[Satellite TODAY 03-13-13] Talia, a data communications, network, and satellite solutions provider, has announced the start of broadcast playout services on the Arabsat fleet. 

   Located at 26 degrees east, the Arabsat broadcast hotspot offers more than 600 channels of satellite television and radio stations. According to Travis Mooney, chief operations officer for Talia, the services will allow channels to cover the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe all on one broadcast, helping them maximize exposure while minimizing expense.

   Broadcasting with Arabsat marks the expansion of Talia’s Media Division into broadcast services. The company now offers contribution links, teleport services, satellite broadcast playout, as well as IPTV solutions.

   The partnership is the latest addition to Arabsat’s expanding Media Access Points.