Fiber and cable networks are dominating the global broadband market, with the technologies now servicing 77% of fixed subscriptions, new figures from Point Topic have revealed. According to the Global Broadband Statistics, which take into account subscriptions up to the end of 2017, more than 50% of people in more than 40 countries, including Singapore (97%), China (89%), United States (87%), and the UK (55%), are connected via full-fiber, fiber-fed copper or cable. Customers … [Read more...] about Fiber and cable account for three-quarters of global fixed broadband subscriptions
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SpaceDataHighway achieves 10,000 successful laser connections
MUNICH – The SpaceDataHighway system – the world’s first ‘optical fibre in the sky’ based on cutting-edge laser technology – has achieved 10,000 successful laser connections. The reliability rate has reached 99.8 percent, and during the first one and a half years of routine operations these successful connections have downloaded more than 500 terabytes of data. The system’s satellites are designed to lock on to low-orbiting satellites via laser and collect their data as they … [Read more...] about SpaceDataHighway achieves 10,000 successful laser connections
Inmarsat signs UN Crisis Connectivity Charter
Inmarsat (ISAT), the world’s leading provider of global mobile satellite communications, is among the signatories to a new United Nations Crisis Connectivity Charter, guaranteeing access to vital communications support as part of humanitarian responses to disaster relief. Inmarsat has signed a contribution agreement with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), on behalf of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), further cementing its commitment to support global disaster … [Read more...] about Inmarsat signs UN Crisis Connectivity Charter
TeamTO to Produce VR Welcome Video for Annecy Animation Film Festival
PARIS, FRANCE – European CGI studio TeamTO has been invited to create the official welcome video for the 2018 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. In an historic first, the promotional video will also feature the star of their international hit series ANGELO RULES taking a virtual reality skateboarding romp around Annecy. The high-profile 1’30” welcome video is used to promote the Animation Festival itself across the animation world, as well as introduce the screenings of … [Read more...] about TeamTO to Produce VR Welcome Video for Annecy Animation Film Festival
Red Arrow Studios acquires “Death and Nightingales” distribution rights
LONDON – Red Arrow Studios International has picked up the distribution rights to major new drama series Death and Nightingales, based on Eugene McCabe’s modern Irish classic novel. Adapted and directed by Allan Cubitt (The Fall), the 3 x 60’ drama series is an Imaginarium and Soho Moon Pictures production for BBC Two. Imaginarium’s Jonathan Cavendish (Elizabeth: The Golden Age) is on board to produce, with James Mitchell (Dreams of a Life) for Soho Moon Pictures and Tommy Bulfin (Peaky … [Read more...] about Red Arrow Studios acquires “Death and Nightingales” distribution rights
Amit Daftary to manage PHABRIX South East Asia sales operations
NEWBURY, UK – PHABRIX, a worldwide leader in test and measurement solutions, announced it has teamed-up with Amit Daftary to manage the company’s sales operations in South East Asia as Director of Sales – South East Asia. Amit Daftary will assume responsibility for the management of PHABRIX’s Distributor network and growing business across the region. PHABRIX’s Sales and Operations Director, Martin Mulligan, said, “We’re looking forward to working closely with Amit to expand our … [Read more...] about Amit Daftary to manage PHABRIX South East Asia sales operations