Americas Markets - Latest Developments


Houston, Tex., May 22, 2017

RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET) today announced that it has acquired Cyphre Security Solutions (“Cyphre”) a cybersecurity company that provides the most advanced enterprise data protection available on the market today. Cyphre’s hardware-based encryption features low latency protection for files at rest and in transit for both public and private cloud, providing higher levels of granularity and control than previously seen in the market.

Paris, France, May 19, 2017 

Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) and Abertis Group have reached an agreement on the sale of Eutelsat’s 33.69% stake in Hispasat to Abertis. It follows the initiation of the process in July 2016 when Eutelsat exercised the put option granted in 2008 by Abertis, Hispasat’s majority shareholder.

London, UK, April 19, 2017

IBC is delighted to announce the launch of IBC365 at www.ibc.org, a new online community platform and weekly e-bulletin that will share IBC’s unparalleled business knowledge and insight through fresh and original content, throughout the year. 

Duluth, Georgia, April 18, 2017

Crystal, a provider of advanced software control systems, has completed the acquisition of Video Design Software, Inc. (VDS) a New York-based broadcast control and graphic data insertion software company. 

Singapore, April 10, 2017

Rohit Talwar, Futurist and CEO of Fast Future Research, will deliver this year's CommunicAsia2017 Summit Visionary Address titled 'Artificial Intelligence vs. Genuine Stupidity ? Navigating Exponential Technologies to Create a Very Human Future?,' on 24 May at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

'AI coupled with the other rapidly accelerating fields of science and technology will drive large-scale change and transformation of existing businesses and industries while also enabling the creation of entirely new sectors?,' says Talwar.

Singapore, April 3, 2017

As Asia continues down the path of digital transformation and its cities get increasingly connected, CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT 2017, to be held from 23 – 25 May, will add brand new feature zones to address the growing need for data security and the budding startup culture in the region.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 27, 2017

Norsat International Inc.  (TSX: NII and NYSE MKT: NSAT), a provider of unique and customized communication solutions for remote and challenging applications, today announced that it has entered into an arrangement agreement (the “Arrangement Agreement”) with Hytera Project Corp. (“Hytera”) a subsidiary of Hytera Communications Co., Ltd.

Washington, D.C., March 3, 2017

One of the global satellite industry's most important shows will start Monday, March 6 to March 9. SATELLITE 2017, the largest commercial satellite conference and exhibition in the world, has formed partnerships with the largest and most diverse group of aerospace organizations in the show’s 36-year history.

Petah Tikva, Israel,February 14, 2017

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. Revenues for Q4 2016 increased 19% to $80.3 million from $67.7 million in Q4 2015.

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Washington, D.C., February 1, 2017

Award-winning actress and producer America Ferrera will receive the NAB Television Chairman’s Award during the NAB Show Television Luncheon. The luncheon will be held Monday, April 24 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.

Ferrera is best known for her breakthrough role as Betty Suarez on ABC’s comedy “Ugly Betty.” She was recognized with a Golden Globe, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild Award, ALMA and Imagen Award for her performance.