News Analysis

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, July 15, 2019--GVF is driven by innovation on behalf of the satellite communications industry; innovation for its member organizations in particular. GVF’s partner organization, SatProf, is the leader in satellite industry training. The Informa Telecoms & Tech Academy is the leading training partner to the TMT industry. Together we have developed and announced the launch of the Satellite Industry MicroMBA, and, what’s more, it’s available at a 20 per cent discount for GVF Members.

by Robert Bell

New York City, July 3, 2019--For a technology launched in the 1980s, VSATs have shown a remarkable ability to adapt and thrive. In fact, they are on a growth curve that, according to NSR, will create cumulative market revenue of $159 billion over the next decade. Maritime is forecast to lead the pack with a 16% CAGR to 75,000 VSAT-enabled vessels by 2028.

by Virgil Labrador and Peter I. Galace

Singapore, July 3, 2019 — ConnecTechAsia 2019, which concluded on June 20 in Singapore, continued to live up to expectations of priming Asia for the digital future with over three exciting days of networking and discussions on the latest innovations and trends in 5G, AI, IoT, Smart Cities, and Future of Connectivity.

Paris, France, July 3, 2019 — Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Broadpeak announce a circa 20% investment in video content delivery solutions provider Broadpeak.

Sydney, Australia, July 2, 2019 — Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, said it expects Underlying EBITDA for 1H 2019 of approximately US$60 to US$64 million and revised its expectation for Underlying EBITDA for full year 2019 to approximately US$140 million to US$150 million.

Melbourne, FL, July 1, 2019 — L3Harris Technologies today announced the successful completion of the all-stock merger between Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies on June 29, 2019.

Cologne, Germany, June 25, 2019 — CETel, a leading global satellite communications and network service provider, has acquired UK-based Cobbett Hill Earth Station Limited in terms of an asset purchase transaction for an undisclosed amount.

Paris, France, June 21, 2019 — Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has confirmed the successful launch of Eutelsat 7C. The satellite was lifted into space from Kourou, French Guiana by an Ariane 5 rocket at 23h43 CET (21h43 UTC) on June 20th.

Singapore, June 20, 2019 — Global Invacom, a global provider of satellite communications equipment, has announced the acquisition of the technology of the Apexsat group of companies. This includes the assets and intellectual property (IP) from Apexsat.

Herndon, Va., June 17, 2019 — Peraton, a portfolio company of Veritas Capital, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Solers, a leading provider of software development and systems integration for space situational awareness, satellite ground systems and operations, cybersecurity engineering, and enterprise cloud-based solutions.