Focus: Telecom

 [Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] Inmarsat has signed VSAT terminal supplier L-3 Global Communications Solutions (GCS) as an initial launch partner for land satellite terminals for its future Global Xpress service, the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] Trimble has expanded its satellite-delivered Trimble RTX technology coverage to most of the world, enabling the new Trimble xFill technique in RTK and VRS surveying that allows […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-07-12] CASBAA named a new member of its board of directors and Council of Governors members at its Annual General Meeting, the association announced Nov. 7. TV5MONDE Asia […]

[Satellite News 11-06-12] Canadian information solutions provider MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has been very active on the satellite side of its operations this year. Its space robotics business, however, […]

[Satellite News 11-06-12] The 2012 OilComm Conference and Exposition, formerly Offshore Communications, kicked off today at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, opening a forum for real-world solution providers to […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-06-12] O3b Networks will provide Telecom Cook Islands with bandwidth for high speed Internet connectivity to four additional southern islands in the nation, as well as faster internet […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-06-12] The World Teleport Association (WTA) has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, the association announced Oct. 17. WTA has expanded its Board […]

[Satellite News 11-05-12] Satellite-based technologies are dominating the in-flight connectivity market, with Ku-band set to become the most popular method of driving the service at the end of 2015 and […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] SES has certified a new SAT-over-IP converter by Taiwanese cable TV and set-box manufacturer Zinwell, SES announced Nov. 2. The new SAT-over-IP standard is designed to convert […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] Webtech Wireless has released its Quadrant Manager 9.7 available immediately with support for Android smart phones and tablets, the vehicle fleet location-based services (LBS) and telematics technology […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] TeleCommunication Systems has opened a new sales office in Johannesburg, South Africa focusing on its African marketing and sales activities, the company announced Nov. 2. TeleCommunication provides […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Inmarsat has enhanced its SwiftBroadband technology capabilities and plans to focus on the continued development of its L-band services for aviation, the company announced at NBAA 2012 […]

A new era is approaching in the satellite industry. During the next two to three years, you will see key strategies start to come to fruition from some of the […]

[Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Intelsat has agreed to provide satellite connectivity and C-band capacity on the Intelsat 1R satellite at 310 degrees East to Grupo Chilefilms for a new digital cinema […]

[Satellite News 11-01-12] MSS operator Iridium’s 2012 third-quarter performance received mixed reviews from the market, though some analysts are pointing to positives that show the company’s growth projections still on […]

SES recently signed a launch deal with SpaceX, once again underlying its faith in the U.S.-based services provider. The operator has been busy this year, with a number of satellites […]

For the past six years, the Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has presented three young satellite professionals with its Promise Award in recognition of their potential to play a […]

Think about your domain name; perhaps Intelsat.com, Iridium.com, Viasat.com, or Eutelsat.com. What does it mean and how much is it worth? How does it relate to your name brand? What […]

Industrial M&A returned to the space sector over the summer with a vengeance, with the announcement of the acquisition of Palo Alto, California-based satellite manufacturer Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) by Canadian […]

 [Satellite TODAY Insider 11-01-12] Telesat generated an approximate 10 percent increase in revenues to $220 million during its third quarter and settled a $395 million negligence lawsuit with Anik F1 […]

Networks are getting more complex as companies needs for faster and efficient communications grows. Satellite can often be part of a broader communications network for enterprises, making it part of […]

The increased use of HD video in offshore environments is also hiking up demands for new bandwidth. New opportunities are emerging for satellite companies and service providers as oil companies […]

 [Satellite TODAY 11-01-12] Eutelsat Communications has signed agreements with the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) to lease capacity for broadcasting and IP services on two RSCC satellites to be launched […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] Inmarsat has launched a new IsatPhone Pro humanitarian aid package that aims to provide NGOs with a total of 3,000 minutes per month that can be shared […]

[Satellite News 10-26-12] Eutelsat’s latest set of results have been met favorably by analysts and have just about beaten their expectations in terms of overall revenue performance. Overall, the company […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] European FSS operator Eutelsat grew its revenues 6.5 percent in its 2012-2013 first quarter to reach 314.4 million euros ($406.3 million), driven by a 43.7 percent growth […]

[Satellite TODAY 10-29-12] VSAT Systems subsidiary Datzap has been granted a license to operate in Costa Rica following three years of negotiations with the Costa Rican government and U.S. trade […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 10-25-12] Operational improvements and capital deployment actions helped Raytheon increase its earnings-per-share 15 percent in its third fiscal quarter of 2012 compared to the same period last […]

European institutions are developing a new application for satellite communications to improve healthcare in remote areas such as Haiti.

[Satellite TODAY 10-24-12] Asset-tracking satellite modem manufacturer Quake Global and SkyWave Mobile Communications have introduced a Q-Pro M2M modem solution designed to operate on the Russian Federation’s Inmarsat satellite network, […]