Japan’s NHK Launches 8K Network Via Satellite December 12^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

On December 2, Eutelsat Communications helped Japan’s national broadcaster NHK launch the world’s first 8K network, transmitting live images of the from the Vatican. The new NHK network, called BS8K, uses a broadcast link to Tokyo via the EutelSat 12 West B satellite to broadcast images live, 12 hours a day

Newtec Supports Expansion of Nigerian Ka Broadband Services December 4^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Commercial and consumer satellite services provider NigcomSat has expanded its enterprise, government and consumer Ka-band broadband services in Nigeria with the installation of satellite communications equipment from Newtec.

Arqiva To Withdraw From Playout and Refocus on Uplink Operations November 7^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

The playout business received another jolt today when facilities provider Arqiva announced that it intends to move out of the sector over time. The company, which has been a major player in playout for the past 18 years, also plans to redirect its Occasional Use (OU) division away from conventional uplinks

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (IRG) Has Become Satcoms Innovation Group November 1^st 2018 - 12:05 PM

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group announced that it is expanding its reach to encompass all types of innovation within the satellite communications industry. As part of that expansion, it has changed its name to Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG).

Newtec Modems Successfully Tested On Telsat’s First LEO Satellite November 1^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

Now that Telesat’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite is successfully in orbit, it has begun testing third-party vendor products that could benefit form the satellite technology. The initiative is part of Canada-based Telesat’s plans to deploy a global LEO constellation of 117 satellites for broadband connectivity that it said wou

NEP Group Expands Connectivity Capability with Acquisition of SIS LIVE October 31^st 2018 - 10:00 AM

Outside broadcast and facilities company NEP Group has bought uplink and communications provider SIS LIVE. The acquisition adds links and SNG (satellite newsgathering) vehicles to NEP’s existing fleet of OB trucks, support units and flyaway systems. The deal follows the announcement earlier this month that NEP had taken over

Inside a Tier 4 Teleport October 19^th 2018 - 12:05 PM

In 2014 the World Teleport Association (WTA) began certifying the facilities and operating procedures of teleports. Certification provides an objective and transparent way for teleport operators to validate the quality of their operations, and for customers to choose vendors that offer the right price-performance level for their needs.

Sat and Teleport Operators—Where Does 5G Factor Into Your Future? October 8^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

The World Teleport Association (WTA) just released a new research report, “Factoring 5G into the Future,” which details the opportunities and challenges of the coming deployment of 5G mobile for teleport and satellite operators.

Integrasys Optimises Satellite Communications for UAV Operations October 5^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

Integrasys and Acorde have collaborated to integrate Satmotion Pocket, the auto-commissioning system from Integrasys, into Acorde’s Block-Up Converters (BUCs) for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

World Teleport Association Says Leverage New Technology or Get Left Behind October 1^st 2018 - 12:05 PM

At the recent Kratos Conference, World Telecommunications Association (WTA) Executive Director, Robert Bell, offered suggestions on how satellite operators can profit by leveraging cloud technology to create new services.

Forsway Shows Hybrid Satellite Router and TV Terminal at IBC 2018 September 17^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

Forsway, a provider of technology combing satellite and mobile communications, will at IBC 2018 exhibit two products that extend high speed broadband and video services to remote locations previously lacking reliable Internet access. The firm, based in Sweden which emerged as a spin out from Nokia in 2003, will show its Odin

Grupo Televisa Selects Intelsat for End-to-End Program Distribution Services September 16^th 2018 - 01:50 PM

Intelsat announced that Mexican multimedia company, Grupo Televisa, has extended their contract for Intelsat’s satellite solutions; leveraging the powerful high-throughput (HTS) Ku-band beams on Intelsat 35e for their content distribution in Europe.

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