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Connectivity
Global Gateway Licenses HD Digital Content from DMN
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-10] IPTV and satellite content delivery provider Global Gateway Media & Communications signed a content licensing agreement with HD digital broadcaster Dynamic Media Network (DMN), Global Gateway announced […]
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Government/Military
ULA Launches NRO Defense Payload
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-10] The United Launch Alliance (ULA) launched a payload for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) on an Atlas 5 rocket from Space Launch Complex-3 facility in Florida, […]
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Government/Military
NASA Contracts ITT Corp. to Develop JPSS-1 Sensor
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-10] NASA, acting on behalf of the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), awarded a sole-source contract to ITT Corp. to produce the Cross-track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) […]
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Uncategorized
GE Satcom Launches Triple-Play Maritime VSAT Service
GE Satcom, a service provider in the EMEA reagion, has unveiled the commercial launch of a satellite-based communications service for merchant vessel operators based on iDirect’s Intelligent platform, iDirect announced […]
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Uncategorized
U-blox Unveils Leon-G100 Car-Mounted Modem
U-blox has unveiled Leon-G100 Automotive, a surface-mount automotive quality grade GSM/GPRS modem designed for use in first-mount car telematics applications such as emergency call, stolen vehicle recovery and wireless driver […]
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Uncategorized
FCC Denies Globalstar, Open Range ATC Requests
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has denied Globalstar’s request for waiver of the Commission’s Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) rules and rejected Open Range‘s request to operate its terrestrial network […]
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Connectivity
Golf Channel Selects ScheduLink Content Management Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] ScheduAll has been selected by the Golf Channel to provide its ScheduLink sports content management service, which includes tools for bookings and invoicing, to the broadcaster, ScheduAll […]
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Uncategorized
Analysys Mason Report Urges Investment in Mobile Content Markets
The Mobile content and applications (MCA) market influences $80 billion of mobile spending, according to a research report from global telecommunications, media and IT adviser Analysys Mason, released Sept. 3. […]
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Mobility
Row 44 Raises Funds for Southwest Airlines In-Flight Service Roll-Out
In-flight broadband provider Row 44 has raised $37 million in new equity, which will be used to continue executing its North American service launch plans for Southwest Airlines fleet and […]
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Uncategorized
Telefonica Selects Gilat SkyEdge 2 Satellite Network to Enhance Remote Service
Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), an international wholesale subsidiary of the Telefonica Group, has contracted Gilat to supply its SkyEdge 2 satellite network to support operations, Gilat announced. TIWS, […]
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Uncategorized
Marlink, Vizada Expand FleetBroadband Contract with AP Moller-Maersk
Marlink has expanded its contract with shipping company AP Moller-Maersk to provide Inmarsat FleetBroadband airtime services to an additional 200 vessels, increasing the total number of AP Moller-Maersk vessels sailing […]
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Uncategorized
Astrium Leases Hylas 1 Capacity to Test Military Ka-Band Services
Astrium Services has entered into an agreement with Avanti Communications to use Ka-band transponder capacity on the upcoming Hylas 1 satellite to test future military and government services, Astrium announced. […]
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Connectivity
Furuno Rolls Out VSAT Antenna on SpeedCast, Eutelsat Maritime Network
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] Maritime communication and navigation systems Furuno has partnered with SpeedCast and Eutelsat to launch the VSAT KU-100 atenna, Furuno announced Sept. 20. Furuno has been developing […]
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Connectivity
Geotab Integrates Quake Satellite Modem with New Telematics Solution
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] End-to-end telematics solutions provider Geotab and machine-to-machine manufacturer Quake Global have released Geotab’s GO4v3 telematics device, which will support global satellite data coverage in conjunction with Quake’s […]
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Government/Military
Northrop Grumman STSS Satellite Completes Data Handover Demonstration
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] Northrop Grumman’s Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellite autonomously transferred target track data from its acquisition sensor to its tracking sensor, the company announced Sept. […]
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Uncategorized
Streambox Forms Partnership to Deploy Compact Mobile Encoder
Fisher Communications Inc. and Streambox have formed a strategic partnership to develop solutions that will enable broadcasters to expand video contribution and Web streaming initiatives for all distribution platforms, the […]
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Connectivity
Vizada, Indigo Launch Inmarsat IsatPhone Pro Service in Kenya
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] Independent satellite communications provider Vizada has partnered with Indigo Telecom to launch Inmarsat’s IsatPhone Pro in Kenya, Vizada announced Sept. 20. Vizada and Indigo Telecom will […]
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Connectivity
GlobeCast Connects Poland to Global Hybrid Network
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] GlobeCast has established a point of presence terrestrial link in Warsaw, Poland, to allow the company to offer hybrid satellite-fiber solutions in Eastern and Central Europe and […]
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Uncategorized
U.S. Army Orders TCS Deployable Satellite Systems Equipment
Secure mobile communication technology provider TeleCommunication Systems (TCS) has received antenna systems, quad band satellite emulators and other support equipment orders from the U.S. Army, TCS announced. The U.S. […]
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Connectivity
GlobeCast, Shanghai Media Group Establish Broadcast Link in China
Shanghai Media Group and GlobeCast formed a partnership to develop a fiber link in China and provide broadcast services for international broadcasters and content producers, the companies announced Sept. 16. […]
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Connectivity
Quintech Launches QE3 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router
Quintech Electronics and Communications, a broadband RF signal management hardware designer and manufacturer, has launched QE3, a 64 x 64 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router with Q-Route and Q-Sense features, […]
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Connectivity
Companies at IBC See Potential Almost Everywhere Around the Globe
The mood at IBC2010 was vastly improved from a year ago, when uncertainty overshadowed about the future seemed to be the main theme. But leaving Amsterdam this year, many companies […]
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Connectivity
Intelsat Looks to Raise $1 Billion in Debt Sale
[Satellite TODAY 09-20-10] Intelsat is looking to sell $1 billion in 7.25 percent senior notes due 2020 at an issue price of 100 percent, the operator announced Sept. 17. […]
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Connectivity
SenarioTek to Provide Hylas 2 Test Technology to Orbital Sciences
[Satellite TODAY 09-20-10] RF microwave test and measurement solutions company SenarioTek has been awarded a contract by Orbital Sciences to provide test technology to extend the capabilities of Orbital’s installed […]
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Connectivity
Bangladesh to Launch $200-$300 Million Broadcasting Satellite
The Bangladeshi government is planning to launch its own satellite to improve national broadcast information and communication technology, according to a government statement released Sept. 15. The satellite, projected […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Completes Omneon Acquisition
Harmonic has completed its acquisition of video production and playout solution provider Omneon for about $194 million in cash and 17.1 million shares of its common stock, Harmonic announced Sept […]
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Connectivity
Nevion to Supply Routers to Indian Broadcast Play-Out Facility
Nevion has signed a deal with Indian broadcaster Star TV to supply its VikinX Modular 256×256 SD/HD video routers for master control to Star TV’s play-out facility, Nevion announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Eurosport’s Schmitt Outlines 3-D Agenda
Eurosport is beginning to shape its 3-D strategy and determine what it needs to do technically to bring 3-D sports to audiences throughout Europe. The European sports broadcaster already has […]
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Government/Military
NASA Selects Lockheed, ATK Athena Rocket for Launch Services 2 Contract
[Satellite TODAY 09-20-10] The Lockheed Martin and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) Athena Launch Vehicle Family has been selected by NASA to become part of the agency’s Launch Services 2 contract. […]
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Government/Military
NOAA Issues $10.3 Million Award for Climate Data Records Management
[Satellite TODAY 09-20-10] Global Science & Technology has been awarded a $10.3 million contract by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help manage the agency’s satellite Climate […]