News Analysis

Pfaffikon Switzerland and Dob Slovenia, September 16, 2023 - iKO Media Group (iKOMG) and STN STORITVE (STN)  announce their merger. Operating under the banner "Strength in Fusion, Excellence in Broadcasting Solutions," this strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in the industry, underscored by innovation, capability, and customer-centricity, according to a joint statement by both companies.

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

Amsterdam, September 15, 2023--Teleports are the backbone of the ground segment of the global satellite industry.  Without teleports, communications with space-based satellite would  be inconceivable. Teleports provide the critical connectivity and services management that gives satellites in GEO, MEO and LEO orbits their value. That requires continuous innovation at speed and scale, combining long-established technologies and proven business practices with the latest advances in coding and virtualization, to ensure that the satellite communications and earth observation markets fulfill their enormous potential acording to the World Teleport Association WTA).

Washington DC, September 12, 2023 - INTEGRASYS, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for the telecommunications and satellite sectors  announce a substantial expansion of its strategic partnership with Keysight, an S&P 500 company delivering market-leading design, emulation, and test solutions to help engineers develop and deploy faster throughout the entire product lifecycle. This strategic alliance ushers in a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between the two entities, with a fresh emphasis on cross-promotion to deliver a cohesive, top-tier experience to their valued clientele.

Madrid, Spain, September 5, 2023--Satellite communications software solutions provider INTEGRASYS S.A,  has announced the successful acquisition of SCIURUS, a dynamic Spanish  technology company known for its cutting-edge innovation, and intellectual property with state-of-the-art prototypes. This strategic move marks a significant step in INTEGRASYS group's ambitious expansion plan, which has been steadily unfolding since 2017, according to the company.

Adelaide, South Australia, September 4, 2023 - Fleet Space Technologies announced a collaboration with Thor Energy Plc to redefine their mineral exploration approach through cutting-edge space-enabled technology. 

The September 2023 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing focusing on the Video Market for Satellites sponsored by Comtech is now available.  Featuring:

The Changing Video Market for Satellites by Elisabeth Tweedie

Show Reports:  Asia Satellite Business Week, Singapore by Blaine Curcio  AI for Good 2023, Geneva by Roxana Dunnette

Executive Spotlight: Phoebe Wang, VP-Asia, Thuraya

In Memoriam: Zvi Golod

Company Spotlight: Jonsa Technologies

India's Road Less Travelled by Lou Zacharilla

Better Satellite World: Finding Energy in Ocean Waves

Plus Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Trends, Executive Moves, Vital Stats, Product and Services Marketplace Guide to IBC 2023 in Amsterdam and many more. Click here to read or download the file

Rehovot, Israel, September 1, 2023--SatixFy Communications Ltd. (“SatixFy”) (NYSE AMERICAN: SATX) announced a US$ 60 million transaction with MDA Ltd. (TSX: MDA), selling SatixFy’s holdings in its SatixFy Space Systems UK Ltd, one of SatixFy’s UK based subsidiaries, to MDA as well as an additional US$ 20 million in advanced payments under new commercial agreements which includes the previous $10 million advanced payment made in June to be applied to future orders of space grade chips.

by Elisabeth Tweedie, Associate Editor

Los Angeles, September 1, 2023--Low earth orbit (LEO) satellites are grabbing the majority of headlines, when satellite is being written about.  But there is one aspect of their business that to date, has not received much publicity, their role in video contribution for the broadcast and media industries.  Historically, all off-site video for news, sporting events and other major productions were transmitted back to base by satellite links. 

TECHBrief Report on Software Modem Technology  sponsored by Amphinicy Technologies

Featuring:

Software Modem Technology  by Virgil Labrador

Interview with Frane Milos, Chief Executive Officer, Amphinicy Technologies-Luxembourg Office

To read or download the pdf of full report click here.