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Connectivity
Measat and Newtec to Deliver First 4K Transmission with DVB S2X
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] Measat and Newtec are scheduled to deliver a satellite transmission of 4K Ultra-High Definition (Ultra-HD) television video distributed via the new extension to the second generation Digital […]
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Connectivity
ViaSat Acquires NetNearU, Expands Wi-Fi Services
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] ViaSat has acquired NetNearU, a company that provides public Internet network management services, to expand its Wi-Fi capabilities. NetNearU’s network management system for Wi-Fi and other networks […]
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Government/Military
Comtech EF Data Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Order on Behalf of US Army
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] Comtech EF Data, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications, was awarded $4.2 million in contract orders for DMD2050E satellite modems from a systems integrator on behalf of the […]
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Connectivity
SBBS’ Astra Connect Solution Selected for French ‘Connected Schools’ Project
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] SES Broadband Services’ (SBBS) Astra Connect high-speed Internet solution was selected for the Connected Schools project by the French government. The project aims to connect and subsidize […]
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Technology
Sierra Nevada Selects Nimbus Data Storage Solution
[Via Satellite 06-10-2014] Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) selected Nimbus Data Systems’ Gemini all-flash arrays (AFA) as the storage foundation for the company’s computing infrastructures. SNC selected Nimbus Data after testing […]
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Government/Military
Iridium to Demonstrate PLI-Based Tracking Device for US Army
[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Iridium Communications will participate in the U.S. Army’s Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) process, a rigorous assessment of network and non-network capabilities and new commercial technology to determine […]
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Connectivity
Boeing Releases Environmental Performance Report
[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Boeing released its annual environmental report, which provides an update on the company’s environmental targets and its progress in sustainable growth and environmental preservation efforts. Boeing achieved […]
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Mobile Connectivity
American Airlines to Equip New Fleet with Gogo ATG Connectivity Service
[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Gogo completed an agreement with American Airlines to start installing its Air-to-Ground (ATG) connectivity service on the airline’s 30 new Bombardier CRJ-900 NextGen aircraft. These connected aircraft […]
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Connectivity
Comtech Reports Results for Third Quarter 2014, Updates 2014 Fiscal Guidance
[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Comtech Telecommunications reported operating results for the three-month and nine-month periods ending on April 30, 2014. Net sales for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) […]
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Connectivity
Sky Deutschland Employs ViXS XCode 6400 SoC for First Live 4K Broadcast
[Via Satellite 06-09-2014] Sky Deutschland chose ViXS Systems’ XCode 6400 System on Chip (SoC) for a live 4K Ultra High Definition (Ultra-HD) test broadcast of the German Football Association’s (DFB) […]
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Connectivity
Aeromexico to Offer In-Flight Connectivity Services via Panasonic
[Via Satellite 06-06-2014] Aeromexico chose Panasonic to provide in-flight broadband connectivity to nine of the airline’s new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner fleet. The connected aircraft will offer Panasonic’s In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) […]
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Connectivity
Millicom Further Expands Pay-TV Services in Latin America
[Via Satellite 06-06-2014] Millicom launched its pay-TV satellite services in Costa Rica and Honduras as part of the Tigo Star range of services that was introduced in March 2014. Customers […]
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Connectivity
ETL Systems Expands Presence in Middle East
[Via Satellite 06-06-2014] ETL Systems opened a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAB) to meet increasing demand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The office […]
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Connectivity
Airbus Ships 1000th XChange Maritime Communications Solution
[Via Satellite 06-06-2014] Airbus Defence and Space shipped its 1,000th XChange communications system since its introduction to the market in the summer of 2011. XChange is designed for voice and […]
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Technology
Macom Introduces LNA for Use in 22 to 38 GHz Applications
[Via Satellite 06-06-2014] Macom released a new three-stage low noise amplifier (LNA) for point-to-point applications. The LNA covers 22 to 38 GHz applications, and features a small quad flat no-leads […]
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Connectivity
Slovak Telekom Selects Intelsat for DTH Services in Central and Eastern Europe
[Via Satellite 06-05-2014] Slovak Telekom selected Intelsat’s video neighborhood at 1 degree west for its Direct-to-Home (DTH) services in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Intelsat’s terrestrial network, IntelsatOne, will provide […]
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Finance
Measat 3B Launch Rescheduled to September
[Via Satellite 06-05-2014] Measat rescheduled the launch of its Measat 3B satellite to September 2014 from the previously arranged date of June 6, 2014. The satellite will remain in storage […]
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Technology
Space Angels Network Teams Up with delta-V
[Via Satellite 06-05-2014] Space Angels Network signed a partnership with delta-V, Australia’s first space 2.0 accelerator, to support early-stage space ventures, connect the companies to investment capital and facilitate growth […]
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Connectivity
Comtech EF Data Appoints New VP of Marketing
[Via Satellite 06-05-2014] Comtech EF Data appointed Steve Good to vice president of marketing. Good has worked for more than 20 years in the satellite industry, with experience in implementing […]
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Government/Military
DoD Accredits Macom as Category 1A Trusted Foundry
[Via Satellite 06-05-2014] Macom’s Lowell Mass. wafer manufacturing facility was accredited by the Department of Defense (DoD) as a Category 1A Trusted Foundry, establishing the supplier of Radio Frequency (RF), […]
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Government/Military
Solar Generator Integrated onto CBERS 4 Satellite
[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] The Solar Array Generator (SAG) for the fourth China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite (CBERS 4) was integrated onto its payload on May 30, 2014 under the supervision of […]
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Connectivity
KVH Partners with Applied Weather Technology for New Voyage Planning System
[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] KVH Industries will deliver high resolution ocean and weather data from Applied Weather Technology (AWT) to ships at sea over the company’s Internet Protocol (IP)-MobileCast content delivery […]
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Technology
Northrop Grumman Launches Two High Power GaN Amplifiers for Ka-band Terminals
[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] Northrop Grumman released two new high power gallium nitride (GaN) Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit (MMIC) power amplifiers for Ka-band satellite terminals and point-to-point digital communication links. The […]
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Technology
API Technologies Unveils New Line of Radiation-Hardened Products
[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] API Technologies introduced a new line of radiation-hardened (rad-hard) power conversion and control products for extreme temperature ranges and radiation exposure. This new line of products includes […]
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Technology
MtronPTI Releases New Line of Vibration-Insensitive Oscillators
[Via Satellite 06-04-2014] MtronPTI unveiled a new series of oscillators that allows customers to stay online everywhere they go and provides high quality battlefield imagery. The XO5500 series low g-sensitivity […]
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Government/Military
Exelis Secures Contract for NASA Radiation Budget Instrument
[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] NASA awarded a $208 million contract to Exelis to build the Radiation Budget Instrument (RBI), a scanning radiometer that can measure Earth’s reflected sunlight and emitted thermal […]
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Connectivity
BT Network to Connect De Beers Group
[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] BT secured a six-year, $37 million contract with the De Beers Group to provide a range of IT services to 70 De Beers sites, including various exploration […]
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Connectivity
SES’ Astra 5B Satellite Live Over Central, Eastern Europe and Russia, CIS
[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] SES’ Astra 5B satellite went live on Monday, June 2 from its orbital position over Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), as well as Russia and the Commonwealth […]
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Technology
Comtech Subsidiary Secures Order from African Mobile Network Operator
[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] Comtech EF Data, a subsidiary of Comtech Telecommunications based in Tempe, Ariz., was awarded $1 million in follow-on equipment orders from a Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in […]
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Technology
Advantech Wireless Reports Fourth Consecutive Year of Profitability
[Via Satellite 06-03-2014] Advantech Wireless’ sales for the year ending on April 30, 2014 increased by 22 percent compared to the previous year’s earnings. This marks the fourth consecutive year […]



























