News Analysis

C-COM Maintain Profitability Despite Decreasing Revenues

Ottawa, Canada, October 14, 2015–C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSXV: CMI), a leading global provider of mobile auto-deploying satellite antenna systems, announced today financial results for its third quarter ended August 31, 2015. The company has generated revenues of $2,798,793 and a net after tax profit of $487,802 or 1 cent per share. This compared to revenues of $2,935,311 and a net after tax profit of $410,500 or 1 cent per share as reported in Q3 2014, representing a decrease of 4.7% and an increase of 18.8% respectively.

Gilat Announces Structural Organizational Changes to Support Key Strategic Opportunities

Petah Tikva, Israel – October 12, 2015 – Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT),, today announced it is streamlining its organization to better benefit from significant growth opportunities in the market.

Satellite Industry Association Urges Congress to Reauthorize Ex-Im Bank

Washington, D.C., Oct. 6, 2015--Satellite Industry Association (SIA) President Tom Stroup today issued the following statement urging Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States:

ORBCOMM Acquires WAM Technologies

Rochelle Park, NJ, October 6, 2015–ORBCOMM Inc. (Nasdaq: ORBC), a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of WAM Technologies LLC (WAM), an affiliate of Mark-It Services, Inc.

The October 2015 issue of the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine

The October 2015  issue of  the  Satellite Executive Briefing magazine  sponsored by Amos Spacecom is now available.  Featuring:

Opportunities in the African Satellite Market  by Virgil Labrador

Common Threads in Euroconsult's WSBW, IBC and VSAT 2015  by Elisabeth Tweedie

Back and Forth with Eutelsat CEO Michel de Rosen by Lou Zacharilla

High Throughput Satellites and LEO Constellations by Martin Jarrold

 Product Spotlight on EM Solutions' Diamond Series BUCs

plus Mergers and Acquisitions, Market Briefs, Executive Moves and Product and Services MarketPlace Guide to MILCOM 2015  and Satellite Markets and Research 25TM Stock Index  and many more.  Click here to read or download the file

Net Insight Closes Acquisition of ScheduALL

Stockholm, Sweden, October 2, 2015--Net Insight, a leading provider of live, interactive and on-demand media transport, today announces its completion of the acquisition of US software company VizuAll Inc., trading under the name of ScheduALL. The acquisition will strengthen Net Insight's market position in media service and workflow orchestration.

Arianespace Successfully Launches Argentina's Arsat-2 and Australia's nbn's Sky Muster

Kourou, French Guiana, October 1, 2015--Two telecommunications satellites that will provide expanded relay capacity for Australia and Argentina were orbited on September 30th on Arianespace’s ninth mission in 2015 – putting the company on track to perform a record 12 flights this year using its three-member launch vehicle family, which consists of the heavy-lift Ariane 5, medium-lift Soyuz and lightweight Vega.

 

Gilat Revises Targets for 2015

Petah Tikva, Israel, September 24, 2015 - Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT),today reported revised management objectives for 2015. Based on preliminary estimates, revenues for the second half of 2015 are expected to be between US$ 120 million and US$ 130 million and second half EBITDA is expected to be between US$ 8 million and US$ 10 million. As a result, revenues for the full year of 2015 are expected to be between US $210 million and US$ 220 million and EBITDA between US$ 6 million to US$ 8 million.

Communications & Power Industries Acquires ASC Signal

Palo Alto, Calif., Sept. 17, 2015--Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) today acquired ASC Signal Corporation, which designs and builds advanced satellite communications, radar and high-frequency antennas and controllers. ASC Signal's high-performance antennas are used in commercial and government satellite communications, terrestrial communications, imagery and data transmission, and radar and intelligence applications.

SES Sees Ultra HD Steadily Gain Momentum

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 11, 2015--SES S.A. (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) sees important steps and a continuous strong drive towards an accelerated uptake of Ultra HD – also known as 4K – by consumers, broadcasters and the industry.With the first Ultra HD channels on air, the innovative technology that allows for four times the resolution and picture sharpness of HD is gaining traction, especially in Europe, North America and Asia.