Focus: Broadcasting

Over-the-top (OTT) broadcasting is seen by many as one of the next big trends in broadcasting and could enable broadcasters and operators to be much more flexible in delivering video services to customers. OTT providers such as Hulu in the United States and YouView in the United Kingdom already are growing names, as they aim...

It wasn’t that long ago that 3-D broadcasting was the dominant discussion point throughout much of the satellite sector. It was difficult to attend any satellite-related gathering, visit a Web site or pick up any publication (including this one) and not get involved in a discussion of 3-D broadcasting and its revenue potential. Today, the...

Cisco is becoming an increasingly important player on the video services landscape. The company signalled its intentions earlier this year when it unveiled its Videoscape services, a TV platform for service providers that aims to combine digital TV and online content with social media and communications applications. Enrique Rodriguez, senior vice president and general manager...

When the European Union amended its electronic communications regulatory framework in late 2009, it gave the EU member states 18 months to implement the new rules. That time is almost up. By May, all countries in the EU are supposed to have set up rules on spectrum management and competition that may have some big...

In today’s video environment, multi-screen delivery and over-the-top programming are the catalysts which are leading to fresh thinking by vendors and broadcasters alike. Content providers must deliver content not only over legacy broadcast networks but also to a growing number of devices, including: smart phones, tablets, set-top boxes, Internet televisions and laptops. Sending content to...

[Satellite TODAY 04-01-11] A class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Sirius XM’s subscribers against the satellite broadcaster is heading to trial after a New York judge authorized the proceedings to continue and set a May 2 trial date.     According to lawsuit documents filed with a New York State District Court, subscribers accuse Sirius and...

France 24 is one of the leading sources of French and European news around the globe, and the broadcaster wants to build its brand and compete with the heavyweights such as CNN, BBC World News and Al Jazeera. France 24’s strategy includes broadcasting in multiple languages and to multiple devices. Philippe Rouxel, vice president, worldwide...

[Satellite TODAY 03-31-11] Advantech Wireless has released the latest version of its Transcend 800 microwave radio and will target the product for broadcasting backhaul markets, the manufacturer announced March 30.     The upgraded Transcend 800 features eight new ASI interfaces, developed in response to customer demand, the company said. The Transcend 800 provides a bit...

[Satellite TODAY 03-30-11] Middle East regional operator Measat Satellite Systems signed an agreement with Global Crossing to distribute Setanta Sports via the Measat-3a satellite at 91.5 degrees East, Measat announced March 29.     Setanta is an international sports broadcaster serving Ireland, Canada, Australia, Asia and Africa. The broadcaster owns and operates premium sports TV channels...

[Satellite News 03-30-11] Latin America is projected to be the fastest growing television market through the next few years, according to an IMS Research report released March 30.     IMS predicts that Latin America’s TV installation base will increase around 26 percent throughout the next five years — a significantly higher rate than in any...