Author: Staff Writer

Pace Micro Technology [London: PIC.L], a U.K. set-top box (STB) manufacturer, has signed multiple key deals recently with satellite pay-TV operators. In May, it clinched deals with Sky Italia in...

Envivio, a provider of MPEG-4 broadcast and streaming solutions, has launched 4Forum, a turnkey system for broadcasting, managing, distributing, and playing MPEG-4 multimedia presentations over enterprise networks. The system works...

Nexterna has released Clearview 2.0, the latest version of its service management system. Clearview provides integration of complete service management functionality with real-time wireless connectivity and GPS-based location tracking. Clearview...

By Stephen Blum Satellite radio is about to turn a critical corner in the United States. Estimates of the size of the early adopter, technophile market range between 300,000 to...

Princeton, N.J.-based SES Americom is among the global satellite operators that are looking to get a share of the homeland security market. David Helfgott, president and CEO of Americom Government...

NEW YORK–Technological advances such as personal video recorders (PVRs) and high-definition television (HDTV) programming will help to drive the growth of satellite television in the United States. That is the...

The European Commission has authorized European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co.’s (EADS) acquisition of BAE Systems’ stake in Astrium, a European manufacturer of satellites. The deal gives EADS sole control...

Having been delayed due to problems with the Ariane 5 rocket, the launch of the Rosetta comet exploration spacecraft is back on track. The spacecraft will be launched in February...

InterWAVE Communications International [Nasdaq: IWAV], a Menlo Park, Calif.-based provider of compact wireless communications systems, has received a $1.8 million contract from Mauritel Mobiles to provide a terrestrial wireless/satellite communications...

Schlumberger‘s [NYSE: SLB] Houston-based Oilfield Services unit will provide remote monitoring and control of electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) via satellites for Columbian oil and gas firm Hocol. Schlumberger’s service includes...