Focus: Broadcasting

5 Predictions for the OTT Market in 2018

January 08, 2018

The technology and trends opening new opportunities in the broadcasting market continue to make strides, from the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Virtual Reality (VR) to new legislation about...

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A consumer using the Oculus Rift VR headset. Photo: Oculus Rift.

AMP Visual TV Orders $1 Million in xG Hardware

January 05, 2018

France-based AMP Visual TV, a provider of Outside Broadcasting (OB) services has placed an order valued in excess of $1 million with xG Technology’s Vislink business. Equipment covered under the...

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VIslink FocalPoint camera control system. Photo: Vislink.

Dish Media Networks Contracts More Capacity on Amos 4

January 02, 2018

Spacecom announced that Nepal’s Dish Media Network has furthered its long-term connection on the Amos 4 satellite with a contract for more capacity. Amos 4, from its 65 degrees East...

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Amos 4 coverage map over Nepal. Photo: Spacecom.

All Media Baltics to Deliver HD TV via SES Video

December 22, 2017

All Media Baltics’ pay TV subscribers will be able to watch the broadcaster’s channel package in HD quality, including its original premium TV channels, from 5 degrees east, following a...

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SES' Astra satellite antennas. Photo: SES.

SES Launches New Ultra-HD Channels in Germany, Switzerland

December 12, 2017

Travelxp 4K will start delivering its programs in Ultra High Definition (Ultra-HD) and High Dynamic Range (HDR) to HD+ viewers across Germany as of Dec. 13. SES will broadcast the...

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Successful DVB-S2X Demonstration over Intelsat Epic HTS Spot Beams

December 12, 2017

On October 18, 2017, Advantech Wireless announced the successful implementation of DVB-S2X, with its ASAT-II™ System, over the Intelsat 29e EpicNG High Throughput Satellite’s (HTS) southern hemisphere spot beams. During...

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Satellite's Play in Global Sporting Events - From our Archive

December 07, 2017

The sporting world is looking forward to a momentous 2018, as Russia will host the FIFA World Cup next year despite being banned from participating in the Winter Olympics in...

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SES Delivers First Live Broadcast from Easter Island

December 06, 2017

Global Teleports and QuadSat have provided the first-ever live broadcast stream from Easter Island, using SES satellite capacity. Captured and delivered by QuadSat, using Global Teleports’ VipNet Event service, the...

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Easter Island's rugby team celebrates post-match. Photo: Global Teleports.

Climate Reality Project to Broadcast Over Intelsat Capacity

December 04, 2017

Intelsat is providing global communications services for The Climate Reality Project’s “24 Hours of Reality: Be the Voice of Reality” live broadcast. Intelsat will help uplink video featuring performances and...

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Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore delivers a speech during last year's Climate Reality Project. Photo: Al Gore.

Echostar 105/SES 11 Enters into Service

November 30, 2017

The EchoStar 105/SES 11 satellite has been successfully positioned at the 105 degrees west orbital location, and is now fully operational and able to serve the video and enterprise markets...

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Echostar 105/SES 11 undergoes testing at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France. Photo: Airbus Defence and Space.