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The May 2013 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine sponsored by Amos Spacecom is now available. Click here to read or download the issue. Featuring:
Update on the African Satellite Market by Virgil Labrador
The Lack of Consensus on Spectrum Demand by Armand Musey
Back and Forth with O3b Networks CEO Steve Collar by Lou Zacharilla
plus IndustryBriefs, Market Briefs, Executive Moves, Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to Satcom Africa 2013, Vital Statistics and Satellite Markets and Research 25TM Stock Index
Englewood, Colo.., May 22, 2013 — In another bold attempt Charles Ergen, chairman of Dish Network Corp., has offered to buy broadband company LightSquared Inc., which is in bankruptcy proceedings, for its wireless airwaves for US$ 2 Bil.
Hampshire, UK, May 16, 2013--A new report from Juniper Research has found that by 2017, 2 billion mobile and tablet users will watch TV and video on their devices. This is attributed to the growing popularity of short and easily shared video clips, and the increased global uptake of connected devices with faster processors and better displays.
London, UK, May 15, 2013--Rapid conversion means that the number of digital homes in Eastern Europe will nearly double between 2012 and 2018, bringing the total to 121 million, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. In fact, the Digital TV Eastern Europe report estimates that 13 million digital TV homes will be added in 2013 alone.
New York City, May 1, 2013--Lou Zacharilla goes back and forth with with Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks. His venture is designed to empower large numbers of people where they live, whether “home” is a remote Pacific Basin community or one in the hills of Pakistan or Africa. We discussed the vision of a profoundly interconnected world.
Over 80 New Exhibitors will participate at Asia’s largest trade show
Singapore, May 21, 2013--Come 18 – 21 June this year, BroadcastAsia, Asia’s largest integrated trade show for the Film and TV industries will return with an impressive international line-up of exhibitors yet. The show has attracted more than 80 new exhibitors, in addition to repeat participation from top-notch companies from the industry, making up a total of more than 700 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. The new exhibitors are Autodesk, Ericsson, Hybrid, Ikegami, Jebsen & Co, Orad, PCCW, RGB Networks, Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Tsushinki, Yamaha Music (Asia) and more.
SSPI to Award Scholarship to Deserving Student During the Event
Long Beach, Calif., May 15, 2013-- SpaceTech Expo (www.spacetechexpo.com ) the West Coast’s premier space industry event, has increased the free seminars and sessions available to its attendees by expanding its free-to-attend Satellite & Space Summit and Open Tech Forum. “Against the backdrop of tough travel budgets for industry and government, we want to offer unrivalled value to the spacecraft and launch industry,” says Guy Harris, Event Director for Space Tech Expo 2013. “That is why on top of our premium Space Tech Conference for C-level business people, we have expanded the free-to-attend Satellite & Space Summit, and free Open Tech Forum.”
New York City, May 1, 2013--Lou Zacharilla goes back and forth with with Steve Collar, CEO of O3b Networks. His venture is designed to empower large numbers of people where they live, whether “home” is a remote Pacific Basin community or one in the hills of Pakistan or Africa. We discussed the vision of a profoundly interconnected world.
