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Latest Developments / Analysis

The DIRECTV Group Report Strong First Quarter 2008 Results; Gains 275,000 Net Subscribers

El Segundo, Calif., May 8, 2008--The DIRECTV Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTV) reported that first quarter 2008 revenues increased 17% to $4.59 billion, operating profit before depreciation and amortization(1) (OPBDA) increased 27% to $1.18 billion and operating profit increased 17% to $657 million compared to last year's first quarter. The DIRECTV Group reported that first quarter net income of $371 million increased 10% and earnings per share increased 19% to $0.32 compared with the same period last year. It also reported a net gain of 275,000 subscribers incresing its total subscribers base to 17.1 million.

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ORBCOMM Signs Next Generation Satellite Constellation Contract for 18 New Spacecraft

FORT LEE, N.J. ,May. 7, 2008--ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC) announced that it has signed a next generation satellite constellation contract with Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to build 18 new ORBCOMM Generation 2 (OG2) satellites with an option to purchase up to 30 additional OG2 satellites to augment and upgrade ORBCOMM's existing satellite constellation.

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Market Trends

The Future of Broadcasting is Here, Now

by Dan Freyer

Its NAB time again, and as you read this many of us in the industry will be gearing up for that lovely confab in the city of lost wages. I have one recommendation: check out satellite HD, MPEG-4, transcoding, and DVB-S2 products.

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IPTV in the Sky: Risks and ChallengeAhead, But IPTV is Alive and Well on the Satellite Platform

by Howard Greenfield

IPTV continues to offer a mix of opportunities and challenges. As telecoms sprint to become video network operators, broadcast, media, and satellite companies everywhere are placing their bets on what’s around the corner.

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People

Ed Horowitz Resigns from SES Americom

Princeton, NJ, May 9, 2008--SES Americom's President and CEO Ed Horowitz has resigned effective immediately. He will be pursuing opportunities with Global Entertainment and Media Holdings Corporation, a NY-based investment company, according to a statement issued today by the company. Romain Bausch, SES Chief Executive and Chairman of the SES AMERICOM Board, together with the members of AMERICOM's Management Committee, will continue to execute the business strategy until a successor is appointed, according to the statement.

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Richard Miller Named President & CEO of ISL

San Diego, CA, May 7, 2008 – Dr. Richard Miller has been named President and CEO of Information Systems Laboratories (ISL) following the retirement of Dr. Michael Dowe. Miller, previously Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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Events

Hannover Fairs USA Announces Launch of New Multichannel Content Distribution Conference and Expo (Powered by CeBit)

Long Beach, CA -- Hannover Fairs USA, Inc. (HFUSA), organizers of the ISCe Conference and Expo and other satellite trade shows, announced the launch of a dynamic new conference and exposition focusing on the delivery of digital content across all technology platforms. The Multichannel Content Distribution Conference (MCCD) will be held February 4-5, 2009, at the Universal City Hilton in Los Angeles, CA.

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Interview with Dennis Smith, Managing Director of Hannover Fairs-Turkey on the Opportunities in the Eurasian Market

At the recently-concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Dennis Smith, Managing Director of Hannover Fairs-Turkey based in Istanbul spoke to Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador on the Eurasian market for ICT and telecommunications services. He spoke on trends in the region and opportunties for North American companies in this fast-growing region of over 350 million people.

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