News Analysis

X2nSat Purchases On Call Communications

Petaluma, Calif., July 16, 2018--Satellite network operator X2nSat has reached a definitive agreement to purchase On Call Communications, a leading provider of mobile satellite solutions.

Hispasat and LeoSat Sign Strategic Investment Agreement

Madrid, Spain, July 10, 2018--LeoSat Enterprises, which is launching a constellation of low-earth-orbit communications satellites providing the fastest, most secure and widest coverage data network in the world, has entered into an agreement with Hispasat, the Spanish national satellite operator, to invest in LeoSat, both companies announced today. With this agreement, Hispasat joins Asia’s largest satellite operator SKY Perfect JSAT, in the growing trend for satellite operators to future-proof their communications solutions through the development of low earth orbit (LEO) capabilities.

L3 Strengthens Space Mission Capabilities, Acquires Applied Defense Solutions

New York, July 2, 2018 -- L3 Technologies announced today that it has acquired Applied Defense Solutions (ADS), an aerospace engineering, software development and space situational awareness company.

More than 265 million Households Worldwide will have more than 400 million OTT Video Service Subscriptions by 2022

Addison, Tex., June 15, 2018--A new industry report from international research firm Parks Associates shows that the number of households worldwide with an OTT video service subscription will exceed 265 million by 2022. The popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video services, such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, has driven a steady increase in adoption of smart TVs and streaming media players since 2010, according to Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum.

The June 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The June 2018 issue of  the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on the Asia-Pacific satellite market sponsored by Comtech EF Data  is now available. Featuring:

Asia's Rising Space Ambitions by Blaine Curcio

Japan Ultra HD 4K8K Update by Naoakira Kamiya

Executive Roundtable Discussion on the Connected Aircraft Market by Bernardo Schneiderman

Executive Spotlight Interview with Dr. Thomas Fröhlich​

Imagine That?  by Lou Zacharilla

From Cellular...to Aerospace..to New Space  by Martin Jarrold

Moving, But Always Connected  by Alvaro Sanchez

Featured Event:  CommunicAsia 2018

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NATS Takes Equity Stake in Aireon

McLean, Va., May 16, 2018 – The UK air traffic management service provider, NATS, has announced it has invested in Aireon, the company pioneering a space-based air traffic surveillance service set to revolutionise the aviation industry. 

Gilat Reports Significant Increase in Year-over-Year Profitability in Q1 2018

Petah Tikva, Israel, May 15, 2018 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for Q1 2018 totaled $67.4 million, up 5.4% from Q1 2017.  

Eutelsat Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Paris, France, May 14, 2018–Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL) today reported revenues for the Third Quarter and Nine Months ending March 31,  2018.  Third Quarter revenues were €337 million, down -7.4%, while nine month revenues of €1,034 million, down 5.0%

24i Media acquires Mautilus

Amsterdam, May 9, 2018 - 24i Media, the leading internet TV app technology provider for the world's top media companies, today announces the acquisition of Mautilus, the Czech TV app agency specializing in HbbTV and applications for multiple devices. The acquisition strengthens 24i's technology framework with new products and features, and increases its production capacity with Mautilus' highly-skilled engineers. The acquisition of Mautilus is the next step in 24i's ambition to deliver the most innovative, modular, flexible and scalable video streaming application technology.

The May 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The May 2018 issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine focusing on Satellite Service market sponsored by Amos Spacecom  is now available.  Featuring:

Satellites and the Internet of Things (IoT)  by Bernardo Schneiderman

Can Cubesats Save IoT? by Hub Urlings

The African Market by Virgil Labrador

The Sweet Spot of the Satellite Industry  by Robert Bell

The Horizontal and the Vertical: "AIC' and Oilfield Connectivity 2018  by Martin Jarrold

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