Kevin Fitzgerald has been apponited as new Sales Manager for the UK of the UK branch of systems integrator Broadcast Solutions. In his new position, Fitzgerald will be responsible for developing the sales and distribution of products and turnkey solutions.
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USIM has produced a white paper directly fo cusing on the changing consumer viewer habits caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The study reveals that the pandemic has accelerated adoption and usage of app-based TV viewing since consumers have discovered the free content available on their smart TVs and continue to watch those free ad-supported channels.
Maxar Technologies today announced it has hired space industry veteran Jim McClelland to lead its newly established Mission Architecture function. In this leadership position reporting to Maxar CTO Dr.
Isotropic Systems today announced it has appointed antenna development veteran and former Phasor CTO John-Paul (JP) Szczepanik as Senior Vice President of Engineering to spearhead the engineering development of the company’s multi-beam terminal leading to commercial launch in government, aero, maritime and telco markets.
Global online TV episode and movie revenues reached US$ 83 billion in 2019, climbing from US$ 67 billion in 2018 and up byUS $ 50 billion on 2017 according to the OTT TV and Video Databook published by Digital TV Reserach.
Satellite operator SES reported 1st half 2020 results in line with expectations and continued underlying growth in Networks of +7.1% year-on-year and revenues of EUR 947.5 million, -1.5% decrease as reported with underlying revenue 2.4% lower than H1 2019.
Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 582.0 million, -2.3% as reported (-3.5% at constant FX) compared with H1 2019 and representing an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 61.4% including a 2.2% year-on-year reduction in recurring operating expenses.
BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of the Collins Aerospace Military Global Positioning System (GPS) business from Raytheon Technologies Corporation. Based in Cedar Rapids and Coralville, Iowa, with a workforce of approximately 700 employees, the Military GPS business has been a pioneer in its field for more than 40 years and has a global installed base in excess of 1.5 million devices on more than 280 airborne, ground, and weapon system platforms.
NSR’s Non-GEO Constellations Analysis Toolkit, released today, provides clients with an unbiased analytical framework to conduct internal assessments of LEO and MEO high-throughput satcom. With pre-loaded datasets and logic driven by configurable filters and inputs, the toolkit delivers an output-rich set of technical and business metrics benchmarking HTS constellations’ capabilities and performance.
Atlanta, GA, Aug. 4, 2020 – NXT Communications Corporation (NXTCOMM) announced today the appointment of Stephen Newell as its Chief Commercial Officer.

