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WiMAX to present more opportunities than threats for satellite communications
NSR released its newest market intelligence and forecast report: WiMAX- Opportunity or Threat for Satellite Communications? The report examines WiMAX in the overall telecom context to provide a concise analysis of current and future opportunities and threats for satellite communications. The report includes forecasts for WiMAX-generated transponder demand (TPEs), backhaul sites and satellite service revenues in each region over the next 5 years...

ST Electronics has been awarded a S$3.8m contract by the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) announced that its electronics arm, Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited (ST Electronics) has been awarded contracts worth approximately S$3.8m from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). These contracts provide for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of state-of-the-art, high performance Vessel Traffic Radars to replace the existing MPA's radars, and the provision of comprehensive maintenance of its Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS)...

ND SatCom announces partnership with Spanish GESTIONA SERVICIOS AUDIOVISUALES
ND SatCom is teaming up with the Spanish system integrator and service partner for audio-visual technologies for a sales and service partnership in Spain’s broadcasting and media sector...

SkyWave D+ Network Coverage Extends with PAC-C Satellite
SkyWave Mobile Communications, the leading global provider of D+ satellite communications, has received approval to operate on the Inmarsat Pacific Central (PAC-C) satellite, positioned at 142 degrees West longitude. SkyWave is the first D+ provider to be granted authorized use of this satellite which is now carrying SkyWave D+ network traffic. View the SkyWave D+ network coverage map...

Industry pioneer marks milestone
Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Founded in 1957, the company was a pioneer in communications satellites and today leads the industry in providing high-power commercial spacecraft to help satellite operators and service providers meet their business objectives...

Disaster drills and hurricane experience help SkyPort Global prepare governments and businesses for emergencies
With the successful completion of a recent exercise in Missouri, SkyPort Global Communications has once again demonstrated its capabilities in supporting local governments concerned about the upcoming hurricane season and numerous potential disaster scenarios...

MEASAT announce the development of a High Definition (HD) television distribution platform
MEASAT Satellite Systems has announced the development of a High Definition (HD) Television Distribution Platform to meet the need of international broadcaster distributing HD content across the wider Asia-Pacific region. The platform was recently showcased at the CommunicAsia 2007 exhibition in Singapore...

Intelsat selects iDirect platform to power global maritime solution
iDirect Technologies has been selected by Intelsat as the platform of choice for its Network Broadband GLOBAL maritime service, introduced last month by Intelsat, the leading provider of commercial satellite services. The Intelsat GLOBAL maritime service solution is designed to provide the maritime industry and oilfield service providers with universal voice and data connectivity regardless of geographic location or network infrastructure...

CASBAA Sports TV Forum on August 24th
China International Television Corporation (CITVC) and the Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) are pleased to detail the re-scheduled International Sports Television Forum 2007 for Friday August 24th at the Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing, China...

Boeing to submit proposal for Global Positioning System III
The Boeing Company is preparing a response to a U.S. Air Force Request for Proposals for the development and production of an enhanced constellation of Global Positioning System satellites known as GPS III...