News Analysis

New York City, June 16, 2015–The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the release of a new research report: Inside the Top Operators 2015. The report analyzes data from the Top Operator Rankings of 2014, released by WTA in December

El Segundo, Calif., June 12, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is on contract to build ABS-8, the third all-electric propulsion 702SP (small platform) satellite for ABS, a commercial satellite provider based in Bermuda and Hong Kong. This satellite will expand broadcast and enterprise services to Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Russia, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Airport City Business Park, Israel, June 8, 2015---RR Media (NASDAQ: RRM), a provider of global digital media services to the broadcast industry, has announced the acquisition of Satlink Communications, an Israel-based global provider of content distribution, management and playout services for US$ 19 million subject to bank debts and other certain adjustments.

Singapore, June 1, 2015--Global Invacom Group Limited signified its intention to acquire Skyware Global, a  U.S. manufacturer of satellite terminals, for as much as US$ 11.6 million by issuing approximately US$ .6 million in treasury shares and entering into a cash earn out model to pay Skyware up to a maximum of US$5.0 million.

The June 2015  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by Comtech EF Data is now available.  Featuring:

Nonthaburi, Thailand, May 8, 2015 – Satellite operator Thaicom today released its operating results for the 1st Quarter of 2015, reporting a consolidated net profit of 540 million Baht – a 35.3 per cent increase when compared with results from the first quarter of 2014.

Milan, Italy, May 06, 2015– As the TV and video market continues to evolve, recommendation and discovery solutions must dynamically respond to changing consumer patterns. Content recommendation systems must take in to account the full range of consumer experiences, as well as be informed by content business rules and financial goals in order to be successful.

The May 2015  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by Amos Spacecom is now available.  Featuring:

Washington, D.C., May 1, 2015--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I)  reported total revenue of US$ 602.3 million and net income attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 54.7 million, or $0.47 per common share on a diluted basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Ottawa, Canada,  May 1, 2015 - Telesat Holdings Inc. today announced its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2015. For the quarter, Telesat reported consolidated revenues of CDN$ 229 million, a decrease of approximately 5% ($13 million) compared to the same period in 2014.