ConnecTechAsia, the new mega technology event comprising CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia, and the inaugural NXTAsia officially opens today at Marina Bay Sands and Suntec Singapore. The three-day event presents the only business platform in Asia that covers the whole ecosystem of info-communications, broadcasting and emerging technologies.

The new umbrella event is a reflection of the converging industries of Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) and the dynamic evolution of a fast-changing digital and business landscape in Asia.

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.

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. 

NSR’s Aeronautical Satcom Markets, 6th Edition report, published today, forecasts inflight connectivity (IFC) will generate $37 billion in cumulative revenue by 2027. This revenue driven primarily by new HTS services and greater penetration in all regions of the world.  NSR projects demand will reach almost 295 Gbps of HTS capacity and more than 92 transponders of FSS Ku-band demand by 2027. 

Intelsa announced that Juan Pablo Cofino has joined the company as Regional Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean.  Cofino will be responsible for the development and implementation of Intelsat’s sales and regional go-to-market strategies for the company’s broadband, mobility, media and government customers operating in Latin America and the Caribbean.He will be based in Intelsat’s Coral Gables office in Florida and report directly to Kurt Riegelman, Intelsat’s Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Communications. 
  

The global satellite manufacturing and launch system market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.32% to reach USD 25.90 billion by the year 2023 according to a new report by Research and Markets. The satellite launch systems market is anticipated to witness an increased growth rate by the end of the forecast period and is anticipated to hold 30% of the global satellite manufacturing and launch market. There is an increase is investment in these systems by various nations, to have access to launch their satellites.