Wireless satellite broadband provider KeyOn has acquired a major portion of SouthWest Wireless Net’s broadband assets from New Vision to help extend KeyOn’s network footprint in southwestern Minnesota.
KeyOn acquired SouthWest Wireless Net as part of its Rural UniFi acquisition initiative designed for independent wireless broadband companies. SouthWest Wireless Net is the fifth company acquired under this program in 2010.
“The purchase of SouthWest Wireless Net increases our footprint in Minnesota, adds to our top-line revenues and contributes positive EBITDA immediately. The transaction allows SouthWest’s parent company, New Vision Cooperative, to focus on its core grain, feed and agronomy businesses while confidently transitioning its wireless broadband customers to a leading and quality provider of wireless broadband service,” KeyOn Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel Jason Lazar said in a statement.
lunes, 9 de agosto de 2010
Spacecom Satellite Communications - Amos 5i satellite's fuel to run out early
Spacecom Satellite Communications Ltd. announced that fuel on its interim Amos 5i communications satellite will run out before the Amos 5 satellite is launched. The company will report a $12 million loss in 2010-11 as a consequence on accelerated depreciation on the satellite and loss of profits.
The Amos 5i satellite was supposed to provide communications coverage of Africa until the Amos 5 becomes operational in mid-2011. The higher than expected usage of fuel means that the Amos 5i will not be able to provide continuous coverage for Spacecom's customers.
Spacecom said that it is seeking alternatives together with its customers to ensure continuous coverage until the Amos 5 becomes operational.
In contrast to the rest of Spacecom's Amos 5 communications satellites, which the company designs and launches itself, the Amos 5i was purchased from Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (HKSE: 1135), which operated the satellite as the AsiaSat2. The Amos 5i is a 15-year old communications satellite, and was due to end its operational life in 2012.
Spacecom bought the Amos 5i from its own equity, reportedly for $45 million.
Shaul Elovitch's Eurocom Group owns 65.9% of Spacecom. Spacecom's share price fell 6.1% to NIS 69.50, giving a market cap of NIS 1.35 billion.
The Amos 5i satellite was supposed to provide communications coverage of Africa until the Amos 5 becomes operational in mid-2011. The higher than expected usage of fuel means that the Amos 5i will not be able to provide continuous coverage for Spacecom's customers.
Spacecom said that it is seeking alternatives together with its customers to ensure continuous coverage until the Amos 5 becomes operational.
In contrast to the rest of Spacecom's Amos 5 communications satellites, which the company designs and launches itself, the Amos 5i was purchased from Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company (HKSE: 1135), which operated the satellite as the AsiaSat2. The Amos 5i is a 15-year old communications satellite, and was due to end its operational life in 2012.
Spacecom bought the Amos 5i from its own equity, reportedly for $45 million.
Shaul Elovitch's Eurocom Group owns 65.9% of Spacecom. Spacecom's share price fell 6.1% to NIS 69.50, giving a market cap of NIS 1.35 billion.
Champion Technology Services Selects Rugged Routers
Champion Technology Services, Inc. has deployed Encore’s BANDIT™ line of IP+Legacy industrially hardened routers for satellite VPN solutions. By installing the BANDIT™ in substations throughout the Southwestern US, Champion has provided secure Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) communications over satellite for one of their large Gas and Oil utility customers.
Founded in 2000, industrial automation and control systems integrator, Champion Technology Services specializes in wireless communications, satellite networks and data management. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Champion has offices throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Utah and serves customers nationwide.
Encore’s patented Selective Layer Encryption (SLE) securely connects satellite networks with terrestrial Internet links as part of an end-to-end VPN solution. SLE allows Champion to provide their utility customer with complete security of all data transmitted between their processing facilities and control centers. The serial protocol to IP support capabilities in the BANDIT™ ensures the seamless migration of SCADA functions over their legacy network to a secure, encrypted satellite IP network.
Founded in 2000, industrial automation and control systems integrator, Champion Technology Services specializes in wireless communications, satellite networks and data management. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Champion has offices throughout Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Utah and serves customers nationwide.
Encore’s patented Selective Layer Encryption (SLE) securely connects satellite networks with terrestrial Internet links as part of an end-to-end VPN solution. SLE allows Champion to provide their utility customer with complete security of all data transmitted between their processing facilities and control centers. The serial protocol to IP support capabilities in the BANDIT™ ensures the seamless migration of SCADA functions over their legacy network to a secure, encrypted satellite IP network.
ViaSat Announces First Quarter Results
ViaSat Inc. VSAT, an innovator in satellite and other wireless networking systems and services, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011. The fiscal first quarter results include new contract awards of $152.9 million, revenues of $192.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $37.6 million and non-GAAP diluted net income attributable to ViaSat common stockholders of $0.23 per share, or $0.08 per share on a diluted GAAP basis. Included in these first quarter results was a pre-tax expense of $8.5 million, or $0.12 per share, resulting from an increase in estimated costs on a government satellite communications development program.
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to virtually any location. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. government; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and owns WildBlue, the premier Ka-band satellite broadband service provider. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. Based in Carlsbad, CA, ViaSat includes a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.
ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to virtually any location. The company provides networking products and managed network services for enterprise IP applications; is a key supplier of network-centric military communications and encryption technologies and products to the U.S. government; is the primary technology partner for gateway and customer-premises equipment for consumer and mobile satellite broadband services; and owns WildBlue, the premier Ka-band satellite broadband service provider. ViaSat also offers design capabilities and a number of complementary products including monolithic microwave integrated circuits and modules, DVB-S2 satellite communication components, video data link systems, data acceleration and compression, and mobile satellite antenna systems. Based in Carlsbad, CA, ViaSat includes a number of worldwide locations for customer service, network operations, and technology development.
Cisco Completes Testing of IRIS Satellite Router
Cisco’s Internet Routing in Space (IRIS) technology, a program to build a radiation-tolerant IP router for satellite and related spacecraft, has achieved another major milestone with the successful completion of in-orbit testing for the United States’ Department of Defense.
The IRIS router supports network services for voice, video and data communications, helping enable government agencies, military units and allied forces to communicate with one another using IP and existing ground equipment. This offers several enhancements over conventional satellite technology and eliminates the need to send data to and from an extra ground station, which can be expensive and time-consuming.
The IRIS Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) is a Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration program managed by a Cisco-led Industry Management Team that included Intelsat (News - Alert) General. It is the first commercially-sponsored JCTD and represents a new model for closer collaboration between government and industry.
During the JCTD evaluation, IRIS services were tested by US DoD and global governmental users in real-world scenarios, both on land and at sea. In each instance, IRIS was able to provide on-demand connectivity and enhance the mission effectiveness of these users. The JCTD evaluation also featured real-time collaboration applications over satellite including virtual private networks and video and file transfers.
Following this JCTD completion, the IRIS payload is undergoing extended commercial and government testing for up to 12 months to demonstrate its viability for additional applications for the at-large satellite networking ecosystem.
Cisco successfully completed the in-orbit test of its IOS software’s networking capabilities and their on-board router.
The software on the IRIS router and onboard modem can be upgraded in orbit, which increases flexibility and the return on investment. IRIS runs Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System) software. IRIS leverages billions of dollars in Cisco IOS R&D and integrates seamlessly with Cisco ground routers, creating a converged, multiservice space and ground network. IRIS extends the Internet into Space as it can directly exchange routing updates with Cisco ground routers, which increases the flexibility of the satellite network.
The IRIS router supports network services for voice, video and data communications, helping enable government agencies, military units and allied forces to communicate with one another using IP and existing ground equipment. This offers several enhancements over conventional satellite technology and eliminates the need to send data to and from an extra ground station, which can be expensive and time-consuming.
The IRIS Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) is a Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration program managed by a Cisco-led Industry Management Team that included Intelsat (News - Alert) General. It is the first commercially-sponsored JCTD and represents a new model for closer collaboration between government and industry.
During the JCTD evaluation, IRIS services were tested by US DoD and global governmental users in real-world scenarios, both on land and at sea. In each instance, IRIS was able to provide on-demand connectivity and enhance the mission effectiveness of these users. The JCTD evaluation also featured real-time collaboration applications over satellite including virtual private networks and video and file transfers.
Following this JCTD completion, the IRIS payload is undergoing extended commercial and government testing for up to 12 months to demonstrate its viability for additional applications for the at-large satellite networking ecosystem.
Cisco successfully completed the in-orbit test of its IOS software’s networking capabilities and their on-board router.
The software on the IRIS router and onboard modem can be upgraded in orbit, which increases flexibility and the return on investment. IRIS runs Cisco IOS (Internetworking Operating System) software. IRIS leverages billions of dollars in Cisco IOS R&D and integrates seamlessly with Cisco ground routers, creating a converged, multiservice space and ground network. IRIS extends the Internet into Space as it can directly exchange routing updates with Cisco ground routers, which increases the flexibility of the satellite network.
Quake Global Expands Its ORBCOMM Related Business
ORBCOMM Inc., a global satellite data communications company focusing on two-way Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and a leading provider of space-based Automatic Identification System (AIS) services, announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell the assets of Stellar Satellite Communications LTD., a wholly-owned subsidiary that sells satellite hardware, to Quake Global, Inc., a leading manufacturer of M2M based satellite and terrestrial communicators.
Through this acquisition and the planned continuation of Stellar's operations in Dulles, Virginia, QUAKE(TM) will establish an East Coast office. This will enable QUAKE, whose headquarters are in San Diego, to expand and improve its customer service and sales efforts. Stellar's strong presence products tailored to the transportation and trailer tracking markets will open new market segments for QUAKE.
Polina Braunstein, President & CEO of Quake Global said: "Adding Stellar's catalog of ORBCOMM modems to the already extensive line of QUAKE communicators will strengthen our long-standing relationship with ORBCOMM and will reinforce QUAKE's position as the leader among satellite M2M device manufacturers.The integration of the personnel and engineering talents of these two very experienced companies that were pioneers in the manufacture of satellite subscriber communicators will work to develop a new generation of smart modems poised to take full advantage of the next generation of satellites that are on the near horizon."
"We highly value our long-standing partnership with Quake Global and believe it is the best fit for Stellar and its customers," said Marc Eisenberg, CEO of ORBCOMM. "QUAKE's renowned track record for developing cutting edge modem technology and for supplying highly reliable, industrial grade hardware to the marketplace, have helped to propel ORBCOMM into the dynamic global satellite network it is today. Stellar's leadership position in transportation and cargo tracking is an excellent complement to QUAKE's success in heavy equipment and OEM telematics."
Through this acquisition and the planned continuation of Stellar's operations in Dulles, Virginia, QUAKE(TM) will establish an East Coast office. This will enable QUAKE, whose headquarters are in San Diego, to expand and improve its customer service and sales efforts. Stellar's strong presence products tailored to the transportation and trailer tracking markets will open new market segments for QUAKE.
Polina Braunstein, President & CEO of Quake Global said: "Adding Stellar's catalog of ORBCOMM modems to the already extensive line of QUAKE communicators will strengthen our long-standing relationship with ORBCOMM and will reinforce QUAKE's position as the leader among satellite M2M device manufacturers.The integration of the personnel and engineering talents of these two very experienced companies that were pioneers in the manufacture of satellite subscriber communicators will work to develop a new generation of smart modems poised to take full advantage of the next generation of satellites that are on the near horizon."
"We highly value our long-standing partnership with Quake Global and believe it is the best fit for Stellar and its customers," said Marc Eisenberg, CEO of ORBCOMM. "QUAKE's renowned track record for developing cutting edge modem technology and for supplying highly reliable, industrial grade hardware to the marketplace, have helped to propel ORBCOMM into the dynamic global satellite network it is today. Stellar's leadership position in transportation and cargo tracking is an excellent complement to QUAKE's success in heavy equipment and OEM telematics."
Iridium lines up funding for Next LEO satellite constellation
Iridium Communications announced that it received "in excess of $1.8 billion of commitments from a syndicate of preeminent international banks" in connection with the credit facility that will be used to finance the construction of the company’s next-generation satellite constellation, Iridium Next.
Thales Alenia Space is the prime contractor for the project, which consists of 81 low-earth orbiting communications satellites with first launch in early 2015. Iridium expects to sign the credit facility in September and close shortly thereafter.
In May Iridium announced an agreement with JetBlue Airways' subsidiary LiveTV to develop an aviation antenna enabling global connectivity for airline passengers and flight crew. The antenna is "based on the Iridium OpenPort high-speed communications service" for the maritime sector. Commercial rollout is expected early in 2011. The solution provides up to 128 kbps and three voice channels.
Thales Alenia Space is the prime contractor for the project, which consists of 81 low-earth orbiting communications satellites with first launch in early 2015. Iridium expects to sign the credit facility in September and close shortly thereafter.
In May Iridium announced an agreement with JetBlue Airways' subsidiary LiveTV to develop an aviation antenna enabling global connectivity for airline passengers and flight crew. The antenna is "based on the Iridium OpenPort high-speed communications service" for the maritime sector. Commercial rollout is expected early in 2011. The solution provides up to 128 kbps and three voice channels.
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