News Analysis

MarketBrief Report on the Evolving VSAT Network Requirements

MarketBrief Report on Evolving VSAT Requirements  sponsored by ND SatCom.

This report examines the changing vsat network  requirements of customers in the growing vertical markets such as Oli and Gas, Mining, Power Utilities, Goverment, among others. 

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The October 2014 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The October 2014  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by ABS  is now available.  Featuring:

Change and Challenges Ahead in the  Satellite Industry by  Elisabeth Tweedie

 Satellite Communications Networks and Cyber-Security by Martin Jarrold

Case Study on Globalstar's SPOT Lifesaving Rescues by Virgil Labrador

VSAT 2014 Conference Report  

plus Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to MILCOM 2014, News Analysis, Market Briefs, Executive Moves, Vital Statistics and Satellite Markets and Research 25TM Stock Index  and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Signalhorn Announces Private Equity Investment from Metric Capital

Backnang, Germany, September 16, 2014--Signalhorn announced today that Metric Capital Partners (MCP), a European private equity firm, has provided capital that will allow Signalhorn to expand its global operations into new markets.

IDC Continue to Post Losses in 2nd Quarter Fiscal 2015

Ottawa, Canada, September 4, 2014-- International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (TSX:IDC), announced its financial results today for the first half and second quarter ended July 31, 2014. Total revenues and financial results decreased from the same period in Fiscal 2014, however compared with the previous quarter both product revenues and margins improved. 

OmniEarth Completes Acquisition of IRISmaps

Arlington, Va., September 2, 2014--OmniEarth Incorporated completed its acquisition of IRISmaps, Inc. in a stock-for-stock transaction. The combined companies will be led by OmniEarth CEO, Lars Dyrud.

O3b Networks Now Fully Operational

St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, September 1, 2014-- O3b has today confirmed that in-orbit testing of its latest satellites has been successfully completed and the satellites have been commissioned into the O3b constellation. The expanded constellation is now fully operational allowing the company to launch services on a global basis.

The September 2014 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The September 2014  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by  Gazprom Space Systems is now available.  Featuring:

The Changing Economics of Satellite Communications  by Jan Grøndrup-Vivanco

Silicon Valley Investing in the Satellite Industry by Elisabeth Tweedie

Outsourcing Content Management by Virgil Labrador

Disruption of the "Good Enough" by Lou Zacharilla

Executive Spotlight on Gazprom Space Systems Director-General Dmitry Sevastiyanov  

plus Product Spotlight on  SKYWAN 5G,  Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to the IBC 2014 , News Analysis, Market Briefs, Executive Moves, Vital Statistics and Satellite Markets and Research 25TM Stock Index  and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Exploring Strategic Alternatives

Melville, NY, August 25, 2014--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) today confirmed that it is exploring strategic alternatives to enhance shareholder value, including a possible merger or sale of the company.

ARRIS Gains, Cisco Loses in Set-top Box Market

Scottsdale, Ariz., August 20, 2014--The 2nd quarter 2014 showed about a 5% growth in set-top box revenues from a key set of major OEMs according to ABI Research. Most manufacturers saw similar sales, with ARRIS a clear winner, growing about 60% year-over-year to US$ 711 million (pro-forma based on the combined ARRIS-Motorola from the start of 2013). Cisco, however, was a clear loser, falling 30% to US$ 332 million, while Humax saw substantial revenue growth of 30%.

Double Digit Adjusted EBITDA growth at ViaSat Driven by Broadband and Mobility Services

Carlsbad, Calif., August 12, 2014 – ViaSat Inc., announced its fiscal year 2015 first quarter financial results, which included revenues of US$ 319.5 million and a new Adjusted EBITDA record of US$ 60.2 million, up 14% from US$ 52.7 million recorded in the same period last year.