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TOKYO, Japan, March 2,  2015. The world’s first DVB-S2X 256APSK satellite transmission has been successfully completed by Japan-based Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) with Newtec technology. Performed on November 1, 2014, the trial campaign saw Nippon TV transmit 5MHz bandwidth with a 256APSK carrier from a Satellite News Gathering (SNG) truck to the Superbird-B2 satellite. The transmission was successfully received at the headquarters of Nippon TV in Minato, Tokyo.

Tempe, Arizona, March 2, 2015–Comtech EF Data Corp. announced today that its satcom infrastructure products are now in service for multiple customers using O3b Networks’ innovative Ka-band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellite system. The deployed Comtech EF Data products are facilitating satellite mobile backhaul, high-speed trunking and premium enterprise services. The Comtech EF Data products are compatible with the new O3b satellite network, and are commercially available today.

Montreal, Canada, February 26, 2015 – Advantech Wireless a global trusted leader for wireless broadband communications solutions for Commercial, Critical Infrastructure & Government and Military clients announced today the release of its new Satellite Modulator SBM75X, high data rate, for broadcast applications.

Yverdon-les-bains, Switrzerland, February 26, 2015--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:  I), the world’s leading provider of satellite services, and ITC Global, the leading provider of satellite communications to remote and harsh environments, announced today that the companies will provide ground-to-ground satellite communication services to Solar Impulse during its first round-the-world solar flight.

Tempe, Ariz., February 24, 2015-Comtech EF Data has received a $6.4 million contract award extension for the implementation of an Adaptive Coding capability for Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Interface Processor (ATIP) terminals from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR).

Hollywood, Fla. - February 23, 2015--ScheduALL, a global provider of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) software for media and transmission, will demonstrate its self-provisioning scheduling solutions at CABSAT 2015 tobe held from March 10-12 in Dubai. ScheduALL's smart technology is giving the media industry's largest businesses the visibility and intelligent control in order to simplify the entire end-to-end process from booking to distribution.

Tempe, Ariz., February 23, 2015--Comtech EF Data Corp. was awarded orders totaling $5.0 million for SATCOM equipment and services to expand a communication network in Asia, $3.9 million of which was received during its second quarter and US$1.1 million was received during its first quarter. Comtech EF Data's equipment was chosen as being the most efficient for the application after the customer conducted a thorough competitive analysis and various technology demonstrations.

Los Angeles, February 19, 2015 — Globecast has helped existing customer Daystar to extend its reach and better monetise its content offering by launching the channel in Australia. Australian audiences can now access its range of faith-based programming via the Foxtel DTH platform as well as free-to-air.

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, February 11, 2015--Newtec, a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications, today kick-started its 30th anniversary celebrations, announcing significant sales growth and expanding into new markets.

Tel Aviv, Israel, February 10, 2015--Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that the AMOS-5 satellite at the 17°E prime orbital position has been chosen to transmit ConSat TV (Continental Satellite), a leading DTH provider in Nigeria. Over an AMOS-5 Ku-beam, ConSat TV brings top international premium channels to its viewers throughout Nigeria.