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Latest EMEA Developments / Analysis

TECHBrief Report on Ground System Requirements for Software Defined Satellites

TECHBrief Report on Ground System Requirements for Software Defined Satellites sponsored by ST Engineering iDirect 

Featuring:

Ground Systems for Software Defined Satellites by Elisabeth Tweedie

Ground Networks in a Software-Defined Era: Key Requirements by Jo de Loor

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ABS: Full Year Results Update and Recent Developments

Dubai, UAE, January 23, 2025 –Satellite operator ABS Group reports full-year results the twelve months ended 30 September 2024 and update on recent developments.  The company reported revenues of US$ 66.3 million, down 4% YoY under very competitive market conditions. Adjusted EBITDA was US$ 35.9 million at 54% margin.

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EMEA Market Trends

Satellite Consumer Direct-to-Device: Trends and Forecasts 2023–2033

London, UK, January 21, 2025--A new report from Analysys Mason reveals that  the consumer Direct-to-Device (D2D) market is poised to revolutionise accessibility and bridge connectivity gaps, and cumulative revenue will reach more than US$ 100 billion between 2023 and 2033.

Defense Spending Drives Government Space Budgets to Historic High

Paris, France,. January 15, 2025 – Space consulting and market intelligence firm Novaspace, has released the 24th edition of its annual Government Space Programs (GSP) report. The report reveals that global government space investments reached  approximately US$ 135 billion in 2024, a 10% increase compared to 2023. Defense spending, now the majority of budgets at US$ 73 billion (54%), underscores space’s growing importance as a contested and strategic domain. 

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EMEA Executive Moves and Views

Bitcentral Appoints John Kennedy to Board of Directors

john-kennedy-bitcentral.jpgNewport Beach, Calif., January 27, 2025 — Bitcentral, a provider of media solutions for broadcast and digital video, proudly announced the appointment of John Kennedy to its Board of Directors. 

 

 

Stephen Nuttall announced as New Chair of IBC’s Partnership Board

stephen-nutall.jpgLondon, UK., January 15, 2025 – Stephen Nuttall has been appointed as the new Chair of IBC’s Partnership Board. Made up of representatives from each of the six partner organisations which own IBC (IABM, IEEE, IET, RTS, SCTE and SMPTE), the IBC Partnership Board provides the governance and strategic oversight of IBC. 

 

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EMEA Events

A Perspective on PTC 2025

by Bruce R. Elbert, President, Application Technology Strategy

Honolulu, Hawaii, January 24, 2025--For someone who has attended the Pacific Telecommunications Conference (PTC) since the 1980s, the event this year proved vital to its future. Held in Honolulu from January 18 – 22, 2025, the conference blew out all records for participation. They now feature themselves as promoting not just telecom, but the broader domain of digital infrastructure. Telecom is at the center to connect islands and continents, but they have introduced aspects of computing and data, lately represented through the cloud and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Major ingredients are fiber optic cables, satellites, and huge data centers with associated support.

Game Changer. NAB Show Launches New Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Experience

Washington, D.C. January 15, 2025 - Registration is open for the 2025 NAB Show set to bring the global media and entertainment industry together April 5-9, 2025 (Exhibits April 6-9) at the Las Vegas Convention Center.  The highly anticipated event will feature key industry trends including sports, artificial intelligence (AI), the creator economy, streaming and cloud virtualization. New this year, the Sports Summit: The Future of Sports Rights and Fan Experience is a three-day program exploring the tech and trends transforming the fan experience and driving new revenue streams.

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