Sydney, Australia- SpeedCast International announced the acquisition of WINS Limited (WINS), a leading Europe-based provider of innovative broadband satellite communications and IT solutions for the maritime sector. WINS provides services to over 100 passenger carrying vessels such as cruise liners and ferries and more than 2,000 merchant shipping vessels with a portfolio of VSAT, L-Band, Accounting Authority Services and International Maritime GSM services. … [Read more...] about SpeedCast acquires WINS Limited
satellite
THAICOM 8 to provide for IPM
Nonthaburi– Thaicom Public Company Limited has announced that the THAICOM 8 satellite at the 78.5°E prime orbital position has been chosen to provide satellite transponder services to IPM Company Limited, a leading DTH provider in Thailand. The contract is a major milestone for THAICOM 8 which was launched in May 2016. IPM is the first customer on the new THAICOM 8 platform. The satellite capacity will enable IPM to move their existing 4 million satellite dishes to Thaicom’s 78.5°E position. … [Read more...] about THAICOM 8 to provide for IPM
MEASAT, Globecast and BBC partner
Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced an agreement with Globecast Asia and BBC Worldwide to distribute four BBC channels via the MEASAT-3 satellite. MEASAT-3 is collocated with the MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-3b satellites at Asia’s prime video hot slot of 91.5°E. The three satellites form the region’s strongest video neighbourhood, providing UHD, HD and SD channels across Asia, Australia, East Africa and Eastern Europe … [Read more...] about MEASAT, Globecast and BBC partner
Arqiva secures capacity on Eutelsat
London / Paris - Arqiva has renewed multi-year contracts with Eutelsat Communications covering capacity on two satellites. Ku-band resources on EUTELSAT 10A and EUTELSAT 7B are the backbone of Arqiva’s Europe-wide capability, forming part of its managed global satellite distribution network that connects broadcasters with major broadcast hubs over a secure and reliable network. Arqiva provides end-to-end bespoke solutions for the world-wide delivery of high profile live sports content for … [Read more...] about Arqiva secures capacity on Eutelsat
SES enhances healthcare in Philippines
Luxembourg / Philippines– SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and non-governmental organisation (NGO) German Doctors announced the launch of satellite-based e-health platform SATMED in the Philippines. The SATMED solution was deployed at the German Doctors’ hospital in Buda, Marilog District, Davao City. SATMED will allow German Doctors to enhance healthcare provision and deliver accessible e-health services … [Read more...] about SES enhances healthcare in Philippines
SpeedCast – Satellite Provider of the Year
Sydney, Australia- SpeedCast International Limited (ASX: SDA) has been awarded the Communications Alliance and CommsDay (ACOMM) Award for ‘Satellite Provider of the Year.’ The accolade recognises excellence in the provision of satellite communications or satellite-related products and services in Australia. … [Read more...] about SpeedCast – Satellite Provider of the Year
