Harmonic Shops NASA UHD TV Channel December 3^rd 2015 - 04:00 PM

The NASA TV channel, partially owned and powered by the latest compression technology from Harmonic and featuring programming captured and distributed in pristine UHD (2160p60) resolution, has become the first such channel available to consumers in North America. Only those with UHD-compatible televisions can view the full beauty of the

Sky UK Steps into Cross Platform Advertising November 2^nd 2015 - 11:00 AM

Sky UK aims to break down the barriers between TV and online advertising through its AdVance platform to be launched in January 2016, enabling integrated cross platform campaigns. Sky claims to be the first major broadcaster-cum-operator to offer a coherent cross platform advertising product allowing a single campaign to target customers

SES Platform Services Support Launch of Third Ultra-HD TV Channel in Europe October 10^th 2015 - 12:05 PM

SES Platform Services GmbH, one of Europe’s technical media service providers, is providing a comprehensive range of services for INSIGHT, the first Ultra-HD channel on the Television Entertainment Reality Network (TERN).

Harmonic and Intelsat Help Launch UHD Demo Channel in North America September 17^th 2015 - 08:45 AM

In order to stimulate consumer demand for Ultra High Definition (UHD) content, and sell more UHD-compatible TVs, Harmonic and Intelsat S.A., a provider of satellite services, have formed a partnership to launch HVN Intelsat UHD, a linear UHD demonstration channel for the North American TV markets.

SES Platform Services Launches Europe’s First UHD Channel Via Satellite July 21^st 2015 - 04:02 PM

Working with SES Platform Services GmbH, the international shopping channel pearl.tv will start broadcasting in Ultra High Definition (UHD) via satellite and the internet this fall to coincide with the September Berlin IFA (“Internationale Funkausstellung”) consumer electronics trade show.

Viewpoint: Satellite Operators Poised to Support Diverse Video Demands For 2016 Olympics July 13^th 2015 - 10:01 AM

A seismic shift in the media-consumption landscape means that a growing number of viewers will be looking to enjoy the 2016 Olympics on a variety of devices, in multiple resolutions and all in real time.

SES Goes To IBM For Fast File Transfer June 12^th 2015 - 10:03 AM

SES Platform Services, part of satellite operator SES, has selected high speed file transfer software from IBM subsidiary Aspera to meet increasing demand for fast playout services to broadcast networks. The software will also be used for delivery of content to Video on Demand (VoD) platforms and Over The Top

The CID Resolutions and how they affect the broadcasters May 11^th 2015 - 04:56 PM

Satellite Interference has long been an issue of concern for broadcasters, so in the late 90s a committee was formed to lobby the satellite operators to resolve this problem. The satellite operators listened to our concerns and began a global campaign to resolve this complex challenge. The Satellite Interference Reduction