mu Space Corp, a Thailand-based space and satellite company, has approved the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a manufacturer to build the company’s first satellite with coverage spanning across Asia-Pacific.

The high throughput satellite will be on a geostationary orbit (GEO) location at 50.5-degree East, an orbital slot secured on a recent agreement between mu Space and SES, the world’s leading satellite operator. It is expected to provide broadband and Internet of Things (IoT) service via satellite, and will have a lifespan of at least 15 years.

ConnecTechAsia, the inaugural umbrella event encompassing CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia and the new NXTAsia, will take place from 26 to 28 June at Marina Bay Sands and Suntec Singapore with a spotlight on the latest technology innovations and the most critical shifts that are impacting businesses and audiences today.

According to Euroconsult's newly release report, Prospects for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity, over 23,000 commercial aircraft will offer connectivity to th

July 19, 2018 will see the transition to a new format for the GVF-EMP conference AeroConnect: Inflight ... Online: The Connected Revolution Continues ... at 35,000 feet.

UHP Networks, a leading developer of software-definable VSAT technologies, and TeamCast, a recognized manufacturer of modulators and demodulators for satellite broadcasters, have conducted successful integration of their cutting-edge products to come up with a uniquely powerful architecture of multiservice wideband VSAT modem equipment that integrates satellite-receiver technology from STMicroelectronics.

RF-Design´s latest and fourth amplifier generation named “HQ series” has recently been launched and will be soon shown at their booth during the CommunicAsia 2018, 26th to 28th June 2018 in Singapore. New Single, Quad and 1:1 redundant RF amplifiers launched and presented at CommunicAsia 2018.RF-Design from Lorsch/Germany is globally known for high quality RF-distribution, RF-over-Fiber and RF amplifier technology. Part of their main product range are their 1RU/19” rack-mount amplifiers which enjoy an excellent reputation in the Satellite Communication and Broadcast industry worldwide.

Integrasys has appointed Sebastien Couvet as its the new EMEA Sales Manager. He will be based at the company's headquarters  in Las Rozas, Madrid. With over 20 years of experience as an international sales manager in ICT and IT sectors, Couvet has been recruited by Integrasys to help develop the business further across Europe, Middle East Asia and Africa. 

A new industry report from international research firm Parks Associates shows that the number of households worldwide with an OTT video service subscription will exceed 265 million by 2022. The popularity of over-the-top (OTT) video services, such as Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, has driven a steady increase in adoption of smart TVs and streaming media players since 2010, according to Global Connected Living Outlook: Expanding IoT Momentum.

MDA today announced the appointment of Chris Pogue to serve as President of the newly created division, MDA Government. In addition, MDA has announced an organizational shift to better align with the market and customers’ needs.

John H. Booher has joined the Silicon Valley office of Sheppard Mullin as a partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group and Space and Satellite Team.