CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM), a global leader in infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has agreed to acquire ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS), a global leader in entertainment and communications solutions, in an all-cash transaction for $31.75 per share, or a total purchase price of approximately US$ 7.4 billion, including the repayment of debt.

AVIWEST, a global provider of video contribution systems, announced today that the company saw a 20 percent acceleration in purchase order growth in 2018. AVIWEST also announced it will be expanding across the United States, Europe, and India, with new engineering positions currently open in the company's R&D, support and pre-sales, and sales departments.

Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$ 28.3 billion and GAAP earnings per share of US$ 5.93 on record commercial deliveries, higher defense and services volume, and strong performance. In the company’s Defense, Space & Security segment, fourth-quarter revenue increased to US$ 6.1 billion driven by increased volume across F/A-18, satellites, and weapons. Fourth-quarter operating margin increased to 10.9 percent, primarily reflecting favorable mix.

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) reported fiscal 2019 second quarter revenue of US$ 1.7 billion, up 9% compared with the prior year. GAAP earnings per diluted share (EPS) from continuing operations increased 74% to US$ 1.88, and non-GAAP EPS increased 19% to US$ 1.96. Net income increased 72% to US$ 225 million, and adjusted earnings before interest and taxes increased 18% to US$ 327 million with margin expansion of 150 basis points (bps).

Digital Ship and the GVF-EMP Partnership have announced a collaborative cross-promotion of events programmes taking place during February 2019 in London. The cross-promotion will reflect the close scheduling of the respective events, as well as the closely-related themes in the communications on the move (CotM) ecosystem.

A new report from Arab Advisors Group overviews the IPTV services in the Arab world by December 2018. Arab Advisors Group’s analysis revealed that GCC countries had the largest number of IPTV providers in the region.