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Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, IndiaCast.Viacom18 and IndiaCast are expanding in the MENA region with the launch of a new channel, Rishtey Asia. Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO of ...
Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, IndiaCast.Viacom18 and IndiaCast are expanding in the MENA region with the launch of a new channel, Rishtey Asia. Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO of ...
IP, IP and more IP greeted us as we went from stand to stand at IBC. Many vendors were keen to talk about their IP-based solutions, although some did say ...
Bahrains Information Affairs Authority recently upgraded its news studio and news centre to a full HD file-based 3G infrastructure. BroadcastPro ME brings you the detailsBahrains Information Affairs Authority (IAA), which operates ...
RED Digital Cinema has unveiled the latest addition to its line of professional cameras, RED RAVEN. Weighing in at just 3.5 lbs, RED RAVEN is suitable for shooting for documentaries, online content ...
One of the most prominent factors on any space enthusiasts bucket list is to watch a rocket take off into the depths of space. Theres nothing quite like it, and ...
beIN Sports, which is operated by Qatari Sports Investments, has released promos on its channels announcing the arrival of a movie channel, sending shockwaves through the industry. We first broke the story ...
Alliance Media has selected Broadview Software - a fully integrated real time channel management solution. Alliance Medias Urdu1 and Urdu1 (M.E) channels which are broadcast from Dubai are now a complete ...
Majid Al Ansari.Image Nation Abu Dhabis recent Emirati feature film, Rattle the Cage (Zinzana), is attracting considerable attention from both festivals and partners.Prolific independent studio IM ...
Karim Sarkis is CEO at Sync Media FZ LLC.If you're a traditional free-to-air broadcaster in the Middle East, you most likely belong to one of five ...
Emirates has deployed systems on-board its fleet of aircraft, that enable its passengers to use their own mobile phones to browse the Internet and make phone calls while 40,000 feet ...
Anuj Gandhi, Group CEO, IndiaCast.Viacom18 has announced the launch of the Hindi variety entertainment channel Rishtey Asia for viewers in Asia Pacific and Middle East.The channel will be the ...
Aeronautical satcom specialist Eclipse and independent satcom provider NSSLGlobal, have announced the formation of AEROSATCOM, created to address the needs of the rapidly-expanding government airborne satellite communications market.This new joint venture ...
Harmonic has partnered with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to launch NASA TV UHD, the first consumer UHD channel in North America. Utilising an end-to-end UHD video delivery ...
Quantis has ordered a Newtec Dialog multiservice platform to complement its existing satellite infrastructure and enable more advanced, customized services for its customers.Quantis is a longstanding Newtec broadband solutions customer, ...
Post-production specialist Alistair Rankine tests the beta version of his favourite grading software, DaVinci Resolve 12, and declares that with some tweaking, it may become his favourite editing software tooIt has been quite ...
Daniel Url (r), Managing Director of Qvest Media and Eric Achtmann, Executive Chairman and Founder of V-Nova, at IBC 2015.V-Nova and Qvest Media have announced a strategic ...
Dubai Media Inc. recently upgraded its sports studio and the Dubai Sports channels as part of its larger project to move to a file-based, unified, tapeless infrastructure. Vibhuti Arora reports Dubai ...
Ericsson has bought encoding firm Envivio $125 million. The acquisition will strengthen Ericsson's video compression position, combining its leading position in broadcast and contribution with Envivio's leadership in multiscreen cable ...
When a radio station successfully uses social media to create and deliver a more personalised experience, it is sure to draw more audience and more revenue, says Alexandre MartinezOver the ...
Al Jazeera Media Network recently upgraded its Beirut bureau and built a new studio at the facility with Dubai-based United Broadcast and Media Solutions (UBMS) as the key systems integrator for ...
Ayman Jamal is the Founder of Barajoun.Bilal is the regions first attempt at a full-fledged animation film for theatrical release. Vibhuti Arora speaks to Ayman Jamal, the ...
Last month, BroadcastPro Middle East, in conjunction with Imagine Communications, hosted a roundtable on the cloud in the region. The roundtable was well attended by CTOs and senior executives from various ...
Does AJAs first camera offering, the Cion, combine good design with functionality? Our resident cinematographer, Harvey Glen, gives us his verdict Straight out of the box, the AJA Cion 4K camera looks cool!The ...
The cast of Iftah Ya Simsim.The Arabic version of Sesame Street, Iftah Ya Simsim, is all set to make a comeback on MENA TV screens after ...
Ericsson has signed an exclusive multi-year broadcast and media services contract with Image Nation Abu Dhabi, to handle playout, media preparation, media management and archive services for the new Arabic-language ...
Ali Al Kuwari, CEO, Es’hailSatEshailSat has contracted with Promer Qatar Contracting Company W.L.L to design and build the EshailSat Teleport.A dedicated 50,000 square metre site north of Doha has been ...
Ryan Burr.Networked audio is the way forward for audio distribution, as it helps eliminate the shortcomings of analogue and is cost-effective, says Ryan BurrOne of the most promising ...
IABM has appointed Stan Moote to the position of CTO at the association.Stan Moote began his television career in 1977, while interning as a plant engineer for CFTO-TV in Toronto, ...
Chris O'Hearn.Lists are all the rage, so heres my attempt at clickbait. Here's a list of three things we learnt from Ramadan 2015 and number three will ...
ARN's General Manager Mahmoud Al Rasheed (r) and COO Steve Smith.In an exclusive interview with Vibhuti Arora, ARN's head honchos Mahmoud Al Rasheed and Steve Smith elaborate ...
Offshore oil rigs require complex satellite solutions that need to be robust, always online and work to perform a slew of different operations. Besides communications, oil rigs need to provide ...
Large broadcasters, news agencies or broadcast unions are looking to automate workflows in order to reduce mainly OPEX in many ways. At the same time, automation on a converged IP ...
Olympic stadium London 2012.BeIN Sports has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the Olympic games between 2018 ...
The toughest race in the world, the Red Bull X-Alps, where athletes are pushed to the limit during 14 days of paragliding, hiking and running, has been won for the ...
MediorNet MicroNBeing showcased at IBC2015, MicroN is an 80G media distribution network device for the company's MediorNet line of media transport and management solutions. Working seamlessly with the MediorNet MetroN ...
Flicker Show productions covered the Dubai Ramadan Forum using traditional HD cameras and smartphones.The production of the annual Dubai Ramadan Forum was carried out differently this year, ...
BeIN Media Group, which runs the beIN Sports Network has acquired Turkish pay-TV network Digiturk.Digiturk, which has broadcasting rights for Turkey's top soccer league until the end of the 2016-2017 ...
Facilis will introduce a number of new products to the European market at IBC this year. These include solutions for high-end and budget conscious facilities, along with a new tracking ...
Netflix is embarking on a global rollout of a standard prepaid card that can be used to access its services. The cards have already been in use for some time ...
Doha-based sports broadcaster beIN Sports recently updated its EVS MAX Highlights Service by integrating it with its latest post-production solutions. BroadcastPro ME delves deeper into the production workflow of the ...
Georges Dabighi, Head of TV&Media, Ericsson, Region Middle East.As demand for video content on mobile devices continues to soar, network operators are looking to broadcast over LTE ...
Al Jazeera Lead Audio Specialist Allie Gaffoor.Al Jazeera Media Network has purchased seven Apollo digital audio consoles from Calrec Audio for its broadcast facility in Doha, ...
Vuclip has announced a host of Ramadan shows for MENA viewers. For the first time in the Middle East, mobile users will be able to enjoy simulcast the latest Arabic drama ...
The Space Data Association (SDA) has further increased its membership, with ORBCOMM Inc. and TÜRKSAT being the latest satellite operators to join. This follows an announcement earlier this year when ...
Ericssons Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa (RMEA), reveals that, despite the market being extremely varied with regards to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) adoption and ...
BroadcastPro ME and Avid hosted a roundtable on media asset management.Industry leaders gathered in Dubai last month for a closed-door meeting to discuss some of the challenges ...
Kuwait's Ministry of Information has cancelled the licences of three television channels, state news agency KUNA has reported.The decision to take the Al-Watan, Al-Watan Plus and Al-Watan Ghanawi channels off ...
Rafiah Ibrahim.The inaguaral appendix to the Ericsson Mobility Report for the Middle East and North East Africa, reveals that, despite the market being extremely varied with ...
Russel Peirson-Hagger.ATG Danmon has promoted Russell Peirson-Hagger from his current role as Commercial Director to take the position of Managing Director. He succeeds Christoffer Kay who ...
EVS Mediarchive.EVS will demonstrate enhanced live production capabilities for sports, news and entertainment at BroadcastAsia 2015, booth 5K3-04.Enhanced XT3 live serverWith the newest Multicam software engine, ...
Image Nation Abu Dhabi have announced a deal to fully finance James Ponsoldts upcoming feature adaptation of Dave Eggers novel The Circle. The film will be presented by Image Nation ...
Malik Al Musalmani.While major broadcasters in the region are investing heavily in expensive international formats, Khaleeji productions also continue to have a loyal audience. Vibhuti Arora ...
The Media Zone Authority-Abu Dhabi has announced that the Abu Dhabi Film Festival (ADFF) is being brought to a close. The Media Zone Authoritys focus will now be on future ...
Ramy Rizkallah.Popular Egyptian comedy series Assad Allah Masaoukms director Ramy Rizkallah speaks exclusively to BroadcastPro ME about the award-winning show and his experience of shooting with ...
Qatar-based television network Al Jazeera and Spanish broadcaster Mediapro have partnered to launch beIN Sports channel. BeIN Sports, which has also been reported to be planning a premium DTT launch, will ...
Graham Taylor.With a universal confidence monitoring system, broadcasters and other media companies can use just one product from a single interface by a single user to very ...
ONE CONNXT has completed the extension of its broadcast video transport agreement with Arab Radio and Television (ART). The extension comes following the conclusion of the initial three-year agreement originally ...
The OTT roundtable took place on the first day of CABSAT15.With OTT discussed throughout boardrooms this year, Brightcove and BroadcastPro ME got together with leading industry ...
Pixel Power is concentrating on how uncompromised graphics quality can be implemented in file-based, metadata-driven workflows using software-defined technology. Broadcasters in todays competitive climate need to attract and retain audiences ...
Andy Rayner.As the broadcast eco-system becomes more virtual, we find out what software-defined networks really mean to broadcastersAs broadcasting moves into an environment increasingly driven by ...