarter performance received mixed reviews from the market, though some analysts are pointing to positives that show the company’s growth projections still on […]
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Uncategorized
Hurricane Sandy Forces Milcom 2012 Cancellation
[Satellite TODAY 10-31-12] AFCEA International and the IEEE Communications Society cancelled the Milcom 2012 conference due to inclement weather from Hurricane Sandy, the organizations announced Oct. 30. […]
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Uncategorized
Cobham Rebrands Thrane & Thrane After Consolidating Satellite Business
[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-31-12] United Kingdom-based manufacturer Cobham has combined all of the company’s satellite communications businesses into one organization following its successful acquisition and integration of Danish satellite communications […]
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Government/Military
DRS Leases Milsatcom Capacity from Spacecom
[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] Amos satellite operator Spacecom has been awarded two contracts by DRS Technical Services – one for C-band capacity on Amos-5 and another for Ku-band satellite capacity on […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Launches IsatPhone Pro Humanitarian Aid Service Bundle
[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] Inmarsat has launched a new IsatPhone Pro humanitarian aid package that aims to provide NGOs with a total of 3,000 minutes per month that can be shared […]
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Government/Military
SpaceX Dragon Returns from ISS
[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft returned from the International Space Station and has safely splashed down to Earth approximately 250 miles off the coast of southern California, the launch […]