MTN Pioneers New iDirect X7 Modem with Norwegian Cruise Lines
Norwegian Cruise Line’s on board Internet connectivity for passengers and crew is about to get a fleet-wide makeover. MTN Communications, a long-time partner of Norwegian, has selected the cruise line’s Breakaway to pioneer their newest modem: the iDirect X7. Over the years, Norwegian and MTN have… READ MORE »
Harris Corporation Names New President of Harris CapRock Communications
Harris Corporation has named Tracey Haslam president of its Harris CapRock Communications business. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Haslam will lead Harris CapRock, a global provider of managed satellite and terrestrial communications solutions for remote and harsh environments. Harris CapRock’s infrastructure includes teleports on six continents, five 24/7 customer support… READ MORE »
Belgium-based Spacebel has agreed to supply Vietnam with VNREDSat 1b, an Earth observation system made in Belgium set to launch in 2017. The satellite will be based on the European Space Agency’s (ESA)PROBA satellite platform, placing the VNREDSat 1b in a Sun-synchronous orbit for five years. This observation mission will… READ MORE »
Gilat and Gilat Satcom to Provide Services to Israeli Government
Gilat Satellite Networks will supply satellite equipment and services to the Israeli government through a tender won by Gilat Satcom. Over the next three years, Gilat Satcom will supply fixed and satellite-on-the-move (SOTM) communications services based only on Gilat equipment including VSATs and low-profile and tracking satellite antennas.… 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 Solutions Selected by Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency
Badan SAR Nasional, the national search and rescue agency for the Republic of Indonesia, has selected Thuraya Telecommunications Company to improve its search and rescue efforts in the country. The government agency will install Thuraya IP Terminals, the Thuraya Integrated Communications Solution, and Thuraya NettedComms to provide its headquarters’ capabilities with… READ MORE »
Telstra Global Increases MPLS Worldwide
Telstra Global has launched new Points-of-Presence (PoPs), increasing its global Multi-protocol Label Switching (MPLS) network in Western Europe and the American Midwest. The latest launch of PoPs in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris and Chicago will provide customers with access to more than 1,900 PoPs across more than 230 countries and territories. "Directly connected to the… READ MORE »
