According to Yole Group in the report “Market and Technology Report: RF GaN” the market for radio frequency gallium nitride (RF GaN) devices is expected to grow to US$2.2 billion by 2029, a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2023.  Though Satcom represents only 10% of the RF GaN market, the market for Satcom GaN devices is forecast to exceed that growth, with a CAGR of 13.7%, to reach US$220 million by 2029, up from US$102M in 2023.  This accelerated growth is attributed to both the increased use and competitiveness of GaN , as opposed to gallium arsenide (GaAs) in ground systems and the proliferation of LEO systems. 

CPI Vertex Antennentechnik GmbH, a global leader in innovative antenna systems and part of the Communications & Power Industries (CPI) group of companies, has agreed to purchase custom components from RF-Design GmbH, a specialist in high-quality RF solutions and signal distribution technology, for itsgateway antenna systems that are being used in lunar and military communications networks.

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has expanded its channel offerings by incorporating three new channels under the umbrella of Roya Media Group, Roya TV, Roya News, and Roya Kids, into its video distribution lineup at the 26° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-2 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimizing signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for all RMG platforms throughout this expansive area. This enhancement underscores Es’hailSat’s commitment to delivering diverse content to satisfy regional demand.

KOMG will be launching Faith Beyond, a fully integrated suite of tools designed to revolutionize faith broadcasting at the NRB convention in Grapevine, Texas this week. Combining powerful cloud-based playout, dedicated OTT streaming, satellite broadcasting, and live event solutions, Faith Beyond is an all-in-one solution enabling ministries to expand their reach, deepen audience engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

Advantech Wireless Technologies  has received a follow-on order valued at CDN$ 1,975,000 from a large overseas national broadcaster for solid state power amplifiers. Advantech's solid state power amplifiers will serve as transmitters for a fleet of Digital Satellite News Gathering vehicles. This order follows on a prior $930,000 order from November 2023.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the finalists for its 2025 Teleport Awards for Excellence. From this group of finalists, WTA will name the winners at the 30th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon, hosted by Network Innovations Advanced Networks, neXat and Calian, on March 11 during the SATELLITE conference in Washington, DC

INTEGRASYS, a leading provider of satellite software solutions, will be participating in SATELLITE 2025, at Booth #1303 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from March 10-13. The company will showcase its latest innovations and engage with industry leaders, providing solutions to their needs.

ST Engineering iDirect showcased its pivotal role in advancing public safety solutions through its partnership with Verizon Frontline, an advanced network and technology built for first responders, at an exclusive event for public safety officials held ahead of the Super Bowl in New Orleans.

Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, has signed a multi-year multi-transponder deal with the public broadcaster of Morocco, Société Nationale de Radiodiffusion et de Télévision (SNRT). The agreement entails Direct-to-Home (DTH) services, satellite transponder for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) as well as video contribution services at the 25.5° East orbital position, facilitated by the Es’hail-1 satellite. The Es’hailSat satellite footprint strategically encompasses the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, optimizing signal coverage and enabling significant viewership potential for public broadcaster throughout this expansive area. This enhancement underscores Es’hailSat’s commitment to delivering a diverse range of content to satisfy regional demand.

Creonic GmbH, the leading provider of cutting-edge communications IP cores, proudly announces the release of its Doppler Channel IP core. Designed to meet the growing demand for efficient and accurate Doppler shift emulation in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) communication systems, this innovative solution accelerates system performance evaluation while maintaining exceptional accuracy.