Maxar Space Systems, a specialist in satellite design and manufacturing, has been awarded a contract by EchoStar Corporation to manufacture EchoStar XXVI, a high-power, geostationary communications satellite based on the Maxar 1300 platform. EchoStar XXVI will deliver coverage to DISH TV customers across all 50 US states, including Puerto Rico, and is engineered for dual […]
River Capital has announced a six-figure investment into Manchester-based virtual production company, SilverScape. The funding comes from NPIF II – River Capital & GC Business Finance Smaller Loans, which is managed by River Capital & GC Business Finance as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. SilverScape, established in September 2021 by communications industry […]
SES has announced that the latest pair of O3b mPOWER satellites launched in December 2024 are now ready to offer services across the globe. Featuring redesigned payload power modules, the seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites are bolstering the capabilities of SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system, supporting the delivery of high throughput and […]
Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network, was selected by Royal Brunei Airlines (RB), the country’s flag carrier, to provide multi-orbit inflight connectivity service to the airline’s Airbus A320neo fleet. “Royal Brunei’s passengers will soon benefit from reliable, multi-orbit connectivity that will provide the same fast and dependable internet […]
ITV Studios has announced a series of senior appointments aimed at strengthening its international partnerships and distribution strategy across key territories. Ed Love joins as SVP APAC, bringing expertise in digital strategy and content partnerships. He previously served as Head of Samsung TV Plus, ANZ and Southeast Asia, where he led the company’s FAST and […]
Yahoo has announced the appointment of Tom Curry as its new UK Managing Director, overseeing Yahoo’s DSP and Yahoo Ads sales function across the region. In his new role, Curry is tasked with expanding revenue, deepening strategic relationships, and spearheading the adoption of Yahoo’s programmatic and owned-and-operated advertising solutions. Curry joined Yahoo (then AOL) in […]
PSSI Global Services, a player in broadcast transmission solutions, has made another investment in video delivery technology, purchasing a large complement of advanced transmission hardware from Appear, a specialist in media processing and delivery technology. This strategic acquisition includes multiple X20 chassis, HDR HEVC encoder and decoder cards, and multiple hardware-accelerated SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) […]
The BBC, Glastonbury’s exclusive broadcast partner, will bring audiences a two-month celebration of the celebrated music festival this June and July, across TV, BBC iPlayer, radio and BBC Sounds. Lorna Clarke, BBC Director of Music, commented: “This year, we’re making it easier than ever for millions of music fans to access Glastonbury’s standout moments, whilst […]
IABM, the International Trade Association for Broadcast and Media Technology, has announced three new appointments: Ana-Claire Bernardes has been promoted to the newly created role of Global Head Member Engagement; Michelle Kelly joins as IABM Head of Member Engagement & Growth for North America; and Sushant Rai takes the same role for the Asia-Pacific region. […]
Media Broadcast is deploying a new, miniature device in Germany designed to further simplify DTT reception based on CI Plus 2.0 technology. The USB Conditional Access Module, when inserted into a compatible TV’s USB port, handles the decryption of encrypted TV signals. Users can then effortlessly control channels, volume, and more via their TV remote. […]