Es’hailSat, the Qatar Satellite Company, announced today that its recently launched satellite, Es’hail-2, entered commercial service to serve government, broadcast and telecommunications sectors in Middle East and North Africa.
The global Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry is in the midst of a significant shift as viewers demand a more personalised experience, both in terms of the content they consume and their platform of choice. The fast-paced development of mobile and streaming technologies have sparked a marked shift in consumer behaviour, thrusting the industry into an era analysts are referring to as Convergence 3.0. In this new wave of entertainment, technology is giving a voice to the consumer and that voice is clear - viewers are demanding bespoke content that they can consume anytime, anywhere.
Satellites are becoming more and more complex as the new High Throughput Satellite (HTS) and non-geostationary systems are coming. The new systems require innovative solutions for monitorign and control.
Communications are undergoing a complete transition from what we know as the norm, towards a somewhat unknown reality, where anything and everything will eventually be connected.
The Russian Satellite Communications Co. has joined the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade’s MUNIN pilot project, which aims to develop and test technologies in automated navigation and remote control of vessels.
The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) has announced the appointment of Irina Petrov to serve as its Vice President for Marketing and Membership with effect on March 5, 2019.
ICEYE has announced the appointment of Leola Moss, a seasoned satellite imaging and aerospace professional, as vice president, product delivery and operations, and of Steve Young, a seasoned space and aerospace professional, as vice president, business development and sales.
Integrasys concluded last week its VIP Partners’ Summit to present the company’s latest products and services, and also to listen to success cases on the use of its products.
Alvaro Sanchez, Integrasys CEO, said 2018 had been a great year with big changes, and the summit was the company’s way of thanking its VIP partners and those companies that helped it continue to grow.
In common with the rest of the world, the market for traditional satellite services in the Middle East and Africa is facing challenges, from terrestrial competitors, new space competitors and shifting consumer taste. Nevertheless, all of the operators interviewed for this article, remain very upbeat about the prospects for their services in this region.
