FSS Experts Warn of Industry Struggle in New Morgan Stanley Report
Morgan Stanley has released a new report citing “three highly experienced professionals in the FSS sector” on how they think the sector will develop over the next few years. The outcome of the report is surprisingly negative with the sources predicting the sector has “entered a ‘no-growth’ cycle, and that returns will… READ MORE »
SES’ ASTRA 2E to Launch Sept. 30
SES’ Astra 2E satellite is scheduled for launch on board an ILS Proton launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Sept. 30, 2013. Astra 2E was built for SES by Astrium of France. Based on the Eurostar E3000 platform, the spacecraft carries 60… READ MORE »
The October edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive interview with Thaicom’s CEO, Suphajee Suthumpun, exporing the challenges and opportunities she faced when taking over the operator and her success with Ipstar. We also explore the possibilities for satellite in the booming billion-dollar M2M industry, and we assess the impact HTS will have in a thriving Latin America. Plus, as a digital edition exclusive, you’ll get an in-depth look at the oil and gas market, highlighting the potential need for HTS communications. Read it now!
Panasonic's Wi-Fi and Entertainment Solutions Enhance SIA’s KrisWorld
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken to the skies with its first eight new Boeing 777-300ERs equipped with Panasonic Avionics Corporation's true broadband Wi-Fi, mobile phone service and in-flight entertainment experience. With partners Deutsche Telekom and AeroMobile, Panasonic will deliver broadband Wi-Fi, mobile data and services. Passengers will be able… READ MORE »
Hermes Opens New Nairobi Office in Line with African Expansion Plans
Hermes Datacomms has opened a new office in Nairobi, Kenya to support East African operations and to improve in-country support in Kenya. The company foresees that the region will become an important player in the oil industry in the next 25 years. “Africa will represent a significant… READ MORE »
DigiGone Receives Approval for Use with Thuraya Terminals
DigiGone’s video communications system and software platform has been approved for use with Thuraya’s IP terminals. Thuraya is actively rolling out the DigiGone satellite communications solution across their distribution channels in all vertical markets. Optimized for narrowband satellite channels, DigiGone offers encrypted video and audio conferencing, video streaming,… READ MORE »
L-3 TRL, Avanti to Provide High-Speed Ka-Band Services
L-3 TRL Technology is working with Avanti Communications to provide secure, high-speed Ka-Band satellite services to government and military agencies that use L-3 TRL’s CATAPAN encryption devices for direct high-speed connectivity. Coverage includes parts of Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus region and Africa. The new… READ MORE »
