Tuesday 19 March 2013

New Era Systems proposes new market for ground station equipment


To celebrate its thirteenth year in business, New Era Systems is drawing attention to the little-known marketplace for used ground station equipment where serviceable but underused/unused satellite communications systems can be sold, purchased, and put to profitable use.

The company reported that satellite Earth stations are not using hundreds of millions of dollars worth of satellite antenna and RF equipment assets to their full potential, or at all. These equipment could be deployed in other locations that require them.

Phil Thomas, President of New Era Systems, pointed out the industry does not have a visible resource for the disposal of large satellite antenna systems as well as the sale and purchase of used gear. The Company seeks to help antenna buyers save money and turn surplus gear into cash by directing attention to the after-market for pre-owned equipment.

To this end, New Era Systems created a discussion centered on increasing the efficiency and transparency of the after-market. It is is urging satellite Teleports (including members of the World Teleport Association) and members of the industry to join the talks.

Wednesday 6 March 2013

SIS LIVE, RRsat sign international sports distribution deal for Asian market


SIS LIVE and RRsat have arrived at a distribution deal that will provides international sports distribution solutions to consumers in Asia. Services covered by the agreement include uplink and downlink services, satellite-to-satellite turnaround, and fiber-to-satellite transmissions.

The two companies have teamed up to deliver the coverage of the European Tour Productions golf tour. SIS LIVE will use RRsat solutions to distribute live golf events to and from Asia.

The distribution deal is the latest in a long line of mutual cooperation between the two companies. SIS LIVE is a preferred RRsat supplier and delivers the latter company's European satellite Teleport and turnaround services to RRsat’s extensive customer base. They have built a custom fiber link between the SIS LIVE Teleport in the United Kingdom and the Emek HaEla teleport run by RRsat, which enables the direct transfer of content for uplink and distribution to premium cable headends in Asia. 

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