The January 25th launch by an Ariane rocket of two satellites, owned by SES of Luxembourg (SES-14) and Al Yah (YahSat-3) of Abu Dhabi, suffered a major trajectory deviation because wrong programming data was supplied to the rocket’s computers. Both satellites were subsequently contacted in orbit and given fresh guidance information. At the time of […]
Nokia and Facebook are working to accelerate the adoption of 60 GHz fixed wireless access technologies to deliver gigabit services and connect more people, faster. The 60 GHz band allows high-speed broadband connectivity in urban or suburban areas, complementing existing fibre. Nokia will combine its worldwide delivery capabilities and wireless passive optical network (WPON) with […]
CBS has launched CBS SPORTS HQ, a 24-hour streaming sports news network offering news, highlights and analysis, easily accessible for free on connected devices. The new digital network is a collaboration between CBS Sports and CBS Interactive and allows sports fans to watch full-day, live, anchored coverage featuring game breakdowns and the day’s top sports storylines. […]
Bahrain’s Information Minister, Mohammed Al-Romaihi cited Qatar-based news channel Al-Jazeera as one of the channels responsible for inciting against Arab countries and causing harm to everything related to them. But the Minister, while saying that Al-Jazeera had, in his view, lost a lot of its influence and no longer has an impact on Arab viewers […]
The Isle of Man’s Department for Enterprise has appointed a local consortium led by Greenlight Television, and supported by Isle of Man-based SES and Duke Marketing, as host broadcaster for the TT Races and Classic TT from 2018 onwards following a recent tender process. Greenlight Television is one of the world’s leading motorsport television producers […]
Nokia has revealed plans to acquire Unium, a US-based software company that specialises in solving complex wireless networking problems for use in mission-critical and residential Wi-Fi applications. Unium’s software and intelligent mesh wireless technology complements and strengthens Nokia’s end-to-end, whole-home Wi-Fi solution and supports Nokia’s strategic objective of solving Wi-Fi problems in the home. Unium […]
Samsung was the brand with the most Olympics related digital content engagement, according to research from Amobee. Interestingly, they gave away free Galaxy Note 8 phones for Olympians with some confusion if North Korean and Iranian athletes would be able to keep them. Ralph Lauren ranked second with 57 per cent with dressing the United States Olympic Team around the Opening […]
GTT Communications, a global cloud networking provider to multinational clients, has announced a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Interoute, operator of one of Europe’s largest independent fibre networks and cloud networking platforms, for approximately €1.9 billion in cash. The strategic combination: Significantly augments scale, expanding GTT’s Tier 1 global IP network with one of Europe’s […]
Avid Technology, a global media technology provider for the creation, distribution and monetisation of media assets has announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Jeff Rosica as Chief Executive Officer of Avid, effective immediately. The Company’s Board of Directors has terminated the employment of Louis Hernandez, Jr., former Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, […]
Falcon Media House, the digital technology and media group, has agreed to provide live and on demand digital streaming technology to JPR Network, the Mumbai-based cable network provider. The deal extends Falcon’s global footprint to India, following agreements in Nigeria, South Africa, Canada and Mongolia. JPR Network benefits from a partnership in which Falcon provides […]