A new study from Juniper Research has found that global consumer spend on digital content will reach US$ 202 Billion in 2018, up by 10% on this year’s total of US$ 184 billion. The research found that SVoD (Subscription Video on Demand) services will be a key driver of growth, with major OTT (Over The Top) players such as Netflix and Amazon committing budgets of more than US$ 5 Billion to original content over the coming year. Meanwhile, Apple and Facebook are each expected to invest at least US$ 1 Billion for the first time.

Advantech Wireless, a global leader in satellite broadband communications solutions will present details of its Second Generation Advanced GaN based SSPAs/BUCs and WaveSwitch™ “on-the-fly” SATCOM Waveform Switching Technology at AfricaCom and Global MilSatcom 2017.

Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA) a provider of fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, today announced it has completed the previously announced 100% acquisition of UltiSat in a cash transaction of up to US$ 100 million, payable over two years and subject to ongoing financial performance. The closing is effective as of November 1,  2017.

On November 1, 2017 Moscow hosted "SatComRus 2017", the 22nd international conference of operators and users of Russia’s satellite communications network. This year the conference was attended by 360 participants from 92 organizations, and the number of private companies and international representatives has increased.

Moving to consolidate its presence in the Middle East, Eutelsat has acquired Noorsat, one of the leading satellite service providers in the Middle East, from Bahrain’s Orbit Holding Group, in a deal valued at US$ 75 million (€63.4m).

Established in 2004, Noorsat is the premier distributor of Eutelsat capacity in the Middle East, serving blue-chip customers and providing services for over 300 TV channels almost exclusively from Eutelsat’s market-leading Middle East and North Africa neighbourhoods at 7/8° West and 25.5° East.

The Satellite Antenna Market Is expected to be valued at  US$ 2.05 Billion in 2017, and is projected to reach US$ 2.99 Billion by 2022 accoring to a recent research study by Research and Markets.  The C, K/KU/KA band segment is projected to lead the satellite antenna market during the forecast period.

From today until 5 October, HISPAMAR -HISPASAT’s Brazilian satellite operator subsidiary- will present its satellite Ka band Internet solutions to the telecommunications market and to ISPs (Internet Service Providers) gathered in São Paulo, within the framework of Futurecom 2017, which is the ICT sector's largest event in Latin America.

ITU Telecom World 2017 wrapped up  in Busan following a full four-day program of tech innovation showcases, debate, networking and awards. The annual event brought together representatives of nations, leading industry players and small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from around the world – fostering valuable support for innovation and business partnerships, and facilitating knowledge exchanges and networking.

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC), a leading global security company, and Orbital ATK, Inc. (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Northrop Grumman will acquire Orbital ATK for approximately $7.8 billion in cash, plus the assumption of US$1.4 billion in net debt. Orbital ATK shareholders will receive all-cash consideration of $134.50 per share. The agreement has been approved unanimously by the Boards of Directors of both companies.

NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company, an independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, an international research and strategy consultancy, today published the final conclusions of the 2017 Pay-TV Innovation Forum.