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Finance
O3b to Extend Broadband Services to Telecom Cook Islands
O3b Networks will provide Telecom Cook Islands with bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to four additional southern islands in the nation, as well as faster internet to the island […]
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Government/Military
Lockheed Martin, Honeywell Help Establish New Cyber Security Alliance
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Honeywell, Intel Corp., Lockheed Martin and RSA/EMC have founded the Cyber Security Research Alliance (CSRA) as a private, non-profit research consortium formed to develop public-private collaboration […]
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Government/Military
Intelsat’s New Hosted Payload Service Contributes to 2012 Growth
Intelsat S.A. reported $654.9 million revenue and a net loss of $34.5 million for its 2012 third quarter ending Sept. 30, the satellite service provider announced Nov. 5. Intelsat […]
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Government/Military
Hughes, Bentley Walker Launch Military Ka-band Services Via Hylas 2
Hughes Europe and Bentley Walker have entered into a partnership to launch Ka-band communications services into the Middle East over the Avanti Hylas 2 satellite. Bentley Walker has purchased […]
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Government/Military
AIA CEO Blakey Fights Against Government Sequestration Policies
[Satellite News 11-08-12] Government sequestration in the United States will significantly harm ongoing national defense operations and procurement of new systems needed by warfighters, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) CEO Marion […]
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Connectivity
African New Dawn Investors Sell Joint Venture Share Back to Intelsat
[Satellite TODAY Insider 11-09-12] African communication industry firms Convergence Partners, Altirah Telecoms and a consortium of South African investors have sold the group’s interest in the New Dawn to the […]
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Connectivity
SES Turns in Solid Third Quarter
[Satellite TODAY 11-09-12] FSS satellite operator SES’s 2012 third-quarter earnings beat market forecasts backed by strong demand for digital and HDTV, which offset losses from Germany’s analog service switch-off, according […]
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Uncategorized
Satellite, Teleport Operators Displaying Similar Growth Patterns
[Satellite News 11-08-12] While developing markets continue to emerge with new opportunities for satellite, the pace of change is appearing in teleport operator business results at a slow pace, according […]
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Finance
Globecomm Introduces Cloud-Based IT Platform to Energy Sector
Globecomm’s European business unit has introduced a new cloud platform that aims to substitute expensive and complex IT networks with a cost-effective service. Globecomm Cloud Services provides businesses, government […]
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Finance
Trimble RTX Coverage Expansion Allows for xFill Solution
Trimble has expanded its satellite-delivered Trimble RTX technology coverage to most of the world, enabling the new Trimble xFill technique in RTK and VRS surveying that allows surveyors to continue […]
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Finance
Selling A New Vision for the Digital Oilfield
The 2012 OilComm trade show has experienced quite a makeover this year. The show that was previously known as Offshore Communications (a title that is now inaccurate due to the […]
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Finance
Exhibitors Enjoying OilComm’s Forward-Thinking Atmosphere
The OilComm 2012 exhibition hall opened Wednesday morning to a wide variety of visions for the future of oil and gas communications. Several satellite and telecom service providers, technology developers […]
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Finance
Apache’s Kuykendall: Oil Industry Gravitating Toward Youth, New Ideas
OilComm keynote speaker Tuesday morning was Apache Vice President of Global IT Michael Kuykendall, who opened his speech by admitting that his family had finally gotten rid of its landline […]
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Finance
SES: Occasional-Use Satellite Capacity Activity Soars During U.S. Election
SES has released a record uptake of its occasional use satellite capacity during the Nov. 6 and 7 U.S. election period, the company announced Nov. 7. SES said 16 […]
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Finance
Inmarsat Partners with L-3 GCS on Global Xpress Initial Launch
Inmarsat has signed VSAT terminal supplier L-3 Global Communications Solutions (GCS) as an initial launch partner for land satellite terminals for its future Global Xpress service, the mobile satellite communications […]
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Finance
Harris CapRock Signs on to Market O3b’s New Energy Offering
Harris CapRock announced plans to develop a strategic marketing alliance with satellite broadband provider O3b Networks, which will be focused on low-latency exploration and production communications capacities. Harris CapRock […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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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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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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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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. […]