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Connectivity
Harmonic Closes Thomson Video Networks Acquisition
[Via Satellite 03-01-2016] Video delivery infrastructure company Harmonic has completed the acquisition of Thomson Video Networks (TVN), a specialist in advanced video compression solutions. Harmonic announced intentions to acquire Thomson […]
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Technology
SATELLITE 2016 Hosts SGx with the Space Generation Advisory Council
[Via Satellite 02-29-2016] The Access Intelligence Satellite Group, producers of the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, has expanded its partnership with the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) with the creation of […]
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Connectivity
Craft Beer Company Using Satellite IoT to Monitor Transports
[Via Satellite 02-29-2016] U.S. beer distributor B. United International is deploying satellite-enabled sensor technology from Ovinto to monitor the location, temperature and pressure of hundreds of beer, cider and mead […]
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Technology
Orbcomm Releases CargoWatch Secure for Anti-Theft Asset Tracking
[Via Satellite 02-29-2016] Orbcomm has released a new real-time cargo security and condition monitoring solution called CargoWatch Secure, which provides complete shipment lifecycle awareness and visibility of dry and refrigerated […]
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Technology
Axesat, Sevis Team on Cellular Backhaul in Latin America
[Via Satellite 02-29-2016] Axesat has entered a strategic partnership with Sevis Systems for the delivery of optimized 2G, 3G and LTE mobile services across Axesat’s satellite backhaul networks in Latin America. […]
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Technology
Newtec to Debut DVB-S2X VSAT Modem
[Via Satellite 02-29-2016] Newtec is planning the launch of its most advanced VSAT modem to date, the Newtec MDM5000 Satellite Modem, at SATELLITE 2016 and Cabsat 2016. The modem will […]
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Finance
European Commission Adds Additional Galileo Launch to Arianespace 2016 Schedule
[Via Satellite 02-26-2016] The European Commission (EC) is accelerating the deployment of the Galileo space segment by adding a Soyuz launch in 2016. As the program manager for Galileo, Europe’s […]
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Connectivity
XipLink Wins Six Cellular Backhaul Contracts
[Via Satellite 02-26-2016] Wireless link optimization specialist XipLink has received orders from six cellular service providers for the company’s Advanced Cellular Compression (ACC) features in order to roll out highly […]
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Finance
Rocket Lab Nabs SpaceX Manager for VP Position
[Via Satellite 02-26-2016] Rocket Lab, manufacturer and operator of the Electron small satellite launch vehicle, has hired Garrett Katzenstein, formerly SpaceX’s senior manager for mission and launch operations, as vice […]
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Finance
EchoStar Excited About 2016 Launches, Musing Jupiter 3 Next Gen HTS
[Via Satellite 02-25-2016] EchoStar is positioning for 2017 to be a major growth year after a slew of new satellites reach orbit in 2016. The company has five satellites/payloads launching […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Revenue Grew 42 Percent in 2015
[Via Satellite 02-25-2016] SpeedCast International grew its statutory revenue by 42 percent in 2015 to $167 million. The company also achieved a 42 percent increase in Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, […]
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Technology
Measat Appoints new CTO Edmund Kong
[Via Satellite 02-25-2016] Measat has selected Edmund Kong as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Formerly the product line chief engineer at a leading aerospace manufacturer, he has 20 years […]
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Technology
Kratos’ CyberC4:Alert Product Gains NIAP Certification
[Via Satellite 02-25-2016] The National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), a U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and National Security Agency (NSA) program, has granted Common Criteria certification to […]
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Connectivity
SIS Live Positioning for Business Opportunities Outside of Satellite
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] SIS Live is in the midst of evolving from a company based largely on satellite connectivity to one that provides multiple forms of communications. The transition, according […]
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Technology
Two Texas University-Built Satellites Deployed from ISS
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Two satellites, Texas A&M University’s AggieSat4 satellite and University of Texas’ Bevo 2 satellite, have deployed from the International Space Station (ISS), MEI Technologies (MEIT) announced Feb. […]
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Connectivity
Hughes Received Major Capacity and Equipment Purchase from Mexico’s StarGroup
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Mexico-based Internet service provider StarGroup has entered a contract worth more than $200 million for a significant portion of the capacity on EchoStar 19 and a Hughes […]
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Technology
ISU Closing Submissions for Hosting New Space Entrepreneurship Institute at end of February
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] The International Space University (ISU) has set the date of Feb. 29 as the final call to submit statements of interest to host the new Robert A. […]
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Technology
Comtech Completes TeleCommunication Systems Acquisition
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] Comtech Telecommunications has closed its acquisition of TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), the company announced on Feb. 23. As a result of the completion of the merger, the common […]
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Connectivity
Cybersecurity Experts Stress Importance of Government-Industry Collaboration
[Via Satellite 02-24-2016] The satellite industry needs to work more closely with government end users to make sure both are in sync with each other to protect against cybersecurity threats. […]
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Government/Military
InfraGard CEO: Satellite Operators Need to be Ready for Cyber Attacks
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Satellite companies should be ready for increased attention from cyber criminals that will very likely lead to an increase in cyber attacks, according to Jerry Bowman, president […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Capacity Prices Dropped 2 to 3 Percent for Past Five Years, Says NSR
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Pricing for satellite capacity has fallen at a rate of 2 to 3 percent per year on average since 2010, according to new research from Northern Sky […]
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Connectivity
Globalstar Seals Aero Connectivity Partnership with Avidyne
[Via Satellite 02-23-2016] Globalstar has entered a strategic partnership with integrated avionics and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) systems producer Avidyne Corporation to develop and certify satellite-based Internet and voice communications […]
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Connectivity
New Swiss Satellite Operator Talks Plans for Constellation
[Via Satellite 02-22-2016] AOneSat, a new Swiss satellite operator formed by Indian space industry entrepreneurs, is forming the plans to purchase and build its first satellites within the next year […]
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Connectivity
Quake Global CEO Talks Satellite Role in IoT
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Quake Global, a provider of communications for asset monitoring and tracking, anticipates that the Internet of Things (IoT) will influence a drawdown of barriers between satellite and […]
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Connectivity
SpeedCast Inks Ku-band Capacity Deal with Gazprom Space Systems
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] SpeedCast International has entered a new agreement with Russia-based Gazprom Space Systems (GSS), to expand satellite communications services in Africa. This partnership allows SpeedСast to use capacity […]
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Connectivity
KVH to Provide VSATs for Byzantine Maritime Gas
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Byzantine Maritime Gas, a Singapore-based company that specializes in marine transportation of petroleum products, is deploying KVH Industries’ TracPhone V11-IP antenna systems with mini-VSAT broadband service for its new […]
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Technology
Paradigm Releases Swarm45 Flat Panel Ka-Band Terminal
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] U.K.-based Paradigm has unveiled a new flat-panel terminal for military, broadcast, government and disaster recovery sectors. The Swarm45 terminal provides high data rate communications from any high-throughput […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Opens New Headquarters in US
[Via Satellite 02-19-2016] Advantech Wireless has opened a new U.S. headquarters in Georgia. The office will provide customer service and support, along with training and finished goods inventory for fast […]
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Connectivity
Brazil’s TIM Exploring Ka-band Satellite Deal with Yahsat
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] TIM, the second largest mobile operator in Brazil, is in discussions with UAE-based satellite operator Yahsat around the use of Ka-band services in Brazil, commencing in 2017. […]
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Technology
Integrasys Launches Alusat ‘Always Up Satellite Terminal’
[Via Satellite 02-18-2016] Integrasys has released a new automated Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) maintenance tool called Always Up Satellite Terminal (Alusat), which combines traditional equipment management with spectrum monitoring […]


























