Author: Rebecca Lincks

MDA Formally Closes Acquisition of SS/L
[Satellite TODAY 11-05-12] MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates (MDA) has completed its acquisition of Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) to form a global communications and information company, the information solutions provider announced Nov....
Gilat Satcom Releases New VSAT Service for Southeast Africa
[Satellite TODAY 11-05-12] Gilat Satcom has launched a new VSAT service to provide Southeast Africa with high-bandwidth Internet connectivity, the communication solutions provider announced Nov. 5. The new VSAT service...
CADE Approves Telebras and Embraer Partnership
[Satellite TODAY 11-05-12] Brazil’s Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has approved the partnership between Embraer and Telebras formed to create Visiona Tecnologia Espacial to acquire and develop the Brazilian geo-stationary...
SES Authorizes New SAT-Over-IP Converter
 [Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] SES has certified a new SAT-over-IP converter by Taiwanese cable TV and set-box manufacturer Zinwell, SES announced Nov. 2. The new SAT-over-IP standard is designed to convert...
Connectivity
Intelsat to Provide DTH Services to Fiji TV
[Satellite TODAY 11-02-12] Satellite service provider Intelsat will provide Fiji TV with capacity to deliver direct-to-home (DTH) services to customers throughout the Pacific Ocean region via its Intelsat 19 video...
Connectivity