The information portal for the global satellite communications market http://www.satellite-evolution.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 5 Jan 2010 18:00:00 GMT Tue, 19 Jan 2007 18:00:00 GMT Manual Build Vizada has teamed up with its long-term service provider partner Nautical to provide the Inmarsat FleetBroadband service to more than 300 Spanish fishing vessels, enabling them to comply with new European Union (EU) regulations. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Vizada equips fishing vessels with FleetBroadband &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT Stratos Global has announced that the Eddie Bauer First Ascent expedition team successfully deployed Inmarsat’s BGAN mobile broadband satellite communications service on its historic Mount Everest expedition in May. With an elevation of more than 29,000 feet, Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Stratos enables communications from Mount Everest with BGAN &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group (SUIRG) has launched an important new tool in its continuing quest to identify and mitigate the ever-growing problem of satellite interference. SUIRG’s Signature Interference Characteristics tool (SIC) provides assistance to the satellite community when encountering and resolving unknown signals that cause interference with their satellite service. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SUIRG introduces tool to map interference &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has announced a new initiative to support the introduction of 3D television in Europe. As part of the initiative, the industry reached a common understanding of the minimum technical specifications for the introduction of 3D television and broadcasting. The initiative is backed by SES ASTRA and major European broadcasters including public and private TV channels as well as representatives from the consumer electronics industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES ASTRA takes 3D initiative &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Russian Satellite Communications Company has entered the TV broadcasting market in Western Europe. RSCC and Castor Broadcasting (the Netherlands) company have signed a Partnership Agreement on providing European TV & Radio companies with satellite news gathering services for live programs, sport events, etc. Occasional use services are provided using the Express-AM44 satellite at 11 West orbital position, which satellite’s high-power beam ensures stable footprints across Europe from Spain to Ukraine and European part of Russia. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RSCC partners with Castor Broadcasting &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT A new study has found that disappointing adoption levels of existing mobile TV services, allied to competition both from streamed mobile services facilitated by the growing prevalence of WiFi and from mobile reception of free-to-air terrestrial networks, has lead to growing disillusionment within the industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Dedicated mobile TV networks face uncertain future &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT Statistics compiled by the International Telecommunication Union ( ITU ) reveal huge disparities globally in the take-up and affordability of broadband. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Broadband must be ubiquitous and affordable says ITU &page=newspage 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT Romantis GmbH, a European provider of satellite capacity, hardware and respective support services, has released a new software version for the EASTAR™ satellite router developed and manufactured by Romantis. One of the innovations of this release is support of the efficient DVB-S2 standard in dedicated SCPC mode of operation. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Romantis announces new software release for EASTAR satellite router &page=newspage 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT In his keynote speech entitled ‘Specializing in the Common Need’ at this year’s COMSYS VSAT conference, Paul Gaske, executive vice president, North America Division of Hughes Network Systems will address the global spectrum of opportunities and challenges in providing broadband satellite services to all market sectors: consumer, enterprise, and government. The presentation will draw on the Hughes experience gained from its market-leading HughesNet® high-speed satellite Internet service and from providing comprehensive managed network services to organizations around the world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Hughes executive keynote speaker at COMSYS VSAT2010 &page=newspage 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT GE - Satcom has unveiled the commercial launch of a satellite-based communications service designed to support a range of value-added services for merchant vessel operators. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=GE-Satcom launches maritime Triple Play Service &page=newspage 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT Global provider of teleport and satellite services CETel has enhanced its IP trunking services to Africa and the Middle East with Newtec Elevation modulators, shapers and encapsulators. CETel has upgraded its DVB-S2/SCPC links from Ruppichteroth, Germany to seven remote sites in Somalia, Sudan, Cape Verde, Ghana and Iraq, together with other point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks from Germany to Africa and the Middle Eastern region. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CETel upgrades trunking service with Flex ACM &page=newspage 01 Sep 2010 13:00:00 GMT Internet take-up in Turkey has been extremely low with penetration lagging behind many Middle Eastern countries, such as the UAE and Israel. But with the growing population and rising computer literacy, the number of broadband subscribers in Turkey is expected to grow at a fast rate. Availability of online services through cable TV and wireless applications as well as investments by private players such as TT in infrastructure development will help to expand the broadband subscriber base in the country. Consequently, the number of broadband subscribers in Turkey is expected to surpass 12 Million by the end of 2013, says our new research report “Turkey Telecom Sector Forecast to 2012”. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Turkish broadband subscribers to each 12 million by 2013 &page=newspage 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Orange is upgrading its IP services over satellite to the African continent with Newtec Elevation modems and FlexACM technology. Orange operates IP-over-satellite broadband services to sub-Saharan countries from its base in Bercenay, France. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=France Telecom boosts links to Africa with FlexACM &page=newspage 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Sports Star International Private Limited (SSI) of Pakistan has signed a new agreement to deliver two new Urdu-language satellite channels, A-Lite and A-Plus on AsiaSat 3S. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Two new Urdu channels join AsiaSat 3S &page=newspage 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Raytheon Technical Services Company, a subsidiary of Raytheon Company, has received a contract valued up to $120 million to support facilities and operations for astronaut training at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) and Sonny Carter Training Facility in Houston. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=NASA awards Raytheon $120 million contract &page=newspage 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Globecomm Systems has received a contract from a major media & entertainment company valued at $4.3 million. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm awarded $4.3 million infrastructure contract &page=newspage 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT DigitalGlobe has announced that it has contracted Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation to build its next imaging satellite, WorldView-3. The company also contracted with ITT Corporation to build the imaging system for WorldView-3. The imaging system will be capable of capturing 8-band multispectral high-resolution imagery. The WorldView-3 satellite is scheduled to be ready for launch in 2014 and will further expand DigitalGlobe's industry-leading collection capacity, ensuring that DigitalGlobe can meet future assignments while continuing to deliver value-added products that satisfy current customers' needs for information and insight derived from advanced imagery applications. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DigitalGlobe announces the development of WorldView3 &page=newspage 30 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT TS2 has been awarded a contract for the supply of satellite phones to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The equipment is intended to secure communication in the event of emergency and the phones will be provided to Polish ambassadors and consuls across the world. Diplomats frequently visit regions where no conventional mobile telecommunication system is available. Now they can use satellite connections ensuring global coverage and safety. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=TS2 delivers iSatPhone Pro satellite phones for Polish Diplomats &page=newspage 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT RigNet, an independent provider of remote communications and collaborative applications to the global oil and gas industry, has recently opened a service center in Dickinson, North Dakota to bring RigNet's high quality remote communications solutions to the Bakken Shale region. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Rignet opens service centre in North Dakota &page=newspage 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT L-3 GCS has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for its Panther VSAT manpack satellite communications systems and associated equipment. The systems will be used in support of USSOCOM's Special Operations Forces Deployable Node-Lite (SDN-Lite) program, which will provide worldwide satellite communications connectivity to Special Operations Forces field personnel. The contract is valued at up to $170 million over the next five years. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=L-3 GCS awarded $170 million contract from US Special Operations Command &page=newspage 26 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Newtec and local integration company First Gulf Company are partnering to implement the next-generation television and radio exchange network of the Saudi Arabian government's nationwide media transformation programme. This groundbreaking initiative involves an unprecedented deployment of satellite-based technology for a national infrastructure delivering television, radio and Intranet services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Saudi Ministry of Culture and Information awards major contract to Newtec &page=newspage 25 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Ericsson’s ConsumerLab has released the results of a recent study called “Multi Screen Media Consumption 2010”. Data was collected in China, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the UK and US. The sample in the study is representative of more than 300 million consumers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file= Consumer study shows changing TV behavior &page=newspage 25 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Adversely affected by the global economic crisis, the UK telecom market declined by 2.3% in 2009, with the mobile segment declining at roughly 2% and fixed at 7%. On the contrary, pay-TV services were embraced as a cheaper alternative to other forms of entertainment, so UK pay-TV market revenue grew strongly, by 8%. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=UK pay-TV sector &page=newspage 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Countering the prolonged economic slump affecting most of the world, top executives of the global satellite communications industry will be looking back at another year of steady growth and profits as they gather in Paris September 6-10 for World Satellite Business Week. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Top Executives to gather in Paris for World Satellite Business Week &page=newspage 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Boeing has received a contract from Intelsat to provide a second ultra-high frequency (UHF) hosted payload on another of the four commercial communications satellites that Intelsat ordered from Boeing last year. Financial details were not disclosed. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Boeing to build additional military hosted payload for Intelsat &page=newspage 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Thrane & Thrane is kicking off a revolution in airborne communications for the unmanned aircraft market during this year’s AUVSI exhibition with the introduction of AVIATOR 200. The latest addition to Thrane & Thrane’s cutting-edge portfolio is designed for Inmarsat’s new SwiftBroadband 200 service. Through utilization of proven avionics and antenna technologies, the Thrane & Thrane AVIATOR 200 provides an exceptionally compact, lightweight system that offers reliable, high-speed connectivity for an extensive range of applications within the UAV, military and security sectors. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Aviator 200 kicks off a revolution in airborne communications &page=newspage 24 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Spacenet has been awarded federal grant funding from the Rural Utility Service (RUS) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The grant will allow it to provide broadband service to rural unserved markets in Alaska and Hawaii through its “StarBand Open Skies” initiative. Spacenet will offer its StarBand broadband-over-satellite service to these regions for $0 down, including equipment and standard installation, and an entry-level monthly service fee of $50. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Spacenet awarded contract to provide broadband service In Alaska and Hawaii &page=newspage 23 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT SatMAX and Texas based McDonald Technologies International have negotiated a major strategic alliance for engineering, manufacturing and support services associated with the rapidly developing market for the SatMAX ground-based, non-line-of-sight satellite voice and data communications products to the $46 billion ground-based satellite communications industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SatMAX and McDonald Technologies announce strategic alliance &page=newspage 23 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Nevion, formerly Network/VPG, has helped NASA successfully transport stereo 3D video of two space shuttle launches in real time. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Nevion launches NASA 3D lift-off &page=newspage 23 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Harris Corporation has opened a new factory in Brazil to manufacture low- and mid-power UHF television transmitter products to support the region's transition to digital television. The facility will enable Harris customers in the region to benefit from competitive pricing, improved lead-time and immediate access to post-sales support. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Harris opens new facility in Brazil &page=newspage 23 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT SpaceX has announced that their Dragon spacecraft has successfully completed a high altitude drop test — meeting 100% of test objectives. This is the last in a series of tests to validate parachute deployment systems and recovery operations before the craft’s first launch. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SpaceX successfully completes test &page=newspage 20 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT SatMAX is expanding its aviation vertical market strategy to generate new growth opportunities related to the deployment of its successful Alpha EMS Portable satellite communications repeater. The company will also hire or partner with industry participants to develop this important vertical market. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SatMAX expands its vertical market strategy &page=newspage 20 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT The mini-VSAT Broadband maritime satellite communications network operated by KVH Industries, received a major boost in capacity for mariners in the waters of North America, the Gulf of Mexico, and Central America today. With the addition of an additional full satellite transponder as well as the rollout of a powerful new spread spectrum waveform, KVH and its partner, ViaSat, expanded the mini-VSAT Broadband network’s capacity in the region by more than 500% and further strengthened the ability of the network to support existing and future subscribers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=KVH boosts mini-VSAT broadband capacity in North American waters &page=newspage 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT DigitalGlobe has announced that it had received more than 350 entries for the DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge to date. Submissions have been received from universities, private industry and scientific organizations in over 70 countries around the world since the call for proposals opened on August 1, 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge garners over 350 entries &page=newspage 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT a.i. solutions has been named Small Business Prime Contractor of the Year by NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center as part of the agency’s annual Small Business Industry Award (SBIA) program. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=a.i. solutions selected for small business industry award &page=newspage 18 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Level 3 Communications has selected Anthony Fogel as chief human resources officer. Fogel brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to Level 3. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Broomfield, Colo. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Level 3 names Anthony Fogel as Chief HR Offic &page=newspage 18 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT NSR's annual in-depth analysis of the Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) market found the industry remained generally stable over the past 12 months amidst turmoil surrounding the global economy. By focusing on a core suite of unique applications and customers, in addition to funding and building the next generation of satellites to enable a new era in MSS provisioning, the MSS industry continues to trudge forward and plan for its next growth phase. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MSS Industry Stretched But Sees Fortunes Turning Around &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Gilat Satcom is reinforcing its activities throughout Africa. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gilat Satcom expands MSS activities &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT DigitalGlobe has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Goebel as Vice President of Geospatial Value Added Products and Services and Jack Hild as Vice President of U.S. Defense Strategy. Both Goebel and Hild have held prestigious careers with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and bring a strong degree of knowledge and skill to DigitalGlobe. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DigitalGlobe announces addition of new executives &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT DIRECTV Holdings LLC has closed its registered offering of $750,000,000 of 3.125% Senior Notes due 2016, $1,000,000,000 of 4.600% Senior Notes due 2021, and $1,250,000,000 of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2040 (collectively, the “Notes”). The Company received net proceeds of $2.96 billion from the sale of the Notes. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include the repayment of some or all of the outstanding borrowings under the Company's Term Loan A and B portions of its senior secured credit facility, a distribution to its parent, DIRECTV, for its share repurchase plan and other corporate purposes. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DIRECTV announces closing of public offering of senior notes &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Colem has announced that Tom Blake will be taking over a new role as Product Architect. In this role, Blake will be overseeing Colem’s next generation of NMS Technologies. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Colem appoints Product Architect &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT With the Central Pacific well within reach, SES WORLD SKIES has announced that The Nature Conservancy has secured capacity on its NSS-9 satellite to link researchers studying the Palmyra reef islands with the outside world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=An Ocean of Research Via Satellite with SES WORLD SKIES &page=newspage 17 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT WRN Broadcast has announced the appointment of Jonathan Low as Head of Sales and Business Development. Low, who will play a key role in expanding the company's customer base, arrives during a period of considerable growth for WRN Broadcast following the opening of its state-of-the-art media centre and the launch of its Vauxhall-based media village aimed at like-minded broadcast clients. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=WRN Broadcast Brings New Talent On Board &page=newspage 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Thuraya’s portable satellite broadband solution, Thuraya IP, is amongst the most competitive and cost effective broadband devices currently available in the market. The device, which is the world’s smallest and most practical, is A-5 sized and weighs a mere 1,300 grams for the utmost in portability. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Thuraya IP flexible offerings meet vital segment demands &page=newspage 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Intelsat has announced that it has commenced construction of the Intelsat 27 satellite (IS-27). IS-27 will have a hybrid C- and Ku-band design for media and network customers and will be augmented with a 20 x 25 kHz channel UHF payload for use in government applications. IS-27 is expected to be launched by December 2012 and will be placed in the Atlantic Ocean Region as a replacement for the Intelsat 805 satellite. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Intelsat Starts Construction of Intelsat 27 Satellite &page=newspage 16 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES WORLD SKIES has announced that iN DEMAND has renewed a long-term capacity deal, tapping two satellites to deliver much of its Video On Demand, Pay-Per-View and HD content to cable systems across North America. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=iN DEMAND Video and SES WORLD SKIES Renew Capacity Deal &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT In line with its expansion strategy, Thuraya Telecommunications Company has announced the launch of its first satellite aeronautical service, offering reliable and cost-effective voice communications on board all types of aircraft. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Thuraya Launches Aeronautical Communication Service &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Satcom Global is pleased to announce Peter Liberi`s new appointment as the Vice President of Global Business Development. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Peter Liberi Appointed New Position at Satcom Global &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT THAICOM has signed an approximately five-year transponder leasing renewal Contract with MCOT Public Company Limited, one of the largest national broadcasters in Thailand. The signing contract ceremony was held at the Channel 9 Broadcasting Station and Mr. Tanawat Wansom, President of MCOT Plc. and Dr. Nongluck Phinainitisart, President of THAICOM Plc. were the co-signees. This renewal contract will be valid until 2018, with the total value of the contract worth approximately US$22 million (or approximately 700 million baht). MCOT is leasing transponders on THAICOM 5 satellite including C-band global beam (36 MHz) and regional beam (11 MHz). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MCOT renews contract with THAICOM &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT THAICOM has reported that its total revenues for the first half of the year, ended June 30th, 2010, were Baht 3.43 billion. Revenues from the satellite business and related services increased 9.1%, while revenues from internet and media increased 26.5%, compared to the same period of last year. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Half-Year THAICOM 4 Revenues Increase &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Channel One Russia Worldwide and SatLink Communications Ltd. have announced that Russia`s most popular TV station has selected SatLink to provide broadcasting services to the Asia-Pacific region. The long-term contract begins the broadcast of Channel One Russia Worldwide throughout these markets over SatLink`s AsiaSat-5 MCPC(Multiple Channel Per Carrier) strategically located platform. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Channel One Russia Boosts Asian Coverage via SatLink &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Asia-Pacific video conferencing endpoints market is expected to see strong growth with revenues rising at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 13.6 percent till 2016 reaching nearly US$820 million. Unit shipments meanwhile are predicted to grow at a CAGR of 16.3 percent (2009-2016). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Asia-Pacific video conferencing market to grow strongly &page=newspage 11 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Quintech Electronics & Communications has announced the promotion of Mr. Frank Elling to the office of president. Mr. Elling previously served as Vice President of Operations for Quintech Electronics and brings substantial experience in management and operations. Mr. Elling has been with Quintech since inception of the company in 1989. Since that time, Quintech has grown to be the global leader in the design and manufacture of RF(Radio Frequency) matrix switching products utilized by all major telecommunications companies worldwide. "I am pleased that management has exhibited the confidence in my skills and abilities to lead the company into the future." said Mr. Elling. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Quintech Announces New President &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Newtec has announced a multi-million dollar order from a major government prime contractor in the United States for its FlexACM® technology for IP trunking satellite links. The installation, comprising Elevation EL470 Satellite IP modems with FlexACM technology in 1:1 and 1:4 redundant configurations, will form the core of an entirely new infrastructure for the project. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Newtec Wins Major U.S. Government Order &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Intelsat has announced that it has signed a multi-year contract with Sony Pictures Television for capacity on the Intelsat 17 satellite (IS-17), enhancing Intelsat’s media neighborhoods in the Indian Ocean region. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Intelsat Strengthens Its Media Neighbourhood at 66 Degrees East &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Intelsat has reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Intelsat Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT International Datacasting Corporation has announced the appointment of James W. Hall to the Board of Directors. Mr. Hall was also named Chairman of the Audit Committee replacing Adam E. Adamou in that role. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=IDC Announces New Appointment &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT CapRock Communications has launched its new turnkey VSAT services designed specifically for the U.S. land drilling and Gulf of Mexico (GOM) production platform markets. The new suite of off-the-shelf services delivers distinctive equipment, service and support with all-inclusive pricing plans to provide remote drilling sites and shallow-water production platforms with broadband Internet, voice connectivity, corporate networking and real-time data. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Caprock Announces New VSAT Services for Energy Market &page=newspage 10 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has announced that it has closed a distribution agreement with Starsat to market its satellite broadband access ASTRA2Connect in Albania. Starsat has been serving customers with satellite-based broadband and data solutions since 2003. It has added ASTRA2Connect to its portfolio of services to offer its customers a reliable satellite broadband solution at competitive prices. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES ASTRA Signs ASTRA2Connect Agreement for Albania &page=newspage 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Loral Space & Communications has announced its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Loral Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results &page=newspage 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Encore Networks has announced that Champion Technology Services, Inc. has deployed Encore`s BANDIT line of IP+Legacy industrially hardened routers for satellite VPN solutions. By installing the BANDIT in substations throughout the Southwestern US, Champion has provided secure Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications over satellite for one of their large Gas and Oil utility customers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Encore Networks' Rugged Routers Selected for Satellite VPN &page=newspage 09 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Inmarsat has announced that it has agreed to a contract with The Boeing Company for the delivery of three state-of-the-art 702HP Ka-band satellites. The Inmarsat-5 constellation will enable Inmarsat to provide a unique global high speed mobile broadband service offering. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Inmarsat Announces $1.2BN Investment in Ka-band Satellite Network &page=newspage 06 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT GigaSat, part of the Giga-Group organisation, is pleased to announce that its world class FA-180 1.8m flyaway DSNG terminal has operated faultlessly from a plateau at 3,900m (12,825ft) near to Everest's base camp. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gigasat Operates at the Top of the World &page=newspage 06 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Telesat Holdings has announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010. Unless otherwise stated herein, all amounts are in Canadian dollars. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Telesat achieves strong growth in second quarter and first half 2010 &page=newspage 05 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT O3b Networks has announced the selection of Europe Media Port (EMP) to be the first provider of Gateway Teleport services for O3b’s global network. This long term agreement allows for the provision of a range of services for O3b from the Nemea Teleport in Greece. Through this location, O3b will link its reliable Gigabit IP network connectivity and bandwidth services to clients located in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The Nemea, Greece Teleport is the first of multiple Teleport sites to be located worldwide, enabling O3b to provide global network and connectivity services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=EMP Selected by O3B for High Capacity Data Network &page=newspage 05 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Leading international satellite operator Intelsat has chosen Arianespace to launch its Intelsat-20 satellite. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Arianespace announces launch contracts for Intelsat-20 and GSAT 10 satellites &page=newspage 05 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT EchoStar Satellite Services has announced that 20-year satellite TV industry veteran Ken Carroll has been named Chief Operating Officer. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Satellite industry veteran Ken Carroll joins EchoStar &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Romantis GmbH, a European provider of satellite capacity, hardware and respective support services, has opened its new head office in Berlin to strengthen the market penetration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and to provide higher level of support to expanding customer base of the Romantis Group. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Romantis opens office in Berlin to provide higher level customer support &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT RRsat Global Communications Network has launched a new platform on the Galaxy 19 (G-19) satellite that enables the distribution of television and radio channels devoted to religious programming. The new platform, together with RRsat's three other platforms already operating on this satellite, will broadcast more than 50 religious and ethnic TV and radio channels, reaching millions of homes across the United States, and represents a major step in RRsat's program to distribute content within the Americas originating in the Americas. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RRsat launches its fourth US TV and Radio Platform &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Orbit Technologies has received a $19 million order to provide satellite communications systems to one of the world’s principal navies. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Orbit selected for $19 million navy contract &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT O3b Networks has selected Europe Media Port (EMP) - the world’s fastest growing teleport in 2009 according to the World Teleport Association - to be the first provider of Gateway Teleport services for O3b’s global network. This long term agreement allows for the provision of a range of services for O3b from the Nemea Teleport in Greece. Through this location, O3b will link its reliable Gigabit IP network connectivity and bandwidth services to clients located in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The Nemea, Greece Teleport is the first of multiple Teleport sites to be located worldwide, enabling O3b to provide global network and connectivity services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=O3b selects Europe Media Port (EMP) as its first Gateway Teleport Operator &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT CASBAA has announced that Nick Brien, Chairman & CEO of advertising giant McCann Worldgroup, will participate in an “In Conversation” session at the CASBAA Convention 2010 in Hong Kong on October 26th. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Nick Brien to participate in CABSAA Convention &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT NDS has announced an increased focus on advanced advertising solutions in the Asia Pacific region, reinforced by the appointment of Darryn Rodricks as Director, Advertising Solutions, Asia Pacific. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=NDS increases focus on advanced advertising solutions in APAC &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT C-COM Satellite Systems has announced, pursuant to the requirements of the TSX Venture Exchange, that it has granted options to purchase 125,000 common shares of C-COM to certain directors and officers of C-COM. The stock options were granted pursuant to the terms of C-COM's stock option plan and are exercisable at $0.300 per share. This grant forms part of a total remuneration package. Stock option grants are subject to necessary regulatory approvals. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=C-COM announces issuance of stock options &page=newspage 04 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Pyramid Research forecasts that the mobile broadband market worldwide will reach 1 billion connections during 2012, segmented by 3G and 4G network technologies. Mobile operators around the world will invest billions in the spectrum and network infrastructure to deploy 4G networks, but are struggling to keep pace with 3G data traffic growth driven by the use of smartphones and USB dongles, as well as bandwidth-intensive video content and applications. These challenges require a transaction-based business case that allows them to more fully monetize the broadband traffic generated by mobile Internet services, content, and applications, according to a special report from Heavy Reading and Pyramid Research. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Worldwide Mobile Broadband Market to Reach 1 Billion in 2012 &page=newspage 03 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT John G. Grimes has been named to the iDirect Board of Directors. Grimes is a U.S. Air Force veteran who has held numerous high-ranking federal government positions for the U.S. National Security Council, Department of Defense and the White House. He joins a diverse, global team of senior advisors who are responsible for iDirect’s strategic growth. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=John Grimes has been named to the iDirect Board of Directors &page=newspage 03 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT EchoStar Broadcasting Corporation has selected Cheyenne for locating a Tier III, 77,000-square-foot data center. The multimillion dollar data center will be located adjacent to EchoStar's existing satellite uplink and broadcast facility, which is located in the Cheyenne Business Park just east of Cheyenne along Interstate 80. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=EchoStar chooses Cheyenne for data centre &page=newspage 03 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT TeleCommunication Systems has broadened its voice, video, and data satellite solutions portfolio by offering a fixed-price Voice over IP (VoIP) solution to new and existing managed satellite services customers. Organizations can control costs by implementing a TCS VoS (Voice-over-Satellite) package that allows unlimited calling to up to 40 countries for one low, flat monthly fee. This makes the solution ideally suited for addressing Continuity of Operations (COOP), first responder, and disaster recovery response requirements anywhere in the world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=TCS adds fixed-price VoIP solution to managed satellite services &page=newspage 02 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Colem has announced that it has appointed Carrick Communications Ltd as its agent for the Asia-Pacific region. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Colem expands into Asia &page=newspage 02 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will share leadership for a new science instrument that will probe the atmosphere of Mars in search of biological sources of methane, and consequently, signs of life. The instrument, known as MATMOS (Mars Atmospheric Trace Molecule Occultation Spectrometer), is a partnership between the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), the CSA and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Canadian Space Agency contributing to 2016 Mars mission &page=newspage 02 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT Astrium has signed a contract worth €55.2 million with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) for the development, manufacture and launch of an Earth observation optical satellite system. This follows on from last November’s intergovernmental agreement on space co-operation between France and Vietnam, in which the French government affirmed its commitment to building a closer partnership with Vietnam in the domain of science and technology. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Astrium signs Earth observation contract with Vietnam &page=newspage 02 Aug 2010 13:00:00 GMT A new liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen production plant is being readied for service at the Spaceport in French Guiana, supporting Arianespace's sustained mission rate for the heavy-lift Ariane 5 and its upcoming introduction of the medium-lift Soyuz. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=The European Spaceport opens new liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen production facility &page=newspage 30 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT C-COM Satellite Systems has announced financial results for its second quarter ending May 31, 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=C-COM reports increased profits &page=newspage 30 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Cavium Networks has announced that ViaSat has selected OCTEON Multi-Core processors to power its next generation subscriber terminals as well as aggregation gateways for its SurfBeam2 broadband-over-satellite system. ViaSat next generation equipment benefits from the low power consumption, rich computing and service capabilities, and integration offered by OCTEON Plus processors to provide always-on high-speed Internet access with sophisticated QOS, built-in firewall and network address translation, and video/voice-over-IP services to millions of end-users. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ViaSat selects Cavium Networks &page=newspage 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT KT Corporation (KT) and Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) have signed a multi-million dollar deal for multiple C and Ku-band transponders on ABS' satellites, including the new ABS-2 satellite scheduled to be operational by Q1 2013. This will mark the third successful transaction between the two organizations in just over 12 months with the earlier agreements for the sale and purchase of two Koreasat satellites. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=KT Corporation and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign a multi transponder Condosat Agreement &page=newspage 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Harmonic has announced its preliminary and unaudited results for the quarter ended July 2, 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Harmonic announces second quarter 2010 results &page=newspage 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Worldwide, wireless, wireline, and satellite networks developed significantly in the last twenty years, setting the stage for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and equipment to utilize these existing networks. Used for logistical tracking, telemetry, remote monitoring, geo fencing, security, and scientific monitoring, M2M communications provide benefits for industries ranging from agriculture to retail, driving the satellite M2M industry over the next five to seven years. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Diverse industrial applications drive satellite M2M market &page=newspage 29 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT NSR’s annual review of the wireless backhaul via satellite market shows the industry made tremendous gains from the blistering pace of wireless subscriber growth in 2009 and the first half of 2010. Despite a challenging economic environment, the wireless industry was one of the global economic bright spots, which led to sustained demand for satellite backhaul services for use primarily in rural markets. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Wireless subscriber growths boosts satellite backhaul &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT TeleCommunication Systems has received an additional $1 million in funding from the U.S. Army for support equipment and maintenance of Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Satellite Systems. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=US Army funds $1 million to procure TCS SNAP equipment and maintenance &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Skyline Communications has announced that Gateway Communications, the leading pan-African wholesale connectivity and telecommunications provider, has selected Skyline's flagship DataMiner™ network management platform to enhance its customer service operations. The installation enables complete cross-vendor management of Gateway's Africa IPJetDirect, the company's continent-wide Internet backbone service, using Skyline's DataMiner network management platform and RF carrier management solutions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Skyline DataMiner helps Gateway manage pan African network &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT BusinessCom has recently expanded its Voice over IP services portfolio. Designed especially to work with long distance -- high RTT geostationary satellite links, BusinessCom Telephony Services now include worldwide A-Z termination to PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Networks), International Direct Inward Dial and conferencing. BusinessCom VoIP comes with no sign-up and monthly fees and absolutely free intra-network calls -- a feature appreciated by many Enterprise customers requiring complete voice service coverage over multiple remote locations in their networks. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Satellite Internet provider BusinessCom expands telephony services portfolio &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT The commitment that airlines are making to providing in-flight broadband has been remarkable. Total in-flight broadband equipment investment should approach half a billion dollars globally by 2013, reports In-Stat. In-flight Wi-Fi deployments have moved past the trial stage and are approaching critical mass with 2,000 airplanes to be deployed by the end of 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=In flight broadband investment should approach half a billion dollars by 2013 &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of IDC 's new report "U.S. Digital Cable, Satellite, and Telco TV Subscriber 2010-2014 Forecast," to their collection of Cable TV market reports. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Cable TV loses market share as satellite and Internet alternatives mature &page=newspage 28 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT iDirect has announced that Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Toni Lee Rudnicki, has been honored by The CMO Institute as one of the top ten marketing leaders in the U.S. This distinction recognizes Chief Marketing Officers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership across various disciplines of the marketing field during 2009. Ms. Rudnicki’s marketing team has strengthened iDirect’s brand as a global VSAT technology leader and contributed to increased market share in key verticals. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Toni Lee Rudnicki named one of the top ten CMOs in US &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT SkyWave Mobile Communications has released a new DMR-800 satellite data terminal and SureLinx 8100 dual-mode satellite/GPRS data terminal featuring the ability to significantly reduce power consumption and increase battery life for remote monitoring applications. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SkyWave announces availability of ultra-low power terminals &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Euroconsult has announced that, despite a limited market slowdown, the fixed satellite market reached a new high in revenues last year. According to Euroconsult’s soon-to-be-released report “Satellite Communications & Broadcasting Markets Survey, Forecasts to 2019,” the fixed satellite sector grew both in terms of transponder demand (+5.3%) and revenue reaching $10.3 billion revenue in 2009. The company maintains a positive outlook for the future of the industry. Television broadcasting and emerging markets continue to be the primary growth drivers, with satellite broadband service (“BBS”) systems contributing to growth as well. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Euroconsult confirms solid growth for satellite operators &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT DigitalGlobe has announced the DigitalGlobe 8-Band Research Challenge, a contest designed to encourage researchers to investigate how 8-band, high-resolution imagery can enhance image analysis and classification research. The 8-band data is unique in the marketplace to DigitalGlobe, as a result of the newest commercial satellite WorldView-2 launched in October of 2009. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DigitalGlobe announces Research Challenge to leverage satellite capability &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT CapRock Government Solutions has announced a new strategic initiative to strengthen and extend its Information Assurance (IA) portfolio with the addition of key IA resources and expertise within the company. The new strategic focus will address a wide range of growing network threats and security challenges that government and military customers have been forced to contend with in recent years. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CapRock expands Information Assurance and NetOps capabilities &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT C-COM Satellite Systems has received a single order valued at $2.3 million for its iNetVu® mobile antenna systems from one of its leading Asian resellers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=C-COM receives $2.3 million order from Asia &page=newspage 27 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT Industry sent out a strong message of support for ITU standards for Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) at an event held at ITU headquarters last week. Gathered in Geneva for the first of a new series of ‘ITU Interop’ events, IPTV manufacturers took part in a set of tests to demonstrate seamless global interoperability between their various IPTV devices, which have been manufactured to comply with ITU-developed standards, known as Recommendations. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ITU Interop event highlights IPTV interoperability &page=newspage 26 Jul 2010 13:00:00 GMT