Kuala Lumpur– MEASAT has made an agreement with FOX International Channels (FIC) for the distribution of Nat Geo Music HD via the MEASAT-3a satellite. The channel joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood at 91.5°E for viewers across the Asian region. Nat Geo Music is aimed at viewers who are passionate about music and world cultures. It features seasoned artists and emerging talents in the music scene to provide viewers with sound that is rich in diversity. Nat Geo Music is … [Read more...] about Nat Geo Music joins MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
Satellites
SES launches iPad app to showcase fleet and coverage
SES has launched a new iPad application, showcasing the SES global fleet of 52 satellites including over 150 footprints. The app SES Satellites is designed by the company to engage its customers and enable them to easily locate the satellites covering their markets. SES Satellites is one of the first satellite fleet iPad app with a search tool that displays satellite coverage based on one’s location and has an augmented reality view, which allows customers to easily locate the position of … [Read more...] about SES launches iPad app to showcase fleet and coverage
SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results
Satellite company SES has achieved total revenues of EUR1.36 billion for the first nine months of the year, up by 6.1% compared to the same period last year. On a constant FX basis, this figure was up by 1.6% despite the significant impact of the switch-off of analogue transmissions in Germany at the end of April. The first nine months of 2012 also witnessed the successful launch of three satellites, two of which—SES-4 and SES-5—have now been brought into service. SES’ 52nd … [Read more...] about SES reports solid growth for 3Q12, YTD results
SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT has inked a capacity deal with SOLARtv on the MEASAT-3 satellite. SOLARtv, a sister company of Solar Entertainment Corporation, is a free TV channel that delivers news and information, and has both local and foreign programmes geared toward giving the Filipino a wider perspective on current issues. “MEASAT is delighted to support SOLARtv with satellite capacity for its television content contribution in the Philippines,” said Jarod Lopez, Senior Director, … [Read more...] about SOLARtv signs capacity deal with MEASAT
CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT 2013 to address satellite connectivity across business environments
Singapore – Next year will see CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT bring together hundreds of companies as demand for greater connectivity increases, new technologies continue to be deployed and more players come into play. Both shows – held from 18 to 21 June 2013, will be housed at the Marina Bay Sands and have already witnessed strong exhibition space bookings by returning and new exhibitors, seven months ahead of the event. For the first time ever, BroadcastAsia will join CommunicAsia … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT 2013 to address satellite connectivity across business environments
Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
Luxembourg – Fiji TV has signed a capacity deal with Intelsat for its direct-to-home (DTH) services to customers across the Pacific Ocean region, which includes Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Vanuatu, Samoa and the Solomon Islands. Fiji TV has also renewed its video contribution requirements and capacity for its subsidiary Media Niugini Limited, which operates EMTV, Papua New Guinea’s only free-to-view channel. Fiji TV also offers Sky Pacific, a pay-TV service uplinked from Suva, Fiji, that … [Read more...] about Intelsat to carry Fiji TV DTH services
