[SatNews] Broadcast media consumers will be able to view Thuraya’s cutting edge IP satellite broadband solution during the upcoming IBC exhibition in Amsterdam.

Designed to meet the needs of broadcast media professionals who require video-streaming capabilities from remote news hotspots, Thuraya IP is the world’s smallest satellite broadband solution to support 384 Kbps streaming. Thuraya IP is renowned for its unique compact A-5 size and portability (a mere 1.3kg) making it easy to slip into a rucksack or bag for travel purposes. Its simple plug-and-play system, requiring no additional software, means it can be set up in seconds; a key differentiator in an industry based on breaking news as it happens. The solution supports standard IP 444 Kbps speeds in addition to its 384 Kbps streaming capabilities, a world first in such a compact solution.

Additionally, Thuraya IP is the only solution to offer asymmetric streaming, a functionality that allows users to select their download and upload speeds. For reporters in the field who only wish to upload video and have very little requirements for download this is a significant cost-saving. When coupled with Thuraya’s affordable unlimited data packages, it’s quickly apparent why Thuraya IP is fast becoming the solution of choice for the broadcast industry. Tested in extreme conditions and certified for its robustness, Thuraya IP comfortably integrates with specialised media solutions such as Quicklink, Streambox and Globecast.

Also to be showcased at IBC will be Thuraya’s ground-breaking handheld satellite phone, Thuraya XT. With advanced walk and talk functionalities the handheld is also dual- certified to be the world’s toughest satellite phone. Thuraya XT benefits from the same powerful network support and offers a range of functionality including GPS navigation and GmPRS; it has the fastest data service on any satellite handheld. The phone continues Thuraya’s focus on portability as it is still small enough to fit in any journalists’ shirt pocket. IBC 2011 will occur from September 8-13 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is expected to attract more than 48,000 professionals and more than 1,300 exhibitors from over 140 countries.