Products/Services

Washington State Awards Comtech $48 Million Multi-Year Contract Extension for Next Generation 911 Services

Melville, N.Y., February 5, 2024 – Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that Washington State recently awarded the company a US$ 48 million contract extension to continue providing Next Generation 911 (NG911) services over the next five years, with the option to extend through 2034.

XipLink Demonstrates Multi-Orbit LEO/GEO/Cellular via XipNet

Montréal, QC, February 5, 2024 -  XipLink Inc., the technology leader in multi-orbit connectivity, is pleased to announce the successful completion of multi-orbit, aggregated, and optimized bonded connectivity at the recent “Resilient LEO/GEO Demonstration” at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Each of the partners brought unique expertise to the event including systems integration, live GEO/LEO/Cellular links, Teleport Services and XipNet cloud connectivity for this live demonstration.

Comtech Receives Government Approval to Move Forward on $544 Million U.S. Army Contract

Melville, N.Y., February 1, 2024–Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today it received approval from the U.S. Army Contracting Command to move forward on the Company’s previously announced US$ 544 million Global Field Service Representative (GFSR) contract.

Es’hailSat and TMC Sign Agreement for Providing Digital Satellite News Gathering (DSNG) and Outdoor Broadcast Van (OBVAN) Services in Qatar

Doha, Qatar, January 21, 2024 – Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, is proud to announce its partnership with Total Media Cast (TMC) to be able to provide Digital Satellite News Gathering Services (DSNG) and Outdoor Broadcast Van (OBVAN) services in Qatar and across Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The two companies have agreed to collaborate closely with each other in the leasing of the DSNG Vehicle and Equipment to end customers, with a specific focus on news agencies and journalists, particularly for news gathering and related purposes.

Fadaat Media expands services with Es’hailSat on Es’hail-1 Satellite

Doha, Qatar, January 9, 2024– Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced the growth in their partnership with Fadaat Media Group by adding Video Contribution services to their portfolio on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot covering Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. These are additional services to a multi-channel, multi-year deal between Fadaat Media and Es’hailSat which includes satellite television broadcasting and connectivity from Es’hailSat’s Teleport to Fadaat Media’s facilities in Lusail, Qatar.

Creonic Joins the Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern, Germany, January 8, 2024 – Creonic GmbH is pleased to announce its official membership as a supporting partner of the Science and Innovation Alliance Kaiserslautern (SIAK). This collaboration underlines Creonic's commitment to fostering innovation and scientific progress within the region.

Viasat Energy expands Multi-Transponder Satellite Services Agreement with Es’hailSat

Doha, Qatar, January 8, 2024 – Es’hailSat, Qatar Satellite Company,announced that Viasat Energy Services, a business unit of Viasat, Inc. [NASDAQ: VSAT], has added multiple transponders on Es’hail-1 satellite located at the 25.5⁰ East hotspot and will avail itself of Teleport Services from Es’hailSat’s 50,000 sqm facility in Doha to provide VSAT services across Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Creonic Introduces Advanced 5G LDPC Encoder IP core for Enhanced Mobile Broadband Connectivity

Kaiserslautern, Germany, December 14, 2023 - Creonic GmbH, the leading provider of cutting-edge communications IP cores,  introduces the 5G LDPC Encoder IP core, a valuable addition to the diverse product portfolio, including field-proven 5G LDPC Decoders.

Rotana Group’s nine HD channels now available on Es’hail-2 satellite

Doha, Qatar, December 14, 2023 - Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has announced a major development in its partnership with Rotana Group. Nine High Definition television channels from Rotana Group are now accessible on the Es’hail-2 satellite, positioned at the 26⁰ East hotspot and covering the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This addition is part of a comprehensive multi-channel, multi-year deal between Rotana and Es’hailSat, contributing to the expansion of the premium television channel video neighbourhood.

 

ST Engineering iDirect: The Year in Review

by Julie Bettinger

Herndon, Va., December 8, 2023--2023 has been full of important developments, with technological advancements and innovation driving our industry’s transformation at a pace not seen before in satcom.