Satellite Broadband Pivoting to be More Than a Last Resort Technology

The opportunities for satellite broadband are growing at a rapid rate, transforming it from a "back up" to a premier option for communication technology. Led by Nina Beebe, director for emerging markets at Access Partnership, executives from O3b, ViaSat, Hughes, Inmarsat and Telespazio discussed these opportunities, as well as the state of the satellite broadband market in Wednesday's "Satellite Broadband…
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Kratos to Deliver Satellite Earth Station for Trustcomm

Trustcomm has selected the Integral Systems Europe business group of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions to deliver its Starlight gateway satellite earth station for installation in Cyprus to service Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. The gateway Earth station will support TrustComm's Starlight… READ MORE »

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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.

Gilat Introduces New X-Band Antenna

Gilat Satellite Networks announced the availability of the new StealthRay 300X-M (SR 300X-M) ultra-compact, low-profile, military standard, X-band broadband antenna for real-time broadband satellite communications. The StealthRay 300X-M can be used for comms-on-the-move and comms-on-the-pause, and is a member of the StealthRay 300 family of products, which also… READ MORE »

Harris CapRock Releases Pulse Advanced VSAT Solution

Harris CapRock Communications has introduced Pulse, an Advanced VSAT solution to provide bandwidth for offshore and deepwater customers. The new service securely delivers real-time bandwidth upgrades. By leveraging Comtech EF Data’s efficient modem technologies and Vipersat Management System, Pulse can dynamically reassign… 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!

Globecomm Chooses Matrices from ETL Systems

Globecomm has selected Vulcan, Victor and other additional matrices from ETL Systems to provide RF signal distribution systems. The ETL Vulcan matrix provides 128 by 128-routing capacity in 16U rack space. It can be part populated in blocks of eight inputs or eight… 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 and military needs, the... READ MORE »

Boeing and Trustcomm Initiate New Marketing Agreement for GX Capacity

Boeing and TrustComm are partnering to sell capacity from Inmarsat's Global Xpress high-speed mobile broadband service to commercial and government customers. Trustcomm will leverage existing infrastructure to assist Boeing, an authorized reseller of Inmarsat capacity, as they help sell bandwidth. "TrustComm becomes the first service provider for Boeing Commercial Satellite… READ MORE »

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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Cobham Satcom Preps Paul Jona to be new SVP

After working as CEO of Thrane and Thrane for seven years, and performing a lead role with Cobham Satcom as Senior Vice President (SVP) since July 2012, Walther Thygesen decided to retire from his current duties in June 2014. Cobham Satcom has appointed Paul H. Jona as the company's new SVP. Jona brings… READ MORE »