CPI International, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) have acquired MCL, Inc., a manufacturer of power amplifier products and systems for the satellite communications market and a wholly owned subsidiary of MITEQ, Inc.

CPI provides microwave, radio frequency (RF), power and control solutions for critical defense, communications, medical and other applications. MITEQ manufactures high-performance RF microwave components and satellite communications (satcom) products.

O3b’s first four satellites were successfully launched aboard the Arianespace Soyuz launch vehicle on Tuesday marking the start of telecommunications and Internet services over Asia, Africa, South America, Australia and the Middle East that combine the global reach of satellite coverage with the speed of a fiber-optic network. 

NSR's just released Wireless Backhaul via Satellite, 7th Edition report finds the industry at the cusp of an evolutionary step.

A CASBAA spokesman commented on the favorable evolution of the situation in Vietnam’s pay-TV market in recent weeks. Following a period of confusion after new pay-TV regulations came into force on May 15, most international TV channels (including major global news channels) have been restored to all pay-TV platforms in Vietnam (subject to appropriate commercial contracts and operational arrangements).

The Asia-Pacific’s premier multichannel TV industry association, CASBAA, today announced the dates and theme of its flagship event, the CASBAA Convention 2013. Taking place from 21-24 October 2013 at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, the 20th edition of the Convention will celebrate the continually evolving broadcasting industry with Change is ON THE AIR.

CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013, the most relevant and largest industry event of its kind in Asia, closed today after a week of fulfilling business interactions and knowledge exchange amongst like-minded industry professionals. The four-day event, held from 18 to 21 June at the Marina Bay Sands, saw more than 51,000 attendees from 100 countries/regions throng the exhibition halls and conference suites.

The Hispasat Group closed fiscal year 2012 with revenues of €200.3 million (US$265.29 million), representing a 6.85 percent increase over 2011, €196.6 million (US$260.47 million) of which were derived from leasing space capacity.

At the General Meeting of Hispasat shareholders, the company reported that €98.8 million (US$130.90 million) were generated from the 30° West orbital position (Hispasat 1C, 1D and 1E satellites), while the 61° West position (Amazonas 1 and 2 satellites) generated revenue of €97.8 million (US$129.57 million).

Based on forecasts for 97 countries, global pay TV revenues [subscription fees and on-demand movies and TV episodes] will climb to $203 billion in 2018, up by $19 billion on 2012. According to the Digital TV World Revenue Forecasts report the fast growth years for the sector are over, with annual growth hovering at below 2% from 2015. Growth in 2013 will be 3.2%.

The organisers of the 9th international conference in the Maritime Insights/Broadband Maritime Series have announced complementary additions to the range of topical perspectives to be presented at ‘Maritime Insights Europe 2013: GVF Broadband Maritime Offshore & Oceanic ~ Networking towards a high throughput space’, to take place on 25th & 26th June at the Strand Palace Hotel, London, United Kingdom.

Euro Media Group, a provider of broadcast services across Europe, has acquired the technical resources of Alfacam, a Belgian firm specializing in the recording and broadcasting of live events worldwide.

The troubled Belgian media company, which faces bankruptcy, owns Europe's largest fleet of outside-broadcast vans.

With the strategic acquisition, Euro Media Group said it is reinforcing its unique position at worldwide level, notably in wireless technologies & services (RF), which are critical for major events.