GATR Technologies Leverages Limited Government Spending in Latest Contract
GATR Technologies’ recent $440 million contract comes as a sizeable purchase for the government to make while still dealing with the effect of sequestration. While budget cuts may have dampened sales for many, GATR was able to spin diminished spending into opportunity. READ MORE »
Harris Broadcast Acquires Imagine Communications
Harris Broadcast has completed the acquisition of Imagine Communications, a digital video solutions company that delivers bandwidth-efficient services with prime video quality for online applications and TV Everywhere. Harris Broadcast announced the initial acquisition agreement on Dec. 4. The acquisition will enhance Harris Broadcast’s current research and development… READ MORE »
KVH Industries is doubling the capacity for two global C-band beams in its mini-VSAT Broadcast network, enhancing its C- and Ku-band maritime VSAT network. The increase in capacity will take place next month, improving the multimegabit service that serves global marine operations and vessels by covering… READ MORE »
ILS to Launch Eutelsat 9B Satellite in 2015
Eutelsat Communications has selected International Launch Services (ILS) to launch the Eutelsat 9B satellite in 2015. Eutelsat 9B is a high-capacity Ku-band satellite based on a Eurostar E3000 platform that will provide new resources and improved performance for broadcasting at its 9 degrees East location… READ MORE »
The January issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we celebrate the winners of the first edition of the Via Satellite Excellence Awards. These impressive individuals and forward-thinking companies represent what it takes to succeed in our industry. Also in this issue, we explore Lockheed Martin’s plans to re-enter the commercial satellite business, in both the manufacturing and launch arenas. Read it now!
Thuraya Telecommunications Launches Latest Version of SatSleeve
Thuraya Telecommunications has launched the latest version of Thuraya SatSleeve for Android-based smartphones. This new product, compatible with Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4, allows users to turn their personal phone into a satellite phone to send SMS messages, make phone calls and access… READ MORE »
Viking Satcom Deploys Equipment to Support SES 6 Satellite
Viking Satcom and Superior Satellite Engineers are beginning to deploy ground station equipment to support SES’s new satellite at 40.5 degrees west. The SES 6 satellite will deliver a total of 40 available transponders in dual Circular-Pol configuration in the Americas, Europe and Atlantic Ocean… READ MORE »
