Connectivity

[Via Satellite 07-14-2014] The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) used NovelSat’s satellite modulators to broadcast three World Cup matches in Ultra-HD, including the Final game between Germany and Argentina. For all...

[Via Satellite 07-14-2014] ExactEarth has released a new satellite Automatic Identification System (AIS) product called exactAIS Density Maps that enables customers to view millions of ship AIS messages through exactAIS....

[Via Satellite 07-14-2014] Satcom Direct has expanded its Savannah, GA, office to provide additional classrooms for training maintenance technicians, corporate flight attendants and pilots on aircraft cabin satellite communications. The...

[Via Satellite 07-11-2014] Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has selected Emerging Markets Communications’ (EMC) Satcom Technologies division to provide a satellite connectivity solution for online banking and internal applications. EMC’s solution...

[Via Satellite 07-11-2014] In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) provider Global Eagle Entertainment has, effective immediately, appointed Dave Davis as the company’s new CEO and member of the Board of Directors. Global Eagle...

[Via Satellite 07-10-2014] Globecomm has begun offering Mobile Virtual Network operator (MVNO) services worldwide. The company is handling all back-end operations using its own infrastructure and the Globecomm MBOX platform...

[Via Satellite 07-09-2014] In-flight connectivity (IFC) has become a top market opportunity for the satellite industry but despite this Euroconsult believes it will not be a profitable market until 2023....

[Via Satellite 07-08-2014] Swing Transport, a privately owned logistics company, has chosen Orbcomm’s GT1100 asset tracking solution for its fleet of more than 1,000 dry van trailers. Dan Summitt, president...

[Via Satellite 07-08-2014] Iridium, using one of its phones, has completed the first end-to-end call using Iridium NEXT hardware. The call was the first step in validating the service capability...

[Via Satellite 07-08-2014] Technip, an engineering, construction and project management company serving the oil and gas industry, signed a new contract with MTN Communications to boost coverage for its global...