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Connectivity
ND SatCom Wins Broadcast Uplink Technology Deal in Germany
Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be implemented in a […]
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Connectivity
Amino Contracts Celeno to Provide Wi-Fi Tech to IPTV/OTT Set-Top Boxes
IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 set-top boxes (STBs), […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Brings Ka-band to Satellite Newsgathering Market
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-07-12] Avanti Communications has launched a new satellite newsgathering (SNG) product that utilizes Ka-band capacity from the operator’s Hylas satellites providing coverage across the EMEA region, Avanti […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Demonstrate Three NewsSpotter Antennas at IBC
Eutelsat will continue to roll out its Ka-Sat-powered NewsSpotter services, featuring lightweight compact equipment that can deliver live video in HD and SD from the field via high-speed streaming IP. […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Enhances ProView 7100 Integrated Receiver-Decoder
Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5. The IRD’s SD […]
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Connectivity
MultiChoice Moves DStv Service to Intelsat 20
MultiChoice will migrate its DStv services from its current transponder space on the Intelsat 10 and Intelsat 7 satellites to capacity on the new Intelsat 20 satellite — a move […]
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Connectivity
Sony, SES Demonstrate Quad Full Ultra HD Transmission
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] European operator SES has collaborated with Sony to demonstrate a live satellite transmission of 4K Ultra HD content played out in Quad Full HD format and encoded […]
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Government/Military
MDA Signs Two Service Extensions with Australian Military
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Canadian essential information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has signed two contract amendments with the Commonwealth of Australia that are worth more than $100 million […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat Government Added to FCSA CS2 Contract Vehicle
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Inmarsat Government has been selected as a prime contractor under the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Custom Satcom Solutions (CS2) contract vehicle, a government program to acquire […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Signs In-Flight Provider Gogo to Ku-band Capacity Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-07-12] Intelsat has reached an agreement with Gogo to provide broadband satellite capacity that will support its in-flight connectivity and digital entertainment solutions, the FSS operator announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Scores Two Ku-band Capacity Expansions Deals
[Satellite News 09-06-12] Intelsat has signed an agreement with Eastern Space Systems Romania (ESS) to provide satellite capacity for a new video multiplex platform designed to serve Central and Eastern […]
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Mobility
Singapore Airlines Launches Full In-Flight Service
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-06-12] Singapore Airlines has formally rolled out its in-flight connectivity offering after investing $50 million to bring Inmarsat-powered Internet and mobile data services to its passengers, the […]
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Connectivity
ND SatCom Wins Broadcast Uplink Technology Deal in Germany
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Astrium Services’ ND SatCom has been commissioned to provide German media company Südwestrundfunk (SWR) with uplink technology for six radio satellite newsgathering vehicles that are to be […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Receives VSAT Order to Support New SES Ka-band Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has received an order from European satellite broadband providers in support of SES Broadband Services’ (SBBS) Ka-band consumer service rollout, Gilat announced Sept. 6. […]
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Connectivity
SES to Launch Ka-band Satellite Broadband Service in November
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] SES will launch its Ka-band SES Broadband satellite service in November, pending the launch and beginning of operations of its Astra 2F satellite, the operator confirmed Sept. […]
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Connectivity
KVH Unveils New TracPhone V11 Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-06-12] KVH Industries has enhanced its global mini-VSAT broadband network by introducing a dual-mode, 1-meter TracPhone V11 C- and Ku-band terminal, the company announced Sept. 6. KVH […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Push Ka-Sat, Ultra HD and New Satellite Programs
[Satellite News 09-05-12] European operator Eutelsat Communications is looking to drive the conversation at the upcoming IBC 2012 show in Amsterdam with plans to showcase next-generation broadcast opportunities made possible […]
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Connectivity
Amino Contracts Celeno to Provide Wi-Fi Tech to IPTV/OTT Set-Top Boxes
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] IPTV and over-the-top (OTT) solutions provider Amino Communications has selected Wi-Fi chipset and software developer Celeno Communications to integrate its OptimizAIR Wi-Fi USB solution with Amino’s A140/A540 […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Enhances ProView 7100 Integrated Receiver-Decoder
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Video delivery infrastructure developer Harmonic has unveiled 4:2:2 decoding capabilities for its ProView 7100 integrated receiver-decoder (IRD), transcoder and stream processor, the company announced Sept. 5. […]
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Connectivity
Newtec Adds GVF Certification Program to Training Services
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Newtec is partnering with the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) to include GVF’s VSAT Installation Certification Program into its training portfolio, Newtec announced Sept. 5. Newtec will […]
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Government/Military
MDA Inks Technology Deal for Confidential Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-05-12] Canadian satellite and information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. (MDA) has signed a contract for $12.7 million Canadian dollars ($12.85 million) to provide multiple advanced […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Chooses Boeing 702MP Bus for First EpicNG Satellite
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-05-12] FSS operator Intelsat has contracted Boeing to build the first of its EpicNG next-generation system satellites based on the manufacturer’s 702 medium-power (702MP) bus, the companies […]
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Connectivity
SES Inks NSS-7 African Capacity Deal; Hires Oberst to Regulatory Role
[Satellite News 09-04-12] Dutch teleport, VSAT and broadcasting services provider Castor Networks has signed a capacity expansion agreement on SES’ NSS-7 satellite to meet growing demands for connectivity throughout Southern […]
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Connectivity
IBC Technology Preview: In-Home Video Beyond the Living Room
[Satellite News 09-04-12] Every year, the IBC conference and exhibition in Amsterdam serves as a platform for the next generation of broadcast technology. The most recent shows have focused on […]
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Connectivity
TSN Study Shows Satellite TV Gaining Significant Ground in Germany
[Satellite TODAY Insider 09-04-12] Satellite TV services continued to increase its reach in Germany after the analog switch-off in April, gaining customers in 100,000 households in the first half of […]
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Connectivity
MTN, Jetstream Partner to Launch Maritime HD Streaming Video Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has partnered with maritime media delivery and communications company Jetstream to launch Jetstream HD, a high-definition streaming content solution powered by MTN VSAT […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Adds Disaster Recovery Function to SkyEdge VSAT Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Satellite networking technology provider Gilat Satellite Networks has added advanced disaster recovery functionality to its SkyEdge VSAT platform, the company announced Sept. 4. Gilat will incorporate […]
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Connectivity
Magyar Telekom Signs Long-Term Amos Capacity Lease
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has signed a follow-on, long-term capacity contract with Hungarian company Magyar Telekom, which is worth up to $7 million, Spacecom announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Ka-band Version of Advent MSAT Terminal
[Satellite TODAY 09-04-12] Vislink is set to introduce its Advent Mantis MSAT portable data terminal, designed to address emerging Ka-band satellite newsgathering requirements for international broadcasters, the company announced Sept. […]
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Government/Military
Future Milsatcom Strategy Requires Balanced Equation of Economics, Technology
Planning, procuring and building out the next-generation milsatcom architecture is no easy task these days for decision-makers and system planners working in the Pentagon. Not only must military satcom architects […]