Focus: Telecom

Eutelsat Communications today announced appointments that further strengthen its management and optimise the distribution of skills across the Group.

Eutelsat Communications announced the extension of agreements with the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) for capacity on future RSCC satellites designed to serve Russia's market for digital broadcasting and broadband services

Northrop Grumman conducted the Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Control and Planning Segment (CAPS) preliminary design review and software requirements and architecture review

Maju Nusa, a Malaysian satellite service provider, has put its faith behind O3b Networks, by signing a key contract only days before O3b successfully launched its first four satellites.

Star One is major presence on the Latin American satellite landscape. The company launched its Star One C3 satellite late last year and is planning to add new capacity next […]

Royal Caribbean International (RCI) is one of the world’s largest cruise ship brands. The company is in the middle of a highly aggressive program upgrading the communications and entertainment experience […]

In the largest emerging markets (the BRIC nations), both government and industry are scrambling to meet satellite capacity demand. In the face of capacity shortages, particularly for Ku-band, local satellite […]

Gilat Satellite Networks announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Spacenet, a provider of managed network and data security services, has introduced an enhanced suite of integrated Wi-Fi services

CPI International and its wholly owned subsidiary Communications & Power Industries (CPI) have acquired M C L, a manufacturer of power amplifier products and systems for the satellite communications market and a wholly owned subsidiary of MITEQ

The market of cellular backhaul over satellite has been a vibrant vertical segment for the satellite sector in the second half of the last decade

Inmarsat announced that the first fully-assembled Inmarsat 5 satellite has successfully completed mechanical testing at Boeing’s manufacturing facility in El Segundo, Calif.

Thales Alenia Space has signed a study contract with the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) to enhance communications between ground and military mission aircrafts through a telecommunication satellite without interruption during extreme flying conditions

ViaSat has selected Alianza’s VoIP solution to power its newly launched Exede Voice service.

Cobham has appointed Rob Mullins to the position of executive vice president, corporate strategy and mergers & acquisitions, succeeding David Johnston.

CPI International and its subsidiary Communications & Power Industries (CPI) have acquired MCL, a manufacturer of power amplifier products and systems for the satellite communications market and a wholly owned subsidiary of MITEQ.

The HbbTV Consortium will launch a strategic marketing campaign intended to increase global acceptance of the HbbTV standard.

Through a joint decision, the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos) and the Ministry of Communications and Media of the Russian Federation have enabled the training program for specialists from Russian enterprises NIIR FSUE and RSC Energia, as well as the transfer of technologies.

After a 24-hour and an extra 33 minutes delay caused by weather conditions, Arianespace’s Soyuz launcher finally took off from the Guiana Space Center carrying the first four connectivity satellites for O3b Networks.

Orbital Sciences filed a lawsuit last week seeking more than $1.5 billion – including trembled damages – against its competitor, United Launch Alliance (ULA) and its engine supplier RD AMROSS, alleging violations of the Sherman Act, which deals with fair market competition.

The Board of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) elected Michel de Rosen, CEO of Eutelsat, as its new chairman of the board.

Satellite and terrestrial network provider, Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) announced the second release of SpeedNet AV technology, an enhanced, cloud-based browser designed to address the challenges associated with using a satellite connection in remote regions.

The launch of O3b Network’s first four satellites aboard an Arianespace Soyuz rocket has been postponed by 24 hours, according to the launch company.

The United States is no longer alone in testing Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) technology as Canada became the first country approved to use and test the Lockheed Martin-produced satellite system, according to company officials.

SES recently announced a multi-year multimillion-dollar contract renewal with Supernet

DSAT Cinema announced that 1,000 cinema complexes in Europe are now fully equipped for satellite reception.

More opportunities for satellite broadband services are beginning to emerge as the demand for Internet access continues to grow around the world, according to Stephane Palomba regional vice president Asia at Gilat Satellite Networks.

Newtec and satellite service provider SpeedCast announced the results of an intensive trial of Newtec’s latest S2 Extensions and Clean Channel Technology.

International satellite communications companies have begun increasing delivery of Global VSAT Forum (GVF)’s VSAT Installation Training & Certification throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Geolink Satellite Services, part of CETel Group, has signed a multi-year transponder contract with Arabsat on its 5A satellite.

SES and Thailand’s IPMTV have broadened their partnership, signing additional capacity on the upcoming SES 8 and renewing IPMTV’s multi-year capacity deal on NSS 6.