NSR's Satellite Operator Financial Analysis (SOFA), 4th Edition, published today, finds that operational efficiency is more
Proactive Energy, has appointed Jean-Robert Barallon, a long-time industry veteran, to the position of Chief Executive Officer. He is based in Houston, Texas. The addition of Barallon to the already strong Proactive Energy management team in Houston with Bob Pritchard as COO and Hakan Parker as CTO, is part of the company's strategic initiatives to drive growth, integration, operational best practices and industry leading customer service.
Global online TV and video revenues (over fixed broadband networks for 51 countries) will reach US$ 42.34 billion in 2020; up from US$ 3.96 billion recorded in 2010 and the US$ 19.03 billion expected in 2014, according to a new report from Digital TV Research.
Global RF Devices market for Smart TV is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 12.26% over the period 2013-2018. Global RF Devices market for Cellular is projected to grow at 16.2% CAGR over the period 2013-2018.
Universal Space Network (USN) and its Board of Directors today announced the promotion of Erik Eliasen to Vice President of National Security Space Programs for USN, based in Horsham, Pennsylvannia.
“Since joining USN, Erik has worked diligently to expand USN's presence in the marketplace,” said USN President and CEO John Williams.
Eliasen previously served as Director of National Security Space Programs and Strategy for USN. Most recently, he led USN's effort to win the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) commercial provisioning study contract.
Thaicom’s CEO Suphajee Suthumpun has been named ‘Satellite Executive of the Year in the Asia-Pacific’ by the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC). Suthumpun was recognized at the organization’s tenth annual awards ceremony, which took place at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, in Phuket, Thailand, as part of the APSCC’s 2014 Satellite Conference and Exhibition, ‘New Landscape For Satellites: Asia and Beyond’.
Aireon LLC, developer and operator of the world's first space-based global air traffic surveillance system, announced that Vincent Capezzuto has joined Aireon as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Engineering for the company.
Signalhorn announced today that Metric Capital Partners (MCP), a European private equity firm, has provided capital that will allow Signalhorn to expand its global operations into new markets.
Signalhorn is a privately held company that provides highly secure, customized communication solutions using satellite, terrestrial and wireless connectivity from its technical centers in Backnang, Germany and Leuk, Switzerland. The Company’s customers include a wide range of government agencies, energy firms, retail and banking networks, and other private enterprises worldwide.
RigNet today announced that Pål Jensen has been named to the position of vice president - Energy Maritime. Initially based in Oslo, Norway, Jensen will be responsible for leading RigNet's business of providing remote communications solutions to maritime vessels operating in upstream oil and gas around the globe.
High-Throughput Satellites (HTS) has oftentimes been synonymous with Consumer Broadband services in developed countries; however, NSRs Global Satellite Capacity Supply & Demand, 11th Edition report forecasts HTS revenues for key applications overtaking traditional FSS C-, Ku-, and Ka-band revenues by 2023.