NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a decision to acquire all shares in NEC TOSHIBA Space Systems Ltd. (NTSpace), a joint venture established in partnership with Toshiba Corporation in 2001. Shares are due to be acquired from Toshiba on March 31, 2015.

As one of its core businesses, NEC provides space solutions that cover everything from satellite systems and terrestrial satellite operation and control systems, to systems for utilizing satellite data.

According to Euroconsult's newly released research titled Prospects for the Small Satellite Market, a total of 510 small satellites, or sma

SpeedCast International Limited  today announced the acquisition of Geolink Satellite Services, a provider of satellite communications solutions in the African region, and part of the CETel Group. 

The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today released Are We Winning the War for Talent? The 2015 International Satellite Industry Workforce Study.  It is the satellite industry's first multi-company, multinational study of workforce practices, employee compensation and engagement, and the make-up of the industry’s workforce.  The report, the first in a series, aims to share best practices in attracting and managing talented people, and to spark a management dialogue on collective actions to improve the industry’s performance.   
 

NSR’s Satellite Manufacturing and Launch Services, 5th Edition, report, released today, projects that over 1,800 satellites weighing more than 50 kilograms will be ordered and launched over the next decade, generating US$ 300 billion across global markets. Satellites launched by entirely new commercial and national operators will complement replacement and expansion missions from traditional players, sustaining the market above $26 billion per year.

The increased adoption of IPTV in the APAC region has resulted in significant growth of the Global IPTV Market, leading to a projected CAGR of 20.32 percent from 2014-2019, says research firm TechNavio.

IPTV operators in the APAC region are focused on increasing their customer base and revenue through promotional campaigns and providing services with low installation costs. China, Japan and South Korea are some of the leading revenue contributors in this region.

SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) reports financial results for the year ended 31 December 2014. The company reported revenues of EUR 1,919.1 million, up 4.0% at constant FX over the prior year and  EBITDA of EUR 1,428.0 million, up 5.0% at constant FX over the prior year.

EBITDA margin improved to 74.4% from 73.7% at constant FX. Profit of the group up 6.0% to EUR 600.8 million; EPS up 5.6% to EUR 1.49 in 2014. Dividend of EUR 1.18 per A-share proposed, representing 10% increase over 2013.

According to a new market research report entitled "Commercial Drones Market by Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Blade, Quad Rotor), Technology (Energy & Propulsion System, Automation, Collision Avoidance), Application (Government, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Retail) & Geography - Global Forecast to 2020", published by MarketsandMarkets, the total commercial drones market was valued at US$ 15.22 Million in 2014 and is expected to reach US$ 1.27 Billion by 2020, at an estimated CAGR of 109.31% between 2014 and 2020.

Futuresource Consulting has announced its latest 4K report, which will review the progress in the broadcast, video, and display industries. With the 4K industry gathering pace, a sustained flow of 4k content will be critical to the long term success of 4k.

While disc playback of 4k content will not be a possibility until late 2015, OTT (Over the Top) video services are driving early roll-out of 4k video services with several now available in the market. Several further propositions are set for launch in 2015/6 from both standalone providers and traditional Pay-TV platforms.

The World Teleport Association today announced that Jorge Luis Villarreal Schutz, CEO of Mexico-based Elara Comunicaciones, has been named as its 2015 Teleport Executive of the Year. Villarreal  will be honored during WTA’s Teleport Awards for Excellence luncheon on March 17 during SATELLITE 2015.