Connectivity

Envivio, Edgeware, and Verimatrix have collaborated to provide an integrated ecosystem solution featuring highly scalable video processing, distribution and content security for HTTP live streaming video services to an unnamed […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has scheduled a Sept. 23 vote to determine if it will open up vacant television spectrum for wireless broadband use,     […]

The United Kingdom is getting ready for the 2012 Olympic Games, which promises to be one of the biggest events the country has staged. It also will involve one of […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] A Permira Funds-backed equity firm has reached an agreement to acquire Kingsbridge Ltd., the holding company for Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS), which will result in Permira becoming […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) has raised $344.2 million by selling its 6.87 percent senior subordinated notes, which are due in 2020, the company announced Sept. 13.      […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Measat Satellite Systems has signed an agreement with Phumelela Gold Enterprises (PGE) to provide C-band capacity for the distribution of its equestrian sports channel via the Measat-3 […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] European service provider Media Broadcast and Slovakian broadcast provider Towercom have renewed long-standing agreements for the supply of SES’ Astra 3A satellite transponder capacity, the companies announced […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Envivio, Edgeware, and Verimatrix have collaborated to provide an integrated ecosystem solution featuring highly scalable video processing, distribution and content security for HTTP live streaming video services […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] U.K. Maritime enterprise Norbulk Shipping is deploying Iridium Communications’ OpenPort high-speed satellite communication system for its fleet of more than 70 ships, Iridium announced Sept. 13.     […]

SES Astra CEO Ferdinand Kayser told the IBC E-Daily that the operator likely will be carrying 10 3-D TV channels on its satellites in 2011, and all previous indicators in […]

NBC Universal is looking for more flexibility from satellite providers as the broadcaster assesses how it will use satellite technologies in the future, according to Ian Trombley, executive vice president, […]

SES Astra has formed an initiative with broadcasters and consumer electronics vendors to support the introduction and take-up of 3-D TV services in Europe.     The initiative aims to reach […]

Globecomm Systems, a provider of satellite-based communications infrastructure solutions and services, has received a $4.3 million contract from an unnamed media and entertainment company.     Under the contract, Globecomm will […]

Kahkeshan Digisat, an emerging Iranian DTH broadcaster, has selected European Media Port (EMP) to provide DTH uplink teleport and transmission services to Kahkeshan’s European and Middle East targeted markets, EMP […]

Developer Netia is set to release Netia CMS, a content management system and integrated suite, which aims to enable users to streamline production processes, the company announced Sept. 3.     […]

The Mobile content and applications (MCA) market influences $80 billion of mobile spending, according to a research report from global telecommunications, media and IT adviser Analysys Mason.     In the […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Ericsson has signed a five-year frame agreement with Australian national broadcaster ABC to provide satellite video compression technology that will support a nationwide digital free-to-air (FTA) TV […]

I’m coming around on the idea that the satellite communications business is coming out of the last of its economic doldrums. People on the floor at IBC 2010 — the […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Harmonic has unveiled its NMX Digital Service Manager 6 (NMX 6) enhanced network management solution, which aims to provide tools for monitoring and managing video processing and […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] SES Astra and Italian integrator Digitaria have partnered to develop an energy monitoring system using Newtec‘s Sat3Play technology for connecting remote sites in Italy, the companies announced […]

[Satellite News 09-13-10] SES Astra CEO Ferdinand Kayser told Satellite News that the operator likely will be carrying 10 3-D TV channels on its satellites in 2011, and all previous […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS), an international wholesale subsidiary of the Telefonica Group, has contracted Gilat to supply its SkyEdge 2 satellite network to support operations, Gilat […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] Wegener Corp., a provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks, received an order, valued at more than $400,000, from a private education network for […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] SatStream has launched two new products, EventStream and ChannelStream, to the broadcast market, the company announced Sept. 10.      EventStream is designed for streaming live events, typically […]

[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] NXP Semiconductors has released its TDA20142 satellite silicon tuner, which aims to address the requirements of both free-to-air (FTA) and operator satellite set-top box (STB) applications, the […]

It took longer than expected, but HD has taken a firm hold in many markets outside of the first-adopter United States. And as more consumers are introduced to HD, it […]

The next few weeks are likely to be highly significant for O3b Networks as it looks to close the financing deals vital for its future and become fully funded. The […]

TiVo hopes to develop a strong position internationally and sign more deals with satellite pay-TV operators in Europe, a company executive said.     In 2010, TiVo signed agreements with cable […]

NXP Semiconductors has released its TDA20142 satellite silicon tuner, which aims to address the requirements of both free-to-air (FTA) and operator satellite set-top box (STB) applications, the company announced Sept. […]

Kahkeshan Digisat, an emerging Iranian DTH broadcaster, has selected European Media Port (EMP) to provide DTH uplink teleport and transmission services to Kahkeshan’s European and Middle East targeted markets, EMP […]