Jan 30, 2010, post by awatrobski
RRsat Global Communications Network informed that it has launched a new platform for the distribution of Spanish and Portuguese language content into European markets over the Hispasat 1D satellite.
RRSat is a provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries. The Spanish-language version of Moscow-based news channel Russia Today (RT) is RRsat’s first consumer for distribution through this platform.
“The European Spanish and Portuguese audience in Europe is an important demographic and we are providing a platform in cooperation with the satellite operator Hispasat for content providers to tap into this market,” said David Rivel, founder and CEO of RRsat, in a statement.
Jan 13, 2010, post by Satellite News
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a thriving provider of comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, informed that it will be releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2009 results on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 before US markets open.
The Company will also be hosting a conference call on the same day, at 9:00 am ET. On the call, Mr. David Rivel, Founder & CEO, Mr. Lior Rival, VP Sales & Marketing and Mr. Gil Efron, CFO will review and discuss the results and will be available to deliver appropriate information to investors.
About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.
RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd. provides content management and distribution services to television and radio broadcasting industries. The company, through its proprietary “RRsat Global Network” comprising satellite and terrestrial fiber optic transmission capacity and the public Internet, offers distribution services for content providers. Its content distribution services consist of worldwide transmission of video and audio broadcasts. The company also offers content management services, including digital archiving and compilation of customer’s programming and advertising content into various broadcast channels. In addition, RRSat Global Communications Network provides various production services on a contractual basis and satellite newsgathering services through its fleet of vans for outside broadcasting and electronic news gathering crews and packages. Further, it offers live broadcast studios and editing facilities to its customers. The company’s RRsat Global Network delivers content to various end markets, including cable operators, satellite operators, direct to home market, and public Internet. Additionally, RRSat Global Communications Network provides mobile satellite telecommunications services, such as global telephony, fax, data, Internet, and other value added services for shipping, aviation, construction, and oil companies; humanitarian aid organizations; governmental agencies; and other end customers that require telephony and Internet services in remote areas. As of December 31, 2008, it provided services to approximately 500 television and radio channels in approximately 150 countries. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Reem, Israel. Visit the company’s website http://www.RRsat.com for more information.
Dec 08, 2009, post by Satellite News
Global Gateway Media & Communications, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: GGMC), formerly Zcom Networks, Inc., announced today that has signed an agreement with RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd., a global satellite and fiber distribution provider.
Based on the terms of this agreement, RRsat will be transmitting, on a 24 hour 7 day basis, Global Gateway’s content on KU-Band uplink on Galaxy 19 Satellite at 97 degree west, and up to 1.5 Mbps space segment on multiplexing MCPC platform. Global Gateway frequency on Galaxy 19 Satellite is Transponder 11; downlink 11929 V with symbol 22000 and FEC 3/4.
“This agreement is a significant milestone for Global Gateway. RRsat is a strong satellite distribution provider and offers the most advanced digital MCPC platforms to more than 500 television and radio channels covering more than 150 countries. We will be utilizing DTH, Direct-to-home satellite broadcasting of our contents from high powered geostationary satellite to small dish antenna and satellite receivers in homes across a wide geographical area,” said Dr. Alex Parsinia, CEO of Global Gateway.
