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Satcom Direct Avionics Awarded a Three-Year Agreement to Provide Multi-Orbit Aeronautical Connectivity for the Canadian Government

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian division of Satcom Direct (SD), has won a competitive bid to deliver multi-band aeronautical connectivity services for Shared Services Canada (SSC) and its clients for a period of up to seven years.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Satcom Direct Avionics, the Canadian division of Satcom Direct (SD), has won a competitive bid to deliver multi-band aeronautical connectivity services for Shared Services Canada (SSC) and its clients for a period of up to seven years.
  • Through SSC, Canadian government users will benefit from easy ordering access to quickly establish worldwide connectivity delivered through multiple band airtime services, including Ka, Ku, and L-band options.
  • Our team worked extremely hard to win this contract, and we are looking forward to developing our relationship with the Canadian government," said Joanne Walker, general manager for Satcom Direct Avionics.
  • It also supports Canadian citizens' access to government benefits and services from anywhere, at any time, from any device.

Northrop Grumman Achieves Key Milestone in Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission

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Monday, August 7, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered two major components of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) and has started the next phase of pre-launch preparations.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has delivered two major components of the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM) and has started the next phase of pre-launch preparations.
  • This two-satellite constellation will deliver protected satellite communications to the Northern polar region – one of the most difficult locations on earth to deliver communications.
  • ASBM-1 satellite enters thermal vacuum environmental testing at Northrop Grumman’s satellite manufacturing facility in Dulles, Virginia.
  • (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)
    ASBM is a combined effort between the U.S. Space Force, Space Norway and Northrop Grumman.

Orbit to integrate family of airborne terminals across Viasat's expanded Ka-band network

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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NETANYA, Israel, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Orbit Communications Systems Inc, a leading global provider of maritime and airborne SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems, announced today it has signed a cooperation agreement with Viasat Inc, under which Orbit's airborne terminals will integrate with the extensive Viasat Ka-band network, which includes the Global Xpress (GX) network now operated by Viasat following its acquisition of Inmarsat on May 30th.

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  • Dany Eshchar, CEO of Orbit Communications Systems, said, "Orbit is proud to cooperate with Viasat in order to provide comprehensive SATCOM solutions.
  • The airborne systems, developed by Orbit, are already installed and proven worldwide.
  • The Multi-Purpose Terminals (MPT) terminals fulfil the 'everywhere, all-the-time' coverage requirements of both military and commercial airborne users.
  • They are compatible with military satellite systems, making them an ideal choice for government airborne Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Surveillance (ISR) applications.

Viasat Provides Status Update on ViaSat-3 Americas Satellite

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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CARLSBAD, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today disclosed that an unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today disclosed that an unexpected event occurred during reflector deployment that may materially impact the performance of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite.
  • "We're disappointed by the recent developments," said Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO, Viasat.
  • Potential options include redeploying satellites from Viasat's extensive fleet to optimize global coverage, and/or reallocating a subsequent ViaSat-3 class satellite to provide additional Americas bandwidth.
  • The company will share additional information on the status of the ViaSat-3 Americas satellite and any necessary contingency plans during its earnings call which is planned for August 9, 2023.

Global Maritime Digitization Market Analysis/Forecasts, 2023-2031: Rising Investments in Smart Port Infrastructure to Have a Positive Impact on Future Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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The global maritime digitization market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2031.

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  • The global maritime digitization market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.2% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2031.
  • The increasing demand for enhanced efficiency, streamlined operations, and cost-effective solutions in the maritime industry is driving the market growth.
  • Moreover, the rising adoption of IoT, AI, and big data technologies in the maritime industry is further fueling the market growth.
  • The competitive landscape of the maritime digitization market is highly fragmented, with numerous players competing in the market.

Satellite Technology and Cellular Smartphone Convergence Propel 5G NTN-Mobile Market to US$18 Billion in Service Revenues by 2031

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Following the release of 3GPP Release-17, the satellite-to-mobile marketplace has gained significant momentum, driven by notable product launches and major announcements.

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  • Following the release of 3GPP Release-17, the satellite-to-mobile marketplace has gained significant momentum, driven by notable product launches and major announcements.
  • Companies such as Apple , Huawei , ZTE , Qualcomm , Motorola , MediaTek , Bullitt , Globalstar , Inmarsat , and Iridium , among others have formed strategic partnerships within the cellular mobile and satellite industries.
  • T-Mobile , a United States-based MNO, for instance, has partnered with satellite operator SpaceX /Starlink to provide satellite-to-mobile connectivity services.
  • Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

Satellite Technology and Cellular Smartphone Convergence Propel 5G NTN-Mobile Market to US$18 Billion in Service Revenues by 2031

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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Following the release of 3GPP Release-17, the satellite-to-mobile marketplace has gained significant momentum, driven by notable product launches and major announcements.

Key Points: 
  • Following the release of 3GPP Release-17, the satellite-to-mobile marketplace has gained significant momentum, driven by notable product launches and major announcements.
  • Companies such as Apple , Huawei , ZTE , Qualcomm , Motorola , MediaTek , Bullitt , Globalstar , Inmarsat , and Iridium , among others have formed strategic partnerships within the cellular mobile and satellite industries.
  • T-Mobile , a United States-based MNO, for instance, has partnered with satellite operator SpaceX /Starlink to provide satellite-to-mobile connectivity services.
  • Based on extensive primary interviews, Application Analysis reports present in-depth analysis on key market trends and factors for a specific technology.

Nomentia Strengthens Board with New Appointments Following Majority Investment by Inflexion

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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HELSINKI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomentia, a leading provider of cloud-based treasury and cash management software solutions, has announced the nomination of new board members following the recent majority investment from Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm, investing in established high-growth businesses.

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  • HELSINKI, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nomentia, a leading provider of cloud-based treasury and cash management software solutions, has announced the nomination of new board members following the recent majority investment from Inflexion, a leading mid-market private equity firm, investing in established high-growth businesses.
  • The new investor and the board will support Nomentia's vision to become the top-choice treasury management solution in the market.
  • Rick Medlock has been nominated as the Chairman of the Board.
  • Joining the board from the majority investor Inflexion are Sergio Ferrarini, Partner and Head of Technology Investments, and Henrik Nordman, Partner, Head of Nordics.

ARCTIC SET FOR HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND AS POLAR MISSION COMPLETES KEY MILESTONE

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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CARLSBAD., Calif., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, and Space Norway, today announced that the first of the two satellites for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission, has successfully completed thermal vacuum testing, The new satellites, which will carry Viasat's GX10A and B payloads, aim to connect users in the Far North with high-speed broadband in 2024.

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  • Mission expected to provide high-speed broadband services to air, land and sea users in the Arctic region and in Northern latitudes.
  • The mission, managed by Space Norway Heosat , will see two satellites deployed in a highly elliptical orbit (HEO) above the Earth.
  • "This project is about developing our networks ahead of that need by providing high-quality mobile broadband services for travel in and out of the Arctic.
  • We appreciate the world class expertise and experience from Viasat joining us in this programme and to bring satellite broadband coverage to in the Arctic."

Strong Growth in the Satellite IoT Industry Expected with Connection Revenue Reaching US$7.8 Billion by 2030

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Decreasing costs of satellite launches and lower capital outlays have enabled several new Small Satellite (SmallSat) operators (such as Swarm Technologies, Kepler, FOSSA Systems, Sateliot, Lacuna Space, HEAD Aerospace Group, and Totum Labs) to enter the satellite Internet-of-Things (IoT) market with low-cost and low-power satellite connectivity offerings. These new entities seek to challenge traditional satellite IoT incumbents, including Inmarsat, Iridium, ORBCOMM, and Globalstar, to provide a more cost-effective solution for end customers. According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, total satellite IoT connections will increase from 10.4 million in 2022 to 27.0 million in 2030 (at a CAGR of 12.7%), with satellite IoT connection revenue growing from US$2.2 billion to US$7.8 billion in the same period (at a CAGR of 16.6%).

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  • These new entities seek to challenge traditional satellite IoT incumbents, including Inmarsat , Iridium , ORBCOMM , and Globalstar , to provide a more cost-effective solution for end customers.
  • According to global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, total satellite IoT connections will increase from 10.4 million in 2022 to 27.0 million in 2030 (at a CAGR of 12.7%), with satellite IoT connection revenue growing from US$2.2 billion to US$7.8 billion in the same period (at a CAGR of 16.6%).
  • Increased competition in the space launch services industry from China, for example, is expected to further drive down launch costs," explains Matthias Foo, Industry Analyst at ABI Research.
  • "As such, satellite connectivity is seen as a suitable option to augment existing terrestrial IoT solutions for these use cases," Foo points out.