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Government/Military
Exelis Takes a Dab at Electronic Interference With New System
[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Exelis has revealed a system to allow continued communications in a heavily jammed battlefield environment. The small, lightweight Integrated Protection and Transmission System (iProTxS) can be integrated […]
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Connectivity
Newtec’s M6100 Satellite Broadcast Modulator Selected by Arqiva
[Via Satellite 09-13-13] Arqiva, a communications infrastructure and media services company, has selected satellite specialist Newtec’s M6100 Satellite Broadcast Modulator to upgrade parts of its network. The multi-year deal, enabled […]
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Connectivity
C-Com Receives Type Approval for iNetVu Ka-98G from Avanti
[Via Satellite 09-13-13] C-Com Satellite Systems has received type approval for its iNetVu Ka-98G antenna system from Avanti Communications, which provides coverage across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The […]
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Uncategorized
Intelsat, BT and Ericsson to Bring Live Rugby to IBC2013 in True 4K Ultra High Definition Format
Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of satellite services, along with partners BT Group Plc, Ericsson, Sony and Newtec, will demonstrate a true 4K Ultra High Definition Television, end-to-end video […]
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IBC 2013: Eutelsat and Samsung announce a partnership to promote Ultra HD
Eutelsat Communications and Samsung Electronics today announced an agreement to combine their industry-leading expertise to partner on the promotion of Ultra HD. The two companies have launched a dedicated Ultra […]
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Connectivity
Panasonic, Intelsat Collaborate to Offer Communications Over Fastest Growing Air Travel Region
[Via Satellite 09-12-13] Panasonic Avionics Corporation has entered an agreement with Intelsat for capacity on the high-performance Intelsat EpicNG platform. Panasonic has selected the Intelsat 33e satellite to provide coverage […]
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Government/Military
Governments and Militaries Welcome Inmarsat’s L-TAC Service
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Governments and militaries in more than a dozen countries around the world have successfully trialed or are currently evaluating Inmarsat’s recently launched L-TAC service for communications-on-the-move. Militaries […]
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Connectivity
Astrium Opens New Logistics Center
[Via Satellite 09-12-13] Astrium Services, a global provider of satellite-enabled telecom solutions, has opened a new logistics center in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Alongside existing logistics facilities in Houston and Singapore, […]
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Uncategorized
Romantis Expands Sales of UHP Advanced Networking Products in North America
Romantis, a global provider of satellite services and networking equipment, announced today that it recently received significant new orders for its innovative UHP (Universal Hardware Platform) satellite products from the […]
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Uncategorized
Exelis receives $5.4 million order to provide communications installation equipment for international customer
Exelis has been awarded a direct commercial contract valued at $5.4 million to provide communications installation equipment to an international customer. This sale includes SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne […]
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Uncategorized
SES broadcasts two live Ultra HD channels in new HEVC standard at IBC 2013
SES announced today that, together with industry partners, it will be showcasing two Ultra HD demo channels in the new high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standard at the SES stand […]
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Technology
SES and Hughes Connect Passengers with Row 44’s IFEC
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] SES and Hughes Network Systems have entered a multi-year, multi-transponder satellite capacity and infrastructure deal to connect airline passengers on trans-Atlantic flights with Row 44’s inflight connectivity […]
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Finance
Exelis Delivers Payload for DigitalGlobe’s WorldView 3 Satellite
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Exelis has delivered an integrated, super-spectral payload consisting of a telescope, sensor and shortwave infrared (SWIR) system for DigitalGlobe’s WorldView 3 satellite. This spacecraft is believed to […]
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Technology
Euroconsult: Emerging Regions Drive Transition in Satellite Industry
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] The FSS sector is transitioning into a new environment with increased competition between satellite operators and greater uncertainty on demand usage and associated pricing conditions. These are […]
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Connectivity
Macom Announces New High Power Amplifier
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] Macom Technology Solutions, a supplier of high performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimeter wave products, introduced a new high power amplifier that is ideally suited for […]
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Connectivity
Abilis Systems’ TB101 Chosen for SmarDTV BBC Product
[Via Satellite 09-11-13] SmarDTV has selected Abilis Systems’ TB101 Transport Bridge Processor for a new satellite broadcast-to-broadband converter (BBC) product. The SmarDTV BBC product converts satellite TV content into Internet […]
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Uncategorized
Miranda Debuts iTX IP Simulcast Output at IBC 2013
Miranda Technologies, a Belden Brand, a global provider of integrated solutions for production, playout and delivery systems for television broadcasters and multi-system operators, will introduce its new IP Simulcast Output functionality […]
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Finance
NASA Awards ASO with Contract for MMS Mission
[Via Satellite 09-10-13] NASA has awarded Astrotech Corporation’s Astrotech Space Operations (ASO) subsidiary, a provider of commercial space services, a contract to provide facilities and pre-launch processing services for the […]
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Connectivity
Thuraya to Assist SMART Communications in Marino PhonePal Launch
[Via Satellite 09-10-13] Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a mobile satellite services (MSS) operator, has been selected by SMART Communications of the Philippines for the launch of its new crew calling service, […]
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Uncategorized
Newtec Appoints New CCO
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Newtec has appointed Thomas Van den Driessche to the position of chief commercial officer. Van den Driessche will lead Newtec’s global sales team to achieve Newtec’s ambitious […]
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Uncategorized
XipLink, Hughes Provide Internet Access for Mexican Schools
[Via Satellite 09-10-13] XipLink has successfully integrated and deployed several XipLink Hub Optimization (XHO) appliances with a Hughes Network Systems HN VSAT satellite platform to support the Internet connectivity needs […]
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Uncategorized
Panasonic and SES Sign Satellite Capacity Agreement
[Via Satellite 09-10-13] Panasonic Avionics Corporation a provider of in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC), and global satellite operator SES have signed a major satellite capacity agreement to connect passengers aboard […]
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Uncategorized
Bill Darbe Joins Satcom Direct as Director of Dealer Programs
Satcom Direct, provider of satellite voice, fax, datalink and Internet communications solutions, has chosen Bill Darbe as its Director of Dealer Programs for the company. Darbe will be responsible for […]
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Technology
Telesat Selects Astrium for Telstar 12 Vantage High Throughput Satellite
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Telesat, a global satellite operator, has procured a powerful, multi-mission satellite from Astrium that will replace the Telstar 12 satellite at 15 degrees west while significantly expanding […]
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Connectivity
O3b Delays Satellite Launch Date for Additional Testing
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] O3b Networks has delayed the launch of its second group of four satellites. Originally scheduled for liftoff on Sept. 30 by Arianespace from French Guiana, the launch […]
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Government/Military
Raytheon Moves Forward with DARPA PCAS Program
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Raytheon is moving forward with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on the agency’s Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, whose software could enable ground troops […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Expands BLOS SATCOM Capabilities
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Hughes Network Systems, a provider of broadband satellite solutions and services, has advanced in rotary wing Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) SATCOM capabilities by successfully demonstrating data throughputs of up […]
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Connectivity
Advantech Wireless Delivers Uplink System Solutions to Latin America
[Via Satellite 09-09-13] Advantech Wireless, a privately held Canadian corporation and manufacturer of satellite, radio frequency (RF) equipment and microwave systems, has successfully completed the delivery of several uplink system […]
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Uncategorized
Entropic Appoints Matthew Rhodes as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Entropic, a world leader in semiconductor solutions for the connected home, announced today the immediate appointment of Matthew Rhodes as senior vice president of Global Marketing. Rhodes is responsible for […]
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Uncategorized
Andrew Jordan further strengthens Eutelsat’s management team
Eutelsat Communications announces that Andrew Jordan, previously CEO of Eutelsat Asia, has joined Eutelsat’s Executive Committee. Based in Paris, Andrew will supervise the Group’s growth strategy in Asia and drive […]

















