$492m launch deal for Iridium NEXT
- Space Exploration Technologies' (SpaceX) Falcon 9 launch vehicle is to be used in the launch of Iridium NEXT, Iridium's next-generation satellite constellation, following the agreement of a $492 million contract between the companies. >>more

Inmarsat handheld phone hits the market
- Inmarsat's first ever global handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro, has been officially launched, at the CommunicAsia2010 event in Singapore. >>more

Cloud-based maritime ERP launched by Otesat-Maritel
- Otesat-Maritel is to introduce an 'On-Demand' maritime ERP software package, coupled with 'cloud computing' services. >>more

Harvey Gulf completes software implementation
- Harvey Gulf International Marine has completed implementation of the MarineCFO Enterprise software package across its fleet of vessels. >>more

Aircraft GSM comes to the oceans
- OnAir, an in-flight communications provider for aeroplanes, has launched a mobile phone connectivity service, including GSM and GPRS, for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' flagship MS Europa. >>more

Vizada adds VoIP for FleetBroadband
- Vizada has unveiled plans to offer shipping companies using Inmarsat FleetBroadband terminals the opportunity to activate voice over IP (VoIP) connections on its network, to reduce voice calling costs. >>more

Web-based e-mail administration from Marlink
- Marlink has introduced a web-based tool to add to its @SEAmail services, which will allow shore-based e-mail administrators to manage fleet e-mail communications from any internet connection. >>more

VSAT software upgrade from iDirect
- VSAT technology systems provider iDirect has released iDX 2.1, the latest software upgrade to its Evolution platform built on the DVB-S2 transmission standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM). >>more

New Horizons for Satcom Global
- SatCom Global has launched its Horizon system for satellite communications, incorporating new compression technology and codecs designed to optimise voice and data management, for maritime and other industries using remote systems. >>more

Ku-band antenna system from C2SAT
- C2SAT has announced the launch of a new reflector system for Ku-band VSAT, based on its 4-axes stabilised antenna system for the maritime market. >>more

SpeedCast contracts for T11N Ku-band coverage
- SpeedCast has signed a new multi-year agreement for capacity on the North and Central America beams of Telesat's Telstar 11N satellite, to be used to extend its provision of Ku-band VSAT services. >>more

NSSL and Telemar extend Ku-band coverage
- NSSL and Telemar Scandinavia have announced a coverage extension of their Ku-band VSAT network, to serve their respective CruiseIP and SeaCall services. >>more

New data sources added to PortVision system
- PortVision has enhanced its web-based vessel tracking, management and analysis service with the release of version 4.5, now incorporating features such as weather conditions and distance calculations. >>more