Editorial Insight
Technology Needs Content to Make Sense
After visiting multiple shows throughout the past several years, I am still amazed at the pace of change in the communications and broadcast arenas. We saw our second 3D HD demonstration in as many shows, this one by Panasonic. While HD content remains far from being the standard for broadcast entertainment, it is interesting that the search for the next big thing already is well underway. ..More»

From The Show Floor
Gilat CEO Hails Deals in Thaicom Stronghold
Gilat Satellite Networks CEO Amiram Levinberg said the company’s deal with CAT Telecom Public Co. Ltd. to supply a Gilat SkyEdge 2 broadband satellite network to serve rural locations throughout Thailand is significant as it shows it ability to win deals in Thaicom’s home territory. This is the second deal Gilat has secured in Thailand recently, which is proving to be a profitable market for the company in 2009 ...More»

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Industry Briefs
Newtec to Optimize ABS Transmissions
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is working with Newtec to optimize their point-to-point transmissions services via satellite, Newtec announced ...More»

Teknikkom to Distribute Thuraya Satellite Handheld Phones in Malaysia
Thuraya has appointed Teknikkom Electronic as a national handheld voice service provider in Malaysia, Thuraya announced ...More»

Gilat to Provide Turnkey Network for Thailand's Public Communications Agency
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. will provide CAT Telecom Public Co. Ltd. a SkyEdge 2 broadband satellite network to serve rural locations throughout Thailand, Gilat announced ...More»

XipLink Names Datacom as Distributor for Asia Market
XipLink added Datacom Systems to its network of value added distributors, XipLink announced June 17. Datacom Systems, based out of Hong Kong, will provide delivery and logistics support for XipLink’s XA-Series of appliances throughout Asia ...More»

Aora Uses Tandberg Encoding for DTH in Indonesia
Tandberg Television will supply encoders and multiplexing for more than 50 channels of standard-definition content for Indonesian pay-TV service provider Aora, Tandberg announced June 16. The channels are broadcast in MPEG-4 AVC over satellite, and Aora will use Tandberg’s Prekor dynamic pre-correction system for satellite modulation ...More»

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Executive Insight
Optus Head Sets Out Satellite Objectives
Australian telco Optus plays a key role in bringing the benefits of satellite technology to all areas of Australia. The company, part of the SingTel group, is preparing for the launch of it D3 satellite, the final piece of a three-satellite, $477.6 million investment that will increase Optus’ capacity by more than 30 percent ...More»

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