As part of its accelerating international expansion, Horse & Country TV, the specialist equestrian sports and lifestyle network, has chosen Amagi Media Labs to deliver its signal to cable, satellite and IPTV operators. Amagi offers a next generation cloud-based broadcast distribution and playout infrastructure for television networks. The Bangalore-based company runs India’s largest local advertising […]
SatLink Communications, a global teleport, content management and HD playout services provider, has announced it has been selected by global channel, Fashion TV (FTV), to playout, uplink and stream its HD channel onto AsiaSat 5. FTV feeds live content to 193 countries across the world and will be utilising SatLink’s Playout, Digital Archival and uplink […]
at800 – the organisation responsible for ensuring people continue to receive free-to-air television when 4G mobile services operating at 800 MHz are launched – is working closely with the aerial installer industry to address possible disruption to Freeview services. For the minority of viewers who experience disruption, at800 will deploy its accredited installers if a […]
Volvo Ocean Race has appointed British-based independent sports production company Sunset+Vine as Host Broadcaster and Distribution Partner for the 2014-15 edition – with a mission to take full advantage of enhanced media capabilities on board and deliver the human and sporting drama of the nine-month race to a global audience. As well as delivering live […]
Sony DADC has announced the launch of a new integrated platform service offering that will manage complete media lifecycle operations for clients in the media and entertainment industries. Sony DADC’s Global Platform Services will oversee clients’ supply chain operations and their third-party service providers, from demand through consumption, including creative design support, manufacturing, fulfillment, retail […]
Oregan Networks, a supplier of hybrid Digital TV software for telecoms and broadcast operators, has announced its further expansion into the Latin American market, with the opening of a new regional headquarters in Mexico City which complements its existing presence in Argentina. The new location will cater for the specific technology requirements of local broadcasters, […]
Eutelsat Communications has announced the extension of agreements with RSCC (the Russian Satellite Communications Company) for capacity on future RSCC satellites designed to serve Russia’s vibrant market for digital broadcasting and broadband services. Building on leases signed in November 2012 for capacity on RSCC satellites to be launched to 140° East in 2013 and 36° […]
Civolution, a provider of technology and solutions for identifying, managing and monetising media content, has announced a renewed multi-year contract for use of its global broadcast intelligence solution Teletrax by NBC News Channel, a unit of NBC News. NBC News Channel will use Teletrax to understand usage of their pre-recorded and live content by the […]
In a move that further broadens its broadcast services portfolio and capabilities in the TV industry, Ericsson has announced its intention to acquire media services company Red Bee Media, from an entity controlled by Macquarie Advanced Investment Partners, L.P. The acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approval, supports Ericsson’s strategy to grow in the broadcast […]
Belgium-based Alfacam has emerged from bankruptcy protection, with French EuroMedia Group paying €25 million for the assorted assets which includes its huge fleet of OB trucks, the largest in the world. Alfacam’s studios in Lint, Belgium are not covered by the sale. Alfacam was started in 1985 by Gabriel Fehervari and in recent years has […]