E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 06-21-10] Wireless optimization technology provider XipLink has added Israel-based Ultram Technologies to its global network of value-added distributors, XipLink announced June 18.      Ultram will provide delivery and...

[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...

[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...

[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...

[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSB) has successfully transitioned its Thor 3 satellite from its previous orbital location of 1 degree West to a new location at 4 degrees...

[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] BT‘s Media and Broadcast division has entered a five-year strategic alliance with RRsat Global Communications Network to combine RRsat’s content management and global distribution services over satellite,...

[Satellite TODAY 06-18-10] 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...

[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...

[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...

[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...