Connectivity

In an attempt to link multi-screen delivery services and growth in social media platform interest, ITI Neovision CEO Tomasz Berezowski, conducted a recent trial where customers could access TV services […]

North American consumer research shows that more than 2 million households in the United States will cut their cable and satellite TV subscriptions in favor of online TV platforms by […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-12-11] Sky Deutschland has reached a deal with HD Plus in Germany to expand the offering of HD channels to its satellite pay-TV subscribers.      The deal, […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-12-11] Arqiva will launch a DVB-S2, MPEG-4 shared multiplex satellite platform from its Los Angeles teleport, enabling broadcasters and cable programmers access to 100 percent of U.S. cable […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-12-11] GlobeCast concluded a five-year contract with Eutelsat Communications for a third transponder on the Eurobird 9A satellite, Globecast announced April 11.      Eurobird 9A was chosen for […]

Sensio Technologies has unveiled a range of broadcast solutions, including automatic 3-D input signal detection and decoding, top-and-bottom, Sensio Hi-Fi 3-D and image-enhancement technologies, which will be combined into a […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-12-11] Vizada Networks signed an agreement to add Netzone Ltd., an independent ISP & ICT solutions provider in Afghanistan, to Vizada’s Partner Connect program, the company announced April […]

Harmonic introduced an upgraded version of its Omneon MediaGrid active storage system that aims to lower the cost-of-storage capacity while delivering required performance for next-generation media workflows, the company announced. […]

GlobeCast has increased the interconnection of its global technical facilities to platform operators and broadcast facilities via fiber as part of its strategy to add value to its content transport […]

[Satellite News 04-12-11] Satellite-based managed network service provider Globecomm Systems acquired independent testing and long-term application developer ComSource for $20 million on April 8, continuing Globecomm’s shift from hardware provider […]

Newtec unveiled new features for its DualFlow technology as part of its Azimuth satellite broadcast offering, which aims to allow broadcasters to migrate to satellite-based IP operations through interfacing with […]

Nevion will split the company’s sales department into two separate divisions to accelerate its development schedule and enhance its global presence, the company announced.     The company will establish a […]

[Satellite News 04-12-11] The MSS sector has undergone some significant changes during the last year, with industry giants such as Inmarsat and Iridium making major moves.      While it may […]

Every year, during the two-week period leading up to the NAB conference, my inbox is flooded with hundreds of new technology press releases. Before heading out to the show, I […]

Streambox unveiled its new ACT-L3 AP codec, which aims to efficiently compress and playout video by utilizing new coding methods and techniques, the company announced.     The new video compression […]

Sencore signed a master distribution agreement with Consult Service (CS) to represent Sencore’s broadcast solutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), the company announced.     CS will provide […]

Artel Video Systems has integrated the company’s flagship DL4000 video transport platform with Skyline Communications’ DataMiner network management system (NMS), Artel announced April 6.     The DL4000 digital video transport […]

Snell has rolled out new turnkey channel-in-a-box playout solutions based on its Morpheus automation technology and Integrated Content Engine (ICE), Snell announced.     ICE supports audio track-tagging strategies from various […]

Satellite digital cinema distributor Microspace Communications has extended business agreements with four unnamed movie studios to continue delivering streamed first run feature movies via satellite, Microspace announced.    Microspace said […]

Latin America’s TV installation base will increase around 26 percent throughout the next five years — a significantly higher rate than in any other region, according to an IMS Research […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-11-11] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has leased multiple transponders on its ABS-7 satellite to Crescent Communications, which will use the capacity to provide broadcast and IP-based services […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] Mexican FSS operator Satelites Mexicanos S.A. de C.V. (Satmex) has filed for bankruptcy protection in the United States as part of a prearranged plan with creditors to […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] MTV Networks signed a multi-year contract for Intelsat Managed Video Services that includes Intelsat capacity at 1 degree West, terrestrial connectivity via the IntelsatOne network and uplink […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] Thrane & Thrane has upgraded the software of its flagship Explorer 727 vehicular Inmarsat BGAN terminal to allow the unit to function as a two-in-one terminal.     […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-11-11] RRsat Global Communications Network has implemented its new multi-carrier per-channel platform on Hispasat’s 1E satellite at 30 degrees West, RRsat announced April 7.     The platform will […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-08-11] Nevion is changing the structure of its company as it looks to accelerate its development schedule and enhance its global presence, the company announced April 6. […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Amos satellite fleet operator Spacecom has leased capacity at 4 degrees West to Bosnian broadcaster Mreza Plus TV, Spacecom announced April 7.     Amos satellites will distribute […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Comtech Xicom Technology introduced a family of Ka-band block up converters (BUCs) designed for high data-rate Ka-band satellite communications uplinks, the company announced April 7.     The […]

[Satellite TODAY 04-08-11] Maritime satellite communications provider Marlink is launching its Local Numbers service from Norway, which will be available to all customers of Marlink’s Sealink and WaveCall VSAT systems, […]

[Satellite TODAY Insider 04-07-11] OnAir signed an expanded satellite in-flight connectivity deal with Air New Zealand to equip mobile phone and data services onboard the airline’s domestic A320 aircraft, OnAir […]