Connectivity

[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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has entered into the TV broadcasting market in Western Europe, signing a deal with Castor Broadcasting, a Netherlands-based company, to provide European TV and […]

Bulgarian telecommunication service provider Vivacom has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract for Intelsat capacity on the Intelsat 12 satellite (IS-12), located at 45 degrees East, the operator announced Sept. 7. […]

Vislink News and Entertainment is set to unveil its Advent NewsLite portable, IP-enabled satellite communications terminal designed for use with current and new lightweight antenna systems, the company announced.     […]

The communications and broadcasting sector is placing a lot of focus on the “next big thing”  – the product that consumers will fall in love with and open their wallets […]

Broadcasting giant CBS has seen its use of satellite and related technologies change in recent years, and this could change again as CBS looks to use more terrestrial options for […]

CNBC is one of the leading broadcasters in the arena of business news, an area where there is not much push to move to HD, but instead the focus is […]

Miranda Technologies, a Canadian provider of infrastructure, playout and monitoring systems for the cable, satellite and IPTV broadcast industries, has acquired IT-based media management and delivery solutions provider OmniBus Systems […]

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 offering, Ericsson announced […]

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 acquired from satellite […]

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 its Unity 552 […]

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 delivery systems, the […]

Tired of hearing about the collapse of the economy or how sluggish the recovery has been? Well, if you’re in the satellite sector, it seems that you don’t have to […]