[SatNews] RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) has been selected by Synterra Media, the largest Media Content Logistics operator in Russia, to distribute live broadcasts of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) season games through April 2014.
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(left)Miki Hakak, Head of Marketing and Gili Kimel, MarCom Manager
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To support the HD transmissions from Synterra Media’s Moscow headquarters to RRsat’s Middle East facility, RRsat created a dedicated fiber connection comprising five parallel fiber lines.
From its state-of-the-art facility, RRsat will distribute live content through a syndicated channel as well as ad hoc requests, to millions of European viewers via the RRsat capacity on Eutelsat E10A satellite. Transmissions will use HD video and DVB-S2 modulation to ensure a superior viewing experience.
RRsat is also presenting its solutions for news, sports and special events at the IBC 2013 exhibition from September 13 through 17 at Booth #A23, Hall 1.
ASC Signal—Gateway Offers Ubiquitous Uplinks (SATCOM)
[SatNews] ASC Signal Corporation has provided the first of several large gateway antennas with high-accuracy tracking for the Slovenia teleport of STN—Satellite Telecommunication Network.
The first Ka-band gateway in that country, ASC’s 5.6-meter antenna system will incorporate ASC’s Next Generation Controller (NGC) and patented Sub-Reflector Tracking (SRT) systems to provide the highest level of tracking accuracy for any antenna of this type.
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Chris Norland (left), Director of Sales, EMEA, and Paul Weldon, Senior Vice President Global Sales at ASC Signal
The antenna system designed for STN uses ASC’s SRT to more accurately compensate for thermal effects on Ka-band antennas and ensure one one-thousandth of a degree tracking accuracy for Ka-band satellites. This level of tracking accuracy will enable STN to achieve the highest level of throughput per satellite transponder, allowing its customer to maximize the value of their satellite capacity and greatly improving the end-user experience.
In the initial project phase, STN will use the ASC gateway to uplink up to 120 SD format and 10 HD format TV channels over four Ka-band transponders. As the DTH platform grows to additional transponders over the next year, STN will expand its uplink capabilities with additional ASC Ka-band antennas to achieve a design goal of 180 SD and HD channels in MPEG 4, DVB-S2 standard.
“The higher-frequency Ka-band presents clear quality-of-service challenges for a rainy region like the Sub-Saharan,” said Keith Buckley, President and CEO of ASC Signal. “The high data rates it provides also offer exceptional throughput at a lower cost-per-bit. It takes the right technology to balance the challenge and the opportunity. We are proud that STN chose ASC for the job.”
“STN is very happy to continue the great cooperation between ASC and STN. We needed to build a solution with which we are able to expand both our existing operations and bring onboard more new clients with new Ka-band uplinks” said Mitja Lovsin, STN’s Sales and Marketing Director, who is responsible for Africa DTH project. “We believe that the emerging Ka-band market will become more and more an attractive distribution solution not only for Africa but also in other regions.”
Thuraya Has A Satellite Up Its Sleeve! (SATCOM)
[SatNews] The only satellite adaptor for the iPhone® that enables access to users’ favorite Apps, email and instant messaging in the most remote parts of the world.
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Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator, launched a new edition of the Thuraya SatSleeve, the world’s first and only satellite adaptor for the iPhone®. The new release allows users to make phone calls and to send SMS messages via Thuraya’s satellite network, it also enables them access to emails, as well as popular social media and instant messaging apps such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and WhatsApp among others.
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Thuraya SatSleeve users can now post news updates, chat via messaging apps with their contacts as well as send and receive email from the most remote locations in satellite mode. The device can be used across Thuraya’s extensive satellite network with coverage in over 140 countries.
Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya, said: “The new release of the SatSleeve, which now includes data, underscores our commitment towards delivering new and innovative mobile satellite products. Thuraya is powering ahead of the competition with our strong product innovation strategy focused on making satellite communications more accessible and user-friendly. Users today are increasingly relying on their smartphones to stay connected and we strongly believe in listening to them and to their requirements as we develop new mobile satellite products that align with their needs.”
Thuraya SatSleeve enables users to enjoy ubiquitous coverage even in the most remote environments that are not served or that are under-served by terrestrial networks. The device also serves as an important mobile communications device, in addition to being a security backup for users that are operating in remote locations and in areas where natural or man-made disasters can render terrestrial communications unavailable. The SatSleeve customers include corporate users, enterprises from all industries, explorers, mountaineers and other outdoor enthusiasts. The SatSleeve can be used across the Thuraya network either with a Thuraya SIM card or with a standard GSM SIM card available from 356 worldwide GSM operators across more than 160 countries. This makes the Thuraya SatSleeve highly flexible with the ability to be suited to the users’ individual needs.
The Thuraya SatSleeve is available from all Thuraya Service Partners now.
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Users can make phone calls, send SMS messages via Thuraya’s satellite network, access emails, social media, and instant messaging apps like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp and others. Post news updates, chat via messaging apps, send and receive email from remote locations in satellite mode and Thuraya’s satellite network in over 140 countries.