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 and Nairobi-based Indigo Telecom are launching the ThurayaIP satellite service in Kenya comprising broadband mobile satellite terminal, communications airtime, prepaid billing, and technical support. The full package will be provided to customers based in Kenya and operating in other parts of East Africa, notably southern Sudan and Somalia. These include security companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on food programs and media organizations. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Vizada and Indigo launch ThurayaIP in Kenya &page=newspage 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Starling Advanced Communications is introducing the StarPack, a single-case, fly-away antenna providing two-way, high-speed Ku broadband satellite communications from anywhere on earth. Starling will be featuring the StarPack at Satellite 2010, March 16-18, at booth 549. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Starling introduces StarPack &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES and the University of Luxembourg have entered into a multi-year partnership agreement to jointly develop Luxembourg as a European centre of excellence and innovation for advanced information communications technology (ICT) in satellite systems, and to create a chair in satellite, telecom and media law . http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES partners with University of Luxembourg &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT SAT-GE is soon to become GE - Satellite. Along with the name change, the company will have a dynamic new corporate identity and website to match, bringing its branding into alignment with GE's guidelines for wholly owned companies. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=New name, new look for SAT-GE &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT When discussing equipment, narrowband MSS in-service units lead the government and military market. This offering is made up of a majority of data modems for tracking and M2M (or machine-to-machine), which are commonly referred to as low data rate (LDR) applications such as those provided for Blue Force Tracking (BFT). Earlier this year, Comtech Telecommunications announced an order for $27.5 million under the U.S. Army's BFT program. The total contract is worth $243.5 million over a five-year period ending in late 2011 and with more than 120,000 transceivers either shipped or in-service, this is one of the largest contracts for L-band satellite communications gear and managed services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=NSR briefing on Scenarios in Asset Tracking and Situational Awareness &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Gilat Satellite Networks and Orbit Technology Group have announced that they have completed integration for Satellite Communications On-The-Move (SOTM) solutions to serve a wide range of industries. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gilat introduces integrated satcom on the move solutions &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT EMS Technologies has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2009. EMS reported fourth-quarter revenues of $85.0 million and earnings from continuing operations of $2.4 million, or $0.16 per share, on a non-GAAP reporting basis, excluding acquisition-related items and an impairment charge for LXE goodwill. EBITDA, excluding acquisition-related items and LXE goodwill impairment (“Adjusted EBITDA”), was $7.7 million for the fourth quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $9.4 million in the fourth quarter, and cash exceeded debt at December 31, 2009 by $19.4 million. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=EMS Technologies announces 2009 year-end results &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT CapRock Government Solutions has expanded coverage on its pre-packaged satellite subscription service, CommandAccess™ with the finalization of its commercial X-band network with military-grade features for secure voice, video, and data communications. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CapRock Government Solutions expands CommandAccess offerings &page=newspage 10 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT The World Teleport Association today named Jaime Dickinson, President of NewCom International, its 2010 Teleport Executive of the Year. Mr. Dickinson will be honored during WTA’s Teleport Awards for Excellence luncheon on March 16 during SATELLITE 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=World Teleport Association names Jaime Dickinson its 2010 Teleport Executive of the Year &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Michel de Rosen, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Communications has announced the appointment of Ethan Lavan as Director of the Group's In-Orbit Resources Division. Ethan Lavan took up this position at Eutelsat on 8 March. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=New appointment at Eutelsat &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT GlobeCast has signed a deal for an additional full transponder on the AsiaSat 5 100.5°E (formerly AsiaSat 2) satellite for permanent and adhoc clients. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecast steps up Asian capacity for channels and sports events &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Improved standards of operational effectiveness for US Government agencies is being facilitated through delivery of training that enables high-performance deployments of satellite communications systems. The development arises in conjunction with increasing reliance upon VSAT-based solutions for communications worldwide. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=GVF forms partnerships to improve US Government operational effectiveness &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT While demand for information and communication (ICT) services like mobile telephony and broadband Internet remains strong, the global economic crisis is jeopardizing ongoing investment in network rollouts and technology upgrades, a new ITU report finds. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Enlightened ICT regulation can play the role of stimulus plan &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT ASTRA Broadband Services has selected Stampede’s FX Series appliances to optimize its satellite broadband Internet service ASTRA2Connect. Using Stampede’s WAN optimization solution, ABBS will be able to further improve its level of service to its customers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ASTRA deploys Stampede Acceleration for ASTRA2Connect &page=newspage 09 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Stratos Global has introduced a worldwide single IP access service called Public IP Access, the newest component of the Stratos IP Access family of services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Stratos introduces Public IP Access Service &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Squire Tech Solutions pCom™ is a mobile infrastructure trailer designed to supply essential clean power, communications, lighting, and storage for diverse locations, needs and applications. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Squire Tech Solutions launches pCom Light for VAR Channel &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT A new ITU standard has been approved that will ensure worldwide compatibility, international roaming, and access to high-speed data services for third-generation (3G) IMT-2000 mobile phone systems. Recommendation ITU-R M.1850 identifies satellite radio interface specifications for IMT-2000 systems, which, by means of one or more radio links, provide access to a wide range of telecommunication services. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=New ITU standard approved &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Michel de Rosen, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Communications has announced the arrival of Lisa Sanders Finas as the Group's Director of Investor Relations, responsible for communication with the investment community, including financial analysts, institutional investors and retail shareholders. Lisa will report to Catherine Guillouard, Eutelsat's chief financial officer. She is taking over Investor Relations activity from Gilles Janvier, who is assuming new responsibilities in the Group's department for legal affairs. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Lisa Sanders Finas is the new Group Director of Investor Relations &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Globecomm Systems has acquired Carrier to Carrier Telecom BV (C2C) and the assets of Evolution Communication Ltd. (Evocomm) from Carrier to Carrier Telecomm Holdings Ltd (C2C Holdings). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm acquires carrier to carrier Telecom BV and assets of Evolution Communication &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and the Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications have signed a substantial multi-transponder lifetime lease agreement for capacity on board the ABS-2 satellite expected to launch in 2012. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ABS and Intersputnik sign agreement &page=newspage 08 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has taken full ownership of SES SIRIUS AB by acquiring the remaining 10 percent of the shares from the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES ASTRA takes full ownership of SES Sirius &page=newspage 05 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Level 3 Communications has announced a multi-year contract with the U.S. Department of State to provide metro network services. Level 3 will deliver services under the Washington Interagency Telecommunications Services (WITS 3) contract that negotiates telecommunications services on behalf of all federal agencies operating within the National Capital Region (NCR). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=US Dept of State selects L3 for Internet services &page=newspage 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Telesat has expressed support for the Canadian government’s Throne Speech and Budget commitment to remove foreign ownership restrictions on Canadian satellite operators. By providing Canadian operators with access to new sources of capital and the ability to diversify their shareholder base, the policy will foster investment and innovation in this important industry. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Telesat supports Canadian budget commitment &page=newspage 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT RRsat has signed an agreement with ISG Media, one of the largest distribution companies for Indian movies and entertainment content in the Middle East. RRsat will provide fiber connectivity, playout and distribution for the first high definition Indian movie channel, for distribution to the Israeli market. RRsat and ISG Media are working together to offer the channel to other multichannel platforms in Europe and North America. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RRSAT to distribute first HD Bollywood movie channel &page=newspage 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Newtec has won the coveted award for the “Most Innovative Project of the Year” with its MENOS content exchange network. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MENOS wins innovative project of the year award &page=newspage 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) has announced the appointment of the Singapore-based international media consulting company P1 to lead the Association’s advertising initiative, the Asia TV Advertising Coalition (ATAC), effective immediately. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Bullard joins ATAC team &page=newspage 04 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT A third telecom company has been granted a licence to operate in the UAE providing further choice and competition for consumers. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Yahsat granted license &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Xiplink has been selected by the Taiwanese Government to supply the Tai E Trading Company with optimisation technology and equipment for use in a nationwide defence network over SCPC links. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Xiplink selected by Taiwan Government &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Telesat Holdings has announced its financial results for the three month and one year periods ended December 31, 2009. Unless otherwise stated herein, all amounts are in Canadian dollars. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Telesat achieves record financial results in 2009 &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT OmniGlobe Networks EMEA has announced that effective immediately, it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to acquire the entire issued share capital and assets of privately-held Sat-Comm Ltd for a combination of cash and ordinary shares in OmniGlobe Networks Inc. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Omniglobel signs letter of intent to acquire Sat-Comm &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT International Datacasting Corporation has announced the appointment of Fred Godard as the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Godard replaces Ron Clifton who left IDC as President and Chief Executive Officer effective today. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=International Datacasting announces new appointments &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Urbanisation and economic development are pushing the growth of megacities, particularly in developing economies and BRIC countries. With population exceeding 10 million, these urban clusters face inevitable socio-economic, logistic and ecological challenges that, in turn, are pushing many daily commuters into the suburbs, making traffic volumes skyrocket. This is leading to the rise of Mobility Integrators (MI) that collaborate with various transport providers and facilitators such as online mobility service providers and booking agencies, online payment gateways, technology solution providers and application developers, and telecom operators, to provide real time solutions for commuters. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=High time for real time solutions with mobility integrators &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Gilat has been chosen by service provider Satcom Systems to provide a SkyEdge II broadband satellite network to serve several hundred sites throughout Africa. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gilat chosen to deliver SkyEdge network for Satcom Systems &page=newspage 03 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Talia Limited has launched Talia Home, a consumer-focused Internet and telephone communications service for subscribers in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Talia Home is powered by iDirect Evolution technology and offers a highly reliable service at an affordable rate, bringing connectivity to those who could not previously afford a satellite-based service. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Talia introduces iDirect-based consumer Internet service &page=newspage 02 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT Tachyon Networks has announced the availability of new end-to-end fixed and mobile broadband satellite communications solutions for Southwest Asia, including Afghanistan. The Tachyon solution includes high power capacity, ground-based infrastructure, ultra-small aperture terminal (USAT) equipment and managed network services operating in its Ku-band beams, achieving mobile data rates of 512 Kbps moving to 2.8 Mbps. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Tachyon provides satellite systems and equipment to Southwest Asia &page=newspage 02 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES has successfully placed a €650 million ten-year Eurobond. The bond, issued by SES S.A. and guaranteed by SES Global Americas Holdings GP, was priced at €99.467 with a coupon of 4.625% (Mid-Swap +135 bps). SES is rated Baa2/BBB/BBB (all stable). http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES places ten-year Eurobond &page=newspage 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With its 3D-ready satellites and teleports serving as the distribution backbone, SES WORLD SKIES has announced it plans to join leading broadcasters, programmers, TV makers and technology providers in a series of extensive tests aimed at accelerating the delivery of 3D TV. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES WORLD SKIES to hold extensive 3D tests &page=newspage 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT With an ambitious quality assurance project, Eutelsat, the world’s third largest satellite operator, is going to replace the existing monitoring system and document the quality of their services around the clock, 24x7. Important parts of the project, the L-band signal distribution components, will be delivered by DEV Systemtechnik, some of them developed specifically for the SQA project. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Eutelsat takes a quality offensive &page=newspage 26 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) will stage the 10th CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum on June 14th in Singapore at the Shangri-La Hotel. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Singapore satellite forum on launch pad &page=newspage 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT GlobeCast’s newly launched Content Acquisition and Distribution division has signed a VOD distribution deal with ZN Animation, one of China’s biggest animation producers, as well as general and popular entertainment content from Shanghai Media Group’s subsidiary, WingsMedia. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecast signs VoD deal &page=newspage 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT At a recent meeting, Members of the European Parliament discussed issues with respect to the Global Monitoring for Environment and Security system (GMES), which provides Earth Observation (EO) data (among others) on various parameters related to climate, environment and security. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file= Free market economy the bane of the EO industry &page=newspage 25 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT VISLINK will utilise the latest Fujitsu technology to enable H.264 compression engine upgrades for its DVE5100 and IRD5100 encoding systems http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=VISLINK announces global partnership &page=newspage 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), the Russian state satellite operator, and Romantis GmbH, a European provider of satellite capacity, hardware and support services, will cooperate to develop joint business packages for the EMEA based on RSCC satellite capacity and Romantis hardware products and solutions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RSCC teams up with Romantis to boost satellite services sales in EMEA &page=newspage 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Newtec has announced that at the Arabsat customer seminar of February 9th in Beirut, Lebanon, the partners of the award winning MENOS content exchange network signed agreements for expansion of the MENOS network to use the new Arabsat 5A satellite, due to be launched shortly. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=MENOS network to expand on Arabsat 5A &page=newspage 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Globecomm Systems wholly-owned subsidiary, Telaurus Communications, has been awarded a three-year maritime managed services contract from Singapore based PACC Ship Managers Pte Ltd. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm awarded maritime managed services contract &page=newspage 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Prices for information and communication technology (ICT) services are falling worldwide, yet broadband Internet remains outside the reach of many in poor countries, ITU says in its Measuring the Information Society 2010 report released today. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=New ITU report shows global uptake of ICTs increasing &page=newspage 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Boeing and its customer NASA have announced that the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) K-L program successfully completed its system-level Critical Design Review (CDR) and Production Readiness Review (PRR) in El Segundo on Feb. 19. When TDRS satellites K and L join the operational TDRS constellation on orbit, they will provide voice, data and communications relay services to Earth-orbiting spacecraft, such as the International Space Station, several launch vehicles and the Hubble Space Telescope. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=NASA complete key reviews for satellite series K-L &page=newspage 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Euroconsult has announced that worldwide government expenditures for space programs grew by 10% in 2009 over 2008, reaching an historical peak of $68 billion. According to Euroconsult’s new report “Profiles of Government Space Programs: Analysis of 60 Countries & Agencies,” over 50 countries are now investing in domestic space programs and annual budgets in six countries (the United States, Russia, Japan, China, France and Germany) were over $1 billion in 2009. The number of space agencies has significantly increased with previously inactive countries investing in space applications/technologies and creating dedicated organizations to manage and implement the programs, as shown recently in Mexico, Vietnam, Venezuela, and Turkey, among others. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Governments worldwide invest a record $68 billion in space programs &page=newspage 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Both payloads for Arianespace's initial Ariane 5 flight of 2010 are now in French Guiana, following last week's arrival of COMSATBw-2 at Rochambeau International Airport near the capital city of Cayenne. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=French Guiana welcomes the second passenger for Ariane 5 &page=newspage 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Expand Networks has announced its advanced WAN Optimization solutions have been validated by Inmarsat, the world's leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services. Building on a successful relationship as an Inmarsat Connect Partner, this technology validation means Inmarsat’s global network of distribution partners can now confidently utilize Expand’s WAN Optimization technology to enhance their offerings by delivering and managing ‘virtual’ capacity as part of their service, assuring the user experience for customers worldwide. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Expand Networks helps optimize global satellite services with Inmarsat &page=newspage 23 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT THAICOM has reported its revenues from sale of goods and rendering of services for 2009 ended December 31st was Baht 7.19 billion, an increase of Baht 175 million compared to 2008. Revenues from IPSTAR bandwidth service, telephone businesses, and Internet and media businesses, grew 29.7%, 11.4%, and 6.4%, respectively. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=THAICOM announces 2009 results &page=newspage 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Spacenet and EchoStar have announced a collaborative effort to deliver two-way satellite communications involving space and ground equipment to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts following the devastating earthquake. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Spacenet and Echostar provide satellite equipment for Haiti relief &page=newspage 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT On Digital Media has selected NDS as technology provider and prime integrator to support the launch of its direct-to-home (DTH) platform in South Africa. The new service, TopTV, will go live in Q2 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=NDS provides technology for South Africa pay-TV platform &page=newspage 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The combination of smartphone proliferation, a surge in application storefront launches and new developments in hybrid positioning technologies are expected to help drive revenues from mobile location-based services (MLBS) to more than $12.7 billion by 2014, according to a new report from Juniper Research. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Mobile location-based services market to exceed $12bn by 2014 &page=newspage 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Globecomm Systems has announced today the establishment of a new office located at the Applied Science Center of Innovation and Excellence in Homeland Security. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm opens new office &page=newspage 22 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Thuraya has launched its “Thuraya IP Starter Package” offering users high-speed mobile satellite broadband. Specifically designed for occasional users of the Thuraya IP service, the package is an ideal and economic solution for mobile, always-on, connectivity. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Thuraya unveils low-cost mobile broadband &page=newspage 21 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Talia, the leading provider of satellite services in the Middle East and Africa, will unveil new and expanded services at the Cable, Satellite, Broadcast & Communications Exhibition (CABSAT) conference in Dubai, 2-4 March 2010. Services throughout all Talia service regions will substantially increase in capacity. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Talia to announce new services at Cabsat &page=newspage 21 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT BroadcastAsia2010, Asia’s leading digital multimedia and entertainment technology event, to be held at the Singapore Expo from 15 – 18 June 2010, will return to showcase the latest technologies, solutions and equipment for the entire value chain from content creation to delivery. Themed “Integrating Technologies, Experiencing Content”, BroadcastAsia2010 will feature new 3D and Digital Signage clusters as well as the latest digital and high definition equipment and integrated workflow solutions for the broadcasting, production and post-production industries. The event will also bring together industry leaders and niche players worldwide that are keen to network and explore new revenue models and strategic partnerships. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=BroadCast Asia previews highlights &page=newspage 21 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Global satellite operator SES has announced the appointment of Andrew Browne as Chief Financial Officer and member of its Executive Committee, replacing current CFO Mark Rigolle who is taking up the position of Chief Executive Officer of satellite infrastructure start-up O3b Networks. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Andrew Browne appointed Chief Financial Officer of SES &page=newspage 21 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SmartJog and Ymagis, a digital cinema deployment company, announced today, that they have signed a non-exclusive partnership agreement. Under the terms of this agreement, SmartJog and Ymagis have agreed to integrate their technologies to offer a full digital cinema solution to Ymagis cinema operator clients. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SmartJog and Ymagis sign a partnership agreement for the electronic delivery of DCPs to cinemas &page=newspage 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT NewCo Rai International has launched a new Italian language channel - Yes Italia to Asia. This new 24-hour channel is available free to air on AsiaSat 5, offering a variety of content on Italy.s artistic, cultural and environmental heritage to television viewers across the Asia Pacific region. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RAI launches new Italian channel Yes Italia on AsiaSat 5 &page=newspage 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT RAD Data Communications has introduced at the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona a dedicated product portfolio for extending mobile coverage to outlying areas over copper, fiber or wireless links. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=RAD introduces RuralSuite &page=newspage 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Norfolk Southern Railway has selected Encore’s industrially hardened (rugged) router, the BANDIT-III™, for both Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Voice over Frame Relay (VoFR) network solutions. The BANDIT-III™ provides reliable communications between both the primary and back-up Centralized Operations facilities and rail yards and remote way-stations throughout the eastern United States. The massive network upgrade operates over a Frame Relay/MPLS backbone. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Encore Networks provides voice and data solution for railway company &page=newspage 17 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT TerreStar has announced that Jeffrey W. Epstein has added Chief Executive Officer duties to his position at TerreStar Corporation and its subsidiaries, and will assume the title of President & CEO, effectively immediately. Mr. Epstein has served as President of TerreStar since April 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Terrestar makes staff promotions &page=newspage 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Newtec has announced that European Commission representatives, led by director-general Fabio Colasanti, of the Directorate General for Information Society and Media (DG INFSO), and additional key representatives from European institutions and Regions, attended a workshop on satellite telecommunications entitled "Bringing Broadband to the Regions". Participants agreed that satellite Internet should play a vital role in an integrated approach to reach full broadband access across all European regions. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Newtec Sat3Play demonstrates satellite broadband potential &page=newspage 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Gilat Satellite Networks has reported its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2009 were $56.6million, compared to $66.1 million for the same period in 2008. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $6.5 million or $0.16 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gilat announces financial results &page=newspage 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT DIRECTV has issued the following statement: http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=DIRECTV issues statement on deceptive ad campaign &page=newspage 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT AAE Systems will be part of a delegation comprised of 25 U.S. companies selected to participate in the International Trade Administration’s inaugural trade missions to Algeria and Libya. Formed to help U.S. firms find business partners and sell equipment and services in these growing North African markets, the missions demonstrate a positive progression in U.S.-African trade relations. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=AAE Systems to aprticipate in trade missions to Algeria and Libya &page=newspage 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES and the Global VSAT Forum have announced that SES has adopted GVF training in order to help prevent RF interference. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES adopts GVF training to curb RF interference &page=newspage 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Orbit Technology Group recently received an order from Lockheed Martin for an advanced tracking antenna solution. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Orbit supplies tracking antenna to Lockheed Martin &page=newspage 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Being under-penetrated, the enterprise mobility market in India displays enormous growth potential. Companies are deploying enterprise mobility solutions to enable better accessibility for their employees and enhance customer care services. Enterprise mobile users are realizing the significance of being able to access mission-critical or operational data and information from any location and at any time. Apart from enabling faster turnaround, quick decision-making, and higher efficiency, it can also help to ratchet down operational costs. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Need for optimizing productivity and profitability drives the enterprise mobility market in India &page=newspage 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT After reaching around 4.6 billion mobile cellular subscriptions by the end of 2009, ITU expects the number of mobile cellular subscriptions globally to reach five billion in 2010, driven by advanced services and handsets in developed countries and increased take-up of mobile health services and mobile banking in the developing world. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ITU predicts strong mobile cellular growth worldwide &page=newspage 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Telekom Austria's MediaBox interconnects the TV set, mobile phone and PC allowing any image, video or music file stored on the computer to be easily retrieved and accessed on any screen. Ericsson will exchange and enhance Telekom Austria's current IPTV platform in order to deliver blended content services to multiple devices which will eliminate barriers between TV set and PCs and introduce a new generation user interface. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Ericsson replaces Telekom Austria IPTV platform &page=newspage 15 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Solaris Mobile has announced the development of a mobile gateway device allowing the reception of services in S-Band on smart phones. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Solaris Mobile develops mobile gateway device &page=newspage 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES S.A has reported financial results for the twelve months to 31 December 2009. Financial highlights included: http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SES growth continues throughout 2009 &page=newspage 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT ILS successfully carried the Intelsat 16 satellite to orbit for Intelsat on an ILS Proton. The ILS Proton vehicle lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome at 6:39 a.m. local time (7:39 p.m. EST, 00:39 GMT). This was the 19th consecutive successful Proton mission in 18 months. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ILS successfully launches Intelsat 16 &page=newspage 12 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT ILS and SES have announced the ILS Proton launch of the SES-3 satellite with the Kazsat-2 telecommunications satellite in 2011. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ILS and SES announce launch of SES-3 in 2011 &page=newspage 11 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has announced that the French DTT on satellite offering TNTSAT, broadcast via ASTRA, posted strong growth with 1.85 million TNTSAT receivers sold as of end 2009. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Record growth for French TNTSAT on ASTRA &page=newspage 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Level 3 Communications reported consolidated revenue of $924 million for the fourth quarter 2009, compared to consolidated revenue of $916 million for the third quarter 2009 and $1.05 billion for the fourth quarter 2008. For the full year 2009, consolidated revenue was $3.76 billion, compared to $4.30 billion in 2008. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Level 3 reports fourth quarter and full year 2009 results &page=newspage 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT BroadcastAsia2010 and CommunicAsia2010 has seen more than 80 per cent of its exhibition show floor taken up with over four months to go to the event. The predominant global business networking platform for the industries in the region will be held at the Singapore Expo from 15 – 18 June 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Broadcast Asia and CommunicAsia 2010 set for growth &page=newspage 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian corporation Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) for the deployment of 5,000 ASTRA2Connect terminals in Italy. GSE will use a dedicated ASTRA2Connect-based satellite service for telemetry and video surveillance applications in order to optimize the predictions of its renewable energy sources. GSE is a government-owned company promoting and supporting renewable energy sources and is controlled by the Italian Ministry of Economics and Finance. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=ASTRA2 connect to monitor renewable energy sources in Italy &page=newspage 10 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT iDirect has announced the opening of its new Europe office, located in Eton, United Kingdom (UK). The new location replaces iDirect’s Slough, UK office and offers better facilities for training, sales and engineering. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=iDirect re-locates European office &page=newspage 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT The European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) welcomed the European Parliament’s approval of Neelie Kroes as the new Commissioner for the Digital Agenda portfolio. During her confirmation hearings in January, Ms Kroes identified the provision of safe and secure broadband access to 100 percent of Europeans as one of the key building blocks for her next five-year term. ESOA has offered to support the new Commissioner in coming a few steps closer to achieving this objective. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Satellite operators offer new Commissioner help &page=newspage 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT At Mobile World Congress 2010 Harmonic will feature its unique solutions for converged multi-screen video delivery to the TV, PC and mobile devices. Deployed by several leading telco, satellite and cable operators around the world, Harmonic's MediaPrism™ Convergence Suite is the industry's most comprehensive suite of tools for real-time and offline content ingest, transformation, distribution and delivery, and supports mobile video formats including Microsoft® Smooth Streaming™, Apple® adaptive HTTP Live Streaming and Adobe® Flash®. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Harmonic to redefine mobile video delivery at Mobile World Congress &page=newspage 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Globecomm Systems has announced financial results for the fiscal 2010 second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2009. Globecomm is reporting its financial results on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis as well as adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure. In the attached table the Company provides a detailed reconciliation of GAAP earnings to adjusted EBITDA. A summary of the Company’s results are: http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Globecomm Systems reports Fiscal 2010 second quarter and six-month financial results &page=newspage 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Gilat Satellite Networks has received new orders from Costa Rica's national telecommunications operator, Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE), for the deployment of Gilat's VSAT platforms to provide broadband services to approximately 1,000 new sites. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Gilat Skyedge II networks selected to serve Costa Rican Telco &page=newspage 09 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT SES ASTRA has signed a long-term agreement with M7 Group for two additional transponders on ASTRA 23.5 degrees East. The newly contracted capacity will be used for the further extension of the HDTV lineup of CanalDigitaal, M7 Group’s direct-to-home (DTH) platform for the Dutch market and will bring the number of total transponders contracted by M7 Group at this orbital position to four. The Luxembourg-based M7 Group provides DTH-services in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg using the brand names CanalDigitaal, TV Vlaanderen and TéléSAT. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=M7 Group contracts additional transponders on ASTRA &page=newspage 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Spacecom, the AMOS satellite fleet operator, has announced that the AMOS-5i satellite has secured additional clients since announcing operational status on January 28th. Located at the °17E orbital position, the satellite has ample C-band and Ku-band capacity to serve the burgeoning African market for customers seeking quick and reliable service due to malfunctions on other satellites. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=AMOS satellites offer immediate linear capacity over Africa &page=newspage 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Based on its recent analysis of the satellite market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) with the 2009 North American Award for Company of the Year for its growth strategies, high-quality customer service, and product/service reliability. Hughes is the world leader in providing broadband satellite networks, services and solutions to large and small businesses, governments, and consumers, and is a major supplier of advanced mobile satellite systems and terminals. In North America, the company's market-leading HughesNet® broadband satellite Internet access service has over 500,000 consumer/SMB subscribers, averaging approximately 17,000 new subscribers each month. In total, Hughes has shipped over 2.1 million terminals to customers in over 100 countries. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Hughes recognized for its robust growth and increased market share in the satellite market &page=newspage 05 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Arianespace is laying the groundwork for another busy year with its workhorse Ariane 5, as the first mission of 2010 moves into its second phase of preparations and the follow-on flight's launch vehicle is delivered to French Guiana. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Ariane 5 launch campaign moves into full swing &page=newspage 05 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Solaris Mobile has announced a major new partnership with Europcar. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Solaris Mobile announce corporate partnership with Europcar &page=newspage 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Level 3 Communications has announced the completion of Level 3 Financing, Inc.’s previously announced tender offer and consent solicitation for its 12.25% Senior Notes due 2013 (the “12.25% Notes”) and the acceptance for payment of an additional $30,000 principal amount of 12.25% Notes. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Level 3 announces completion of tender offer and consent solicitation &page=newspage 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Contrary to statements made by the Georgian Public Broadcaster GPB, Eutelsat reaffirms that no contract has come into force between GPB and Eutelsat. Eutelsat also reaffirms that it does not respond to political or ideological pressure of any kind in the conduct of its activity and operates according to commercial and business rationale. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Eutelsat denies improper commercial practice to Georgian Broadcaster &page=newspage 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Stratos Global is supplying Inmarsat BGAN mobile satellite communications service to University of California San Diego (UCSD) researchers to support their ambitious archaeological survey in remote Mongolia. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=BGAN from Stratos provides connectivity for digital archaeological study in remote Mongolia &page=newspage 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT In announcing in its recent budget request that it would buy 50 more UAVs of the extended range category, the Pentagon sent a strong signal to the satellite industry that more communications-on-the-move (COTM) for UAVs would be needed in the coming years. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=UAVs moving satellite market upwards &page=newspage 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) recently conducted a three-day long demonstration of cargo loading and unloading procedures for its Dragon spacecraft, which NASA has contracted to provide delivery services to the International Space Station (ISS) starting in 2010. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=SpaceX reaches milestone on Dragon Spacecraft &page=newspage 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT CapRock Government Solutions has been awarded a contract with the United States Navy’s Naval Beach Group (NBG) to provide emergency satellite communications services as part of U.S. military relief efforts in Haiti. The award comes just days after the Jan. 12 earthquake that has crippled the country. Services will run on CapRock’s recently unveiled commercial off-the-shelf communications suite, CommandAccess™, at a significantly reduced rate to the U.S. government. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=CapRock awarded Navy contract for emergency satellite communications in Haiti &page=newspage 03 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT atrexx is offering to restore the services of IS-4 customers after the satellite experienced an anomaly resulting in the switching off of the communication payload to conserve battery power. Intelsat is working to resolve the problem. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=atrexx offers restoration of services following anomaly on IS-4 satellite &page=newspage 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Vizada has launched a new generation of its Universal CardTM. This prepaid service enables crew members to use the Internet on board ship, in addition to making voice calls and sending emails and text messages. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=Vizada launches pre-paid crew communications service &page=newspage 02 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT Intelsat has announced that its Intelsat 4 satellite (IS-4), located at 72° East Longitude, experienced an anomaly on 1 February 2010 at approximately 00:18 GMT. Intelsat is working with affected customers to identify restoration capacity. http://www.satellite-evolution.com/Satellite%202007/uploadcookie.cgi?file=IS-4 satellite experiences anomoly &page=newspage 01 Feb 2010 13:00:00 GMT