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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that Lieutenant General John “Jay” Raymond, Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, U.S.
The Global Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Market 2015-2019 report says the development of all-electric propulsion systems for satellites and reusable space launch vehicles will contribute significantly to market growth. The use of nano and microsatellites in the development of low-cost satellite-based Internet services will also open up opportunities for the market. The analysts forecast the global satellite manufacturing and launch market to grow at a CAGR of 5.14% during the period 2014-2019.
Keith Stewart has been promoted to the new position of Vice President – Global Operations of RigNet TSI, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Stewart is responsible for managing RigNet’s technical resources assigned to Telecommunications Systems Integration (TSI) projects, and for leading RigNet’s related Technical Services and MetOcean businesses.
OTT TV and video revenues in Latin America [for 13 countries] will reach US$ 2.91 billion in 2020; up from only US$ 37 million in 2010 and the US$ 1.13 billion expected in 2015, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. From the US$ 2,126 million in revenues to be added between 2014 and 2020, Brazil will contribute US$ 938 million and Mexico US$ 437 million.
ARRIS’ acquisition of Pace created the largest set-top manufacturer, with 22% worldwide market share of the set-top box market. ARRIS is about three times larger than most competitors including EchoStar, Technicolor, Cisco, and Humax. Set-top semiconductor leader Broadcom was also acquired by relative newcomer Avago, an acquisition not directly impactful to the set-top market, but a sign of the significant consolidation that will continue to impact the market in the next few years.
The worldwide pay-TV market surpassed more than 900 million subscribers in 1Q 2015, representing 48% penetration—the market is likely to grow steadily over the next 5 years, mainly boosted by emerging markets. “According to ABI Research’s recent pay-TV market data, half of the world’s households will have access to pay-TV service by 2017, representing 1 billion subscribers,” comments Jake Saunders, VP and Practice Director of Core Forecasting.
David Charron has resigned as independent director of International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), effective immediately. As a result, the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee of IDC has commenced its search for a new director.
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the release of a new research report: Inside the Top Operators 2015. The report analyzes data from the Top Operator Rankings of 2014, released by WTA in December
Encompass Digital Media announced the appointment of Jonathan Goldstein as its Senior Vice President, North America Sales and Client Services.
