[September 10, 2009] 'Artel signs multi-transponder deal with SES' Tweet Sep 10, 2009 (DMEUROPE via COMTEX) -- SES World Skies has signed a multi-transponder deal with system integrator Artel to help it meet growing US government demand for communications networks throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Artel will use four full Ku-band transponders (144 megahertz) on the Astra 3B satellite, set to launch early next year, to provide the Department of Defense with broadband, IP voice, data and video services across a variety of regional operations. Distributed for DMeurope.com via M2 Communications (www.m2.com) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]