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October 9th, 2011

SatBroadcasting™ — This report includes Eutelsat, International Datacasting, SES


[SatNews] For those involved in the SatBroadcasting™ environment, here is important market segment news that could well be of interest to you...

  • Eutelsat Communications has announced the nominations for this year’s HOT BIRD™ TV Awards, the international broadcasting event celebrating the achievements of thematic satellite TV channels. A record 160 channels from vibrant and competitive TV markets entered this year’s event. Original programming, quality production and new concepts were the criteria guiding the jury of media experts that met for two days in Paris and selected channels from 13 countries. Their choice of winners will be announced and honoured on Friday, November 25, at a gala ceremony in Venice in the Scuola Grande of San Giovanni Evangelista. Duilio Giammaria, Chairman of the jury, commented on this year’s participants, "Year on year, the members of the jury of the HOT BIRD™ TV Awards are impressed by the capability of content producers to innovate, seek originality and create trends. This excellence deserves recognition and we are delighted to be part of an event that rewards their constant effort and investment.” This year’s event again includes the People’s Choice Award, won by the channel with the largest number of votes from viewers. All participating channels are eligible to take part in the People’s Choice, with viewers invited to vote through each channel’s website and key industry sites including hotbirdtvawards.com, broadbandtvnews.com, eutelsat.com, eurovisioni.it, satexpo.com and lyngsat.com. This year's nominations include...






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    International Datacasting Corporation (TSX: IDC) is going to showcase nexgen 3D and HD broadcast technologies at CCW / Satcon in New York, October 12-13, 2011. “There is an evolution underway regarding how TV and radio content is being distributed to customers and audiences,” said Frederick Godard, President and CEO, IDC. “This evolution requires a fundamental shift in broadcast business practices. IDC is committed to responding with innovative solutions that enable broadcasters to adapt in this time of change, and benefit from ensuing opportunities.” As part of the ongoing evolution in broadcast content distribution, IDC is featuring new products and enhanced features at CCW/Satcon 2011 Booth #625:
    • Television Broadcasters: IDC's feature enriched TITAN Video Encoder features options for full 3G 1080p50 and 1080p60 support. Deployed with the HMR 5440 HD MPEG4 decoders, this solution enables unparalleled image quality for content contribution and distribution applications, and enhanced ease of use for outside broadcast applications. TITAN is one of IDC’s core HD and 3D capable technologies deployed for the distribution of alternative live events to the home. IDC works with major national broadcasters such as Tribune, Fox and SpeedChannel in the broadcast of major news and sporting events including professional golf and football games, and national auto races. IDC partners with companies such as Calhoun Satellite in the deployment of technologies for the broadcast of live events
    • Radio Broadcasters: IDC’s next-generation SuperFlex Pro Audio series receivers include the new Professional Media Recorder (PMR) feature for more targeted audience reach. Improved scheduling allows broadcasters to better engage target audiences, while attracting advertisers for increased revenue. IDC is proud to work with key customers such National Public Radio and Fairfax Radio in the successful build and roll out of next-generation networks
    • Digital Cinema Broadcasters: IDC recently unveiled our newest digital cinema solution for multi-screen live event capability. Our Pro Cinema Event Player supports high frame rate live alternative content delivery in both 2D and 3D, in addition to DCP feature film delivery. This innovation was recently featured at IBC’s Big Screen Showcase with Christie Digital and SENSIO Technologies
    • Data Broadcasters: IDC’s proven network infrastructure solutions continue to be deployed by key digital media networks and institutions requiring secure and reliable delivery of mission-critical data
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    SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) have concluded a capacity agreement with the Turkish media company Istanbul FM TV. The new customer will use SES satellite capacity at the orbital position 31.5 degrees East for the free-to-air transmission of two TV and two radio channels. With the SES satellites, the programs can be received in Turkey with standard DTH satellite dishes. "The agreement is a significant step into the fast growing Turkish market," said Ferdinand Kayser, Chief Commercial Officer of SES. "This market has become increasingly important for us. At the same time, our new partnership confirms the attractiveness of 31.5 degrees East for customers in growth markets. We will continue to extend our presence in Turkey and create an attractive neighborhood for our broadcasting customers."




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