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Connectivity
Envivio, Edgeware, Verimatrix Unveil Multi-Screen Solution for Operators
Envivio, Edgeware, and Verimatrix have collaborated to provide an integrated ecosystem solution featuring highly scalable video processing, distribution and content security for HTTP live streaming video services to an unnamed […]
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Connectivity
Media Broadcast, Towercom Renew Astra 3A Capacity Agreements
European service provider Media Broadcast and Slovakian broadcast provider Towercom have renewed long-standing agreements for the supply of SES’ Astra 3A satellite transponder capacity, the companies announced Sept. 13. […]
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Connectivity
ATK Raises $344.2 Million in Senior Debt Sale
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) has raised $344.2 million by selling its 6.87 percent senior subordinated notes, which are due in 2020, the company announced Sept. 13. […]
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Connectivity
FCC Schedules ‘White Space’ Wi-Fi Spectrum Proposal Vote
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scheduled a Sept. 23 vote to determine if it will open up vacant television spectrum for wireless broadband use, […]
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Government/Military
Report: Sinosat-6 Helium Leak May Reduce Life of Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] China’s Sinosat-6 satellite has experienced a helium-pressurization system leak that may require operators to initiate extraordinary measures to bring the satellite into its operational orbit at the […]
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Connectivity
Media Broadcast, Towercom Renew Astra 3A Capacity Agreements
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] European service provider Media Broadcast and Slovakian broadcast provider Towercom have renewed long-standing agreements for the supply of SES’ Astra 3A satellite transponder capacity, the companies announced […]
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Connectivity
Glowlink VXCS Aims to Automate VSAT Terminal Commissioning
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Glowlink has released its VSAT terminal-commissioning product – the VSAT X-Pol Alignment and Commissioning System (VXCS) – to commercial markets, the company announced Sept. 13. The […]
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Connectivity
Permira Funds Acquires ABS Through Holding Company Purchase
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] A Permira Funds-backed equity firm has reached an agreement to acquire Kingsbridge Ltd., the holding company for Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS), which will result in Permira becoming […]
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Connectivity
Measat Leases C-band Capacity to South African Sports Racing Broadcaster
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) to provide C-band capacity for the distribution of its equestrian sports channel via the Measat-3 […]
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Government/Military
STM Enters Government Sector; Appoints Siverston CEO of New Business Unit
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] STM Group has launched a new business unit, STM Government Division, which will focus on bringing DVB-RCS satellite communication standards-based technologies to the U.S. government sector, STM […]
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Connectivity
European Operators SES, Eutelsat Announce 3-D Initiatives
SES Astra has formed an initiative with broadcasters and consumer electronics vendors to support the introduction and take-up of 3-D TV services in Europe. The initiative aims to reach […]
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Connectivity
Iranian DTH Broadcaster Selects EMP for DTH Teleport, Transmission
Kahkeshan Digisat, an emerging Iranian DTH broadcaster, has selected European Media Port (EMP) to provide DTH uplink teleport and transmission services to Kahkeshan’s European and Middle East targeted markets, EMP […]
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Connectivity
Netia to Roll Out New End-to-End Content Management System
Developer Netia is set to release Netia CMS, a content management system and integrated suite, which aims to enable users to streamline production processes, the company announced Sept. 3. […]
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Connectivity
NXP Rolls Out Satellite Silicon Tuner for FTA, Operator STB Applications
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] NXP Semiconductors has released its TDA20142 satellite silicon tuner, which aims to address the requirements of both free-to-air (FTA) and operator satellite set-top box (STB) applications, the […]
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Connectivity
SatStream Unviels Two New Content Solutions
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] SatStream has launched two new products, EventStream and ChannelStream, to the broadcast market, the company announced Sept. 10. EventStream is designed for streaming live events, typically […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Develops Italian Energy Monitoring System with Newtec Hubs
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] SES Astra and Italian integrator Digitaria have partnered to develop an energy monitoring system using Newtec‘s Sat3Play technology for connecting remote sites in Italy, the companies announced […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Releases NMX 6 Solution; Completes ProStream Microsoft IPTV Testing
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Harmonic has unveiled its NMX Digital Service Manager 6 (NMX 6) enhanced network management solution, which aims to provide tools for monitoring and managing video processing and […]
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Connectivity
Telefonica Selects Gilat SkyEdge 2 Satellite Network to Enhance Remote Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] 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 […]
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Connectivity
Wegener Picks Up Two Unity 552, 202 Orders in its 2010 Fourth Quarter
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Wegener Corp., a provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks, received an order, valued at more than $400,000, from a private education network for […]
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Connectivity
Ericsson to Supply Compression Technology for Australian National FTA Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Ericsson has signed a five-year frame agreement with Australian national broadcaster ABC to provide satellite video compression technology that will support a nationwide digital free-to-air (FTA) TV […]
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Connectivity
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. In the […]
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Connectivity
Is the Satellite Sector Ready for the Enterprise Resurgence?
I’m coming around on the idea that the satellite communications business is coming out of the last of its economic doldrums. People on the floor at IBC 2010 — the […]
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Government/Military
Eumetsat Awards Metop-C Launch to Arianespace
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] The European meteorological satellite organization (Eumetsat) has selected Arianespace to launch its new Metop-C satellite into polar orbit on a Soyuz launch vehicle during the last quarter […]
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Connectivity
Globecomm Wins $4.3 Million DTH Infrastructure Contract
Globecomm Systems, a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has received a $4.3 million contract from an unnamed media and entertainment company. Under the contract, Globecomm will […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Portable IP-enabled Satellite Newsgathering Terminal
Vislink News and Entertainment is set to unveil its Advent NewsLite portable, IP-enabled satellite communications terminal designed for use with current and new lightweight antenna systems, the company announced. […]
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Connectivity
HD Becomes the Standard
It took longer than expected, but HD has taken a firm hold in many markets outside of the first-adopter United States. And as more consumers are introduced to HD, it […]
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Connectivity
NXP Rolls Out Satellite Silicon Tuner for FTA, Operator STB Applications
NXP Semiconductors has released its TDA20142 satellite silicon tuner, which aims to address the requirements of both free-to-air (FTA) and operator satellite set-top box (STB) applications, the company announced Sept. […]
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Connectivity
Iranian DTH Broadcaster Selects EMP for DTH Teleport, Transmission
Kahkeshan Digisat, an emerging Iranian DTH broadcaster, has selected European Media Port (EMP) to provide DTH uplink teleport and transmission services to Kahkeshan’s European and Middle East targeted markets, EMP […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Targets Western European Broadcast Market
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has entered into the TV broadcasting market in Western Europe, signing a deal with Castor Broadcasting, a Netherlands-based company, to provide European TV and […]
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Connectivity
Bulgarian Telecom Leases Intelsat 12 Capacity
Bulgarian telecommunication service provider Vivacom has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for Intelsat capacity on the Intelsat 12 satellite (IS-12), located at 45 degrees East, the operator announced Sept. 7. […]