Cairo-based satellite operator Nilesat has reported a modest increase in revenues of 2.1 per cent for the H1 2023 trading period. Nilesat serves the MENA region with digital TV transmissions and play-out services. Its quarterly revenues, to June 30th, have stayed flat over the past year. The current period showed revenues of $25.61 million. The […]
Appear, a specialist in media processing and delivery technology, has announced the appointment of Andy Rayner as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this pivotal role, Rayner will steer the company’s technological strategy. “I’m delighted that Andy has joined us and look forward to working with him on Appear’s future technology strategy and product roadmap,” said […]
Bayerische Medien Technik (BMT), in cooperation with Vestel, is improving local and regional content in Germany. The Local TV portal, which provides easy access to many live streams of local TV programmes and open channels in Germany, is now also available as an app on the Vestel TV platforms LINUX, Android TV and Fire TV. […]
A High-Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) – a very high-flying solar-powered unmanned aircraft – has wrapped a demo stratosphere flight delivering 5G connectivity over Rwanda. The exercise was backed by Japanese media conglomerate SoftBank. The aircraft delivered two-way 5G connections for 73 minutes from a height of almost 17 kms. The test included a ZOoom video […]
Deltatre, a specialist in OTT, digital and data technology for media and sport, has announced a renewed deal with Italian football team, Juventus FC. The partnership, which first began in 2020, will see Deltatre continue to work across the Serie A team’s digital ecosystem, providing the technology that powers Juventus’ website and app. In 2020, […]
The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced the launch of the NHL EDGE advanced stats section on NHL.com, delivering Player performance metrics from the League’s Puck and Player Tracking system and taking fans deeper into the game. NHL.com/EDGE, developed in collaboration with League partner Sportradar, contains season-long top-10 leaderboards for skaters, goalies and Clubs in […]
Satellite operator ABS has unveiled a new brand identity that is says reflects a transformative new phase of the company. With new ownership and new management in place since last year, and an ambitious strategic vision, ABS – Agility Beyond Space is poised to elevate its role on the global stage within the satellite industry. […]
Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC, the UAE-based satellite solutions provider, has announced that its mobility arm, Thuraya Telecommunications Company, and its satellite broadband solutions provider, YahClick have signed a new service partnership to launch their mobility and data services in South Sudan in cooperation with the South Sudanese start-up Gate for Technologies (G4T). Through […]
SkyShowtime has announced that former Netflix lead Juan Mayne has been appointed Regional Content Director for Iberia. Reporting to Kai Finke, SkyShowtime’s newly appointed Chief Content Officer, Mayne joins the programming team alongside Edyta Pytlewska-Mele, Regional Content Director for Central and Eastern Europe, and Fredrik Ljungberg, Regional Content Director for Northern Europe, encompassing the Netherlands […]
French media giant Vivendi has reported that it Q3 revenue rose by 3.1 per cent year on year to €2.43 billion, driven by growth in Canal+ Group and Havas segments. Canal+ Group recorded revenue growth of 5.7 per cent in the quarter, and +3.9 per cent for the first nine months of 2023 thanks particularly […]