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Connectivity
Fisher Signs with Backchannelmedia to Deploy Clickable TV
Fisher Communications signed a station group agreement with Backchannelmedia to deploy its opt-in Clickable TV technology for interactive advertisements on television, Fisher announced April 20. The interactive technology works […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Signs Clear Channel Satellite as Reseller
[Satellite Today 04-22-09] Hughes Network Systems signed Clear Channel Satellite as an authorized reseller of HughesNet broadband satellite solutions in the United States, Hughes announced April 21. Clear Channel […]
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Connectivity
SES Wins Capacity, Distribution Contract to Broadcast CNN to EMEA Regions
[Satellite Today 04-22-09] Turner Broadcasting System signed a five-year distribution and contribution agreement with SES Americom-New Skies to deliver CNN to and from Europe and the Middle East, SES announced […]
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Connectivity
ABS-CBNi Extends Galaxy 19 Contract with Intelsat
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] ABS-CBN International (ABS-CBNi) signed a multi-year contract expansion with Intelsat for capacity on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 satellite, ABS-CBNi announced April 20. Galaxy 19, located at 97 […]
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Connectivity
SpaceX Postpones RazakSat Launch
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) and Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd (ATSB) postponed the launch of ATSB’s RazakSat satellite due to a potential compatibility issue between the spacecraft and […]
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Government/Military
ISRO Launches Risat-2, Anusat
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched two new Indian satellites, Risat-2 and Anusat, from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota, India, ISRO announced […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra and Yahsat Form DTH Joint Venture
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] SES Astra has teamed up with Yahsat to create YahLive, a new company targeted to DTH markets in the Middle East, North Africa and South West Asia, […]
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Connectivity
EMS to Provide Rugged Data Storage to LiveTV
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] LiveTV, a provider of live in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems for commercial airlines, has selected EMS‘ Formation business unit to provide rugged data storage for up to […]
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Connectivity
Avanti Wins Irish Broadband Contract
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] Avanti Communications has a won a five million euro ($6.52 million) contract from Hutchison 3G Ireland (Hutchison 3G) to supply broadband connectivity services under the Irish Government’s […]
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Connectivity
MotoSAT Unveils Messenger Series VSAT Antenna
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] MotoSAT released its Messenger series mobile VSAT antenna, the company announced April 20. MotoSAT said the mobile auto-pointing Ku-band antenna is designed specifically to meet the […]
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Connectivity
Irdeto Selected to Manage Viasat OnDemand
[Satellite Today 04-21-09] The Modern Times Group’s (MTG) subsidiary, Viasat Broadcasting has selected Irdeto to manage its enhanced Internet based on-demand service, Viasat OnDemand, Irdeto announced April 20. Irdeto […]
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Connectivity
EMS to Provide Rugged Data Storage to LiveTV
LiveTV, a provider of live in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems for commercial airlines, has selected EMS‘ Formation business unit to provide rugged data storage for up to 1,000 aircraft that […]
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Connectivity
Philips Sells Remaining Pace Stake
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Royal Philips Electronics sold its 17 percent stake in set-top box supplier Pace to investors in a capital markets transaction, the company announced April 17. The […]
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Connectivity
Arianespace Secures JCSAT-13 Launch Deal
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Arianespace won a deal to launch Sky Perfect JSAT’s JCSAT-13 satellite, the company confirmed April 17. JCSAT-13, built by Lockheed Martin, will be launched by an […]
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Connectivity
Tandberg Wins Egyptian National Broadcasting Deal
Tandberg Television won a contribution deal with Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU), Egypt’s national broadcaster, to supply Tandberg’s MPEG-2 encoding solutions, Tandberg announced April 14. The MPEG-2 encoders […]
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Connectivity
SatLink Purchases SES Capacity to Launch African DTH Platform
SatLink Communications signed a deal with SES Astra to acquire capacity on SES Astra’s Astra 4A (Sirius 4) satellite, SatLink announced April 14. Astra 4A, located at 5 degrees […]
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Connectivity
Crawford Enters the Asian Broadcast Market
Crawford Satellite Services has launched the All Sports Network (ASN), a live sports channel, in high definition (HD) to Asian audiences, marking its official entrance in the region, Crawford announced […]
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Connectivity
Harris Releases Nexio Enhancements to Streamline Broadcast Workflow
Harris Corp. released new enhancements to its Nexio family of video servers, the company announced April 8. The enhancements include direct file importing of both GXF (SMPTE 360M) and […]
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Connectivity
Tandberg Signs HD Deal With Asian Satellite Provider
Tandberg Television signed a deal with one of Asia’s main voice and satellite service providers, Reach, to expand its high-definition (HD) satellite capabilities with Tandberg receivers, encoding, multiplexing and modulation […]
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Connectivity
Monitoring Solution Company Opens Asia Pacific Office
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Witbe, a technology company specializing in next-generation software and automated monitoring systems, has opened Witbe Ltd., its Asia-Pacific subsidiary, Witbe announced April 17. Based in Hong […]
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Connectivity
ATCi System Aims to Make MPEG-4 Broadcasting Cheaper for Satellite
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Antenna Technology Communications Inc. (ATCi) has unveiled a digital broadcast system designed for local channels and DMA extension systems which aims to cut the costs of satellite […]
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Connectivity
Vizada Renews Inmarsat Distribution Agreement for Five Years
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Vizada renewed its distribution agreement with Inmarsat to continue providing Inmarsat services over the next five years, Vizada announced April 17. Vizada will continue to provide Inmarsat’s […]
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Connectivity
Fox Sports Establishes Latin American HD Platform on Intelsat Network
[Satellite Today 04-20-09] Fox Pan American Sports, a Spanish-language sports programming venture, signed a multi-year contract with Intelsat for capacity on its IS-805 satellite to distribute the high-definition (HD) version […]
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Connectivity
Tandberg Wins Egyptian National Broadcasting Deal
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Tandberg Television won a contribution deal with Egyptian Radio and Television Union (ERTU), Egypt’s national broadcaster, to supply Tandberg’s MPEG-2 encoding solutions, Tandberg announced April 14. […]
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Connectivity
Inmarsat Completes Acquisition of Stratos, Signs New Distribution Agreements
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Inmarsat completed the acquisition of Stratos Global Corp. following approval by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Canadian Minister of Industry, Inmarsat announced April 15. […]
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Government/Military
Harris Opens New Military Imagery Facility
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Harris Corp. opened a facility in St. Louis, for production and quality assurance of high-resolution imagery-derived geospatial data for the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and other […]
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Connectivity
NHV Purchases Blue Sky Location Monitoring, Communication Solutions
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen (NHV) selected Blue Sky Network to supply satellite tracking and communication solutions for use aboard work and transport helicopters, Blue Sky announced April 15. […]
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Connectivity
Eutelsat Moves KabelKiosk Platform to Eurobird 9A
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Eutelsat has moved its Kabelkiosk digital cable platform to the Eurobird 9A satellite, Eutelsat company announced April 15. Eutelsat Deutschland said that with the move, Kabelkiosk […]
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Connectivity
Grass Valley Wins Deal to Upgrade Taiwanese Broadband Services
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Taiwan Broadband Communications (TBC) selected Grass Valley to supply cable headends as part of efforts to digitalize cable in Taiwan, TBC announced April 15. TBC, a […]
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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Wins $2.1 Million U.S. Military Equipment Order
[Satellite Today 04-16-09] Comtech EF Data Corp. won a $2.1 million order from the U.S. military for satellite communications equipment that will be used to upgrade existing battlefield systems to […]