DIRECTV  and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS , including DISH TV and Sling TV, through a debt exchange transaction. The transaction will provide consumers with compelling video options while separately improving EchoStar’s financial profile as it continues to enhance and further deploy its nationwide 5G Open RAN wireless network.

WORK Microwave, one of the leading manufacturers of advanced satellite communications and RF equipment, held their customer event last September at their headquarters in Holzkirchen, Germany, a picturesque town wedged between the Bavarian Alps and Munich. The two-day event featured presentations, product demos, panel discussions, a tour of their facilities and plenty of networking activities.  Over 50 participants, representing WORK Microwave's customers and partners came from as far as North America, Africa and Asia and of course, all from over Europe and the Middle East. 

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Industry veteran Jason Land rejoins PSSI Global Services as VP of business development to drive innovation and strategic growth in

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Mission Microwave Technologies for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ list. This is the company’s second year being named to this prestigious list, with 93% of employees stating that the culture at Mission Microwave makes it a great place to work. Mission Microwave first made achieved this recognition in 2023 at rank 28 and has since improved their rank to 23 in 2024.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced that it will present its 2024 Mentor of the Year Award to Joan Tang Mancuso, Marketing & Business Development Consultant and former marketing and sales executive at multiple global communications enterprises. Joan will be honored on October 21 at SSPI’s 19th Annual Future Leaders Celebration for the attention, support, wisdom and guidance she has provided to young professionals and colleagues throughout and after her career in the industry.

The global market for Satellite Phones was estimated at US$ 602.8 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 722.8 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.6% from 2023 to 2030 according to Research and Markets. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

WORK Microwave, one of the leading manufacturers of advanced satellite communications and RF equipment, held their customer event last September at their headquarters in Holzkirchen, Germany, a picturesque town wedged between the Bavarian Alps and Munich. The two-day event featured presentations, product demos, panel discussions, a tour of their facilities and plenty of networking activities.  Over 50 participants, representing WORK Microwave's customers and partners came from as far as North America, Africa and Asia and of course, all from over Europe and the Middle East. 

Init Esports, a trailblazer in the esports world led by CEO Stefy Bau, announced its partnership with eCLUTCH, a cutting-edge esports and gaming platform. This collaboration, formalized through an agreement signed in Riyadh, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of esports racing, particularly in promoting diversity and inclusion within the industry.