Broadcast News
09/05/2018
Globecomm Receives Five-Year Broadcasting Contract

Globecomm has received a five-year contract by the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to provide satellite transponder, teleport, and terrestrial fiber services for the Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN).
Globecomm's services will now be used to transmit MBN's Alhurra TV HD and SD video and Radio Sawa audio content to the Middle East and North Africa.
This marks the first project awarded by the BBG to Globecomm for turnkey satellite and terrestrial-based broadcast services. It is also Globecomm's first deployment on the new $2.5 billion GSA Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) IDIQ contract 47QTCE18D0001.
Alhurra and Radio Sawa's programming content will be delivered via satellite to more than 58 million direct-to-home (DTH) users, multiple regional MBN rebroadcasting TV and radio affiliates, and BBG/MBN owned-and-operated 24/7 FM radio stations.
"This project underlines the company's focus on the transition of complex government owned-and-operated satellite and terrestrial networks to commercial content delivery services," said Dwight Hunsicker, executive vice president and general manager of Globecomm's government division. "Our ability to handle modern broadcast network services and leverage our technical and operational know-how made us the vendor of choice for this program. We plan to satisfy future requirements and fulfill additional needs for the BBG in a way that reduces overall costs while enhancing operational efficiencies."
www.globecomm.com
Globecomm's services will now be used to transmit MBN's Alhurra TV HD and SD video and Radio Sawa audio content to the Middle East and North Africa.
This marks the first project awarded by the BBG to Globecomm for turnkey satellite and terrestrial-based broadcast services. It is also Globecomm's first deployment on the new $2.5 billion GSA Complex Commercial SATCOM Solutions (CS3) IDIQ contract 47QTCE18D0001.
Alhurra and Radio Sawa's programming content will be delivered via satellite to more than 58 million direct-to-home (DTH) users, multiple regional MBN rebroadcasting TV and radio affiliates, and BBG/MBN owned-and-operated 24/7 FM radio stations.
"This project underlines the company's focus on the transition of complex government owned-and-operated satellite and terrestrial networks to commercial content delivery services," said Dwight Hunsicker, executive vice president and general manager of Globecomm's government division. "Our ability to handle modern broadcast network services and leverage our technical and operational know-how made us the vendor of choice for this program. We plan to satisfy future requirements and fulfill additional needs for the BBG in a way that reduces overall costs while enhancing operational efficiencies."
www.globecomm.com
Top Related Stories
Click here for the latest broadcast news stories.
01/07/2005
Siemens Business Services to provide satellite services to Live8
Siemens Business Services has announced that it will deliver record-breaking satellite services for the largest global live transmission in history –
Siemens Business Services to provide satellite services to Live8
Siemens Business Services has announced that it will deliver record-breaking satellite services for the largest global live transmission in history –
13/04/2018
Globecomm Launches New Broadcast Platform
Globecomm has launched a new broadcast platform that allows video content providers worldwide to access its network and provide services throughout th
Globecomm Launches New Broadcast Platform
Globecomm has launched a new broadcast platform that allows video content providers worldwide to access its network and provide services throughout th
19/03/2002
Globecomm Systems prepare for NAB event
Globecomm Systems' personnel will be at booth S8433, in the Sands Expo Centre Hall D, to demonstrate their latest products. The Globecomm Systems Broa
Globecomm Systems prepare for NAB event
Globecomm Systems' personnel will be at booth S8433, in the Sands Expo Centre Hall D, to demonstrate their latest products. The Globecomm Systems Broa
04/03/2002
Globecomm completes content delivery lab
Globecomm Systems, a leading global supplier of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, have announced the completion of a hi-tech conten
Globecomm completes content delivery lab
Globecomm Systems, a leading global supplier of end-to-end satellite-based communications solutions, have announced the completion of a hi-tech conten
12/09/2005
Ascent Media Network Services appoint head of consulting services arm
Ascent Media Network Services (AMNS) has announced the creation of a strategic consulting practice to augment its global Systems & Technology Services
Ascent Media Network Services appoint head of consulting services arm
Ascent Media Network Services (AMNS) has announced the creation of a strategic consulting practice to augment its global Systems & Technology Services
20/06/2024
StreamGuys Programmatic Ad Services Help Dick Broadcasting
StreamGuys has announced that Dick Broadcasting has quintupled its monthly advertising revenue since transitioning to StreamGuys ad insertion services
StreamGuys Programmatic Ad Services Help Dick Broadcasting
StreamGuys has announced that Dick Broadcasting has quintupled its monthly advertising revenue since transitioning to StreamGuys ad insertion services
28/10/2008
Genesis Networks Offer Turnkey Broadcasting Services For US Presidential Election Coverage
Genesis Networks, a leading provider of high-quality global transmission services, has announced that it has expanded its broadcasting package for med
Genesis Networks Offer Turnkey Broadcasting Services For US Presidential Election Coverage
Genesis Networks, a leading provider of high-quality global transmission services, has announced that it has expanded its broadcasting package for med
01/12/2000
NEW CEO FOR RTL BROADCASTING SERVICES
MIKE Southgate, currently Managing Director of Pearson Television Operations, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the RTL Group’s newly comb
NEW CEO FOR RTL BROADCASTING SERVICES
MIKE Southgate, currently Managing Director of Pearson Television Operations, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the RTL Group’s newly comb
14/04/2011
Thomson Video Networks Enters Framework Agreement With Telenor Satellite Broadcasting
Thomson Video Networks has announced a multiyear framework agreement with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc). Under the partnership, Thomson will s
Thomson Video Networks Enters Framework Agreement With Telenor Satellite Broadcasting
Thomson Video Networks has announced a multiyear framework agreement with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc). Under the partnership, Thomson will s
17/12/2021
Radio 24 And Virgin Radio Switzerland Install Lawo's Diamond Radio Consoles
Swiss private radio stations 'Radio 24' and 'Virgin Radio Switzerland', owned by CH Media, have become the first stations to install Lawo's newly intr
Radio 24 And Virgin Radio Switzerland Install Lawo's Diamond Radio Consoles
Swiss private radio stations 'Radio 24' and 'Virgin Radio Switzerland', owned by CH Media, have become the first stations to install Lawo's newly intr
19/02/2020
Visual Data Media Services Acquires Digital Post Services
Visual Data Media Services has acquired Hollywood-based Digital Post Services (DPS) as part of its global acquisitions strategy. DPS has a well-establ
Visual Data Media Services Acquires Digital Post Services
Visual Data Media Services has acquired Hollywood-based Digital Post Services (DPS) as part of its global acquisitions strategy. DPS has a well-establ
21/04/2006
American Cable Services deploy VoX services
VoX Communications, wholesale and retail provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services nationwide, has announced that American Cable Servic
American Cable Services deploy VoX services
VoX Communications, wholesale and retail provider of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services nationwide, has announced that American Cable Servic
16/07/2021
Gravity Media Acquires Telstra Broadcast Services' DSNG (Digital Satellite) Fleet
Gravity Media has acquired Telstra Broadcast Services' DSNG (Digital Satellite) fleet, its speciality Globecam miniature camera business and associate
Gravity Media Acquires Telstra Broadcast Services' DSNG (Digital Satellite) Fleet
Gravity Media has acquired Telstra Broadcast Services' DSNG (Digital Satellite) fleet, its speciality Globecam miniature camera business and associate
02/04/2007
Arqiva Completes Acquistion Of BT's Satellite Broadcast Services Business
Arqiva's acquisition of BT's satellite broadcast services business was successfully completed at the end of March. The £25 million cash deal includes
Arqiva Completes Acquistion Of BT's Satellite Broadcast Services Business
Arqiva's acquisition of BT's satellite broadcast services business was successfully completed at the end of March. The £25 million cash deal includes
16/03/2001
ITV TO LAUNCH DIGITAL SATELLITE SERVICES
ITV have announced that they have signed a deal with satellite group, Societe Europeenne des Satellites (SES), to launch digital satellite services. T
ITV TO LAUNCH DIGITAL SATELLITE SERVICES
ITV have announced that they have signed a deal with satellite group, Societe Europeenne des Satellites (SES), to launch digital satellite services. T