RUAG Space announced that Mike Morningstar will assume the role of President and Country Manager of RUAG Space USA. Starting today, Morningstar will be responsible for the operations of all RUAG Space USA sites, and will represent the organization as it expands its presence in the U.S.

The growth of subscription OTT services has been driving the changing trends in the Pay-TV landscape. OTT video services have attracted hundreds of millions of subscribers worldwide, causing pressure on traditional Pay-TV operators. This OTT growth trend is expected to continue, reaching a subscriber base of 400 million in 2018, according to a recent report by ABI Research, a market-foresight advisory firm providing strategic guidance on the most compelling transformative technologies.

Eutelsat Communications (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris: ETL) today reported revenues for the Third Quarter and Nine Months ending March 31,  2018.  Third Quarter revenues were €337 million, down -7.4%, while nine month revenues of €1,034 million, down 5.0%

DataPath announced today the appointment of Dr. Sherin Kamal as the company’s new President and CEO. He will officially assume the position June 11. Kamal is an international business executive with extensive experience in driving revenue and profitable growth. 

24i Media, the leading internet TV app technology provider for the world's top media companies, today announces the acquisition of Mautilus, the Czech TV app agency specializing in HbbTV and applications for multiple devices. The acquisition strengthens 24i's technology framework with new products and features, and increases its production capacity with Mautilus' highly-skilled engineers. The acquisition of Mautilus is the next step in 24i's ambition to deliver the most innovative, modular, flexible and scalable video streaming application technology.

Satellite manufacturer SSL today announced two executives have joined the SSL leadership team to develop growth opportunities for the company’s innovative spacecraft systems and expand the company’s focus on small satellites and Earth observation. Adam Marks is assuming the role of Chief Strategy Officer, and Mark Sarojak will serve as Vice President of Commercial Earth Observation.

According to Euroconsult's latest report, FSS Capacity Pricing Trends, the combination of oversupply from the addition of traditional satellite

NSR’s industry-first Satellite Constellations: A Critical Analysis report, released today, forecasts a mixed outcome for large HTS constellations.  NSR predicts two, out of the five Non-GEO HTS constellations analyzed, do not have a viable business case and will not be sustainable, if launched.

Rethink Technology Research has released a ground-breaking report from its new division “Rethink TV”, entitled “How Android TV finally won the  wars Report and Forecast 2018-2022” The report explains the evolution of Android TV over the next few years - explaining how and why is Android TV set to become such a big market.

"Predictions of huge market potential for Android TV with accelerating uptake from service providers will lead to sharp shipment rises for vendors," according to the report.