Focus: Broadcasting

[Via Satellite 02-06-13] Cinecolombia has selected International Datacasting Corporation’s digital cinema distribution technology SuperFlex Pro Cinema for its movie theater chains. IDC’s Latin American digital cinema partner, Grupo ChileFilms and their affiliate, Cinecolor Colombia, managed the sale to Cinecolombia. “With IDC, we have great confidence that we can provide Cinecolombia’s movie theatres with exceptional value...

[Via Satellite 02-03-2014] The even-odd year oscillation of demand in the occasional use (OU) and satellite newsgathering (SNG) market is leveling out to a more regular year-over-year pace. A number of factors are playing into this change, but the primary influence is the gradual build up of fiber optic at large venues. As fiber grows...

[Via Satellite 01-28-2014] Dune HD has selected Broadcom Corporation’s BCM7356 satellite system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its next generation set-top box (STB) deployments. The SoC will allow Dune HD to deliver seamless multi-room DVR viewing with reduced cost and power requirements. “As home subscribers around the world continue to consume more HD content simultaneously via multiple devices,...

[Via Satellite 01-27-2014] Eutelsat Communications has signed long-term capacity agreements on the Eutelsat 16A with Kanal D, B1 TV and Trinitas TV, three of Romania’s flagship channels. With this capacity agreement, the three channels will have immediate access to hundreds of regional cable networks as well as Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite operations serving Romanian homes. Because...

[Via Satellite 01-24-2014] Euroconsult’s new report “India Satcom Markets 2014” shows significant growth in India’s satellite communication sector over the past five years due to DTH demand and increasing telecommunications needs in the country. The satcom value chain is heavily influenced by the Indian Space and Research Organization (ISRO) that reviews satellite manufacturing, launch, satellite...

[Via Satellite 01-23-2014] SES Platform Services will use Xstream’s management system, Xstream MediaMaker, to power their existing Video-on-Demand delivery platform. This OTT solution will allow SES to offer their customers a flexible, multi-tenant platform for the delivery of videos to a range of devices and business models worldwide. “We are very excited to partner with...

[Via Satellite 01-23-2014] Telered Technology and Services Corporation and MEASAT Satellite Systems have signed an agreement for capacity on the MEASAT 3a satellite. Telered will now use the satellite to distribute Viva TV and Pinoy Box Office (PBO) channels in the Philippines. “With this capacity, we will be able to serve local and regional programmers...

[Via Satellite 01-23-2014] A study conducted by GS Group showed a high demand for quality digital TV among both mass and elite sectors in Pakistan, but also unveiled the problems influencing the quality of TV services. Results showed that 73 percent of respondents are not satisfied with the quality of their cable TV services, and...

[Via Satellite 01-17-2014] DISH and Southwest Airlines are extending their partnership and their “TV Flies Free” program. Through Dec. 31, 2014, Southwest customers with Internet-ready devices will have free access to almost 20 live TV channels and 75 on-demand shows on any of Southwest’s Wi-Fi-enabled aircraft. “By extending our partnership with Southwest we are able...

[Via Satellite 01-16-2014] Harris Broadcast has completed the acquisition of Imagine Communications, a digital video solutions company that delivers bandwidth-efficient services with prime video quality for online applications and TV Everywhere. Harris Broadcast announced the initial acquisition agreement on Dec. 4. The acquisition will enhance Harris Broadcast’s current research and development initiatives as well as...