Orbcomm CEO Hints at Greater Inmarsat Collaboration
Between partnering with Inmarsat, releasing its positive third quarter earnings report and prepping for a brand new constellation, to call Orbcomm busy would be an understatement. Next week the company plans to ramp up its joint efforts with Inmarsat advertising modems that… READ MORE »
MTN Communications Selects Spark's Distrix SDN Platform for Cruise Ships
MTN Communications has selected Spark Integration Technologies’ Distrix Software Defined Networking (SDN) platform as one of the enabling solutions for its Nexus product. MTN's Nexus is a next generation communications ecosystem targeted for maritime that is delivered through the convergence of satellite and terrestrial network access, cloud computing infrastructure… READ MORE »
Via Satellite magazine's Satellite Executive of the Year Awardhonors the most outstanding industry executive of the year. The honoree is chosen for durable contributions made to the global satellite market including innovative technologies, best practices, important services, or any combination of the above mentioned. Likewise, it recognizes lasting contributions of these achievements. Nominations for the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year Award are now open at www.ViaSatellite.com/nominations. All nominations must be received by December 3, 2013.
Hunter Communications Enters into Canadian Market, Begins Selling Space Segment
Hunter Communications has been approved by Industry Canada to compete in the Canadian market. The company is selling satellite space segment on its hosted payload, first using the Satmex 5 satellite, followed by additional capacity on Satmex 7 in approximately two years. The Satmex 5… READ MORE »
SIS Live Selects Ateme Codecs to Equip New Fleet of Satellite News Gathering Vehicles
SIS Live has selected Ateme’s Kyrion encoders and decoders to equip 18 new Ka-band vehicles with the latest compression technology for its clients, ITN and ITV. The Kyrion CM5000 uses a mode of satellite modulation known as "smaller guard intervals," that will soon be standardized… READ MORE »
The December edition of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month, we offer you an exclusive look back at 2013, with a focus on successful companies and next generation strategies in progress. We also work to uncover the unique balancing act between bandwidth needs and efficiency for the U.S. DOD. And in the emerging market of Russia, we take you to Dubna where top executives gathered at SatComRus for an in-depth discussion on the industry. Read it now!
Eutelsat Releases Paper on Hybrid Broadcast and Broadband Networks
Eutelsat, in collaboration with Orange Group, is presenting a white paper published by Idate titled “Advanced TV Services for all, Available Now with Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV Solutions.” Based on examples in key markets that include Korea (Olleh TV Skylife), the United States (DirecTV), France (a Fransat partnership with… READ MORE »
Thuraya Provides the Thuraya IP+ to Global Voices Journalists
Thuraya will be sponsoring the Global Voices’ online team with a Thuraya IP+ terminal, which provides citizen journalists with quick and reliable access to broadband data services over its satellite network. Along with the Thuraya IP+, Global Voices will receive one year of free… READ MORE »
