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Connectivity
SES Authorizes New SAT-Over-IP Converter
[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] SES has certified a new SAT-over-IP converter by Taiwanese cable TV and set-box manufacturer Zinwell, SES announced Nov. 2. The new SAT-over-IP standard is designed to convert […]
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Connectivity
Webtech Releases Quadrant Manager 9.7 for Android Products
[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] Webtech Wireless has released its Quadrant Manager 9.7 available immediately with support for Android smart phones and tablets, the vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology […]
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Government/Military
USAF Completes AEHF-2 On-Orbit Testing
[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] The second U.S. Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center’s Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite successfully completed its on-orbit testing on Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat to Provide Capacity for Chilefilms Cinema Distribution Network
[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Intelsat has agreed to provide satellite connectivity and C-band capacity on the Intelsat 1R satellite at 310 degrees East to Grupo Chilefilms for a new digital cinema […]
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Uncategorized
Executive Moves News
Thales Alenia Space announces new ceo Thales Alenia Space has appointed Jean-Loïc Galle as its new president and CEO. Galle also becomes a senior vice president of the Thales group. […]
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Asia Pacific News
Dish TV Boosts Content Offering in India Dish TV, India’s largest DTH operator, has signed a key sports content collaboration deal as it seeks to improve its content offering. Dish […]
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Africa / Middle East News
Gilat Satellite Networks Subsidiary Reaches VSAT Installation Milestone on Dollar General Contract Gilat Satellite Networks’ wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet has equipped its 10,000th Dollar General store with its SkyEdge VSAT […]
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Connectivity
Trademarks and Domain Names: The Battle for Brand Protection
Think about your domain name; perhaps Intelsat.com, Iridium.com, Viasat.com, or Eutelsat.com. What does it mean and how much is it worth? How does it relate to your name brand? What […]
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Europe News
Arianespace Sends Eumetsat Metop-B into Orbit on Soyuz Arianespace and its Starsem affiliate have successfully launched the Metop-B European weather satellite into orbit from on a Soyuz rocket from the […]
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Connectivity
Christophe Foglio, CTO, M6 Group
The M6 Group is one of France’s largest commercial broadcasters. The media company is planning on launching a number of new channels this year, as well continuing to modernize its […]
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Uncategorized
North America News
Advantech Introduces New C-band SSPA/BUC Product Line Canadian satellite broadcast technology manufacturer Advantech Wireless has released a new series of indoor GaN technology-based solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) and BUCs featuring […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Enhances SwiftBroadband Service
[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Inmarsat has enhanced its SwiftBroadband technology capabilities and plans to focus on the continued development of its L-band services for aviation, the company announced at NBAA 2012 […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat to Lease Capacity on Two RSCC Satellites
[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Eutelsat Communications has signed agreements with the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) to lease capacity for broadcasting and IP services on two RSCC satellites to be launched […]
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Connectivity
Video in an Offshore Environment: Fuelling Bandwidth Demands
The increased use of HD video in offshore environments is also hiking up demands for new bandwidth. New opportunities are emerging for satellite companies and service providers as oil companies […]
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Connectivity
Industrial M&A Returns: MDA-SS/L and EADS-BAE
Industrial M&A returned to the space sector over the summer with a vengeance, with the announcement of the acquisition of Palo Alto, California-based satellite manufacturer Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) by Canadian […]
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South America News
Hispasat Chooses Arianespace to Launch Two Satellites Spanish operator Hispasat has selected Arianespace to launch two satellites – Amazonas-4A and Hispasat AG1. Amazonas 4A will be launched by an Ariane […]
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Uncategorized
Twiston Davies Receives CASBAA Chairman Award
Satellite TODAY 10-31-12] CASBAA CEO Simon Twiston Davies was honored with the annual CASBAA Chairman’s Award at the CASBAA Convention 2012 in Hong Kong, the association announced Oct. 31. Twiston […]
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Uncategorized
Thomson to Combine ViBE VS700 with Anevia’s ViaMotion System
[Satellite TODAY 10-31-12] Thomson Video Networks’ ViBE VS7000 multi-screen video platform is certified to be used with Anevia‘s ViaMotion system to provide over-the-top (OTT) video transcoding, packaging, and streaming solution […]
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Uncategorized
DigitalGlobe Signs Sixth DAP Customer
[Satellite TODAY 10-31-12] Global high-resolution Earth imagery solutions provider DigitalGlobe has signed a multiyear contract with a sixth undisclosed Direct Access Program (DAP) customer, the company announced Oct. 30. […]
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Connectivity
ESOA Elects Cato Halsaa as New Chairman
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting CEO Cato Halsaa has been elected Chairman of the Board of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) effective immediately, replacing former Astrium Services CEO […]
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Connectivity
SSTL Selects Aeroflex as In-Country Manufacturing Partner
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Surrey Satellite Technology LLC (SSTL) has secured a contract for the batch production of its SGR-10 Space GPS Receiver and selected Aeroflex’s Colorado Springs, Colo. division as […]
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Connectivity
Mitsubishi Satellite Product Receives Type Approvals After GVF Testing
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] Mitsubishi Electric’s new maritime broadband satellite communications product has been awarded Type Approvals after extensive testing by satellite industry non-profit Global VSAT Forum (GVF), Mitsubishi announced Oct. […]
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Government/Military
GOES-13 Returns to Full Operation
[Satellite TODAY 10-19-12] The GOES-13 spacecraft has returned to full operation and is running smoothly with improved performance after engineers from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), Boeing […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Signs Distribution Agreement with VMD
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] Globalstar subsidiary Globalsat Europe Satellite Services has signed a distribution agreement with telecommunications solutions provider Virtual Mobile Data (VMD), Globalstar Europe announced Oct. 18. According to the agreement, […]
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Connectivity
Cisco to Deliver HD Video Service to Middle East via Yahsat
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] Cisco plans to work with Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) to deliver Cisco TelePresence VX Tactical (VX Tactical) high-definition video services to Middle Eastern government entities, […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat to Introduce High-Dynamic C-Band Antenna at ICT 2012
[Satellite TODAY 10-18-12] ViaSat will introduce a new high-dynamic C-band antenna feed at the 2012 International Telemetering Conference (ITC), the company announced Oct. 18. The patent-pending C-band antenna is designed […]
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Connectivity
iDirect Releases Evolution X7 Remote Performance Statistics
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] VT Systems company VT iDirect has unveiled details of its Evolution X7 remote, claiming the unit is able to reach up to 100 Mbps inbound and outbound throughput, […]
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Connectivity
Gilat Appoints Michael Bartlow as New General Manager
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] Gilat Satellite Networks has appointed Michael Barthlow as General Manager for its North American business, the company announced Oct. 17. Barthlow has previous experience in tactical and […]
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Connectivity
Echostar’s SS/L-Built Satellite Arrives at Baikonur for Launch
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] The EchoStar 16 satellite designed for EchoStar SATS by commercial satellite provider Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) has arrived at Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Space Center for launch aboard an International […]
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Connectivity
Technicolor and Astro Extend Set-Top Box Contract
[Satellite TODAY 10-17-12] Technicolor has extended its contract with Malaysian cross-media group Astro to continue its production of MediaPlay High-Definition (HD) MPEG-4 set-top boxes for Astro, Technicolor announced Oct. 16. […]