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US Air Force Awards Skyloom $18M to Develop Hybrid Space Optical Satellite Communications to Support Assured C3ISR

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Monday, April 8, 2024

The contract will allow Skyloom to develop network infrastructure elements of Space Optical Satellite Communications for a Hybrid Space Architecture to augment assured communications in a contested environment.

Key Points: 
  • The contract will allow Skyloom to develop network infrastructure elements of Space Optical Satellite Communications for a Hybrid Space Architecture to augment assured communications in a contested environment.
  • Skyloom and SkyBridge, a subsidiary of Knowledge Bridge International, Inc. (KBI) will collaborate to bring the solutions to use.
  • Each of these elements are fundamental building blocks for the future of U.S. and Allied assured communications that are already evolving through free-space optical technology.
  • “STRATFI accelerates the production and operational readiness of Space Optical Satellite Communications for Government and Commercial End-Users.

Genesys Announces Record Fiscal Year 2024 Business Results

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today reported a record-setting fiscal year 2024 (Feb. 1, 2023–Jan.

Key Points: 
  • Genesys ®, a global cloud leader in AI-powered experience orchestration, today reported a record-setting fiscal year 2024 (Feb. 1, 2023–Jan.
  • Genesys Cloud saw accelerated adoption of Genesys AI during the year, spanning conversational, generative and predictive capabilities.
  • Additionally, in February 2024, Genesys acquired Radarr Technologies , a leading AI-based social and digital listening, analytics, and consumer engagement company.
  • To further advance the company’s digital and AI innovations, Genesys invested $300 million in Genesys Cloud research and development during fiscal year 2024 and opened a new R&D center in Budapest during FY24.

Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT to Develop Direct-to-Device Service via Space-based Non-terrestrial Network

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Friday, December 8, 2023

TOKYO, Dec 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced today that they have been selected by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to develop direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services, which will be deployed via a space-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS).

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Dec 8, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Space Compass, NTT DOCOMO, INC., Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) jointly announced today that they have been selected by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) to develop direct-to-device (D2D) mobile services, which will be deployed via a space-based non-terrestrial network (NTN) using high-altitude platform stations (HAPS).
  • Space Compass, which plans to launch HAPS services in Japanese fiscal year 2025, will lead the project, define network service requirements and evaluate demonstrations conducted under the project.
  • NTT will mainly develop the control technology of the HAPS feeder link, such as site diversity and control of the transmit power, for robust service quality.
  • We will launch a Space Integrated Computing Network to aid the realization of a sustainable society.

Genesys Cloud Reaches Nearly $1.3 Billion Annual Recurring Revenue in Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The Genesys Cloud™ platform ended the period with nearly $1.3 billion annual recurring revenue (ARR)i, growing approximately 50% year-over-year.

Key Points: 
  • The Genesys Cloud™ platform ended the period with nearly $1.3 billion annual recurring revenue (ARR)i, growing approximately 50% year-over-year.
  • As a result, more than 40% of total Genesys revenue during the quarter came from outside of North America.
  • Adoption of Genesys AI rapidly accelerated throughout the quarter, highlighted by the growth of Genesys Cloud Native Bots with usage for digital bots up nearly 4X and voicebots up nearly 5X year-over-year.
  • In addition, the number of digital interactions on the Genesys Cloud platform maintained an upward trajectory, growing nearly 3X year-over-year.

Amazon’s Project Kuiper and NTT/SKY Perfect JSAT Form Strategic Collaboration to Bring Advanced Satellite Connectivity Options to Japan

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Today, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (NTT DOCOMO), NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) announced they have formed a strategic collaboration with Project Kuiper, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), to bring advanced, reliable, and far-reaching satellite connectivity options to customers in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (NTT DOCOMO), NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY Perfect JSAT) announced they have formed a strategic collaboration with Project Kuiper, the low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite broadband network from Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN), to bring advanced, reliable, and far-reaching satellite connectivity options to customers in Japan.
  • The companies expect to use Project Kuiper satellite connectivity services to enhance communications availability and resiliency for Japanese customers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231127979198/en/
    As part of this collaboration, NTT and SKY Perfect JSAT plan to distribute Project Kuiper connectivity services to enterprises and government organizations in Japan, while NTT Group companies become customers of Project Kuiper.
  • The companies plan to use Project Kuiper to provide their customers with new connectivity options to build out resilient, redundant communications networks.

Evergent Partners with SKY Perfect JSAT to Support Subscriber Management On Leading OTT Service

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and digital subscription businesses, today announced a partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY PerfecTV!

Key Points: 
  • SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Evergent, the customer management and monetization leader for streaming and digital subscription businesses, today announced a partnership with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SKY PerfecTV!
  • According to the agreement, Evergent will provide subscriber management tools for Sky Perfect!
  • Evergent’s subscriber management solutions will allow Sky Perfect!
  • Is always looking for innovative technology solutions to deliver a future-proof premium service,” said Shizuka Akashi, General Manager Content Business Division at SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.

Participating in the Second Stage of the Nippon Foundation MEGURI2040

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Friday, July 21, 2023

On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.

Key Points: 
  • On July 20, the Nippon Foundation held a seminar(3) on the MEGURI2040.
  • At the seminar, an overview of the second stage of MEGURI2040 and the project's initiatives were presented.
  • This program is positioned as the second stage of MEGURI2040, which started in 2020, and aims for full-scale commercialization of fully autonomous ship technology by 2025, which was developed in the "Joint Technological Development Program for Demonstration of Fully Autonomous Ship," which was carried out as the first stage, in cooperation with the Nippon Foundation.
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding participated in the first stage of MEGURI2040 as the representative company of the DFFAS Consortium, the predecessor of DFFAS+, and will continue to serve as the representative company of DFFAS+ in the second stage of MEGURI2040.

Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation

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Monday, June 12, 2023

The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving world of satellite.

Key Points: 
  • The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving world of satellite.
  • He also opined that customers understand that quality of service can be more important than a small difference in pricing.
  • Thaicom is also expecting their first commercial partnership in LEO satellite IOT business in Thailand with Globalstar in the coming months.
  • The Satellite Industry Forum is proudly sponsored by AsiaSat, Eutelsat, Gilat, Hughes, Integrasys, Intelsat, Kacific Broadband Satellites, Marsh, Milbank, Northtelecom, SES, SKY Perfect JSAT, SpaceLogistics and Thaicom.

Intelsat Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 Satellite Successfully Launched

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 (G-37/H-4), setting a new record for the commercial satellite industry by sending eight geostationary satellites into space within 10 months.

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  • Intelsat , operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network and leading provider of inflight connectivity, announced the successful launch of Galaxy 37/Horizons-4 (G-37/H-4), setting a new record for the commercial satellite industry by sending eight geostationary satellites into space within 10 months.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “This launch completes our comprehensive Galaxy fleet refresh plan started about 10 months ago," said Dave Wajsgras, CEO at Intelsat.
  • "This milestone is now a part of the 40-year Galaxy legacy – satellites our North American customers have relied on for decades.
  • G-37/H-4 separated from the vehicle at 1:33 a.m. EDT, and Intelsat confirmed its signal acquisition at 1:37 a.m. EDT.

iQPS Initiates a Full-scale Study to Leverage SkyCompass-1 Optical Data Relay Service

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) and Space Compass Corporation (Space Compass) announced that iQPS will initiate a full-scale study to leverage “SkyCompass-1” high-capacity Optical Data Relay Service provided by Space Compass and Skyloom Global Corporation (Skyloom) for iQPS’s SAR satellites.

Key Points: 
  • Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space, Inc. (iQPS) and Space Compass Corporation (Space Compass) announced that iQPS will initiate a full-scale study to leverage “SkyCompass-1” high-capacity Optical Data Relay Service provided by Space Compass and Skyloom Global Corporation (Skyloom) for iQPS’s SAR satellites.
  • By adopting Space Compass and Skyloom's cutting-edge optical network technology, iQPS aims to make significant enhancement to its service to deliver high-capacity data/imagery in near-real time.
  • “We are pleased to initiate collaboration with Space Compass to study the use of SkyCompass-1 Optical Data Relay Service.
  • They leverage deep heritage in space optical communications to enable real time data transfer so that customers and decision makers can leverage perishable information.