Northampton County OKs new emergency vehicle Nov 18, 2009
Byers said the good thing about ON Star was the satellite communication. He reminded them about during Hurricane Isabel, when the regular phones were done. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
World’s Fastest Satellite Internet Connection Studied Oct 20, 2009
A team led by Assistant Professor Lee Yee Hui from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), aims to provide solutions to this problem by using high-speed satellite communication links. See also. (Science Daily)
NTU team studies world's fastest satellite Internet connection Oct 15, 2009
A team led by Assistant Professor Lee Yee Hui from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), aims to provide solutions to this problem by using high-speed satellite communication links. The NTU team is working with the Japan Aerospace eXploration Agency (Jaxa) and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Nict), which launched a satellite in February 2008 that provides what was claimed to be the world's fastest... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Content & Communications World 2009 Exhibitor Profiles Oct 14, 2009
EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of components and systems for the Satellite Communication, Video Transport, Broadband and Telecom network infrastructures ... Geosync Microwave designs and manufactures standard and customized satellite communication equipment serving both Military and Commercial markets ... In addition our primary product, Global One Number, is an advanced connection service for aeronautical, maritime, and land mobile applications that make satellite communications as... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 2, 2009
Satellite communication systems vendor ViaSat has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WildBlue Communications, a privately held satellite broadband service provider, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $568 million. TLC's rollercoaster ride with hit series Jon & Kate Plus 8 took another turn Thursday when the network announced a halt to the series after Jon Gosselin banned cameras from his home. (Multichannel News)
ViaSat To Acquire WildBlue For $568 Million Oct 2, 2009
Satellite communication systems vendor ViaSat has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WildBlue Communications, a privately held satellite broadband service provider, in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $568 million. WildBlue provides service using ViaSat's SurfBeam networking system to more than 400,000 consumers and small business subscribers in areas "unserved and underserved" by cable modem or DSL services in the contiguous U.S. Wild Blue's service is resold by DirecTV, Dish Network, AT&T... (Multichannel News)
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday called on the Chinese people to unite more closely to build a "rich, strong, democratic, civilized, harmonious and modernized socialist country." • Hu Jintao reviews Chinese troops Oct 1, 2009
Other cutting-edge weaponry included China's new generation of tanks, sophisticated radar, airborne early warning and control aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and satellite communication devices. All the weapons are made in China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Boeing wins $5.4M Air Force contract Sep 30, 2009
4 million contract to integrate a new satellite communication system into the B-52 fleet. The system will enable communication with the B-52 from ground, air and space platforms. (Dayton Business Journal, OH)
Textile antenna promises futuristic communications Sep 30, 2009
Through the ESA Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) 5 project 'Textile Antennas', the Finnish Patria Aviation Oy company has demonstrated that an antenna can be built using textiles that can be worn and used for personal satellite communication. "Flexible antennas are becoming attractive, since the recent developments in 'wearable computing' have opened several possibilities to integrate wireless functions into clothing," explained Rolv Midthassel, ESA's representative on the... (Scientific American)
VENDORS IN TRAINING LEARN TO RUN LOTTERY MACHINES Sep 20, 2009
Retailers pay a 100 application fee and are to pay a 10 per week satellite communication fee. Stores will earn a five percent commission for each sale and a one percent commission each time the store cashes a ticket, Scolaro said. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
China to unveil new weapons systems in National Day Sep 17, 2009
Further cutting-edge weaponry would include sophisticated radar, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and satellite communication devices of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), Lieutenant General Fang Fenghui, general director of the parade, told Xinhua Wednesday. The Oct. 1 parade would also show personnel and equipment from the navy, air force and China's ballistic missile corps, Fang said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Supreme Court Revisits "Hillary the Movie" Sep 10, 2009
Section 203 of BCRA creates a prohibition of corporate and labor disbursements for electioneering communications , meaning any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office which is made 60 days before a general, special, or runoff election, or 30 days before a primary. By inviting briefs and testimony about Austin and BCRA, the 5-member conservative majority of the Court indicated that it might be looking for a smart lawyer to... (Human Events Online)
Crew of Ocean Watch Safely Navigates the Northwest Passage - East Coast Leg of Around the Americas Expedition Begins With First Port Stop in St. John's, Newfoundland Sep 9, 2009
With the satellite communication equipment and services provided by Iridium Satellite LLC (Iridium) and Stratos Global Corp. (Stratos), the crew of Ocean Watch had the unprecedented capability for voice and high-speed data connections throughout the entire transit of the Northwest Passage. These communications capabilities will continue throughout the entire circumnavigation. (PR Newswire)
Army to receive more than 3,000 new VSATs Aug 28, 2009
L-3 Communications Corp. will provide satellite communication terminals for Army forces and other tactical and logistics units under a new $42. 5 million follow-on contract. (FCW.com)
West Africa: U.S. Donates Satellite to Ecowas Aug 24, 2009
Abuja United States has donated Mobile Satellite Communication System to Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) Stand-by Force (ESF) to be used as a communication tool anywhere the force is deployed. The chief of Staff of ECOWAS Stand-by Force, Hassan Lai said the tool, which has internet, printer and all communication facilities, is significant to any military institution and most especially ESF.. (allAfrica.com)
Aiming for innovation Aug 23, 2009
There are no patent police, said Traylor, whose own inventions established U.S. SatCom, a North Bend company specializing in emergency satellite communication devices. Large companies often buy patents to ensure a bright idea never reaches the marketplace in an effort to limit competition. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Changes won't stop lottery's success story Aug 14, 2009
The terminals enable faster satellite communication and provide retailers with the opportunity to sell lottery tickets 24 hours a day. The lottery continues to be a strong revenue generator for schools and students throughout the state, said SCEL Chief Operating Officer Tony Cooper. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Kenya: New Cable Makes Internet Faster, Not Cheaper Aug 11, 2009
Only satellite communication can broaden the reach and provide the highest reliability. This is the reason Internet connectivity in Africa will remain expensive, compared with developed countries. (allAfrica.com)
S2 Licensing Announces Availability of Additional Licensing Model for DVB-S2 Compliant Professional Products Jul 30, 2009
Licensees may now elect to license Professional Products defined as final, end user satellite communication transmitter(s) and/or receiver(s) and associated products compliant with the DVB-S2 Standard and having a product end user price of greater than $1,500 under the original terms announced by S2 Licensing for its DVB-S2 Patent License Agreement or under an Addendum that is now available from S2 Licensing ... DVB-S2 (Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite, 2nd Generation) is the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Tanzania: President to Switch On Seacom Cable Today Jul 23, 2009
Currently, the use of satellite communication costs about $300 per megabyte per second, but it is expected to drop to $100 when the use of fibre optic cables sets in. But even as the public anticipates a lot from the project, experts say the benefits may take long because some 'procedures' must be dealt with before the country gets much-anticipated faster, cheaper and convenient broadband Internet data transfers. (allAfrica.com)
Iran Reformists Demand Crackdown Halt Jul 8, 2009
The thing that stopped the possible takeover by the extremists was the telephone, newspapers then 'radio' and TV. Now in these times the final death blow to mans use of religion to control the world may be de 00004000 livered by the Internet and satellite communication. At that point man will be free to truly worship GOD himself and not as someone else 'tells' him, he must. (CBS News -- World)
Synterra and Verizon Business Sign Agreement to Provide Customers Direct Network Connectivity to Russia and the World Jul 8, 2009
Over 40 access points of satellite communication main lines have been brought into use in 13 regions. The companies of the Group provide communication services in more than 30,000 locations with the technical facilities for communication services existing in all population centers of the Russian Federation (including remote and hardly accessible locations with the help of VSAT technology). (PR Newswire)
BACK IN COURT: High court to rehear 'Hillary' documentary case Jun 30, 2009
The Clinton case centers on a provision of the 2002 that bars corporations or labor unions from financing any "broadcast, cable, or satellite communication" that refers to a candidate within 30 days of an election. That kept a conservative group, , from distributing Hillary: The Movie through video-on-demand during the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. (USA Today)
Lukas pleads guilty in Vietnam bribe case Jun 30, 2009
Nexus was a privately owned export company that found potential U.S. suppliers for goods the Vietnamese government wanted to purchase, including underwater mapping equipment, bomb-containment equipment, helicopter parts, chemical detectors, satellite communication parts and air-tracking systems. In his role with Nexus, Lukas oversaw the negotiation of contracts to buy the items with suppliers in the United States. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
East Africa: Region Has to Wait Longer for Seacom, Teams Cables Jun 29, 2009
Currently, East Africa is the only region in the world with neither intra-African nor direct access to worldwide international cable networks and instead relies on expensive satellite communication. Thus, that data costs are among the highest in the world with costs of up $5. (allAfrica.com)
Seattle hiker rescued after breaking leg in Mt. Hood fall Jun 29, 2009
The hiker finally got through to dispatch around 6:45 a.m., prompting a rescue effort coordinated by Clackamas County Sheriff s Office with assistance from the Oregon National Guard, Portland Mountain Rescue and a company specializing in satellite communication from the mountain, Strovinck said. Also. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Angola: Signed Accords Strengthen Relations, Said Jos Eduardo Dos Santos Jun 28, 2009
The Angolan leader affirmed that, besides these accords, other of interest areas gain especial relevance, for example of energy, geology and mining, satellite communication, infra-structures, extractive industry, training of workers, teaching and scientific research, health and technical-military cooperation. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Rockwell Collins acquires Duluth company Jun 2, 2009
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa Cedar Rapids-based Rockwell Collins has completed its acquisition of DataPath Inc., a Duluth company that designs and deploys satellite communication systems. Rockwell Collins announced Monday it had acquired all outstanding shares of DataPath in a $130 million cash transaction. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The boat that 'thinks' May 28, 2009
"There is a satellite communication system on board and the boat can download weather information by itself so it can calculate the best route to travel," he said. Erckens said the team is positive that the carbon-fibre boat will survive the rough Atlantic seas -- an issue that has stopped many manned crossings before -- including Richard Branson's attempt at the fastest transatlantic crossing aboard the 99-foot Virgin Money last fall. (CNN -- International)
• Three Creek community meets May 22, 2009
He said the Idaho National Laboratory's Wireless Communications Group recommends satellite communication, as it would provide cost-effective voice and data services with the greatest coverage in the area. The provider for the area, Rural Telephone Company Inc., has no plans to build a wireless network or expand the current Verizon coverage footprint. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
EU picks two operators for remote satellite services May 15, 2009
Satellite communication services are already available but at a high radio frequency that requires often clunky equipment that has held back their wider use except for in geographically isolated places. The candidates were chosen according to the technical and commercial quality of their proposals as well as their geographic coverage, consumer and competitive benefits, and possible public sector uses, such as disaster relief. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Testing times Apr 28, 2009
The large radio transmitter dish, used for telemetry and satellite communication, is so sensitive that the use of mobiles, wi-fi, and Bluetooth is forbidden. Even turning them on can cause trouble. (BBC News -- Technology)
Stratos and SeaMobile Join Forces to Market SeaMobile's ClipWay Real-Time Video Transmission Application Apr 20, 2009
For nearly 20 years, SeaMobile Europe has been a pioneer in providing global satellite communication services. SeaMobile Europe, formerly Geolink, is part of SeaMobile Enterprises Group, based in Seattle and Miami. (PR Newswire)
Nigeria: 2011 Elections - Legislative Bottleneck May Derail E-Voting, Say INEC, NCS Apr 8, 2009
com: Nigeria: 2011 Elections - Legislative Bottleneck May Derail E-Voting, Say INEC, NCS (Page 1 of 2). Nigeria: 2011 Elections - Legislative Bottleneck May Derail E-Voting, Say INEC, NCS. (allAfrica.com)
Gates outlines new vision of defense spending Apr 7, 2009
Gates also recommends canceling the Air Force's Transformation Satellite Communication System program, which is intended to be a constellation of five satellites and ground stations to provide data and message services to ground forces throughout the world using laser beams. He also calls for stopping the growth of the number of Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) at 45. (Xinhuanet, China)
Hillary movie not a musical comedy, says justice Mar 25, 2009
It can, answered Stewart, "if the book contained the functional equivalent of express advocacy," the test used in regulating broadcast, cable or satellite communication released 60 days before a general election or 30 days before a presidential primary or convention. That answer seemed to concern the justices. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Supreme Court considers anti-Clinton movie Mar 20, 2009
The Federal Election Commission said the movie fell under a provision of the 2002 law that bars corporations and labor unions from financing any "broadcast, cable or satellite communication that refers to a candidate" within 30 days of a primary election or convention. That restricted Citizens United from making the movie available through video-on-demand broadcasts and from advertising it on TV during primary season. (USA Today -- News)
AfDB Supports Satellite Communication in Africa-a Senior Loan of U.S.$ 25 Million to Finance the New Dawn Satellite Project Mar 13, 2009
Tunis The project comprises the design, construction, launch and operation of a pan-African communications satellite system into the 33. East orbital location, ideally positioned to serve the African continent. (allAfrica.com)
New network would broadcast in power outages Mar 7, 2009
Through the Radio Ready program, the county EOC and nine area radio stations with backup generators will receive satellite communication equipment so they can deliver critical information during a disaster. Advertisement. (Lompoc Record, CA)
'Final stronghold found' Mar 1, 2009
"Troops who have entered Puthukkudiriruppu town perimeter have found LTTE's high-tech satellite communication centre, while further advancing into the built-up area amidst stiff resistance from terrorists," the statement said. The defence ministry did not say whether troops had suffered any casualties, but said the bodies of five rebels had been found. (iAfrica.com)
One-tank trip: Cornelia Feb 20, 2009
Today we take cellphones and instant satellite communication for granted. In this museum, you ll see how complicated phone calls really are. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks Feb 13, 2009
com: Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks (Page 1 of 1). Benin: 'Mercy' Health Care Ship Docks. (allAfrica.com)
Bjarne Stroustrup on Educating Software Developers Feb 8, 2009
In particular, I talked with people involved in switching, networking, network management, VLSI design, board layout, billing, satellite communication, speech analysis, routing, graphics, databases, and much much more. The old Bell Labs doesn t exist anymore though I will certainly encourage young ambitious researchers to look at AT; it has much to offer. (eSecurityPlanet)
Mobiles connect across the waves Feb 7, 2009
The new system will also rely on satellite communication. A picocell - a small base station that extends mobile coverage - will be installed in accommodation areas of the ship. (BBC News -- Technology)
