23 September 2016
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FIRST DEBATE ON SEPTEMBER 27th AT 3:00am (PARIS TIME)
As part of its extensive coverage of the US presidential campaign, France 24 will live broadcast the three debates between the Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
Broadcast on France 24’s three channels (in English, in French and in Arabic) and on France 24’s digital platforms (France24.com, Youtube channel, Facebook pages).
Location: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
- On October 10th at 3:00 am (Paris time)
Broadcast on France 24 English channel as well as France 24’s digital platforms in English (France24.com, Youtube channel, Facebook page).
Location: Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- On October 20th at 3:00 am (Paris time)
Broadcast on France 24’s three channels (in English, in French and in Arabic) and on France 24’s digital platforms (France24.com, Youtube channel, Facebook pages).
Location: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV
Following these broadcasts, France 24’s US correspondents will analyze the key moments of each debate with guests and experts on set.
On November 8th and 9th, France 24 will team up with France Médias Monde channels RFI and MCD to offer a special night entirely dedicated to the US presidential election in three languages (English, French and Arabic).
(Source: France 24 press release)
23 September 2016
A court in Uzbekistan this week upheld a decision to sentence the brother of an RFE/RL journalist to eight years in prison on drug-related charges, the latest in a series of cases that appear to target family members in retaliation for their relatives’ reporting.
The Ferghana appeals court, in the country’s southern Ferghana Valley, rejected Aziz Yusupov’s appeal on September 20 in a session in which no witnesses were present and, according to his mother, took 15 minutes. No witnesses testified in the original hearing in August, nor was any evidence brought against Yusupov to corroborate the charges.
Drug charges are frequently brought against independent journalists, human rights defenders, and other government critics in Uzbekistan.
Noting that the decision comes only two weeks after the appointment of interim president Shavkat Mirziyaev, following the death of long-serving leader Islam Karimov, RFE/RL President Thomas Kent said, “Uzbekistan’s new leaders should know that RFE/RL vigorously condemns any attack on the family members of our journalists, and any attempt to intimidate or silence us.”
In a statement issued following Yusupov’s original conviction, the media advocacy group Reporters Without Borders called the charge “trumped-up,” characterizing it as an effort by authorities to continue “stepping up their persecution of the country’s few remaining independent journalists.”
Other members of RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service and their relatives have been subject to attempts at intimidation recently. One employee’s apartment in Tashkent was seized by agents with Uzbekistan’s National Security Service in August. Another employee was warned this spring that her brother would suffer if she continued working for RFE/RL. Authorities have interrogated the family members of RFE/RL employees about their relatives’ journalistic work, and in several cases have denied their requests for exit visas to leave the country.
RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service, known locally as Radio Ozodlik, operates from Prague, having been forced to close its bureau in Tashkent in 2005 following that year’s massacre in the eastern city of Andijon. Ozodlik relies on constant innovation and a wide network of local sources to report news and engage with audiences in one of the world’s most closed societies. Despite government efforts to block access, the Service’s website averages more than 2 million visits per month; during the week that President Karimov died (August 28-September 4), the website registered 6.5 million page views, while the Service reached more than 5.1 million via social media platforms, and its videos were watched 5.5 million times on YouTube.
(Source: RFE/RL press release)
21 September 2016
Tata Communications, Official Connectivity Provider of Formula 1®, Formula One Management and Sky have tested in action live Ultra High Definition (UHD) broadcasting at the 2016 FORMULA 1 SINGAPORE AIRLINES SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX. Following this first ever end-to-end broadcast of an F1 race in UHD, Sky will show all races of the 2017 season in UHD.
The successful proof of concept involved the installation of multiple state-of-the-art UHD cameras at the Singapore circuit. The footage from these was mixed in the FOM Broadcast Centre onsite, and the UHD output distributed live to Sky’s HQ in Osterley in the UK using Tata Communications’ Video Connect service. Video Connect enables broadcasters to deliver live video feeds over the world’s largest wholly-owned subsea fibre network, ensuring the highest quality experience for viewers.
“This proof of concept with Sky and Tata Communications demonstrates our ongoing commitment to make F1 the ultimate sports experience by harnessing the power of cutting-edge broadcasting technologies,” says John Morrison, Chief Technical Officer of Formula One Management.
“Delivering the race action seamlessly in UHD from any Grand Prix location to homes requires superfast, reliable connectivity on a global scale,” says Mehul Kapadia, Managing Director of F1 Business at Tata Communications. “And, other game-changing technologies like virtual reality will rely on ubiquitous, superfast connectivity too. As the break-neck speed of technology innovation continues, we’ll work with Formula One Management to enable fans to experience the exhilarating world of F1 in new ways.”
“We pride ourselves on being an extremely forward-thinking F1 broadcaster with a special focus on innovation,” says Keith Lane, Director of Operations at Sky. “UHD offers four times higher resolution than HD, making F1 a more powerful, immersive experience for fans than ever before. The success of this proof of concept in Singapore shows that we’re on track to show every race live in UHD next season using our next-generation Sky Q home entertainment service, and to continue to give our customers the action-packed F1 experiences that they crave.”
The UHD test in Singapore follows a series of other ambitious proof of concepts by Tata Communications and Formula One Management around live Over the Top content delivery and 4K broadcasting.
(Source: Tata Communications press release)
20 September 2016
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network, powered by its leading satellite backbone, announced that TIM, one of the largest mobile communications operators in Brazil, has contracted to incorporate Intelsat EpicNG high-throughput services into its network infrastructure, providing expanded connectivity throughout the country.
Under the multi-year agreement, TIM will become the first mobile network operator in Brazil to incorporate high-throughput satellite (HTS) services into its infrastructure. Intelsat’s first EpicNG satellite, Intelsat 29e, located at 310º East, is a high-performance, high-efficiency satellite that will enable TIM to deliver more throughput across its network, with a backwards-compatible design that allows the use of existing hardware. This means TIM can satisfy its current and future demands while improving its total cost of network ownership.
The exceptional performance brought by Intelsat 29e’s Ku-band spot beams will enable the fast and efficient roll-out of new sites in currently underserved areas and support the deployment of 3G and 4G services. The Intelsat EpicNG solution will augment TIM’s existing C-band network to serve new demand with attractive economics.
“Our goal is to provide more throughput, and achieve high penetration within our service territories. Our Intelsat EpicNG solution allows us to do more than just improve services for our existing mobile customers; we will also be able to deliver connectivity in remote and less-densely-populated regions of Brazil where terrestrial infrastructure is difficult to efficiently deploy,” said Marcelo Duarte, TIM’s Wholesale Director. “Intelsat has been a strong partner in the development of our network infrastructure and our business, and when we looked for means to continue our evolution, Intelsat EpicNG proved to be the only option for satisfying customer needs today as well as for establishing an infrastructure that can efficiently and cost-effectively meet demands in the future.”
“TIM needed a solution that would support its technology roadmap of deploying 3G and 4G, as well as its desire to improve coverage and services in remote areas. The ideal solution would minimize disruption in TIM’s network, enable the use of existing equipment and be rapidly deployable and scalable,” said Carmen Gonzalez-Sanfeliu, Intelsat’s Regional Vice President, Latin America. “The design of Intelsat EpicNG meets these requirements and allows TIM to evolve its network and coverage with the right economics, enabling TIM to reach new markets and develop new applications and services. Many mobile network operators are looking to upgrade their networks and extend their reach, and Intelsat EpicNG is optimized to deliver the improved performance that solves both needs.”
Intelsat 29e is the first Intelsat EpicNG satellite to serve Brazil. In 2017, the company expects to launch two more Intelsat EpicNG satellites that will also provide full coverage of Brazil with additional throughput and resilience, demonstrating Intelsat’s commitment to the region.
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(Source: Intelsat press release)
20 September 2016
In September and October, Euronews viewers and users worldwide will be able to discover in 13 languages the attractions of Peru, the third-largest country in South America.
Promperù, the country’s promotion board, has selected Euronews to showcase Peru’s attractions in order to support its export and tourism sectors.
As part of Peru’s international branding campaign targeting investors, business people and travellers around the world, Promperù will benefit from Euronews distribution on TV in 200 countries worldwide, and from its powerful position in Europe, where Euronews has established itself as the leading international news channel.
For a four-week period starting on 19 September 2016, a multi-platform campaign plays out on Euronews, with conventional TV adverts and an extensive digital component.
This package is supplemented by a special series of “Life” magazine, a programme devoted to discovering countries across the world, which will feature original reports.
The “Peru Life” series will be broadcast on Euronews, which is available in more than 200 countries, and digitally on euronews.com, the “Euronews Discover” YouTube channel, and mobile applications.
In parallel, Euronews’ sales department is running a promotional campaign on TV and social media.
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Sabine Troccaz, Sales Director for the Americas |
“”We’re delighted to partner again with Promperu for their 2016 country branding campaign. Part of this multi-platforms campaign that includes an intensive spots campaign, as well as a strong digital component; the Peru life series produced in 13 languages will interest the worldwide business, investor community and travelers. The series will put Peru in the spot light and showcase the main assets of this diverse country that has experienced incredible and sustained economic growth over the past decade”.
Peru Life
Euronews reporter Monica Pinna travelled to Peru and picked three themes to help discover today’s Peru.
Monica introduces us to Peruvian cooking, one of the most richly diverse in the world. She meets leading chefs influenced both by the country’s three climates, which produce extremely varied ingredients, and by Asia and Europe, where many Peruvians have ancestry.
Peru is a renowned producer of coffee and cocoa. Monica meets farmers in the mountains of the Andean Cordillera, who attract exporters with their high-quality crops and whose cooperative ensures that their products are sold through the fair-trade channel.
As for Peru’s history, Monica unveils the secrets of the capital Lima and its cultural treasures, superb monuments, and arts scene.
A keen photographer, Monica Pinna is keeping a travel diary, available on euronews.com in which she shares her favourite finds.
(Source: Euronews press release)
