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Latest Americas Developments / Analysis

SES Acquires Intelsat

Betzdorf, Luxembourg,  May 1, 2024 -- Satellite  operators SES and Intelsat announced an agreement for SES to acquire Intelsat through the purchase of 100% of the equity of Intelsat Holdings S.a.r.l. for a cash consideration of US$ 3.1 billion (€2.8 billion) and certain contingent value rights. The combination will create a stronger multi-orbit operator with greater coverage, improved resiliency, expanded suite of solutions, enhanced resources to profitably invest in innovation, and benefit from the collective talent, expertise, and track record of both companies,, according to SES in a statement.

MarketBrief report on Innovations in Satellite Services

MarketBrief report on Innovations in Satellite Services sponsored by iKO Media Group

Featuring:

 Innovations in Satellite Services  by Virgil Labrador

Interview with David Treadway, Chairman of the Board, iKO Media Group

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Americas Market Trends

Global Connectivity Demands Fuel Rapid Growth of Satellite IoT Market to a US$4 Billion Frontier by 2030

New York City, NY, May 1, 2024 - The satellite Internet of Things (IoT) market is transforming remarkably, driven by technological advancements and an ever-increasing demand for global connectivity. As the world becomes more interconnected, the limitations of terrestrial networks become apparent, particularly in remote and underserved regions. This is where satellite IoT steps in, bridging the gap with its ability to provide widespread, reliable connectivity across the globe. Global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts the market to surge past the US$4 billion mark by 2030, signaling significant growth potential in the market.

Standardization is Key for Enabling Democratization of Optical Communications Technology

Paris, France,  May 1, 2024 – Novaspace, a merger between Euroconsult and SpaceTec Partners, a space consulting and market intelligence firm, anticipates that standardization will drive democratization, catalyzing the fast-paced technological evolution of optical communications and the market. Government-supported standardization efforts, such as the SDA program, have been conducted to drive down costs and enable larger adoption of laser communications technology, which for the moment, remains costly.

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Americas Executive Moves and Views

Kevin Steen Appointed as President and CEO of Combined Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies

Kevin Steen (Small).jpgParis, France, May 1, 2024 – Eutelsat Group (ISIN: FR0010221234 – Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced today that Kevin Steen has been appointed by the Eutelsat America Corp. (EAC) Board of Directors to the position of President and CEO of EAC. He will also continue his existing role as President and CEO of OneWeb Technologies (OWT). EAC and OWT completed their combination earlier this year and will go to market as a single EAC entity.

ABS Names Mark Rigolle as its New CEO

Mark Rigolle.jpgDubai, UAE, April 16, 2024 -  Satellite operator Agility Beyond Space (ABS) announce the appointment of Mark Rigolle as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 29, 2024.

 

 

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Americas Events

Artificial Intelligence and the Creator Economy Take Center Stage at the 2024 NAB Show

Las Vegas, NV, April 17, 2024 – The 2024 NAB Show exhibitors debuted and showcased thousands of new products and next generation and pioneering technologies from brands that include Adobe, ARRI, AWS, Blackmagic Design, Canon, Fujifilm, JVC Professional Video, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Sony and Verizon Business. Nearly 200 exhibitors displayed AI/Machine learning tools and tech, while more than 150 sessions featured AI. Meanwhile, there were hundreds of exhibitors in the create space, including a new show floor area dedicated to the creator economy, as well as nearly 100 sessions about the creator economy.  In a sign of the broadcast, media and entertainment industry’s booming appeal, a staggering 54 percent of the more than 61,000 projected registered attendees experienced the event for the first time. 

Nearly 1,300 NAB Show Exhibitors Showcase Groundbreaking New Products and Technologies

Washington, DC., April 11, 2024 — From early-stage startups and edge-of-the-art media technologies to industry powerhouses debuting boundary-pushing products and technologies, a dynamic roster of nearly 1,300 exhibitors will present the forefront of innovation at the 2024 NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 13-17 (Exhibits April 14-17). With 65,000-70,000 attendees from 160 countries and 575 international exhibitors from 41 countries, NAB Show is the world’s largest marketplace featuring advanced technologies and solutions from the latest gear to generative AI to ATSC 3.0 and beyond, exploring the impact of the newest tech on storytelling, business models and society as a whole.

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