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Technology News
Arinc Performs Air Force Weather Sensor Upgrade Arinc Engineering Services installed its Nexion digital solid-state sensor technology at 29 locations of the U.S. Air Force’s Ionospheric Data Network. The task order […]
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Connectivity
CTOs Seek to Stay Ahead of Technology Curve
By nature, a CTO must be forward looking, concerned with emerging technological developments that can have an impact on business models, provide gains in efficiency, and improve profits. Their vision […]
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Government/Military
Satellite R&D Landscape Rich with Promise NASA Space Technology Focus, Military Requirements Driving Future Innovations
Read an exclusive, extended version of this feature here. The satellite sector is poised to see a period of rapid innovation and growth, spurred by the new U.S. National Space […]
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Government/Military
Net Neutrality: The New Rules
In February, we looked ahead to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) effort to enact rules to ensure unblocked, non-discriminatory access to the Internet, a regulatory scheme known as Net […]
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Video
Welcome To SATELLITE 2011
Scott Chase, Chairman of SATELLITE 2011, welcomes you to this year’s Conference and Exhibition in Washington DC.
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Networking At SATELLITE 2011
Scott Chase, Chairman of SATELLITE 2011, invites you to join the various networking event during the conference.
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SATELLITE 2011, 30th Anniversary
Scott Chase, Chairman of SATELLITE 2011, talks about the history of the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, and celebrating its 30th anniversary.
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Government/Military
Satellite R&D Landscape Rich with Promise NASA Space Technology Focus, Military Requirements Driving Future Innovations
The satellite sector is poised to see a period of rapid innovation and growth, spurred by the new U.S. National Space Policy, a broadband-hungry military and planned launches of more […]
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Connectivity
Orange to Build Customized Maritime VSAT Solution for Crest Subsea
Crest Subsea contracted Orange Business Services to improve communication infrastructure of its diving support vessels by developing and managing a customized VSAT marine communication system, Orange announced Jan. 28. […]
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Connectivity
Spacenet Signs Multi-Year U.S. State Lottery VSAT Contracts
Gilat subsidiary Spacenet was selected by various U.S. state governments to provide and maintain SkyEdge broadband satellite terminals to support state lotteries, Gilat announced Jan. 31. Texas and Illinois […]
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Connectivity
Atrexx Deploys VSAT Ground Services at 47 Embassies in Africa, Middle East
German satellite service provider Atrexx is finalizing its VSAT ground services contract with the European Union to connect 47 European embassy sites in Africa and the Middle East, the company […]
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Connectivity
Nynex Satellite-Supported FlexACM Replaces Fiber to Middle East, Central Asia
VSAT system integrator Nynex has installed Newtec’s FlexACM technology at the IABG teleport in Ottobrunn, Germany, to provide new coverage for the Middle East and Central Asia region and replace […]
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Connectivity
Broadpoint to Provide Ku-, C-band Service to Global Shipping Company
Network solutions company Broadpoint signed contracts with global shipping company V.Ships Offshore to provide Ku- and C-band satellite services for V.Ships’ worldwide operations, Broadpoint announced. Broadpoint will deliver satellite […]
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Connectivity
Spacenet Wins State Government Satellite Services Deal in Texas
The Lubbock County Municipal Government in Texas selected Spacenet’s satellite communications services and equipment to support critical communications across the state, the Gilat subsidiary announced. Lubbock County will use […]
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Connectivity
Satcom Group Changes Name to One Horizon
SatCom Group Holdings has changed its name to One Horizon Group to focus on its Horizon communications platform, the company announced Jan. 20. One Horizon Group has formed a […]
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Connectivity
Castor Launches Newtec-Powered Trunking in Middle East, Central Asia
Teleport and VSAT broadcasting service provider Castor Networks has launched trunking services to the Middle East and Central Asia from its base in The Netherlands, Castor Networks announced Fen. 7. […]
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Connectivity
Vizada to Supply VSAT Equipment, Lease Ku-band to Eulex Mission
Vizada Networks received a contract from the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (Eulex) to supply VSAT hubs and remote terminals and lease Ku-band satellite transponder space, Vizada […]
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Connectivity
PolarSat Introduces 8-PSK Modulation Capability on VSATPlus 3 Modem
VSAT communication modems developer PolarSat has unveiled 8-PSK modulation and multi language user interface support on its VSATPlus 3 solution, the company announced Jan. 31. The inclusion of 8-PSK […]
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Connectivity
PCI Compliance Requirements Put Burden on Satellite Sector
Payment cards are the life blood of the modern retail industry. The ability to quickly and reliably transport large numbers of credit card transactions fueled the early growth of the […]
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Connectivity
FCC Auctions
“Do I hear $3 billion for 20MHz? Going once, going twice …” As amusing as it might be to imagine a bunch of stressed telecom CEOs judiciously raising their hands […]
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Education News
NASA Seeks Space Technology NASA is accepting applications from U.S. graduate students for the agency’s Space Technology Research Fellowships to perform space technology research beginning in the fall. The fellowships, […]
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Connectivity
Net Neutrality Update
On Dec. 1 Julius Genachowski, chairman of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, announced that the FCC would pursue enactment of rules to ensure “Net Neutrality — unblocked, non-discriminatory access to […]
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Technology News
Sevis Systems Unveils GSM Bandwidth Optimization Platform Sevis Systems unveiled its third-generation GSM bandwidth optimization platform, a backhaul solution designed to optimize GSM traffic. The Sevis 6104 is designed to work […]
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Contracts News
Telenor Leases Thor 3 Broadband Capacity to Vicus Luxlink Teleport services provider Vicus Luxlink leased six transponders of Thor 3 inclined-satellite capacity from Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB) with the option of […]
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Connectivity
Bruce Churchill, CEO, DirecTV Latin America
DirecTV Latin America has become a pay-TV giant in the region with more than 8.2 million subscribers. The operator now is embarking on a new strategy targeting emerging middle classes […]
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Connectivity
The Success of Satellite Radio
Satellite radio (specifically Sirius and XM) was created with the idea that such a service could offer more specialized programming than conventional terrestrial radio. A broader range of more specialized […]
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Connectivity
Full Agenda of Spectrum Issues at WRC-12
At the World Radiocommunication Council 2012 (WRC-12), experts will review the allocation of radiofrequency spectrum and orbital resources. A positive outcome for the satellite industry will be crucial to its […]
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Executive Moves
EMS Technologies Names Mackay to Board EMS Technologies appointed President and CEO Neil Mackay to its board and said Mackay’s involvement in overseeing the company’s strategy development, risk management and corporate […]
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Connectivity
Jack Waters President and CEO, XipLink
Jack Waters was named CEO of XipLink in 2007 when Montreal-based Xiphos, an aerospace company, looked to spin-off its XipLink acceleration division. Waters was tasked with moving the company from […]
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Connectivity
Technology Pushes Launched in 2010 Could Pay Off in 2011
Our discussions on potential Satellite Executive of the Year nominees always include suggestions that pique one’s interest but don’t quite meet the criteria for inclusion. Our first rule for determining […]