http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/102.rss The Broadband Wireless Exchange Satellite Press Releases RSS Feed provides an RSS News Feed of press releases from leading companies on 802.11 standard based products and technologies. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:44:38 EST Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:44:38 EST mBLAST http://www.bbwexchange.com/images/bwelogos/bwe88x3http://www.bbwexchange.com http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/03/11/page1405-8211106.asp Convergence Systems Limited (CSL) launched a novel plug-in module that provides Quad Band EGSM connectivity as well as GPS location data with its CS501 GSM/GPS module. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2010/03/11/page1405-8211106.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page1405-6741911.asp Spectrum Signal Processing by Vecima (TSX:VCM) and GateHouse announced they will be demonstrating a software defined radio (SDR) implementation of the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) waveform on Spectrum's flex Comm™ SDR-4000 transceiver at Booth 25 during the SDR Forum Product Expo happening December 2-3, 2009 in Washington, DC. Visitors to the booth will be able to access the internet live via the Inmarsat satellite network. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/12/01/page1405-6741911.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1405-6569093.asp Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) announced that Barrett Xplore Inc., Canada's largest rural broadband provider, has committed to acquire and operate over 10 Gbps of capacity on Jupiter, a next-generation, broadband wireless satellite from Hughes. Jupiter is designed with more than 100 Gbps of capacity, representing a tenfold increase over existing satellites, and is scheduled for launch in 2012. The agreement is valued in excess of U.S. $100 million. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/11/02/page1405-6569093.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/10/page1405-6439941.asp Aptilo Networks announced today that Digicel, the fastest-growing telecommunications operator in the Pacific, is relaunching DigiNET, Digicel's satellite wireless broadband service in the Kingdom of Tonga, using the Aptilo Carrier Wireless Service Management System. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/10/10/page1405-6439941.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page1405-6371315.asp According to NSR's new report, "Global Assessment of Satellite Supply & Demand (GASD), 6th Edition," commercial satellite operators saw a very good year in 2008 with revenues up substantially. More importantly, most satellite operators have yet to report any substantial damage from the global economic crisis and, assuming recovery is solidly in place by the end of 2009, it appears that they will largely escape unscathed. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/09/30/page1405-6371315.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/27/page1405-6098886.asp DDS Wireless International Inc.'s (TSX:DD) Taxi business unit, Digital Dispatch, announced that it has signed a contract for approximately $7.0 million with one of Germany's leading Taxi cooperatives, Taxi Dusseldorf eG. The contract includes the implementation and licensing of Digital Dispatch's leading Pathfinder taxi dispatch system along with the Company's latest generation iMax 8000 mobile data terminals, and also includes a seven year service agreement for support and maintenance of the system. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/27/page1405-6098886.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/04/page1405-6057023.asp Calian (TSX:CTY) is pleased to announce that its Systems Engineering Division (SED) has been given an authorization to proceed valued at approximately $15 million from the European Space Agency (ESA) for the provision of a 35-metre deep space antenna and RF system in South America. It is expected that the resolution of final details and contract signing for an estimated total value of $39 million will be achieved before the end of the 2009 fiscal year. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/08/04/page1405-6057023.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/08/page1405-6006701.asp TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) announced the immediate availability of its SwiftLink SABR -- Satellite Access Baseband Remote -- product line of rapidly deployable communications solutions. SwiftLink SABR incorporates multi-band (Ku, Ka, X and C), multi-aperture (1.2M, 2.0M and 2.4M) VSAT antennas along with multiple standards-based, L-band modem options and a choice of four baseband configurations. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/08/page1405-6006701.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/08/page1405-6001786.asp Avis Rent A Car and RaySat Broadcasting (RBC) announced that Avis renters at select locations can now enjoy the ride with AT&T CruiseCast service, a new satellite TV technology that delivers 22 video satellite channels as well as 20 audio channels to a mobile unit in automobiles. Beginning today, Avis renters at airport locations in Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Orlando, Tampa and West Palm Beach can rent AT&T CruiseCast for $8.95 per day or $62.65 per week. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/07/08/page1405-6001786.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/27/page1405-5741014.asp ODIN introduced the ODIN self-inventorying SMART Container -- a first in automated technology for the tracking of critical assets. The SMART Container goes beyond basic security and location tracking for a given container. In fact, it provides detailed visibility of items inside the container via passive UHF RFID and can transmit item level data to any ERP system over various communication mediums, to include satellite, cellular, and active RFID. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/27/page1405-5741014.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/14/page1405-5615844.asp TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) announced that it has received a $14.9 million contract order from the U.S. Army to provide Transportable Ground Receive Suites and related spare parts to support the Global Broadcast Service (GBS). Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/14/page1405-5615844.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/07/page1405-5619780.asp NSR LLC released findings from its latest report, "Broadband Satellite Markets, 8th Edition" that indicate the broadband satellite sector may remain relatively unaffected by the global economic crisis if a turnaround begins in the next 6-12 months. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the global market for broadband VSAT networking, single site satellite broadband Internet access, and satellite broadband trunking & backhaul services in all regional markets. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/04/07/page1405-5619780.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/18/page1405-5487740.asp Octasic Inc. announced its first Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform for GSM, EDGE and EDGE Evolution Base Transceiver Station (BTS) applications. Vocallo BTS is the first product of Octasic's recently announced wireless program that uses its groundbreaking Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/18/page1405-5487740.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/03/page1405-5437306.asp America's Emergency Network, Inc. (AEN) announced that it has entered into an agreement with the National Hurricane Center, the U.S. government's renowned hurricane forecasting service based in Miami, FL. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/02/03/page1405-5437306.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/31/page1405-5427692.asp International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband multimedia content via satellite, announced today that it has been selected by the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) to provide infrastructure for a next-generation satellite network to deliver non-real-time HD and SD video programming to PBS member stations across the US. Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/31/page1405-5427692.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/23/page1405-5412063.asp To the soldiers stationed in the war-torn countries, one VSAT access point provides broadband access to the Internet; telephone connections including voice over Internet protocol (VoIP), IP phone and video-conference connections. In addition, soldiers can also transfer data to many other users simultaneously. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/23/page1405-5412063.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/16/page1405-5392924.asp Wireless Matrix (TSX:WRX) announced that the company has received purchase orders to add an additional 1,000 subscribers with a key service provider. The cable service provider will deploy Wireless Matrix's FleetOutlook solution within its operational area in the south. The cable service provider will implement FleetOutlook to support automation of workforce management through use of GPS and integration with existing functionality already provided by CSG Systems. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/16/page1405-5392924.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/07/page1405-5370705.asp Remote Dynamics, Inc. (OTCBB: RMTD) announced Morrow Equipment has selected Remote Dynamics to be its fleet management partner. REDIview is used by hundreds of service, construction and equipment rental companies for real-time asset tracking, maintenance management, billing and security monitoring. REDIview operates on a wide variety of vehicles and construction equipment including tower cranes, mobile cranes and construction hoists. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/07/page1405-5370705.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/05/page1405-5330860.asp TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS) (NASDAQ: TSYS) announced that it has been awarded orders valued at more than $7.8 million to provide fixed satellite terminal sites and managed bandwidth services utilizing the TCS teleport over 16 months beginning December 2008 to support U.S. government personnel. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2009/01/05/page1405-5330860.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/22/page1405-5333369.asp SENSIO Technologies Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SIO) announced that in February, 2009, the first ever Live 3D sporting event will be broadcast to theatres across the United States on up to 160 screens. The Turner Sports' event will be presented to a paying audience in 35 states by Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp (NASDAQ: CIDM) using their CineLive product. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/22/page1405-5333369.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/17/page1405-5345544.asp Redknee (TSX /AIM: RKN) announced that Inmarsat has launched Redknee's real-time Turnkey Converged Billing solution to address the prepaid charging needs of its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/17/page1405-5345544.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/12/page1405-5325227.asp Extreme Networks, Inc.'s (NASDAQ: EXTR) Ethernet network solutions are helping DeLorme map its future with better support for its employees, applications and its millions of customers with a new network solution. The Extreme Networks Ethernet network provides advantages over DeLorme's previous network infrastructure from Cisco by providing higher bandwidth delivered per port, intuitive and simple-to-operate management, and superior price/performance. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/12/page1405-5325227.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/08/page1405-5298008.asp With many industries around the world in the doldrums due to the current economic crisis, NSR's latest multi-client market research report, the "Global Assessment of Satellite Demand, 5th Edition," projects that the commercial satellite transponder leasing market should emerge relatively unscathed. This new NSR report provides the industry's most complete examination of commercial satellite supply and demand in all regions and for each application over the next ten years. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/12/08/page1405-5298008.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/05/page1405-5126454.asp NSR released its newest market survey and forecast report: "Mobile Satellite Services, 4th Edition," which provides the industry's most in-depth analysis of supply and demand trends for the mobile satellite services (MSS) market today. The report covers eight global regions for MSS equipment and services, as well as transponder demand for satellite handhelds, narrowband and broadband solutions, mobile satellite TV, and MSS-ATC/CGC for the period 2006-2017. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/05/page1405-5126454.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/04/page1405-5122937.asp Stratos Global Corp. introduced its new BGAN SCADA service to provide high-performance connectivity for remote, unmanned SCADA applications. The new service is made possible by an agreement, announced today that names Stratos as the exclusive global distributor of Addvalue's new SABRE Ranger BGAN SCADA terminal. Addvalue is a leading designer and global supplier of BGAN terminals. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/11/04/page1405-5122937.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/20/page1405-4938401.asp Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) announced that its Brazilian operating entity, Hughes do Brasil, will implement services on new Ku-band capacity on Intelsat's Galaxy-28 satellite to meet growing demand for its HughesNet broadband services across Latin America. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/20/page1405-4938401.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/20/page1405-4906604.asp Norsat International Inc. (TSX: NII ) (OTCBB: NSATF) announced that it has established a WiMAX business unit to pursue satellite-enabled WiMAX opportunities in emerging markets throughout Asia, Africa and South America. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/20/page1405-4906604.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/14/page1405-4876322.asp C-COM Satellite Systems Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CMI) announced the availability of its latest iNetVu antenna system, the iNetVu 1.2M Flyaway. The new iNetVu antenna is targeted for first responder's applications where Mobile Broadband Satellite Terminals are expected to be rapidly deployable after arriving at a remote location. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/14/page1405-4876322.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/13/page1405-4867971.asp Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today the successful delivery of the core structure with an integrated propulsion subsystem for the first satellite in the U.S. Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) constellation. It is the largest A2100 spacecraft core structure ever built by the company. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/13/page1405-4867971.asp http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/10/page1405-4835613.asp Stratos Global Corporation announced it has reached a milestone of 10,000 BGAN activations. Stratos is the first Inmarsat Distribution Partner to reach this impressive BGAN sales milestone. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.bbwexchange.com/pubs/2008/10/10/page1405-4835613.asp