MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd., a communications and information company, has announced that it has closed the acquisition of Advanced Systems, a line of business from General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc., originally announced last July. This business will become part of MDA Information Systems LLC.

ITU Telecom World 2014 is set to take place in Doha, Qatar, 7-10 December 2014.  ITU Telecom World 2014 begins with an exclusive one-day Leadership Summit on the Future for leaders from governments, regulatory bodies and across the ICT industry. Led by renowned futurists, the Summit will feature a highly interactive programme with powerful keynotes and product demos, highlighting future technologies including advanced robotics.

ITC Global, a leading global provider of satellite communications services to the energy, mining, and maritime markets announced today that it recorded another record for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. On a year to date basis, ITC has signed approximately US$ 100 million in new long-term service contracts.

An impressive line up of heavyweight speakers from the global broadcast industry has been confirmed for this year’s CASBAA Convention 2014(#casbaacon). Taking place at the Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong, from 27th October – 30th October 2014, the convention’s theme this year – Beyond the Box – promises to explore how technology is changing the region’s TV consumption habits.

Thaicom’s CEO Suphajee Suthumpun has been named ‘Satellite Executive of the Year in the Asia-Pacific’ by the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC). Suthumpun was recognized at the organization’s tenth annual awards ceremony, which took place at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, in Phuket, Thailand, as part of the APSCC’s 2014 Satellite Conference and Exhibition, ‘New Landscape For Satellites: Asia and Beyond’.

Signalhorn announced today that Metric Capital Partners (MCP), a European private equity firm, has provided capital that will allow Signalhorn to expand its global operations into new markets.

Signalhorn is a privately held company that provides highly secure, customized communication solutions using satellite, terrestrial and wireless connectivity from its technical centers in Backnang, Germany and Leuk, Switzerland. The Company’s customers include a wide range of government agencies, energy firms, retail and banking networks, and other private enterprises worldwide.

The Space Tech Expo exhibition and conference returns to Long Beach, Calif. next year from May 19-21, 2015. The event  brings together global decision-makers involved in the design, build and testing of spacecraft, satellite, launch vehicle and space-related technologies. 

Leading the West Coast space and satellite industry, Space Tech Expo is where end-users connect with solution providers; a platform for specifiers and buyers to meet manufacturers and the supply chain for civil and commercial space. 

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (TSX:IDC), announced its financial results today for the first half and second quarter ended July 31, 2014. Total revenues and financial results decreased from the same period in Fiscal 2014, however compared with the previous quarter both product revenues and margins improved. 

OmniEarth Incorporated completed its acquisition of IRISmaps, Inc. in a stock-for-stock transaction. The combined companies will be led by OmniEarth CEO, Lars Dyrud.