November 15, 2012

Thuraya Telecommunications Company announced the certification of a suite of industry leading Solutions further enhancing its offer for the Media and Broadcast industry. At the heart of Thuraya MediaComms is Thuraya IP, which is the world’s most compact satellite data modem, which is now fully compatible with the media industry’s favored broadcast solutions including: Clipway, Livewire, Globecast, Streambox and Quicklink.  

Mr. John Huddle, Head of Media Services at Thuraya said, “Thuraya delivers the highest standards of reliability, security and performance so that journalists can remain focused on breaking the news, without having to worry about staying connected. All of our Thuraya MediaComms solutions undergo a rigorous testing and certification process. We remain committed to developing superior products and Solutions to support the media industry’s constantly evolving demands.” 

The prevalence of journalism on-the-move, whereby a reporter can quickly and easily use a laptop coupled with a portable satellite broadband terminal to stream live images has changed the landscape of the media industry. Media companies will typically use various broadcast Solutions to enable IP streaming from the field in order to break the news first. In response, Thuraya has certified multiple industry leading Solutions to guarantee they are fully compatible with the Thuraya IP terminal.  

Thuraya MediaComms combines best-in-class hardware with assets both in space and on the ground, to deliver a complete end-to-end solution. As networks become increasingly intricate, Media companies are turning to solutions providers who can deliver dependable, integrated solutions that help them reduce complexity, lower overall costs and provide efficient network management. Thuraya has certified all the leading industry mobile broadcast solutions to ensure they interact seamlessly with our customers’ existing workflows. Thuraya MediaComms enables reporters to have access to everything they need without compromising their time or safety. These innovative solutions offer all the power of an SNG truck, tucked away in a backpack.