MSS Market Poised for Faster Growth as Next-Gen Constellations Prepare to Launch

With Inmarsat and Iridium having either begun or soon to begin launching their next-generation constellations, and Globalstar and Thuraya Communications finding success in the consumer-driven handheld market, the world’s leading MSS players all expressed optimism for their growth prospects at Tuesday’s opening General Session. During their initial remarks of business highlights from…
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Airbus Defense and Space Selects Newtec Dialog for Global Enterprise VSAT Business

Airbus Defense and Space and Newtec have signed a new deal to deploy Newtec’s Dialog platform as the technology of choice for providing global fixed VSAT solutions. Under the contract…
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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.

Intelsat, Airbus Plan High Throughput Maritime VSAT Services for EpicNG

Intelsat and Airbus have entered into a new agreement to bring maritime VSAT services to Intelsat’s High Throughput Satellite (HTS) EpicNG platform. The agreement, as part of Airbus’ Aurora Global suite, will provide global high throughput satcom services with secure access to IntelsatOneSM… READ MORE »

Entropic, MTI Sell Channel Stacking Switch Technology to Middle East Customer

A major direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operator in the Middle East has deployed Microelectronics Technology’s (MTI) 4x4, quad Single Cable Router (SCR) DBS outdoor unit Low Noise Block (LNB) product based on Entropic’s third-generation Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) silicon, the EN5288. Developed to address the growing multi-tuner, multi-viewing… READ MORE »

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The March issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we bring you an exclusive interview with the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year award winner, Khalid Balkheyour. As a strong, vibrant regional FSS operator, Balkheyour has created a powerhouse in the Middle East. Additionally, we talk to key visionaries from Kymeta, O3b, Viasat, Thuraya, Norsat, and ABS, about the future of the industry, and the world’s growing dependence on satellite. We also go over the satellite industry's effort for the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, get a one-on-one with CNES President, Jean-Yves Le Gall, and more! Read it now!

CPI Introduces 80 W Ku-Band GaN-Based Solid State BUC

Communications and Power Industries’ (CPI) satcom products group has introduced a new 80 watt Ku-Band GaN-based solid state Block Upconverter (BUC). This new BUC expands CPI’s selection of solid state GaN and GaAs products in C-, X-, Ku- and Ka-band… READ MORE »

Advantech Wireless Tech Focus Report - Partner Content

For more than 25 years, Advantech Wireless has led the market with the most powerful innovations in technologies helping its customers obtain the most efficient and cost effective satellite and terrestrial microwave radio solutions. As a global company, Advantech Wireless is committed to creating best-in-class technologies and solutions to meet and exceed its customers’ needs and expectations. For both commercial…
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Thuraya Partners with UK-based Talia

Thuraya Telecommunications Company has partnered with Talia, a top-tier provider of data communications and voice services. Talia, headquartered in the U.K., owns and operates a teleport facility in Germany and offers satellite communication solutions. “Our partnership with Talia demonstrates Thuraya’s commitment to serving our customers…
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Challenges Facing Aero Systems - Partner Content

By Dave Davis, Sr. Systems Engineer, iDirect Europe In my last blog I looked at the rise of aero platforms in the Defence and security environment using SatCom, particularly UAVs. I mentioned that there were some challenges when operating in the aero environment and I’ll address those in this blog. In the commercial sector, the main thrust is…
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Kratos to Provide Satellite Carrier Monitoring System in Germany

Germany’s Federal Network Agency has awarded a contract to Kratos Defense and Security Solutions’ Integral Systems Europe (Kratos ISE) business group to provide a satellite carrier monitoring solution and integrate it with their existing interference geolocation system. Kratos ISE will implement Monics, the industry's leading carrier monitoring product from Kratos ISE's sister… READ MORE »

Gilat Releases SkyEdge 2 c Capricorn Satellite VSAT

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced the availability of its new SkyEdge 2 c Capricorn satellite router for high-speed enterprises, broadband access and cellular applications. Capricorn is the latest addition to the SkyEdge 2 c family of satellite routers, and has been designed to deliver ultra-high-speed broadband services while also being cost efficient.…
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