The world’s first DVB-S2X 256APSK satellite transmission has been successfully completed by Japan-based Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV) with Newtec technology. Performed on November 1, 2014, the trial campaign saw Nippon TV transmit 5MHz bandwidth with a 256APSK carrier from a Satellite News Gathering (SNG) truck to the Superbird-B2 satellite. The transmission was successfully received at the headquarters of Nippon TV in Minato, Tokyo.

Advantech Wireless a global trusted leader for wireless broadband communications solutions for Commercial, Critical Infrastructure & Government and Military clients announced today the release of its new Satellite Modulator SBM75X, high data rate, for broadcast applications.

The new SBM75x modulator series from Advantech Wireless, is fully compliant with the new DVB-SX standard. With data rates up to 75 Msps, and low Roll-Off Factor of 5%, it can cover a full 72 MHz transponder with maximum bandwidth efficiency.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:  I), the world’s leading provider of satellite services, and ITC Global, the leading provider of satellite communications to remote and harsh environments, announced today that the companies will provide ground-to-ground satellite communication services to Solar Impulse during its first round-the-world solar flight.

Comtech EF Data has received a $6.4 million contract award extension for the implementation of an Adaptive Coding capability for Advanced Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) Interface Processor (ATIP) terminals from the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR).

The ATIP is a Layer-2 Ethernet bridging device installed on ship, shore and submarine platforms in the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT).

Comtech EF Data Corp. was awarded orders totaling $5.0 million for SATCOM equipment and services to expand a communication network in Asia, $3.9 million of which was received during its second quarter and US$1.1 million was received during its first quarter. Comtech EF Data's equipment was chosen as being the most efficient for the application after the customer conducted a thorough competitive analysis and various technology demonstrations.

ScheduALL, a global provider of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) software for media and transmission, will demonstrate its self-provisioning scheduling solutions at CABSAT 2015 tobe held from March 10-12 in Dubai. ScheduALL's smart technology is giving the media industry's largest businesses the visibility and intelligent control in order to simplify the entire end-to-end process from booking to distribution.

Globecast has helped existing customer Daystar to extend its reach and better monetise its content offering by launching the channel in Australia. Australian audiences can now access its range of faith-based programming via the Foxtel DTH platform as well as free-to-air.

Working together, Globecast’s operations in the US and Australia were able to identify the opportunity that the Foxtel platform would deliver to Daystar, helping the broadcaster better monetise its existing content and reach new audiences.

Newtec, a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications, today kick-started its 30th anniversary celebrations, announcing significant sales growth and expanding into new markets.

Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that the AMOS-5 satellite at the 17°E prime orbital position has been chosen to transmit ConSat TV (Continental Satellite), a leading DTH provider in Nigeria. Over an AMOS-5 Ku-beam, ConSat TV brings top international premium channels to its viewers throughout Nigeria.

Advantech Wireless a g leader for wireless broadband communications solutions for Commercial, Critical Infrastructure & Government and Military clients announced today that it has been awarded over US 3 million  in orders from Defense Organizations to provide its GaN based SSPAs for Satcom-On-The-Move (SOTM) solutions and Flyaway terminals. The units will be WGS certified in Ka-Band and X-Band.