Americas Markets - Latest Developments


Singapore, March 12, 2020

Informa i announced the co-location of their series of leading tech events in Singapore to form a groundbreaking proposition across one week and two locations. Held during 29 September – 2 October 2020 at the Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria and Marina Bay Sands, unparalleled synergies will unlock deep industry networking, collaboration and development.  

Washington, D.C. March 11, 2020

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)  is contemplating several options after it announced that it is calling off the 2020 NAB Show amid concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. The NAB is considering  moving their flgaship show to the summer or expanding autumn's NAB Show New York.

Poway, Calif., March 9, 2020

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Radeus Labs today announced the closure of its acquisition of the company product line of SSC, formerly Satellite Systems Corporation. “This acquisition supports the strategic expansion of our product line and further strengthens our ability to deliver comprehensive control system solutions for our business partners and customers,” said Radeus Labs’ CEO, Juliet Correnti.

Dubai, UAE, March 9, 2020

CABSAT, the Middle East & Africa’s leading event for content creation, production & broadcast and satellite & distribution is postponed from 31 March – 2 April to 26 – 28 October 2020 due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Singapore, March 6, 2020

In light of global concerns due to the on-going Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Informa Markets, organiser of ConnecTechAsia, which incorpoates CommunicAsia, is postponing the 2020 edition to 29 September – 1 October 2020 at the Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria. The event was originally scheduled for 9 - 11 June 2020 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2020

Satellite 2020, the industry's premier event will go on as scheduled from Monday, March 9-12 according to the organizers. Booth set-up begins today.  "We confirm that SATELLITE 2020 will take place as planned.  Our duty to the community is to foster an environment that encourages business discussions among many sectors and continue progression of innovation in the satellite and space industries," said show director Lindsay Fuller.

The organizers issued a statement on March 4, which says as follows:

Melville, NY, March 4, 2020

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported its operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020 and updated its fiscal 2020 guidance. The company reported net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 were $161.7 million.

Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter Highlights

Strasbourg, France, March 2, 2020 by Omkar Nikam

The past year saw major traction in the global space sector from  both the government and private sectors. As many governments have taken the initiative to use space as an essential asset for the national economy, satellite applications are making inroads in the space market. 

Ruppichteroth, Germany, March 2, 2020 by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

In September 2019, Latin America-based Axesat and Germany-based CETel, two leading companies  in the provision of satellite communications solutions, announced a merger to form AXESS Networks. Supported by Aksiom Group Limited, a specialist in the development of high growth technical services companies,  the new company has a substantial presence in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa.