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Demand for high-speed Internet access and broadband services is escalating quickly due to services such as video on demand (VOD), Internet protocol television (IPTV), voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), and the integration of mobile and wireline voice services with traditional residential communications services.
Read MoreThe Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE) has initiated a third year contract with DMC International Imaging Ltd., (DMCii). The contract calls for the acquisition of high-resolution satellite images of the entire 5 million square kilometers of the Amazon rainforest.
Read MoreStratos Global Corp. ([TSX: SGB] has reached a milestone of100 million messages sent via its AmosConnect from Stratos maritime satellite communications service. That’s quite a record! AmosConnect from Stratos integrates vessel and shore-based office applications and is an easy-to-use email service that seamlessly integrates email, fax, telex, GSM text, interoffice communication and access for mobile personnel into a single messaging system. It is designed for use with Inmarsat systems, as well as with Iridium data and Iridium RUDICS system
Read MoreUsing the soon-to-debut Fleet Broadband service from Inmarsat, KVH Industries, Inc., has introduced their new TracPhone FB250 and FB500. Both offer enhanced data performance as well as voice services within a compact and cost-effective package. Both units offer fully stabilized operation.
Read MoreBecause their ASTRA 1D satellite is nearing the end of its life, and as the company wishes to further extend their Direct-To-Home (DTH) services for broadcasters across Europe, SES ASTRA has undertaken a space move. That’s right! Their satellite ASTRA 1E is now relocated from its 19.2° East orbital position to 23.5° East.
Read MoreGilat Satellite Networks Ltd. [NASDAQ:GILT) has announced that one of Russia’s largest telecom companies, North-West Telecom, is expanding their Gilat SkyEdge satellite network. This will bring telephony and broadband Internet services to a growing number of remote communities in North Western Russia. North-West Telecom originally deploye
Read MoreVizada today announced the company has been appointed as the official distribution partner for Inmarsat's FleetBroadband service, the first maritime communications service to provide cost-effective, simultaneous voice and high-speed data communications through a compact antenna. Vizada will combine the FleetBroadband offering with its own integrated solutions to enhance communications for its maritime customers.
Read MoreApplied Satellite Technology Australia Pty Ltd, an Iridium value-added reseller, has won a major contract from the Australian Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) West Australian Fire Management Services.
Read MoreStratos Global Corp. [TSX: SGB] has launched its new, aeronautical broadband satellite communications solution, based on Inmarsat's SwiftBroadband service. SwiftBroadband from Stratos is available now in packages designed for government and military agencies, commercial airlines and private jet owners. SwiftBroadband from Stratos provides cost-effective, high-speed data and voice communications, all available simultaneously, at speeds up to 432kpbs.
Read MoreGeoEye, Inc.’s [NASDAQ:GEOY] CEO, Matthew O’Connell, has been awarded the Intelligence Achievement Award for Industry from the United States Geospatial Foundation (USGIF). Plus, the company has now contracted with ITT Corporation [NYSE:ITT] to start work on the camera for GeoEye’s next satellite, GeoEye-2.
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