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Connectivity
Optus, NBN Co Sign Five-Year Satellite Operation Agreement
[Via Satellite 02-05-2014] Optus has signed a five-year agreement with NBN Co to operate its two new satellites that will deliver high-speed broadband services to Australia. The Optus satellites will […]
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Connectivity
EBU, Newtec Sign Multimillion-Euro Contract
[Via Satellite 02-05-2014] The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has signed a multimillion-euro contract with Newtec to deploy Newtec’s satellite broadcast solutions as part of the EDU’s pan-European news exchange network. […]
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Connectivity
ITU Approves Recommendations for General Access Procedures
[Via Satellite 02-05-2014] International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has approved recommendations for general access procedures provided by the End Users Initiative (EUI), Satellite Interference Reduction Group’s (IRG) newly formed advisory committee. […]
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Uncategorized
Igor Chursin, Deputy-Chief of Rossvyaz, and Yuri Prokhorov, RSCC General Director, have spoken at Round Table on TV in 21st Century: Development and Competition between Traditional Broadcasting and Innovative Services
Speaking to the Round Table attendees, RSCC General Director Yuri Prokhorov noted that in our country “the task of providing a channel for delivering content to cable operators and on-air […]
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Uncategorized
The Amazonas 4A satellite reaches the Kourou launch site
The HISPASAT Group’s Amazonas 4A satellite was successfully taken, by a Boeing 747 airplane, to the European Space Agency’s launch site in Kourou, French Guiana. The move came after all […]
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Technology
Iridium Launches New Products, Prepares for Iridium Next Replacement Program
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Iridium today announced the launch of three new products: Iridium BURST, Iridium GO!, and Iridium Pilot Land Station. The products, while released in the same time frame, […]
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Connectivity
Exelis Completes GPS OCX Software Upgrades
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Exelis has completed software upgrades for the new Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (GPS OCX). This new version of GPS software will help ground […]
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Connectivity
SES’ Astra 2E Satellite Goes Live
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] SES has announced that its Astra 2E satellite entered commercial service in the orbital arc of 28.2/28.5 degrees east on Feb. 1, after being launched aboard the […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat’s Global Xpress Satellite Completes Orbital Deployment Stages
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] The Inmarsat 5F1 satellite, the first in its fleet of three Global Xpress (GX) satellites, has completed its orbital deployment stages on schedule. Inmarsat and manufacturing partner […]
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Connectivity
AST, SRI Working to Provide Iridium Communications in Arctic
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Applied Satellite Technology (AST) is working with SRI International (SRI) to provide Iridium communications throughout the Arctic. Iridium OpenPort provides constant connectivity for safety of life proposes […]
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Connectivity
Thaicom, Gilat Launch Internet Connectivity Service
[Via Satellite 02-04-2014] Gilat Satellite Networks and Thaicom have announced the launch of the Ipstar service, which will enhance broadband connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region. This launch is the next […]
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Uncategorized
Exelis releases HeliosTM version 1.3 with map syncing and analytics
Exelis has introduced new features to Helios, a weather intelligence product, which includes an updated user interface, camera network and analytics that provide accurate real-time weather observation information. Helios has […]
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Connectivity
Demand for Occasional Use and Satellite Newsgathering Smoothing Out
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] The even-odd year oscillation of demand in the occasional use (OU) and satellite newsgathering (SNG) market is leveling out to a more regular year-over-year pace. A number […]
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Uncategorized
ADDvantage Technologies Announces Agreement to Sell Majority Net Assets of Adams Global Communications
ADDvantage Technologies Group, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the majority of the net assets and operations of one of its subsidiaries, Adams Global Communications […]
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Uncategorized
SkyVision’s debut showcase of comprehensive solutions for the Mining Industry at the Mining INDABA Exposition
SkyVision Global Networks Ltd., a leading global communications solutions provider, announced the launch of its end to end solutions specifically suited for the mining industry. The solutions were showcased at […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Extends Satellite Coverage with Avanti
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Globecomm Systems has extended its contract with Avanti in order to deploy satellite broadband services to businesses in South Africa. Using Avanti’s Hylas 2 satellite, Globecomm will […]
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Mobility
Transaero Airlines Expands In-Flight Connectivity Program
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Transaero Airlines is expanding its in-flight Internet and mobile connectivity communication services. The airline started providing high-speed broadband Internet and mobile communications services onboard its aircraft in […]
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Connectivity
Harris Corporation Passes Pre-Ship Review for NOAA’s GOES R Ground Segment Infrastructure
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Harris Corporation has passed a pre-shipment review and initiated delivery and installation of hardware and software to form the network infrastructure for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
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Connectivity
TeleCommunication Systems Adds Eight US Patents
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has announced that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued the company eight U.S. patents, along with five foreign patents, during the […]
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Connectivity
EMC Enhances Technology, Infrastructure for VSAT Mobility Services
[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has enhanced its technology and infrastructure to deliver VSAT mobility services, currently active on trains across Europe and Africa. Using EMC-owned SatLink VSAT […]
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Uncategorized
Siemens Convergence Creators Expands US Presence
Siemens Convergence Creators announced that it has opened a branch office in Los Angeles. By founding its own US legal entity, the company will be able to support a stronger […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon to Focus on International Market As US Government Business Declines
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Raytheon reported high earnings in the fourth quarter of 2013, but reported lower-than-expected revenues due to the decline in U.S. military spending, an effect of the 2011 […]
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Connectivity
Orange Business Services Renews and Expands Deal with SES for Russian Services
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Orange Business Services has renewed and expanded a satellite capacity contract with SES Global to support its network connectivity needs in Russia. The Ku-band capacity will be […]
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Government/Military
Inmarsat BGAN SDR Waveform Receives SCA Compliance Certification
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Inmarsat Government has announced that its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) Software Defined Radio (SDR) waveform received Software Communications Architecture (SCA) compliance certification from the Joint Tactical […]
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Government/Military
Comtech Awarded $3M Order for DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier Satellite Modems
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Comtech Telecommunications announced that its subsidiary Comtech EF Data Corp. has been awarded a $3.1 million order from a government systems integrator for DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier powered DMD2050E […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya Launches New Maritime Broadband Terminal Orion IP
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Thuraya Telecommunications launched the Thuraya Orion IP, the company’s first dedicated maritime terminal. Manufactured by Hughes Network Systems, the Orion IP is capable of data transfer rates […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Releases New Multi-Carrier Demodulator
[Via Satellite 01-31-2014] Advantech Wireless has announced the release of its Advanced Multi-Carrier Demodulator (MCD) with an aggregate throughput of up to 32 Mbps. The MCD is designed for multi-frequency […]
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Video
SES-GS Corporate VP Bill Flynn on Military Comsatcom Purchases
SES-GS Corporate VP Bill Flynn talks about the hurdles the U.S. Navy faces when purchasing comsatcom and how the commercial industry can tackle these challenges.
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Connectivity
Globalstar Announces New Voice and Data Solution
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Globalstar has announced Sat-Fi, a new voice and data solution that provides seamless integration between any Wi-Fi enabled device and Globalstar’s satellite constellation. Sat-Fi allows customers to […]
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Connectivity
European Satellite Navigation Services to Start This Year After Galileo and Copernicus Satellites Launch in March
[Via Satellite 01-30-2014] Galileo, the EU satellite navigation program, and Copernicus, the EU Earth monitoring program, will soon establish Europe’s own satellite navigation system. With the launch of six additional […]


















