Aerospace and defense company e2v has named Stephen Blair, formerly of Spectris, as its chief executive. He will join the company during the first quarter of 2014, with the exact date yet to be finalized according to e2v.

Thuraya Telecommunications Company launched a new edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve, the world’s first and only satellite adaptor for the iPhone®.

At IBC (stand 1.B71) Nevion, a provider of next-generation managed media transport, will demonstrate its enhanced, award-winning VideoIPath 3.0 managed media transport platform, along with easy IP migration solutions.

Attendees will see VideoIPath’s support for the full range of Nevion products including the Video Gateway series for IP transport and nSure monitoring and switching products - a result of Nevion’s merger with T-VIPS. VideoIPath also now supports advanced security features, protecting network resources through authentication, authorisation and privacy mechanisms.

XipLink, the technology leader in wireless link optimization, announced that On Call Communications has selected XipLink to provide acceleration and optimization for their QuickSPOT™ automated newsgathering system. XipLink's unique stream based two-way compression and industry leading SCPS TCP Acceleration mitigates the effects of satellite latency while increasing overall end customer application performance.

For years, AAE’s customers have requested a wide range of customized, field-deployable solutions that leverage the far-reaching capabilities of satellite.  Realizing that there is not a “one-size-fits-all” solution, AAE offers customizable mobile and portable platforms that are easily transported, quickly set up, and ready for operation within minutes.  Tailored to

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