Panasonic Avionics Exec Hints at Upcoming Satellite Capacity Deals
Panasonic Avionics is pushing to complete the most robust satellite network specifically designed for in-flight connectivity services. The company wants to supply all the equipment to airlines for a complete end-to-end solution exclusively using Panasonic equipment. David Bruner, vice president of… READ MORE »
ViaSat Partners with SamsungKNOX to Provide Secure Mobile Enterprise Services
ViaSat is adopting the Samsung KNOX secure platform for Android. To provide this service, ViaSat will integrate its defense-grade cyber and information security technologies into Samsung KNOX-enabled devices. Samsung KNOX is an end-to-end secure mobile platform designed to provide data and privacy protection for enterprises and consumers. "This… READ MORE »
CPI SuperLinear® TWTAs are the most power-efficient HPAs in the industry. They are twice as efficient as comparable SSPAs, including GaN-based products, resulting in lower operational costs and better MTBF. SuperLinear TWTAs are available in C-, X- and Ku-bands, and cause less carbon emissions than any alternative.
Thuraya Introduces First Dedicated Vehicular Broadband Terminal
Thuraya Telecommunications has launched its first dedicated vehicular IP broadband terminal designed and manufactured by Hughes Network Systems. The Thuraya IP Voyager is designed for end users in the government, oil and gas, media and relief sectors, and is capable of achieving streaming IP rates of up… READ MORE »
MACOM Sells Mindspeed Wireless Infrastructure Business Unit to Intel
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings has announced that its subsidiary Mindspeed Technologies has completed the sale of its wireless infrastructure business unit to Intel Corporation. “As outlined in the announcement of our definitive agreement to acquire Mindspeed on Nov. 5, Mindspeed’s divestment of assets… READ MORE »
The February issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we relive the much anticipated and dramatic SES 8 launch, the first commercial satellite launch by SpaceX. We also go through what it takes for the satellite industry to win the spectrum battle at the upcoming WRC-15, and get an overview of India's regulatory obstacles for satellite and what needs to be done in order to overcome them. Plus, as a digital exclusive, we bring you the Satellite Executive of the Year nominees! Find out who are the four runners to the most prestigious award in the satellite industry. Read it now!
SES Releases 2013 Revenue and EBITDA Growth
SES has released its revenue and EBITDA earnings for 2013. Overall revenue increased 3.4 percent, while the 2013 EBITDA saw a 2.8 percent increase with a total profit increase of 7.7 percent. SES has also seen a 12 percent increase in the number… READ MORE »
Globecast Australia Launches Chinese TV Channels
Globecast Australia will launch CNC Chinese and CNC World channels on its Direct-to-Home (DTH) Optus 2 platform on Saturday. These Mandarin and English CNC channels will offer current international and Chinese news to Australian viewers via Xinhua News Agency’s more than 200 global news reporting centers. Globecast Australia carries almost 60 channels… READ MORE »
