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Connectivity
Teledyne to Acquire U.K. Satellite Systems Designer Intelek
[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] U.K.-based electronic components and subsystems provider Teledyne has reached an agreement to acquire satellite and microwave systems designer and manufacturer Intelek for approximately 28 million British pounds […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Activates VoIP Connection to Cut FleetBroadband Costs
[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] Vizada has activated a voice-over-IP (VoIP) connection on its network to offer reduced cost of shore-ship communications via Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminals to its shipping customers, Vizada announced […]
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Connectivity
Wavestream Unveils New C-band Power Amplifier
[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] Wavestream has released the PowerStream 757C-O C-band solid-state power amplifier for broadcast satellite communications systems, the company announced June 15. The new amplifier, based on Wavestream’s […]
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Connectivity
Integral Wins Comprehensive Ground Station Upgrade Contract from China Satcom
[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] Integral Systems subsidiary SAT Corp. has received a contract to upgrade China Satcom’s ShaHe and DongBeiWang ground stations with its Monics carrier monitoring and interference detection and […]
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Connectivity
ST Teleport Selects iDirect Evolution VSAT Platform to Enhance Maritime Service
Asian maritime market communications provider ST Teleport has purchased satellite hubs and Evolution X5 remotes from iDirect to segment its bandwidth and prioritize allocation across multiple maritime customers, ST Teleport […]
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Connectivity
CommunicAsia: Government Spending Should be Strong in Region
A significant contributor to the economic recovery around the globe is government spending. The Asia-Pacific region is no exception, and this funding to fulfill various projects and government communications obligations, […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Activates VoIP Connection to Cut FleetBroadband Costs
Vizada has activated a voice-over-IP (VoIP) connection on its network to offer reduced cost of shore-ship communications via Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminals to its shipping customers, Vizada announced June 16. […]
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Connectivity
Integral Wins Comprehensive Ground Station Upgrade Contract from China Satcom
Integral Systems subsidiary SAT Corp. has received a contract to upgrade China Satcom’s ShaHe and DongBeiWang ground stations with its Monics carrier monitoring and interference detection and analysis system, Integral […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX Wins $492 Million Iridium Next Launch Contract
Iridium Communications has awarded a $492 million launch contract to SpaceX to carry multiple Iridium Next constellation satellites on Falcon 9 rockets, the companies announced June 16. The deal […]
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Connectivity
Ericsson to Uprgade DTH Satellite Service in India
DishTV, a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite operator in India, has selected Ericsson to improve its satellite bandwidth efficiency, increase channel capacity and offer more choice to its subscribers in HD and […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Opens New Facilities in Dubai, Beijing
SpeedCast has opened new offices in Dubai, UAE and in Beijing, China, the company announced June 16. SpeedCast, an Asian-based specialist in global network and satellite solutions, said Dubai […]
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Connectivity
Newpoint Integrates Management Software with Clearbox n2 Monitoring
Integral Systems subsidiary Newpoint Technologies has embedded its Compass network management software into Australia-based Clearbox Systems’ n2 next generation monitoring and control solution in efforts to reduce the cost of […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX Wins $492 Million Iridium Next Launch Contract
[Satellite TODAY 06-17-10] Iridium Communications has awarded a $492 million launch contract to SpaceX to carry multiple Iridium Next constellation satellites on Falcon 9 rockets, the companies announced June 16. […]
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Government/Military
NASA Awards Space Network Ground Segment Contract to General Dynamics
[Satellite TODAY 06-17-10] NASA has awarded its Space Network ground segment sustainment project contract to General Dynamics C4 Systems, the agency announced June 16. The cost-plus-award fee, indefinite delivery/indefinite […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Opens Two New Facilities in Dubai, Beijing
[Satellite TODAY 06-17-10] SpeedCast has opened new offices in Dubai, UAE and in Beijing, China, the company announced June 16. SpeedCast, an Asian-based specialist in global network and satellite […]
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Connectivity
Astro Selects Irdeto to Broadcast World Cup Content on the Web
Malaysian cross-media broadcaster and direct-to-home (DTH) satellite pay-TV operator Astro has selected Irdeto’s content management solution to power the live streaming and on-demand broadband delivery of all 64 FIFA World […]
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Connectivity
C-Com Receives $1 Million in Chinese iNetVu Orders
Mobile antenna provider C-Com Satellite Systems has received $1 million worth of new orders for its iNetVu mobile antenna systems from unnamed customers in China, the company announced June 15. […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace to Launch Vinasat-2
Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS) has awarded a contract to Arianespace to launch the Vinasat-2 satellite for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) in the second quarter of 2012, […]
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Connectivity
CommunicAsia: Mobile Markets Growing, but Not All Sectors
The combination of geography and information- and entertainment-hungry populations ensures that mobile communications always will be in demand throughout the Asia-Pacific region. With only a few exceptions, satellite looks to […]
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Connectivity
OnAir CEO Resigns
[Satellite TODAY 06-17-10] OnAir CEO Benoit Debains has resigned his position at the company after three and a half years to return to Airbus, OnAir announced June 16. Ian Dawkins, […]
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Connectivity
Ericsson to Uprgade DTH Satellite Service in India
[Satellite TODAY 06-17-10] DishTV, a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite operator in India, has selected Ericsson to improve its satellite bandwidth efficiency, increase channel capacity and offer more choice to its subscribers […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX to Launch Taiwanese Earth Observation Satellite in 2013
The National Space Organization (NSPO), based in Taiwan, has contracted SpaceX to launch Formosat-5, NSPO’s Earth observation satellite, as early as December 2013, SpaceX announced June 14. Formosat-5 will […]
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Connectivity
Newpoint Integrates Management Software with Clearbox n2 Monitoring
[Satellite TODAY 06-16-10] Integral Systems subsidiary Newpoint Technologies has embedded its Compass network management software into Australia-based Clearbox Systems’ n2 next generation monitoring and control solution in efforts to reduce […]
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Connectivity
PolarSat Completes VSATPlus 3 Network Testing for Chinese Oil and Gas Market
Hub-less VSAT communication equipment provider PolarSat has completed system testing and certification of its VSATPlus 3 for use in PetroChina‘s network, the company announced June 11. PolarSat tested VSATPlus […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast to Stream ESPN Star Sports Content to Mobile Users in Asia
Asian sports broadcaster ESPN Star Sports has contracted digital media content services provider SpeedCast to deliver live premium mobile sports content across Asia, SpeedCast announced June 15. ESPN Star […]
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Connectivity
Norsat Releases New Microwave Products at Communicasia
[Satellite TODAY 06-16-10] Norsat International Inc. has unveiled two new products from its microwave division at Communicasia 2010, the company announced June 15. Norsat released a new addition to […]
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Connectivity
Norsat Releases New Microwave Products at Communicasia
Norsat International Inc. has unveiled two new products from its microwave division at Communicasia 2010, the company announced June 15. Norsat released a new addition to its 3000C series […]
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Connectivity
C-Com Receives $1 Million in Chinese iNetVu Orders
[Satellite TODAY 06-16-10] Mobile antenna provider C-Com Satellite Systems has received $1 million worth of new orders for its iNetVu mobile antenna systems from unnamed customers in China, the company […]
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Connectivity
Astro Selects Irdeto to Broadcast World Cup Content on the Web
[Satellite TODAY 06-16-10] Malaysian cross-media broadcaster and direct-to-home (DTH) satellite pay-TV operator Astro has selected Irdeto’s content management solution to power the live streaming and on-demand broadband delivery of all […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace to Launch Vinasat-2
[Satellite TODAY 06-16-10] Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems (LMCSS) has awarded a contract to Arianespace to launch the Vinasat-2 satellite for Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) in the second […]