News Analysis

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

Plus   Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Intelsat Announces First Quarter 2018 Results

Tysons Corner, Va., May 1, 2018-- Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Intelsat reported total revenue of US$ 543.8 million and net loss attributable to Intelsat S.A. of US$ 66.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Iridium Announces First-Quarter 2018 Results; Affirms 2018 and Long-Range Outlook

McLean, Va., May 1, 2018--Iridium Communications Inc. (Nasdaq:IRDM) (“Iridium”)  reported financial results for the first quarter of 2018 and affirmed its full-year 2018 and long-range outlook.  Net income was US$ 11.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2018, as compared to US$ 37.9 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2017. 

The April 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

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

Satellite Services Market Update by Elisabeth Tweedie

The Switch is on! by Lou Zacharilla

Connectivity 2018 to the '5G World' by Martin Jarrold

RF Design Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Plus Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to the NAB 2018 Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Intelsat Announces Final Results and Final Settlement of Tender Offer

Luxembourg, April 2, 2018-- Intelsat S.A.  today announced the final results of its previously announced tender offer by its indirect subsidiary, Intelsat Connect Finance S.A. (“ICF”), to purchase for cash any and all of the outstanding 6 34% Senior Notes due 2018 (CUSIP No. 458204 AN4; ISIN No. US458204AN49) issued by Intelsat (Luxembourg) S.A., a subsidiary of Intelsat S.A. and ICF’s direct parent company, that are not already held by ICF.

C-COM Reports 13th Consecutive Profitable Year

Ottawa, Canada, March 21, 2018-C-COM Satellite Systems Inc.(TSXV: CMI), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, announced today financial results for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017. The company has generated revenues of CDN$ 10,282,319 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 1,035,744 or 3 cents per share. This compared with revenues of CDN$ 9,267,750 and a net after tax profit of CDN$ 1,020,234 or 3 cents per share as reported in 2016, representing an increase of 10.9% and 1.5% respectively.

UHP Networks Reports Record Sales Results

Montreal, Canada, March 5, 2018--UHP Networks, a leading global manufacturer of advanced VSAT equipment and solutions, announced record sales results in 2017, confirming its reputation as the world’s fastest growing VSAT technology. Company revenue has been growing at more than 40% CAGR over the last three years. Throughout 2017, the manufacturer shipped 31 VSAT Hubs and more than 10,000 remote terminals. UHP Networks won significant network projects with Tier 1 operators, with each network counting geographically redundant high-availability Hubs and many hundreds of remote terminals. The largest network is connecting over 3,000 remote VSATs. These new networks operate in several market verticals, as evidenced by the examples below.

The March 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The March 2018 issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  focusing on sponsored by Newtec is now available.  Featuring:

 

The Changing Video Market by Elisabeth Tweedie

Key Considerations in Choosing BUCs and SSPAs by Virgil Labrador

Executive Spotlight Interview with Andrey Kirillovich, Director of Integration Services and Projects, Russian Satelltie Communications Company (RSCC)

How Teleport Operators Respond to Market Disruption Will Determine their Future  by Robert Bell

Satellite Agenda: 'Access New Areas' by Martin Jarrold

Plus Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to Satellite 2018 Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

The January-February 2018 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The January-February 2018 issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  focusing on sponsored by Work Microwave  is now available.  Featuring:

Middle East Satellite Update by Virgil Labrador

8K Ultra HD Making Inroads in the Japanese Broadcast Market by Naoakira Kamiya

Executive Spotlight Interview with Alexander Muller-Gastell, CEO and Managing Director-ND Satcom

How Satellites Bring You a Better Flight

Conference Report: First VSAT Congress  by Elisabeth Tweedie

Company Spotlight:  Work Microwave

Plus show report on WDTC 2017, Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to CABSAT 2018 Executive Moves, Market Briefs, Vital Statistics and many more.  Click here to read or download the file