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INTEGRASYS launches VeryFiling for automating the EPFD compliance evaluation, as well as speeding the process, and ensuring obtaining the license seamlessly. VeryFiling is a fast and easy-to-use disruptive technology, based on the well-known Link Budget Calculation, Beam Budget.
The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced that Intelsat has become a Director Member. Longstanding Board Member, Angela Wheeler, has been appointed as a Director, representing Intelsat.
Ovzon Reports Record quarter and eventful start to 2023. Highlights of the results include:
Middle East & North Africa OTT TV episodes and movies will generate $5.69 billion by 2028; double from $2.83 billion in 2022. Turkey, Israel and Saudi Arabia together will account for 55% of the region’s revenues by 2028. The 13 Arabic-speaking countries will generate $2.47 billion in 2028; up from $1.28 billion in 2022.
Kacific and ST Engineering iDirect Extend Technology Partnership to Expand Satellite Connectivity in Southeast Asia and other Regions
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CABSAT Returns to Dubai World Trade Centre for 2023, on Track to Reveal the Next Frontier of Content
More...CABSAT 2023, the flagship event for broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and digital media and entertainment industries is set to attract more than 14,000 visitors, 340 exhibitors, and 120 speakers, and have over 120 countries represented when it is held from May 16 to 18, 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Africa will have 15.57 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2028, up from 6.15 million at end-2022. Despite this fast growth, SVOD penetration rates will remain low, with only 7% of TV households paying for at least one subscription by 2028 –up from 4% at end-2022.
Simon Murray, Principal Analyst at Digital TV Research, said: “Take-up is inhibited by low disposable incomes. Limited fixed broadband penetration also stifles growth, with few mobile operators offering OTT options. Not all global SVOD platforms will start in every African country – restricting choice.”