Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has confirmed the build of ABS-2A, a multi-beam 48 transponder Ku- satellite which will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2015 to ABS’ prime 75°E location. ABS-2A will follow ABS-2, the largest satellite to be launched over Asia scheduled in late 2013. With 2.6 GHz of Ku-band spectrum, ABS-2A nearly doubles the available Ku-band frequencies available at 75°E. Together with ABS-2, ABS-2A will deliver a total of 100 x 54MHz … [Read more...] about ABS announces the development of ABS-2A
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ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and FOX International Channels Philippines Corporation (FIC) announced that they have signed a multi-year and multi-million dollar contract agreement for MCPC services, playout and satellite capacity on ABS-1 and ABS-2 satellites. This service will start second half of 2013 on ABS-1 satellite and will transition to ABS-2 after it is launched later this year. ABS has made a significant investment on the ground infrastructure and in the installation of … [Read more...] about ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
ABS names Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced theappointment of Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer (CNO), a new role for the company. In this new capacity, Au-Yeung will be responsible for network and teleport operations, sale and field engineering as well as value added service operations and R&D. With over 20 years of experience in the telecom sector, Au-Yeung has held many executive positions at PCCW Global including his last post as Senior VP Engineering & … [Read more...] about ABS names Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer
Key to Remaining Competitive
Q: What are some challenges that the satellite communications industry will face this year? A: Terrestrial players, both wired and wireless, continue to pose a threat and competition to satellite communications. In the broadcasting arena, we are seeing more players coming to play from fibre, over-the-top (OTT), over-the-air (OTA) and cloud applications competing for the broadcast space. However, the unique advantage of its broad reach, immediate access, and reliability that satellite … [Read more...] about Key to Remaining Competitive
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Youssif as Chief Operating Office (COO) of ABS and President & Managing Director of the Middle East. As ABS’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Youssif will be responsible for global sales and revenue for the company as well as directly managing business development for the Middle East region. Mr Youssif previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of YahLive and as the Chief Commercial Officer … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Felix Damiba as the new Managing Director of Africa. Damiba, who was previously the Sales Director at Comtech EF Data, will be responsible for business developments as well as the management of sales and operations for the African market. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS, said, “We are delighted to have Felix join us at ABS. Felix brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry and will demonstrate strong … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
