Editorial Insight

Determining the Right OTT Business Model
The fragmentation of the broadcasting landscape shows no sign of slowing. Conversations range from SD, HD, Ultra HD, 3-D TV, video on smartphones, video on tablets etc. It can be bewildering at times given the influx of new technology. Players like NetFlix, Hulu and even Google are looking to shake-up the video market. I had a real interesting conversation with Sky Deutschland CEO Brian Sullivan, an executive who played a key role in the success story of BSkyB... More»

From The Show Floor

EBU Head Says Fragmentation of Broadcasting Systems Creating Standards Issues
There has been much talk at IBC about new content formats, particularly surrounding Ultra HD which has been a key buzz term at this year’s event. For an organization like the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), this constant move to new broadcasting standards and hybrid broadcasting systems creates a number of issues. Ingrid Deltenre, Director General of the EBU told IBC E-Daily that there are many obstacles ahead for a new format such as Ultra HD... More»

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Industry Briefs

Intelsat Expands Broadcasting Capacity Lease in Eastern Europe
Intelsat has signed an agreement with Eastern Space Systems Romania (ESS) to provide satellite capacity for a new video multiplex platform designed to serve Central and Eastern Europe and inked a deal with Astrium Services to expand capacity on Intelsat’s Ku-band mobility infrastructure, the FSS operator announced... More»

Eutelsat Unveils New Tooway Hardware, Ultra HD Push
Eutelsat has unveiled new hardware to support its Tooway service, including a 77-centimeter dish and a Ku-band LNB, the European FSS operator announced. Eutelsat said that when its new Tooway products are trained towards one of up to six of its TV satellites over Europe, consumers in white and grey areas would have access to the same triple play experience as those with access to high-speed terrestrial networks... More»

YahLive Enters Partnership with FTA Arabic TV Channel
UAE satellite broadcaster YahLive has signed a long-term partnership agreement with free-to-air (FTA) Arabic TV channel Tawazon TV to broadcast the network in HD through its satellite service.    The agreement not only allows for YahLive viewers in the Middle East and... More»

SES Leases NSS-7 Capacity to Dutch Teleport
Dutch teleport, VSAT and broadcasting services provider Castor Networks has signed a capacity expansion agreement on SES’ NSS-7 satellite to meet growing demands for connectivity throughout Southern Africa... More»

Thaicom Secures Orbital Slot for Interim Satellite
Thaicom has informed Thailand’s Information and Communications Technology Ministry (ICT) that it had made plans for an interim satellite to be positioned at the 50.5 degrees East orbital slot to maintain the... More»

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