Inmarsat has signed an agreement with Geoscience Australia, an agency of the Commonwealth of Australia, to support a collaborative research project aimed at achieving enhanced positioning accuracy and integrity by augmenting signals from multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) over the Australian continent. The research project, which is scheduled to run for two years, will see Inmarsat deploying the transponder on-board its L-band Asia Pacific (APAC) Region satellite, … [Read more...] about Inmarsat to partner with Geoscience Australia
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AsiaSat extends agreement with Globecast
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has extended an occasional use (OU) service agreement with Globecast, the global solutions provider for media. As a long time customer of AsiaSat, Globecast’s affiliates in Asia, Europe and from around the world use the comprehensive C and Ku-band capacity across AsiaSat’s fleet for the distribution of news content and sports events for their clients who are major international broadcast networks and premium sports right … [Read more...] about AsiaSat extends agreement with Globecast
Intelsat EpicNG extends coverage
Luxembourg – Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced that Intelsat 33e, the second of the Intelsat EpicNG high-throughput satellites (HTS), successfully completed all in-orbit testing and entered service on 29 January 2017. Manufactured by Boeing and launched in August 2016, Intelsat 33e is equipped with the most advanced digital payload on a commercial spacecraft. With this exceptionally flexible HTS payload design, … [Read more...] about Intelsat EpicNG extends coverage
Ben 10 dashes across the globe
Following the successful global re-launch of the beloved franchise Ben 10, Cartoon Network now introduces Ben to a new generation of fans with the new mobile game, Ben 10: Up to Speed. The runner launches worldwide on iOS, Google Play and Amazon for US$2.99. Up to Speed follows Ben Tennyson as he goes on the best summer vacation ever with his Grandpa Max and cousin Gwen. He discovers an alien artifact called the Omnitrix that allows him to transform into powerful alien heroes. … [Read more...] about Ben 10 dashes across the globe
K7 Media showcases new formats
International media consultancy, K7 Media revealed new formats for early 2017 to more than 5,000 international content buyers at this year’s Asia TV Forum (ATF), which took place December 6 – 9 2016 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The inaugural Trending Asia: Winning Formats presentation explored new formats of interest - either already aired, set for release or in development - originating in the Asia Pacific region. The four-day event serves as the quality platform for the … [Read more...] about K7 Media showcases new formats
GRB Entertainment announces sales to Asia
Sherman Oaks, CA - Entertainment announced sales to Discovery Asia-Pacific, Hubu Media, and Looking Glass International for a variety of titles spanning lifestyle, wildlife, and sports. Discovery Asia-Pacific acquired Hayden Quinn for Central and South Asia, India territory, and New Zealand, an extraordinary culinary adventure through South Africa with the titular Hayden Quinn. Watch as the celebrity cook and Masterchef Australia contestant learns the culture, meets locals, and cooks the best … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment announces sales to Asia