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Lockheed Martin, ITT announce alliance for GPS III space segment competition
Lockheed Martin and ITT Corporation have formed an alliance in the competition to build the U.S. Air Force's next generation Global Positioning System Space Segment program, known as GPS Block III...

Robert Bednarek appointed President and CEO of SES NEW SKIES
SES GLOBAL announces the appointment of Mr. Robert Bednarek to the position of President and CEO of SES NEW SKIES. In his new position, Mr. Bednarek will continue to report to Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES GLOBAL and will remain a member of the SES Executive Committee...

Irdeto to secure leading Indian satellite news channels
Irdeto, the proven expert in content security for digital TV, IPTV and mobile, announced that TV Today Network (TVTN) has chosen the Irdeto Digital TV solution to protect the content of its premium Hindi and English news channels. These include Aaj Tak, Tez, Dilli Aaj Tak and Headlines Today, which will be distributed to more than 10,000 local cable operators across the region using the Irdeto system...

DIRECTV to deliver local HD Programming in 67 markets by year end
Already leading the satellite TV industry in the delivery of local HD programming, DIRECTV will offer local HD broadcast networks in 67 markets, representing approximately 74 percent of U.S. TV households, by year end when it rolls out 25 more local HD markets in the fourth quarter...

Comtech Telecommunications receives $4.5 million contract for high power amplifiers
Comtech Telecommunications announced that its New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received a $4.5 million contract from Raytheon for the production of the Integrated Radio Frequency Assembly (IRA) used in the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) UHF radio...

CASBAA Convention 2006 adds Bandwidth to Pay-TV
Tagged “From Bandwidth to Brandwidth”, the CASBAA Convention 2006, to be held from 24 to 27 October, is poised to shed light on using advancements in digital technologies to maximise the value of newly-available communications bandwidth for sophisticated brand development, innovative marketing and premium content...

Patriot Antenna Systems announces the hiring of Bob Reitz
Patriot Antenna Systems is pleased to announce the hiring of Robert Reitz as Director of Business Development. Bob is experienced in developing new activities in a global and international market. Bob is familiar in dealing with various government agencies, military contractors, and Homeland Security Sectors. His responsibilities include Sales & Marketing for Patriot Antenna Systems’ existing and new products for the government, military and international Satcom Sectors...

BSkyB to begin worldwide deployment of Streambox Newsgathering Solutions
Streambox, Inc. announced that leading U.K. broadcaster British Sky Broadcasting Limited (BSkyB) will be deploying the Streambox ACT-L3 newsgathering solution at its Sky News bureaus to increase the depth, quality, and timeliness of breaking news coverage from even the most remote locations...

Alcatel Alenia Space signs initial agreement with Globalstar for second generation LEO satellite constellation
Alcatel Alenia Space announced it has signed an initial agreement (Authorization To Proceed or ATP) with Globalstar, Inc., a provider of mobile satellite voice and data services, to commence work on Globalstar's second-generation satellite constellation...

NSSL announces the creation of a new rental service
International satellite communications provider NSSL announced the launch of a rental service for customers who need satcoms solutions at short notice and for a limited period of time. NSSL’s new service brings more choice to satcoms customers and promotes competition in the industry...

MEASAT appoints New Director, Broadcast Sales
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced the appointment of Anne Chan as Director, Broadcast Sales...

EMC signs agreement with UNHCR
Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) has been awarded a contract to provide satellite communications and integrate UNHCR offices worldwide...

CamShin launches new VoIP International Calling Service in Cambodia
CamShin Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Shin Satellite Plc. (SATTEL), launched its new international calling service, “005”. The Company said its new service uses Voice-Over-IP (VoIP) technology and reduces typical international calling rates in Cambodia by approximately 25 to 50 percent...

CASBAA, PCTA and IP Philippines partner to train law enforcement officials on combatting pay-TV piracy
With piracy holding back development of the cable and satellite TV industry to just 8% of all TV households in the Philippines, the Intellectual Property Office is bolstering its efforts to curb the problem...

MEASAT appoints New Director, Sales for South Asia
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) has appointed Vishal Mathur as Director, Sales – South Asia. In this role, Vishal will be responsible for building and supporting MEASAT’s customer base across the South Asian region...