The 21st edition of AfricaCom is shaping up to be an impressive event.  The number of speakers, visitors and exhibitors grow year on year, mirroring the expanding influence that technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) is having on the world at large.

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] reported third-quarter revenue of US$ 25.1 billion driven by higher defense volume and services growth. GAAP earnings per share increased to US$ 4.07 and core earnings per share increased to US$ 3.58 primarily driven by strong operating performance at Commercial Airplanes and a tax benefit related to a tax settlement. Results also reflect charges related to planned investments in the newly awarded T-X Trainer and MQ-25 programs ($0.93 per share).

Verimatrix, a specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for network-connected devices and services, has announced the acquisition of the assets that comprise the Akamai Identity Services (AIS) product from Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM), the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences.

NSR’s Satellite-Based Earth Observation (EO), 10th Edition report, released today, projects Earth Observation satellite data and services will represent a US$ 54 billion cumulative opportunity over the next ten years, growing to US$ 6.9 billion annually in 2027. The market’s evolution toward more on-demand data and services will be driven by satellite constellations, high-volume imagery platforms, and subscriptions.

Global  revenues  from  traditional  pay  TV  and  OTT  TV  episodes  and  movies  will reach US$ 265 billion in 2018; up from US$ 254 billion in 2017 and US$ 234 billion in 2015.

The Mobile Satellite Services market is expected to register a CAGR of over 7.52% during the forecast period 2018 - 2023. According to the new publication of Research and Markets, which profiles the Data Service, Voice Service providers of Mobile Satellite Services software, and service for various industries, 5G mobile networks with next-generation satellite capabilities will help the satellite operators become a major player in the emerging 5G ecosystem.

According to the 11th edition of Euroconsult's report, Satellite-Based Earth Observation: Market Prospects to 2027, the commercial Earth observation (EO) data market could reach US$ 2.4 billion in 2027, driven by a mixture of defense and new commercial markets and supported by the arrival of new constellation operators.

Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced it has expanded the company's board of directors with the appointment of Deborah Clifford.

Phasor has appointed experienced electronics and ASIC executive, Michael Warren, to Senior Vice President, Operations.

Gary Donnan will join Eutelsat Communications on 29 October as Chief Innovation Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Rodolphe Belmer.