[Satellite Today 06-17-09] Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) is working with Newtec to optimize their point-to-point transmissions services via satellite, Newtec announced June 16.

    Using Newtec’s DVB-S2 modulator and demodulator technology, ABS customers can transport live video content from their studios and live events directly to ABS gateway teleports efficiently and reliably. These live video contribution feeds are then multiplexed, encrypted and uplinked to full transponder MCPC platforms on ABS-1 for pay-TV distribution and direct-to-home broadcasting.

    Newtec’s integrated high-order DVB-S2 modulation solution consists of an AZ110 Azimuth Broadcast satellite modulator and an AZ910 demodulator. “The capabilities of the DVB-S2 modulators and demodulators fit perfectly with ABS’s performance, delivering maximum efficiency with minimum bandwidth,” Tom Choi, CEO of ABS said in a statement. “We recognize Newtec as the industry leader providing solutions for lower operational cost, efficiency, flexibility and reliability. With Newtec’s DVB-S2 modulation solutions our broadcast service compares favorably with international fiber.”