OneAccess CEO Confident Montenegrin Deal Will be the Spark for Others
The Montenegrin Police Force is the latest customer in Europe looking to benefit from high-powered satellites. Earlier this month, Eutelsat Communications and Satellite Broadband Service Network Montenegro (SBS Net) announced the completion of an ultra-fast, secure satellite network connecting Montenegro’s police headquarters with the country’s six border control stations. The implementation is… READ MORE »
TSBc Selects iDirect as Ground Infrastructure Platform for New High Throughput Satellite
European satellite operator Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has selected iDirect’s new Velocity product line as the ground infrastructure solution for its new Thor 7 high throughput satellite (HTS). Using iDirect’s technology, TSBc will deliver a Ka-band HTS payload of up to 9Gbps of throughput across 25 spot beams,… 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!
Inmarsat to Purchase Fourth Inmarsat 5 Satellite from Boeing
Inmarsat has triggered an option to purchase a fourth Inmarsat 5 satellite under its existing contract with Boeing Satellite Systems International. The program schedule from Boeing has a satellite delivery date of mid-2016. Initially, the fourth Inmarsat 5 satellite will serve to provide an… READ MORE »
RigNet Selects Embratel for Data and Internet Solutions
Brazilian telecommunications company Embratel has signed an agreement with RigNet, a global provider of remote communications, systems integration and collaborative applications dedicated to the oil and gas industry, to provide data and Internet solutions through Primelink, Business Link Direct and Datasat Plus services. Thus, RigNet will meet demands from the oil and… READ MORE »
Global Eagle Entertainment Appoints New Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Global Eagle Entertainment has selected Jay Itzkowitz as senior vice president and general counsel of the company. As head of the organization’s legal team, Itzkowitz is responsible for Global Eagle’s worldwide legal affairs during the company’s multi-faceted growth strategy. “Jay is an outstanding attorney who brings to Global Eagle… READ MORE »
Euroconsult Selects Marc Welinski as Deputy Director of Broadcast & Broadband
Euroconsult, a global consulting firm in the satellite and broadcasting sectors, has appointed Marc Welinski as deputy director of broadcast and broadband. In this new position, Welinski will oversee and further develop Euroconsult’s activities in the fast-converging environment of broadcast and broadband businesses. Formerly director of marketing and commercial… READ MORE »
