[Satellite TODAY 09-07-11] GlobeCast has opened a new teleport and technical operations center in Rome to replace its previous facility, the company announced Sept. 6.

   The new teleport was established to offer content management and distribution services via satellite and fiber to GlobeCast customers. The company said the teleport was launched in response to growing DTH and DTT markets in the region, as well as to increased demand for contribution, ad-hoc services and corporate applications. The new teleport also is fully connected to GlobeCast’s GCBN worldwide fiber backbone and houses one of Rome’s two points of presence on the regional network.

   “The teleport offers a master control room entirely staffed 24/7 with satellite and fiber operations specialists, and boasts direct fiber connectivity with major Italian broadcasters and content providers. Uplink, downlink, and turnaround services are already available in Ku-band from the facility, with C-band available on request,” GlobeCast said in a company statement.