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Connectivity
SatStream Unviels Two New Content Solutions
[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 […]
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Connectivity
NXP Rolls Out Satellite Silicon Tuner for FTA, Operator STB Applications
[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 […]
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Connectivity
Wegener Picks Up Two Unity 552, 202 Orders in its 2010 Fourth Quarter
[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 […]
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Connectivity
SES Astra Develops Italian Energy Monitoring System with Newtec Hubs
[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 […]
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Connectivity
Telefonica Selects Gilat SkyEdge 2 Satellite Network to Enhance Remote Service
[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 […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Releases NMX 6 Solution; Completes ProStream Microsoft IPTV Testing
[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 […]
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Connectivity
Ericsson to Supply Compression Technology for Australian National FTA Service
[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 […]
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Government/Military
Eumetsat Awards Metop-C Launch to Arianespace
[Satellite TODAY 09-13-10] The European meteorological satellite organization (Eumetsat) has selected Arianespace to launch its new Metop-C satellite into polar orbit on a Soyuz launch vehicle during the last quarter […]
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Connectivity
Iranian DTH Broadcaster Selects EMP for DTH Teleport, Transmission
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 […]
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Connectivity
Analysys Mason Report Urges Investment in Mobile Content Markets
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 […]
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Connectivity
Vislink Unveils Portable IP-enabled Satellite Newsgathering Terminal
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. […]
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Connectivity
Bulgarian Telecom Leases Intelsat 12 Capacity
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. […]
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Connectivity
NXP Rolls Out Satellite Silicon Tuner for FTA, Operator STB Applications
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. […]
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Connectivity
Iranian DTH Broadcaster Selects EMP for DTH Teleport, Transmission
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 […]
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Connectivity
HD Becomes the Standard
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 […]
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Connectivity
RSCC Targets Western European Broadcast Market
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 […]
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Connectivity
Miranda Technologies Acquires OmniBus Systems
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 […]
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Connectivity
IBC 2010 Highlights Battle for Future of Video Entertainment
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 […]
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Connectivity
Wegener Picks Up Two Unity 552, 202 Orders in its 2010 Fourth Quarter
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 […]
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Connectivity
Ericsson to Supply Compression Technology for Australian National FTA Service
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 […]
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Connectivity
Harmonic Releases NMX 6 Solution; Completes ProStream Microsoft IPTV Testing
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 […]
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Connectivity
SatStream Unviels Two New Content Solutions
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 […]
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Connectivity
Stratos Installs FleetBroadband Service on Taiwanese Shipping Fleet
[Satellite TODAY 09-10-10] Stratos Global has deployed the Inmarsat FleetBroadband satellite communications service on Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Marine’s entire fleet of 70 container vessels, with 28 additional vessels scheduled […]
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Connectivity
Row 44 Raises Funds for Southwest Airlines In-Flight Service Roll-Out
[Satellite TODAY 09-10-10] In-flight broadband provider Row 44 has raised $37 million in new equity, which will be used to continue executing its North American service launch plans for Southwest […]
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Connectivity
Entropic Supplies Direct-Broadcast Satellite Technology to Via Embratel
[Satellite TODAY 09-10-10] Via Embratel, a subsidiary of Empresa Brasileira de Telecomunicacoes, has deployed Entropic Communications’ Channel Stacking Switch (CSS) technology to deliver direct-broadcast satellite entertainment services to consumers’ homes […]
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Connectivity
GSISCO to Bring SES Astra2Connect to Middle East Markets
[Satellite TODAY 09-10-10] SES Astra has signed a new service distribution agreement with the Amman, Jordan-based satellite services provider German Satellite Internet Service Co. (GSISCO) to market its satellite-based broadband […]
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Connectivity
Sky Deutschland to Launch 3-D TV Service
German satellite pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland will launch its 3-D TV service in October, the company announced. The 3-D service will feature sporting events, movies, documentaries, music, arts and […]
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Connectivity
Latens, Indieon to Develop Cardless Broadcast Security Solution for Asian DTH
Latens, A provider of pay-TV software security solutions, has entered a partnership with middleware manufacturer Indieon Technologies to develop a secure, cardless one-way broadcasting solution for DTH broadcasters in Asia, […]
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Connectivity
Satellite Sector Sees Business Returning, but What Happens Next?
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 […]
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Connectivity
On Digital Media Launches Harmonic-Powered Pay-TV Service in South Africa
On Digital Media (ODM) has deployed Harmonic’s digital video head-end solutions to power its new TopTV pay TV service in South Africa. The head-end system includes Harmonic’s Electra 5400 […]