Octoshape, an expert in cloud-based streaming technology, has been selected as the exclusive provider of live video streaming services for the Volvo Ocean Race, offshore sailing’s top professional event. Recognised as one of the most tested professional sports competitions, the Volvo Ocean Race has provided the ultimate challenge in sailing for more than 40 years, […]

Global mobile satellite services provider Inmarsat has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for its S-band satellite and up to two further Inmarsat missions. Under the terms of its agreement with SpaceX, Inmarsat expects to use the Falcon Heavy launch vehicle, but will retain the possibility of using a Falcon 9 as an alternative, providing […]

A proud partner of this great sporting event for the past 15 years, Orange provides both the organisers and the media with high-performance, tailor-made telecommunications solutions for the entire duration of the Tour de France to ensure that the event runs smoothly and that it can be broadcast worldwide. Orange also offers a comprehensive system […]

According to organisers of the ‘TV Meets Tech’ – part of London Technology week – held recently at iBurbia Studios in Chiswick, West London, the event, intended to be a sampler of the kind of innovation that the TV industry is inspiring, demonstrated that the TV industry is putting a stake in the ground around […]

SpaceX twice abandoned its planned launch of six Orbcomm satellites. The first came late on June 20th citing weather problems. The six satellites were originally planned to launch on May 10th. An urgently re-scheduled launch on Sunday evening was also scrubbed without reason, although local reports say both the rocket and payload are in good […]

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) says it has agreed a new partnership with the Hollywood Post Alliance (HPA). The partnership will begin with SMPTE providing administrative support to HPA, and it is expected to culminate in the merger of the two organizations by May 2015. “HPA is known not only for […]

Satellite operator Eutelsat is tightening its management structure, with Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO, taking commercial and development activities under his direct responsibility as of June 23. He succeeds Jean-François Leprince-Ringuet who becomes special advisor to the CEO. Michel de Rosen, Chairman and CEO of Eutelsat, said that under the commercial leadership of Leprince-Ringuet, Eutelsat had […]

Fox International Channels France and Arkena have confirmed the renewal of the broadcast services contract for the playout of Voyage HD and Nat Geo Wild HD to the French market. The TDF Group-owned Arkena has been providing playout services to Fox International Channels France since June 2000. In addition to playout, the contract consolidates the […]

BT Media and Broadcast, the specialist digital media services arm of BT, and Nevion, an expert in transporting live media from the camera to the home, have signed an agreement to provide bundled media network solutions to broadcasters throughout the world. The agreement will see the companies integrate BT’s Global Media Network (GMN) service with […]