Ultra Intelligence & Communications has expanded the satellite communications feature of its antenna and terminal products to make the devices capable of supporting multi-orbit constellations. Ultra I&C added medium earth orbit support to flyaway satcom equipment offerings to complement the portfolio’s existing geostationary capability, the company said Friday. MEO upgrade kits are available for 1-meter […] More

GovCon Expert Jill Singer, vice president of Defense & National Security for AT&T Public Sector and FirstNet, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz for the publication’s latest Executive Spotlight interview to discuss AT&T’s work within the intelligence community and federal agencies. In addition, Jill Singer, a six-time Wash100 Award recipient, also talked about the significant impact that the company has […] More

A Verizon business unit has partnered with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to install the former’s 5G network into the Department of Energy lab to assess potential 5G applications in analytics and public safety operations.

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Ultra Electronics 3eTI and Poly have partnered to introduce video teleconferencing systems designed to help federal customers automatically switch across different security classification networks. Ultra Electronics 3eTI said Monday its Criticom Integrated Secure Encryption Console works with Poly's RealPresence platform to manage video communications that involve sensitive mission data.

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Dwight Hunsicker, executive vice president and general manager of Globecomm’s government solutions business, has said the combination of satellite communications-on-the move and communications-on-the-move platforms could help meet the data and intelligence needs of deployed warfighters. Hunsicker wrote in an article for MilSatMagazine that satellite network technology platforms work to provide U.S. government clients with broadband connectivity […] More

Alain Cohen is the President of the Communications Business for Ultra Intelligence & Communications. He is responsible for operating effective mission-critical communication systems in high-threat environments. Alain Cohen ensures the resilience of systems against threats like data breaches and jamming.    Here, we’ll delve into his professional background and contributions to advancing communication technologies in […] More

Executive Mosaic, the premier media and events organization in the government contracting sector, is honored to announce the 2024 edition of the highly anticipated Wash100 Award. Now in its historic 11th year, the Wash100 Award recognizes the top 100 industry executives and government leaders in the GovCon community for their outstanding leadership, positive impact and […] More

For centuries, humanity has harbored a profound desire to venture into the vast expanse of space. In recent years, a number of space and mission companies have emerged, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of space exploration and developing new space technologies. These companies have been actively engaged in various initiatives, from conducting scientific research and […] More

General Atomics‘ aeronautical systems business collaborated with California’s Air National Guard and Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to demonstrate how the unmanned MQ-9A Reaper aircraft could support emergency response efforts when equipped with the Rosetta Echo Advanced Payloads pod. The REAP demonstration on the remotely piloted aircraft aimed to showcase the pod’s ability to […] More

Kevin Steen, CEO of OneWeb Technologies, said there is an increased demand from the U.S. government for low-Earth orbit constellations to provide satellite communications capabilities in support of a range of military and civilian applications. In a Kratos Defense & Security Solutions‘ Constellations podcast, Steen said LEO constellations provide low latency broadband services to support […] More

A new five-year Research and Markets forecast says increased global military spending in battle communication or network-centric warfare systems will help steer the software-defined radio market's direction. The research company said Wednesday it estimates that the worldwide market for SDR products will grow more than 6 percent over the next five years and expects the defense segment to experience the highest growth rate.

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Viasat has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire RigNet, a provider of ultra-secure, intelligent networking solutions and specialized applications. Viasat will purchase the company in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $222 million. “With the acquisition of RigNet, we are accelerating the diversification of our connectivity portfolio and establishing a global foundation for expansion of our remote enterprise service offerings,” said Rick Baldridge, Viasat's president and CEO. 

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