C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSXV: CMI), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, will be displaying its new cost-effective Ka-band Comm-on-the-Move (COTM) product today at the International Broadcasters Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam (booth number 4.C53).

Quantis, an operator and provider of telecommunications services, Internet, voice, data and satellite TV, has ordered a Newtec Dialog® multiservice platform to complement its existing satellite infrastructure and enable more advanced, customized services for its customers.

Quantis is a longstanding Newtec broadband solutions customer, with coverage over Africa, Europe and the Middle East, including a broadband hub (Sat3Play®) installed in Arganda, Madrid.

AvL Technologies announced that  five new Premium Ka-band Mobile VSAT antenna models have received terminal type approval certification from ViaSat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) for use on the ViaSat Ka-band enterprise service network. The antennas include an 85cm FlyAway, 85cm Vehicle-Mount, 1.2m FlyAway, 1.2m Vehicle-Mount, and specialized dual-band 1.2m Vehicle-Mount antenna. These new AvL antennas are approved for use on the ViaSat network with AvL’s AAQ auto-acquire embedded antenna control system. 

The world’s first all-electric propulsion satellite, ABS-3A satellite is now in full commercial use. The satellite started service on  August 31, 2015 to serve the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Middle East regions.  Launched on March 1, 2015, the ABS-3A satellite built by Boeing has performed even better than expected having arrived ahead of schedule. In-Orbit tests have been successfully completed and the satellite became fully operational on August 31, 2015.

The Spanish satellite telecommunications operator HISPASAT will continue to drive services offered from the 55.5º West orbital position, thanks to the successful launch of the Intelsat 34 satellite on August 20th of this year from the European launch base at the Guiana Space Centre, located in French Guiana. Through these actions, the operator will strengthen its position in this crucial region, with a strong focus on Brazil, and continue to meet the growing demand for telecommunications services in Latin America. 

RF-Design has successfully launched their new FlexLink S7 L-Band Switch Matrix series. This new stand-alone and small sized matrix family features the unit variants FlexLink S7-8816 supporting 8:8, field expandable to 8:16 inputs/outputs via license-key activation and the FlexLink S7-1616 available with 16:16 inputs/outputs.

Talia, a network operator and top-tier provider of data, voice, and video services throughout the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the US and Latin America, has chosen theNewtec Dialog® multiservice platform to provide better services and provide more applications for its ever-increasing customer base.

Arabsat and Emerging Markets Communications (EMC) have announced their joint venture to launch TRIO, the first real triple play service over satellite in the world.

Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has integrated its private infrastructure with a set of cloud-based tools to provide broadcasters with the most effective playout and media solutions proposition. This integration combines the best features of the cloud with Globecast’s expertise in managed media solutions to create a solution that meets customers’ specific business objectives.

Advantech Wireless and TV2GO, two Canadian Companies, join forces and talent to empower Live Broadcast of Canadian Athletes excellence in a major international multi-sport event, using Canadian Technological Excellence in HDTV Transmission over the Satellite.  TV2GO chose Advantech Wireless for TV2GO's World Feed transmission of this major multi-sport event hosted in Toronto with athletes from across Latin America, South America, the Caribbean and North America.