WUPPERTAL, GERMANY — Continuing a 13-year tradition, Riedel Communications supplied a massive, all-fiber communications and signal distribution system for the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, the world's longest-running international television song competition. The 63rd annual contest was broadcast live in May from the Altice Arena in Lisbon, Portugal, with Riedel's MediorNet real-time media network providing redundant and decentralized signal routing and transport from start to … [Read more...] about Riedel in 13th year of providing signal and communications infrastructure for Eurovision
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Gabriel Catrina appointed new CFO of Nordic Entertainment Group
Following the announcement of MTG into two companies and the appointment of Nordic Entertainment (NENT) Group’s senior management team members, Gabriel Catrina has been appointed as EVP and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of NENT Group with effect from 1 July. He will be part of the now complete NENT Group leadership team and report to Anders Jensen, President and CEO of NENT Group. Gabriel Catrina is currently MTG Chief Strategy Officer and will combine the CFO … [Read more...] about Gabriel Catrina appointed new CFO of Nordic Entertainment Group
Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
After reaching an impasse in recent negotiations between Discovery and StarHub, the latter has announced to cease transmission of all Discovery’s 11 channels on StarHub platforms. “StarHub was not prepared to pay fair value,” said Discovery's South-East Asia Marketing and Communications Director Charmaine Huet. “All we are asking for is the equivalent of a cup of coffee per customer per month. We have a responsibility to now take the extraordinary step of informing our … [Read more...] about Discovery’s channels could disappear from StarHub platforms
GRB Entertainment’s first-look deal with producer Damon Epps
GRB Entertainment has announced a first-look deal with Damon Epps, veteran unscripted producer and Friend Zone co-creator, to develop and produce a range of formats and character-driven docuseries under his Goodtimes USA banner. Epps will work closely with the GRB development team to develop and bring projects with heart to the market. Epps’s extensive television resume includes producing credits on hits such as America’s Got Talent (NBC), Shot at Love with Tila Tequila (MTV), Tool … [Read more...] about GRB Entertainment’s first-look deal with producer Damon Epps
Fiber and cable account for three-quarters of global fixed broadband subscriptions
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
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