News Analysis

Tata Communications to Acquire The Switch Enterprises

New York, NY, December 22, 2022 – Tata Communications today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement through its wholly owned international subsidiary Tata Communications (Netherlands) B.V. to acquire The Switch Enterprises LLC. New York-headquartered The Switch is a  global end-to-end live video production and transmission services provider with reach to top tier sporting venues in North America.

Boryung Invests US$50 Million in Axiom Space

Seoul, South Korea, December 22,2022 - Boryung Co. announced  that it has decided to make a strategic investment of US$ 50 million in Axiom Space, Inc., a U.S. company promoting the construction of the world’s first commercial space station.

L3HARRIS to Acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne

Melbourne, Fla., December 18, 2022 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) and Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) together announced the signing of a definitive agreement for L3Harris to acquire Aerojet Rocketdyne for $58 per share, in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.7 billion, inclusive of net debt.

Boeing Reorganizes Defense, Space & Security Business Unit

Arlington, Va., Nov. 17, 2022 -- PRNewswire -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced a series of executive leadership changes and reorganizations aimed at accelerating operational discipline, first-time quality and performance while streamlining senior leadership roles and responsibilities.

Interview with Jean-Michel Rouylou, Head of Enterprise Market and Broadband-ST Engineering iDirect

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jean-Michel Rouylou, Head of Enterprise Market and Broadband-ST Engineering iDirect, an over 20-year veteran in the global energy markets.  We discuss the role satellite technology plays in key energy markets like oil and gas, among others.    

 

The November-December 2022 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The November-December 2022 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the broadcast market sponsored by Spacebridge is now available Featuring:

An Industry in Transition by Elisabeth Tweedie

Why Satellite Has to Move to a Cloud-based Infrastructure  by Paul Isaac

TECHBrief: Virtual Ground Stations

MarketBrief: Space Insurance Market

Product Spotlight: Jonsa's Martime Antennas
 
Burnt Toast by Lou Zacharilla
 
Event Parallels  by Martin Jarrold

Marlink Acquires Hellenic Radio Services

Oslo, Norway, October 3, 2022. Marlink, has completed the acquisition of the satellite communications business of Hellenic Radio Services (HRS). Through this transaction Marlink has acquired the satellite communication assets, the experienced staff and the customer support structure of HRS, substantially increasing its installed base in the Greek market with over 750 additional satcom-equipped vessels.

The Role of Satellites in Delivering OTT Content

by Elisabeth Tweedie

London, UK,  September 5, 2022--After a hiatus of three years, IBC is back as an in-person event at its usual venue, the RAI in Amsterdam.  The show runs September 9th – 12th.  The main IBC conference takes place on the first two days only, and is centered around the theme: “What’s next?  Designing the Future together,” but every day throughout the show there are multiple free sessions taking place.  The latter are grouped into three themes: Innovation, Content Everywhere and Changemakers.  In addition, the Showcase Theatre features a variety of presentations from exhibitors including a full day from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Happiness is a Warm Rocket

by Lou Zacharilla
 
New York City, September 1, 2022--“Happiness is a warm gun,” the Beatles sang back in the 1960’s on their iconic White Album. Let’s update that for 2022, the Age of the Better Satellite World, and claim with scientific evidence that “happiness is building a warm rocket TOGETHER.”