Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced that Alex Tan had been appointed as Senior Sales Director – Broadcast Sales. Tan is moving from his previous role as Senior Sales Director, Telecoms & VAS – Asia Pacific. In his new role in Broadcast Sales, Tan will be working with MEASAT’s Vice President of Broadcast Sales to develop and drive sales strategies and programs in the broadcast segment. Tan has 18 years of experience in the … [Read more...] about MEASAT appoints Senior Director
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Encompass Digital Media’s latest milestone
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media announced its latest milestone on its journey of growth and achievements. With the recent transitioning of our customer uplinks, it is now officially transmitting 16 full-time C-band carriers to 16 complete transponders spread over six different satellites from its facility in Singapore. “We have come a long way over the past four years. In 2010, we were only operating five carriers on Gen 2 and 3 Klystron Power Amplifiers (KPA),” said … [Read more...] about Encompass Digital Media’s latest milestone
Globecast and MEASAT Distribute HGTV across Asia
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced an agreement with Globecast to distribute top U.S. Network, HGTV, on MEASAT-3. HGTV will debut as the first regional channel dedicated to the growing home and lifestyle category in Asia. It is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, one of the world’s leading producers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories, On 4 December, HGTV will premiere with a robust line up of … [Read more...] about Globecast and MEASAT Distribute HGTV across Asia
Signalhorn signs agreement with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced an agreement with Signalhorn Trusted Networks GmbH (Signalhorn) for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite. Under the terms of agreement, Signalhorn will consolidate existing services from several satellites to AFRICASAT-1a in support of their growing presence for the distribution of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) services across the African region. Signalhorn is a privately held company which provides highly secured … [Read more...] about Signalhorn signs agreement with MEASAT
NovelSat Technology teams up with AFRICASAT-1a
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced that customers on the AFRICASAT-1a satellite will be able to benefit from additional cost savings given the successful test of 64APSK modulation on the satellite’s high-powered pan-African beam. The tests were conducted with the NovelSat NS3000 Professional High-Data Rate Satellite Modem running NovelSat NS3 technology. The use of NovelSat NS3 technology on the Africasat-1a satellite enabled an increase in spectral … [Read more...] about NovelSat Technology teams up with AFRICASAT-1a
Airbus Defence and Space and MEASAT-3b concludes in-orbit trials
Airbus Defence and Space, the world’s second largest space company, has successfully concluded in-orbit trials with MEASAT-3b. One month after launch, the satellite is now ready to enter commercial service and has been officially handed over to its operator, MEASAT. Since MEASAT-3b was launched by Ariane 5 on 11 September, Airbus Defence and Space in Toulouse has been leading the Launch and Early Orbit Phase (LEOP) operations and carrying out in-orbit trials. Tests on the … [Read more...] about Airbus Defence and Space and MEASAT-3b concludes in-orbit trials
