Focus: Broadcasting

[Satellite TODAY 09-14-10] South African pay-television operator MultiChoice has installed Thomson Video Networks‘ ViBE EM2000 dual-channel SD encoders, as part of an infrastructure expansion for its Johannesburg headend facilities broadcasting […]

These words are not new to vendors found on any exhibit floor, but companies are hearing those demands from customers more than ever. The requests are being driven, ultimately, by […]

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 TV experiences, according […]

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 vote follows […]

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 the majority shareholder […]

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 […]

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.     […]

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 […]

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 09-13-10] 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 […]

[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] 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 […]

[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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.     […]