Connectivity

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] Orbcomm has deployed a machine-to-machine (M2M) service portal using Sierra Wireless’ AirVantage services platform, Orbcomm announced March 23.     The portal integrates the AirVantage platform to provide...

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] C-Com Satellite Systems’ 2009 revenues increased 1.7 percent to $9.1 million, the company announced in its 2009 year-end financial results, released March 23.     C-Com’s working capital...

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] A total of 147.8 million set-top boxes will ship worldwide in 2010, an increase of 11.5 percent from 132.6 million units last year, according to an iSuppli...

[Satellite TODAY 03-24-10] Wireless communication systems provider Andrew Solutions is offering its SmartBeam base station antenna system to wireless operator customers, the company announced March 22.     The SmartBeam system...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] EchoStar is planning to expand Dish Network’s broadcast market presence in North America following a capacity deal with SES and the launch of the EchoStar 14 satellite,...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] SkyTerra stockholders approved the company’s merger with a new corporation formed and indirectly owned by Harbinger Capital Partners, SkyTerra announced March 22.     The acquisition, first announced...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] BSkyB will launch its 3-D channel Sky 3D April 3, the company announced March 19.     The satellite pay-TV operator’s 3-D channel will kick off with the...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] Thrane & Thrane’s Aero-SB+ SwiftBroadband solution has received Inmarsat type approval and parts manufacturer approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, the manufacturer announced March 22.    ...

[Satellite News 03-23-10] In an attempt to take a leadership role in dealing with interference issues, satellite operator Intelsat is launching new efforts to invite more satellite industry leaders to...

[Satellite TODAY 03-23-10] iDirect has promoted Vice President of Finance Chris Norem to CFO, the company announced March 22.     Norem served as iDirect’s vice president of finance since 2006...