Focus: Broadcasting
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Virgin Unveils 3-D Competitor Ahead of BSkyB Oct. 1 Launch
[Satellite TODAY 09-29-10] Virgin Media plans to join BSkyB in the 3-D broadcasting market in the United Kingdom, Virgin Media announced Sept. 28. The cable broadcaster will launch its […]
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Vivendi Sells NBC Universal Stake to GE; Could Make Moves in Europe
[Satellite TODAY 09-28-10] European media company Vivendi has finalized the sale of nearly 8 percent of its stake in NBC Universal to General Electric (GE) for $2 billion, Vivendi announced […]
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Discovery Restructures European Operations
[Satellite TODAY 09-27-10] Discovery Networks International (DNI) has made significant changes to the management structures of its European businesses, the company announced Sept. 24. The broadcaster will organize its […]
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Analysts Cautious on 3-D TV Take-Up
[Satellite News 09-26-10] While 3-D TV continues to dominate headlines and discussions due to early efforts by broadcasters such as DirecTV, Discovery and ESPN, many industry analysts remain cautious about […]
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UBS Analyst Highlights Strong MTG Prospects
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-10] Investment bank UBS is bullish about the prospects of Nordic DTH service provider the Modern Times Group (MTG), according to a research report released Sept. 22. […]
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Vislink Tests Satellite News Gathering Solution for the AP
[Satellite TODAY 09-24-10] Vislink News Entertainment has completed testing of its ENPS content delivery solution for The Associated Press (AP) across Vislink’s microwave and advanced gateway systems, the company announced […]
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Orange Uses Satellite To Gain Broadcast Edge In France
[Satellite News 09-23-10] France Telecom (Orange), one of Europe’s biggest, was one of the first to launch pay-TV services via satellite as well as IPTV. Xavier Couture, executive vice president, […]
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Belgian DTH Operator Leases SES Astra Capacity
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-10] SES Astra signed a deal with Belgian telecom provider Mobistar to provide capacity for a new DTH platform in Belgium, SES announced Sept. 21. The capacity […]
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Slovenian IPTV Provider Selects Edgeware Technology for New Platform
[Satellite TODAY 09-23-10] Slovenian IPTV provider Telekom Slovenije has contracted Edgeware to develop delivery systems to support an IPTV platform, Edgeware announced Sept. 22. Edgeware will provide its video […]
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Global Gateway Licenses HD Digital Content from DMN
[Satellite TODAY 09-22-10] IPTV and satellite content delivery provider Global Gateway Media & Communications signed a content licensing agreement with HD digital broadcaster Dynamic Media Network (DMN), Global Gateway announced […]
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Foxtel Takes 3-D Leap of Faith
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] Australian DTH operator Foxtel plans to launch the first dedicated 3-D channel in Australia at the beginning of November, the company confirmed Sept. 20. Foxtel 3-D […]
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Golf Channel Selects ScheduLink Content Management Service
[Satellite TODAY 09-21-10] ScheduAll has been selected by the Golf Channel to provide its ScheduLink sports content management service, which includes tools for bookings and invoicing, to the broadcaster, ScheduAll […]
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Bell Makes Number of Broadcast Moves in Canada
[Satellite TODAY 09-20-10] Canadian telecom Bell has launched a new national video-on-demand service to its satellite customer base, the company announced Sept. 16. Bell TV On Demand will offer […]
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Companies at IBC See Potential Almost Everywhere Around the Globe
The mood at IBC2010 was vastly improved from a year ago, when uncertainty overshadowed about the future seemed to be the main theme. But leaving Amsterdam this year, many companies […]
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ADB CEO Targeting More Satellite Deals
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB), a Swiss-based set-top box and software company, is hoping to develop its business more in Asia, ADB CEO François Pogodalla told the IBC E-DAILY. “We […]
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GlobeCast, Shanghai Media Group Establish Broadcast Link in China
Shanghai Media Group and GlobeCast formed a partnership to develop a fiber link in China and provide broadcast services for international broadcasters and content producers, the companies announced Sept. 16. […]
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Harmonic Completes Omneon Acquisition
Harmonic has completed its acquisition of video production and playout solution provider Omneon for about $194 million in cash and 17.1 million shares of its common stock, Harmonic announced Sept […]
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EBU Director General: Immersive European 3-D TV Five Years Away
[Satellite News 09-20-10] While a slew of 3-D TV initiatives and channel launches are under way, it could could be at least five years before consumers see truly immersive 3-D […]
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Bangladesh to Launch $200-$300 Million Broadcasting Satellite
The Bangladeshi government is planning to launch its own satellite to improve national broadcast information and communication technology, according to a government statement released Sept. 15. The satellite, projected […]
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Quintech Launches QE3 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router
Quintech Electronics and Communications, a broadband RF signal management hardware designer and manufacturer, has launched QE3, a 64 x 64 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router with Q-Route and Q-Sense features, […]
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Nevion to Supply Routers to Indian Broadcast Play-Out Facility
Nevion has signed a deal with Indian broadcaster Star TV to supply its VikinX Modular 256×256 SD/HD video routers for master control to Star TV’s play-out facility, Nevion announced Sept. […]
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Eurosport’s Schmitt Outlines 3-D Agenda
Eurosport is beginning to shape its 3-D strategy and determine what it needs to do technically to bring 3-D sports to audiences throughout Europe. The European sports broadcaster already has […]
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Harmonic Completes Omneon Acquisition
[Satellite TODAY 09-17-10] Harmonic has completed its acquisition of video production and playout solution provider Omneon for about $194 million in cash and 17.1 million shares of its common stock, […]
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GlobeCast, Shanghai Media Group Establish Broadcast Link in China
[Satellite TODAY 09-17-10] Shanghai Media Group and GlobeCast formed a partnership to develop a fiber link in China and provide broadcast services for international broadcasters and content producers, the companies […]
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Bangladesh to Launch $200-$300 Million Broadcasting Satellite
[Satellite TODAY 09-16-10] The Bangladeshi government is planning to launch its own satellite to improve national broadcast information and communication technology, according to a government statement released Sept. 15. […]
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Arqiva Expands Presence in Digital Cinema Space
[Satellite TODAY 09-15-10] Arqiva has signed a slew of deals in the digital cinema market as part of the company’s strategy in providing satellite-based solutions, the company announced Sept. 13. […]
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Nevion to Supply Routers to Indian Broadcast Play-Out Facility
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Nevion has signed a deal with Indian broadcaster Star TV to supply its VikinX Modular 256×256 SD/HD video routers for master control to Star TV’s play-out facility, […]
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Quintech Launches QE3 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router
[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] Quintech Electronics and Communications, a broadband RF signal management hardware designer and manufacturer, has launched QE3, a 64 x 64 Touch Screen RF Matrix Router with Q-Route […]
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Measat Leases C-band Capacity to South African Sports Racing Broadcaster
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, the operator […]
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Media Broadcast, Towercom Renew Astra 3A Capacity Agreements
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 Sept. 13. […]