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RSCC satellites
in the ME 5G
Long story on the
of success horizon
Satellite:
So much to
offer to MENA
Innovative and Adaptive
Digital Transformation
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08 Editor’s Note
Dear Reader,
Welcome to the latest edition of Teletimes International.
This edition brings our attention to CABSAT which brings
together the global satellite and digital content industry in
Dubai’s World Trade Centre. CABSAT’s Content Congress plays
a critical role in uniting the discussions surrounding the rapidly
changing content landscape. The event will bring together over
250 leaders in their industry, including Carlos Tibi, Chief Executive
Officer, icflix; Raffaele Annechino, President and Managing
Director for Viacom International Media Networks’ (VIMN)
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Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa; Kaswara Al
Khatib co-creator UTURN and, Sanjay Raina, General Manager,
Fox International. Teletimes is a media partner and an exhibitor
at the event and I look forward to participating in it personally.
Eric Xu of Huawei: “5G is certainly not an atomic bomb” CABSAT 2019 set to demystify the tech Among the latest highlights from the Middle East region, du
and trends fueling Convergence 3.0 telecom has announced a major new service which allows du’s
customers to communicate with it via WhatsApp. The virtual
assistant called Blu, is deployed using UIB’s technology and
provides 24/7 customer support to users on WhatsApp and
Facebook Messenger. The news comes as a first from a landscape
Event Reports of growing interests in Digital and Virtual Assistants for customer
service amongst telcos. In other news, The Mohammed bin
08 CABSAT 2019 set to demystify the tech
Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced that 25 September
and trends fueling Convergence 3.0
2019 will be the launch date of the first Emirati Arab astronaut’s
24 GSMA wraps up hugely successful MWC19 Barcelona trip to the International Space Station (ISS).
ICT & Telecom
As 5G becomes the centre of attention, Mohammad Marashi
22 A first for du and their customers from Intelsat talks about what it will take to accelerate the
development of the network of networks, the full article is
26 STC continues to attend the World Mobile Congress included in this edition and is definitely a recommended piece.
in Barcelona by reviewing advanced technologies
and signing international agreements
As always, you will also find the latest news and insights from all
33 Etisalat celebrates UAE Innovation Month the major players in the industry. We welcome your feedback on
info@teletimesinternational.com
38 Huawei presents its simplified 5G and SoftCOM
AI solutions at the MWC Barcelona 2019
45 Zain selects Parallel Wireless Open RAN to modernize
Satellite Communications Enjoy Reading!
existing 2G and 3G infrastructure
12 Integrasys Launches Link Budget Tool
46 du announces revenue growth to AED 13.41 billion
and total dividend payment of 35 fils per share for 2018 13 5G is on the horizon — What will it take to accelerate Khalid Athar
the development of the network of networks Cell: +971 501305097
20 Newtec collaborates with Wind River on 5G technology
21 Himalaya HD bolsters MEASAT’s HD Video
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EVENT
CABSAT 2019 set to demystify the tech
and trends fueling Convergence 3.0
As the Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry enters a new era, viewers are demanding bespoke
content delivered whenever, wherever. CABSAT 2019 will lead on how to meet this demand
The global Entertainment and Media (E&M)
industry is in the midst of a significant shift
as viewers demand a more personalised
experience, both in terms of the content
they consume and their platform of choice.
The fast-paced development of mobile
and streaming technologies have sparked
a marked shift in consumer behaviour,
thrusting the industry into an era analysts
are referring to as Convergence 3.0.
In this new wave of entertainment,
technology is giving a voice to the
consumer and that voice is clear - viewers
are demanding bespoke content that they
can consume anytime, anywhere. With
expectations at an all-time high, the E&M
industry must adapt to meet the brief.
With digital revenues set to make up 56.9
per cent of the industry’s income by 2022
, competitors and niche providers alike
are forced to reevaluate obsolete business
models driven by advertising revenue, entire E&M ecosystem will be addressed by buyers will gather at CABSAT’s Content
instead shifting their focus to providing experts from all corners of the industry. The Marketplace to exhibit the latest content
bespoke content to consumers on an in- event will host three key tracks - Content offerings, explore production and scout for region and the integration of social media experiences that engage viewers. This shift the E-Sports Showcase will provide
demand basis. Experts from all corners of Creation, Content Production and Post- content that will speak to niche audiences platforms in traditional broadcasting. is most apparent in interactive sectors of broadcasters, premium brands and
this industry in flux will come together at Production, and Content Distribution and and global fan bases alike. With viewers the media market such as e-Sports. Though developers a key platform to come together
the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) at Delivery. calling the shots, the industry is seeing a Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director the MENA region is a relatively young to understand and unleash the potential of
CABSAT, the leading specialist event for cadre of new, personalised content. This is of Dubai Studio City, said: “Today, the market for E-Sports, the regional industry the gaming revenue stream.
the broadcast, satellite, digital media and “Viewers are consuming more content particularly true in terms of content tailored content creation landscape is a dynamic has been valued at nearly USD $3 billion
filmed entertainment industries for the than ever today, and this is a great news,” to regional tastes, languages and cultural and evolving one, and the biggest challenge , with huge potential for growth in the “The Entertainment and Media industry
Middle East and North Africa to discuss explained Raffaele Annecchino, President, mores. Streaming content giant Netflix remains to keep up and adapt to the coming years. is in the midst of a huge wave of change.
the changing roles of content creation, Viacom International Media Networks is now available in 190 countries and is changes. As a developing content creation Companies need to bring in new, high
distribution and consumption. Southern & Western Europe, Middle East aggressively sourcing content that speaks hub in the Middle East region, our future “The ideo-games industry is now bigger quality content delivered through the
and Africa, who will be unpacking the new to regional audiences. truly lies in producing exciting and ground- than film and music industries combined. latest interfaces to stay at the forefront of
CABSAT’s Content Congress plays a critical media landscape as an expert speaker at breaking work that meets and exceeds the The push for more interactive, entertaining this shifting industry landscape. CABSAT
role in uniting the discussions surrounding CABSAT. “We’re living in an era where The MEASA market is ripe for innovators expectations of our consumers. Lately, and engaging content that is accessible is the MENA region’s leading platform for
the rapidly changing content landscape. The content is at the centre of everything we looking to unlock new revenue streams. The we have introduced several products and anywhere, at any time has opened the unveiling the latest in content, technology
event will bring together over 250 leaders do. Our viewers consume content where Content Congress at CABSAT will provide in initiatives – including CineMENA – to door for a boom in e-Sports,” said Saeed and distribution,” said Trixie LohMirmand,
in their industry, including Carlos Tibi, Chief and when they want, on the device of their depth insight into how to disrupt and adapt provide a direct gateway into content Sharaf, the CEO of eSports Middle East. Senior Vice President, Events & Exhibitions
Executive Officer, icflix; Raffaele Annechino, choosing, so our mission today is to be traditional broadcast models to meet the creation.” “E-sports is the next big revenue growth Management, DWTC.
President and Managing Director for everywhere, producing great content that demands of viewers looking for a bespoke engine for entertainment entities. This is
Viacom International Media Networks’ can work on different platforms creating experience. Panelists at the Content As entertainment goes mobile, business particularly true in the MENA region, with From the moment content is created,
(VIMN) Southern & Western Europe, Middle experiences for audiences that work across Congress will be addressing issues that the models are being reinvented to unlock new its high internet penetration and young to the second it is consumed, CABSAT’s
East and Africa; Kaswara Al Khatib co- devices and in real life.” industry cannot afford to ignore, including revenue streams. Content creators and demographics.” 25th edition will guide the region’s
creator UTURN and, Sanjay Raina, General the fate of broadcast television, the distributors alike are looking to develop industry through the next revolution in the
Manager, Fox International. At CABSAT, the Content creators, distributors and potential of content creation in the MEASA loyal, fan-based audiences with quality user Launching this year at CABSAT, Entertainment and Media industry.
8 March 2019 March 2019 9
NEWS
Emirati
astronauts
preps for
International
Space Station
The Mohammed bin Rashid Space scientific community to show the effect National Space Programme and contributes
Centre (MBRSC) announced that 25 of zero gravity on research experiments, to achieving the national strategy to
September 2019 will be the launch date compared to gravity on Earth.” develop scientific cadres, prepare future
of the first Emirati Arab astronaut’s trip generations according to the highest
to the International Space Station (ISS). Al Mansoori and Al Neyadi were selected international standards, and participate in
The announcement came during a press from a total 4,022 candidates who scientific missions.
conference held by MBRSC that featured applied to the UAE Astronaut Programme
His Excellency Yousuf Hamad Al Shaibani, after a series of advanced medical and The UAE Astronaut Programme is funded
Director General of MBRSC; and Salem
Al Marri, Assistant Director General for
Scientific and Technical Affairs and Head of
the UAE Astronaut Programme at MBRSC.
Hazzaa Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi,
the first two Emirati astronauts from the
UAE Astronaut Programme, also attended
the event.
“Announcing this date is a milestone
and a great achievement for the entire
Arab region. For the first time, an Arab
astronaut will travel to ISS so that Arab
youth can repeat the accomplishments
of their ancestors who excelled in science
and mathematics. This step also supports
the aspirations of Emiratis, and their
determination to achieve the vision of the
UAE’s leadership, and support the UAE in
exploring space and preparing national
cadres to contribute to enriching scientific
progress, serving humanity and promoting
more achievements in the industry. This
also supports the effort to build a national
economy based on knowledge, innovation,
and creativity,” said Al Shaibani.
psychological tests as well as personal by the ICT fund of the TRA. Launched in
Al Marri noted that the astronaut’s schedule interviews conducted according to the 2007, this fund, the first of its kind in the
at ISS will be very busy as he has tasks highest international standards. Arab world, aims to support research and
assigned to him every hour of the day. “The development in the UAE’s ICT sector to help
astronaut will conduct research in various The UAE Astronaut Programme, managed it grow into a nationally significant industry
fields to be shared with the international and run by MBRSC, is part of the UAE that occupies a leading place in the world.
10 March 2019
NEWS ARTICLE
Integrasys launches Link Budget tool
Beam Budget to be demonstrated at CABSAT
Integrasys has announced the launch of an
easy-to-use link budget tool, Beam Budget.
Beam Budget drastically reduces the
complexity surrounding link budget
calculations. It makes it simple for anyone
to perform link budget calculations,
which are a vital way of accounting for
gains and losses on any given satellite link.
The results are displayed in an easy-to-
understand format and can be exported
as excel and pdf reports as required, is on the horizon — What will it take to accelerate
the development of the network of networks
and customized with the user logo and
information.
Beam Budget is a highly accurate link
budget tool and is able to provide more
than 75 results from just 25 inputs, where Our tool is democratizing link budget, At the same time it can be used by satellite
Mohammad Marashi, Vice President, Innovation, Intelsat
most tools require at least 50. It covers making it accessible for anyone within the customers, giving them the peace of mind
every modulation and is available for any organisation, as well as making it easy for knowing that the service quoted will be
frequency band. A web-based tool that stakeholders to understand. This ultimately the correct choice. This tool minimizes With the first of the 5G networks beginning Telecommunications Industry Solutions).
can be accessed anywhere, it can be easily helps our customers to be efficient and time and effort while maximizing return on operations in 2019, business and consumer ATIS has the role of advancing the 5G
scaled for unlimited users, networks, and maximise return on investment and investment thanks to new sales generated excitement for 5G is growing. While these network, with a focus on North American
satellites. materializing new business with users not in by a much simpler quoting system. initial deployments will be small in scale and requirements contributing to a global 5G
the satellite arena.” relegated to urban areas, it is a critical first standard. Through our participation with
Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys, Integrasys will demonstrate its Beam step toward 5G services becoming a global these two organizations, we have been able
commented: “Processing and reviewing Beam Budget can be used by satellite Budget tool at CABSAT (stand 708), along reality. to provide critical input on the development
link budget calculations is extremely operators when establishing new satellite with its other solutions for the fast and of 5G standards and ensure that space-
complex and requires expert knowledge. networks or quoting for new business. efficient At the core of the acceleration of 5G based solutions can be easily plugged into
deployment is the development of any network wherever and whenever it is
standards that will serve as the backbone to needed.
the network of networks. These will enable
companies to utilize multiple technologies That said, more members of the satellite within the broader communications
to solve their complex communications ecosystem – operators, manufacturers, network. Operators must move away
needs and importantly, exploit and antenna makers and hardware providers from the idea of the closed-architecture
capitalize on the new opportunities that 5G – need to be actively involved in these environment and focus on open standards
will bring. At Intelsat, we believe today’s standards discussions. The development for ground equipment, developing small
high-performing, space-based networks, of standards will be essential to ensuring and simple devices and antennas and plug-
with their technological advances, that the networks of the future can support and-play terminals that have simple cross
ubiquitous coverage, ability to meet quality the communications on the move that compatibility with the rest of the telecom
standards, and end-to-end managed businesses and consumers are demanding, industry for seamless integration.
services, will play a major role in the 5G and the satellite sector cannot sit by and
ecosystem. expect the broader telecoms players to This will be further enhanced as we bring
automatically include satellite into its 5G software-defined satellites to market. The
As a company, we have been active in plans. We must work with the terrestrial next generation of the Intelsat EpicNG
advocating and developing strategies providers, strongly advocate for satellite’s platform will be software-defined, which
that can fully exploit the value of satellite role and ensure that mobile network will reduce time to market considerably and
communications and ensure that our operators and others can seamlessly, enable us to more quickly respond to the
technology is seamlessly integrated into cost-effectively and simply plug in our dynamic shifts in 5G demand around the
any 5G network. Intelsat is a member of technology to advance their business world.
multiple organizations playing critical roles strategies and growth objectives.
in the setting of the standards that will Standardization along the ecosystem
govern 5G development and operations, There is also more that needs to be done – from space to ground – removes the
such as 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership with the satellite ecosystem to further complexity and costs that can be both the
Project) and ATIS (The Alliance for simplify how our technology is integrated perception and the reality of the satellite
12 March 2019 March 2019 13
INTERVIEW
sector. Failure to adopt this approach could support as many as 1.2 billion connections The past five years have heralded
result in satellite being classified as a niche by 2025. For example, forecasts estimate a unprecedented change in the
player in the next-generation of global $256 billion connected car market by 2023, communications sector that has expanded
communications. But when you get to an and the connected vehicle market – cars, broadband services to millions more around
environment where you build equipment trains, heavy equipment for farming and the globe, but this is just the beginning.
that is standards-based, less expensive and mining, airplanes, and ships – will require
massively deployable, you make satellite continuity of service far beyond the reach There is still work that must be done to
a critical node for 5G networks – a part of urban 5G networks. This is where satellite prepare for the 5G revolution and the
of the larger end-to-end networks that can help mobile network operators (MNOs) entire satellite ecosystem must be actively
will satisfy demand while also enabling expand their reach and accelerate adoption. engaged with the broader telecoms
new opportunities for everyone in the landscape. There is a choice: to sit on the
communications sector. Additional 5G services, such as the Internet sidelines and miss tremendous growth
of Things (IoT), telemedicine and online opportunities — or be a part of a larger,
And the opportunities will be there. GSMA education, will require the combined global communications framework that will
is forecasting that 5G networks will cover capabilities of the full telecommunications transform businesses and communities for
one-third of the world’s population and ecosystem to deliver their promised impact. decades to come.
Expand to new markets, connect more people, places
and things with Intelsat’s Mobile Reach Manage
Intelsat has introduced Mobile Reach need it. They will have access to Intelsat’s
Manage, a new end-to-end managed globalized network, which reaches 99% of
service that enables Mobile Network the world’s populated areas. It consists of
Operators (MNOs) to quickly and cost the Intelsat EpicNG platform, which utilizes
effectively deploy their 2G/3G/4G network C- and Ku- band, wide beams, spot beams,
infrastructure into areas once considered and frequency reuse technology to provide
unreachable. a host of customer benefits. High-quality
connectivity without loss in performance
In the past, many MNOs faced business and up to 15x more throughput per satellite
Satellite: So Much to Offer to MENA
and geographic challenges when looking to is a staple of what Intelsat EpicNG can
expand coverage across hundreds of sites deliver.
located in regions outside of the main cities
and adjacent suburban areas. Mobile Reach Mobile Reach Manage can also act as
Manage removes the cost, geographic a managed backup service for MNOs’
hurdles and complexity faced by traditional
backhaul solutions. It provides a high-
existing networks. This means MNOs can
immediately restore network connectivity Eric Van Hoecke, Sales Director of Newtec, ME
performing, space-based cellular backhaul to subscribers when terrestrial backhaul
solution that offers MNOs an end-to-end hardware is damaged or severed.
connectivity service from any Radio Access As a key driver of economic growth, job creation and social Q: What are the biggest connectivity challenges in the Middle
Network (RAN) site to the MNO Core with a and delivers increased flexibility and speed Working closely with the MNO, Intelsat will inclusions, demand for widespread broadband access has never East and how are your customers addressing these challenges?
guaranteed Service Level Agreement (SLA). when it comes to network deployments. help design and customize the network of been greater in the Middle East. But with a diverse range of
In addition, Mobile Reach Manage does As a result, they will be able to increase remote sites and determine the capacity terrain, wealth and social factors, a digital gap still exists in A: In a region that is as geographically vast as the Middle East, there
not require MNOs to invest in any space or customer satisfaction, profitably grow needed to support network traffic. By doing the country, with countries such as Israel and Cyprus boasting is no doubt that there are a number of connectivity challenges to
ground infrastructure. their business and reduce churn. Space- so, the MNO only acquires the capacity penetration rates around the 90 percent mark, while the overcome, with fiber and microwave deployments not always being
based platforms are essential to closing needed based on demand, minimizing equivalent figures for Yemen and Afghanistan are below three economically justifiable. Additionally, there are also regulatory
“With Mobile Reach Manage, Intelsat is the digital divide, and with Mobile Reach costs without compromising the quality of percent. related issues which can affect the time it takes to deploy services.
eliminating the difficulty and expense Manage, MNOs will be able to demonstrate service. Furthermore, certain economic and social factors affect Internet
often associated with expanding network to governments and regulators that they With a long history of providing satellite communications penetration and take-up, contributing to the region’s existing digital
infrastructure in the more remote and can close the coverage gaps and attain their Once the network design is complete, technology in both the broadband and broadcast markets, divide.
rural areas of the world,” said Jean Philippe Universal Service obligations.” Intelsat will work with the MNO to rapidly Newtec has played a key role in connecting the unconnected –
Gillet, Intelsat’s vice president and general deploy and install the space-based cellular and will continue to do so as trends such as 5G and the Internet Satellite is one technology which can overcome these challenges
manager, Networks. “By including Mobile Mobile Reach Manage is anchored backhaul solution. Once installed, it will of Things grow in popularity. Ahead of CABSAT 2019, Teletimes and provide an ideal mode by which to connect the unconnected
Reach Manage in their network planning on industry-leading technology and then be transferred to Intelsat’s global International caught up with the company’s Middle East Regional and increase the reliability of connectivity technologies. Historically,
strategy, MNOs will get an end-to-end, redundancy, ensuring that MNOs will Network Operations Centers to provide Sales Director, Eric Van Hoecke, who gave insight into how the this came with a high price tag – another challenge – but thanks to
cellular backhaul managed service solution have seamless, consistent, on-demand 24×7 technical support and ensure that company is pushing the boundaries of satellite to provide universal innovations like High Throughput Satellite (HTS) systems and Wi-Fi
that meets quality of service requirements connectivity whenever and wherever they Service Level Agreements are delivered. connectivity. hotspot technology, Mx-DMA® and the DVB-S2X standard, high-
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Whether to deliver high quality content to Direct-to-Home (DTH)
CPE or whether it is to offload congested terrestrial backbones
for live content or to feed the CDNs with popular content, for
successful roll-out of OTT services, satellite is the ideal tool”
speed and reliable satellite broadband can now be deployed very allow the next generation of mobile communications and this will
cost-effectively. also promote seamless expansion to the highly anticipated world of
5G and terrestrial interworking.
This gives consumers increasingly better-value services. For
example, Arabsat, which we extended our partnership with at the Q: How are these trends affecting the broadcast market and
end of last year, has launched new HTS services in the Middle East what role do you see satellite playing here in the future?
and Africa, including Enterprise and VNO services, IP Trunking
and mobile backhaul for 3G and 4G services. For this, the Newtec A: As in most regions, consumers in the Middle East no longer
Dialog® platform with a variety of Newtec’s DVB-S2X Wideband want to consume content statically. They want to be able to view
modems will be utilized. it anywhere, anytime and they want to do this on multiple devices,
seamlessly – essentially, OTT is on the rise.
Q: What other trends do you see in the region?
For service providers, this means offering content that is ready to
A: For many areas in the Middle East, the growth of broadband be viewed on consumer devices is essential. However, at the same
penetration has coincided with a rise in the number of smartphones time, it is imperative to keep costs under control. Growing traffic
and tablets, with many users connecting via these devices, as is a fundamental challenge when broadcasting popular content –
opposed to having a home computer. especially live – to a wide audience. Bandwidth needs to be used
efficiently and traffic needs to be minimized.
This means the demand for higher capacity, faster mobile
broadband is reaching an exponential level, with the imminent A Content Distribution Network (CDN) significantly reduces
arrival of 5G will only compounding this situation. As a result, a traffic on the distribution backbone by storing multiple copies
number of mobile network operators are choosing to use satellite of the same content as close as possible to the consumer. At the
for cellular backhaul when delivering 2G, 3G and 4G services. same time, start latency is minimized as well as buffering of the
content.
To give an example, Mytel – Myanmar’s newest mobile operator
– chose to work with our long-term partner Communications & Converting as much unicast transmission as possible to multicast
Commerce (Com & Com), a joint venture company established transmission avoids sending multiple copies of the same content
between Terabit Wave (Myanmar) and OSB JSC (Vietnam), to launch across the network, thus saving a huge amount of bandwidth.
a mobile backhaul network. We delivered this solution together Whether the receiving device is a professional receiver, for reception
with Com & Com, which was selected for this project due to its high at cellular towers (3G/4G/5G) or ATSC 3.0 towers, or Customer
performance, low operational expenditure (OpEx) and its support of Premises Equipment (CPE) used in the home or at a business, they
our dynamic bandwidth allocation technology, Mx-DMA®. can both be equipped to receive multicast traffic and host a CDN.
A number of Newtec MDM3100 Satellite Modems have already Broadcast transmission is integral to successful content distribution
been installed, empowering Mytel to deliver 2G, 3G and 4G services and satellite is at the heart of that, with benefits including:
across Myanmar and increasing its coverage as it prepares for the
expected growth in mobile traffic. Com & Com is responsible for • Efficient content delivery over vast geographical areas
fully managing the Newtec Dialog®-based network, supported by • Cost-effective scaling to a growing population of receivers
the platform’s network management system. This is Myanmar’s first • Ability to address increasing resolutions and bitrates of content
all-4G network and the project really emphasizes the role satellite • Scalability to address more content
has to play in delivering fast mobile Internet access at affordable • Availability to remote sites when no other communication path is
rates. possible
• Ability to offload congested terrestrial backbones
To ensure our solution is future-proofed against rising demand, we
are continually adapting our Newtec Dialog platform to overcome Whether it is used to deliver high quality content to Direct-to-
challenges in cellular backhaul connectivity, such as layer 2 and Home (DTH) CPE or whether it is to offload congested terrestrial
layer 3 bridging, as well as to provide mobility support, which is backbones for live content or to feed the CDNs with popular
proving to be a critical area of our work. We are constantly striving content, for successful roll-out of OTT services, satellite is the
to enhance our offering with LEO and MEO constellations that will ideal tool.
16 March 2019
RSCC satellites in Middle East
Long story of success
Middle East has been one of the early
adopters of the satellite communications
and broadcasting technologies. Rich
in Oil&Gas, this region has been using
SCPC and later VSAT channels for
connecting numerous oil rigs, offshore
sites, terrestrial oil transport and storage Express-AM6 (53E) Ku-band Afghanistan-Pakistan Spot beam
facilities. Various pipelines have been
utilized SCADA applications to accumulate
data from various sensors and metes
long before evolvement of IoT. Satellite
implementations have been later spread
across the region for other enterprises, telco
and even consumer grade solutions and
applications.
Express-AM8 (14W) satellite, Ku-band MENA Coverage
Russian Satellite Communications international sales.
Company (RSCC) has been providing
satellite connectivity for telecom and Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has always been a vital
broadcastings sectors for more than five geographical region for RSCC. A vast variety of orbital slots provides
decades, being second oldest satellite best elevation angles and coverage over different MENA countries
operator in the world. Growing from a small from Morocco up to Pakistan.
dedicated national TV distribution teleport Express-AM6 (53E) Ku-band Europe-ME beam
in mid 60-s to an almost global satellite Western neighborhood of Express-AM8 satellite located in 14°W
connectivity provider in 2019, RSCC has and Express-AM44 (11°W) provides Ku-band coverage of Maghreb distribution of TV channels across the region to cable headends,
gained worldwide recognition and trust region and Middle East. Eastern satellites Express-AM7 (40°E) and TV contribution, DTH, Occasional use and DSNG services. Many
from customers in more than 55 countries Express-AM6 (53°E) deliver dedicated coverage for Middle East, regional and international corporations use RSCC satellites for
all across the globe. Afghanistan and Pakistan. Combination of Ku-band regional and connecting their regional offices, sites and locations spread across
high power spot beams allow service providers to arrange internal the region, including Oil&Gas, mining and utility companies.
Express-AM series satellites, comprising connectivity and links between the region and Europe.
the core of RSCC 12 GEO satellites orbital Cellular backhaul also occupies a certain share on RSCC
fleet, cover Europe, Russia, Asia, Middle The performance parameters of the beams covering Middle East satellites. But the most promising and fast growing application
East, Africa and Latin America in C, Ku on RSCC satellites are one of the strongest available on the market. nowadays here are communications on the move applications.
Andrey Kirillovich,
and Ka-bands. While Russia remains the As a result customers from all over MENA region are using all Both in Maritime and Aero sectors, where mobile connectivity
Director of Integration Services and Projects,
primary domestic market for the company, four Express-AM satellites mentioned above for a wide variety of providers more and more often chose Express-AM satellites as a
Russian Satellite Communications Company
nearly half of the revenue is generated by satellite connectivity and broadcasting applications. This includes core network solution for entire region.
18 March 2019 March 2019 19NEWS NEWS
Newtec collaborates with Wind River on 5G technology Himalaya HD bolsters MEASAT’s HD video neighbourhood
Newtec has collaborated with Wind River to utilize the Wind River solution. Titanium Cloud delivers the high service reliability, ultra- MEASAT has announced the launch of “MEASAT-3 was selected for distribution
Titanium Cloud virtualization platform to develop a Newtec 5G low latency and low-cost deployments that are critical for scalable Himalaya TV HD (“HTV”) for distribution because of its excellent coverage, reliability
solution based on the Newtec Dialog® multiservice platform. satellite communications infrastructure. We are pleased to be across Nepal and Asia Pacific via the and expanding presence in the region’s HD
collaborating with Newtec as it drives important innovations in this MEASAT-3 satellite. video neighbourhood.”
3GPP has defined a service-based architecture where flexibility market.”
and dynamic adjustments are the key drivers to meet performance HTV, founded in 2010 is a Kathmandu- The addition of Himalaya HD regional feed
and cost requirements. This architecture defines network functions Newtec has signed a joint statement with the European Space based private television company of Nepal. increases MEASAT’s video neighbourhood
which can be triggered by other services, leveraging virtualization Agency (ESA) and a number of industrial companies to carry HTV produces news and entertainment in Nepal to 8 channels featuring news,
and network slicing. out trials to demonstrate the use of satellite communications programs that raises awareness of human general entertainment and factual
capabilities integrated and interoperable in the 5G environment, issues and embraces the diverse needs of a programming.
Wind River’s complete Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) achieve interoperability of networks and demonstrate the multicultural society.
software platform infrastructure will help Newtec Dialog leapfrog functionality, performance and benefits brought by the use of
these 5G requirements. The Titanium Cloud platform delivers the satellite. A first phase is leveraging existing space and ground “We are pleased to collaborate with HTV to Yau Chyong Lim The 91.5°E prime video hot slot is home to
features needed to successfully build and deploy a virtualized segment assets and trialling the latest developments, including with distribute Himalaya HD to audience across the MEASAT-3, MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-
network running multiple Virtual Machines. newer LEO and MEO constellations. Nepal and Asia Pacific,” said Yau Chyong 3b satellites, forming the region’s strongest
Lim, Chief Operating Officer, MEASAT. “The 91.5°E.” video neighbourhood. From 91.5°E,
“NFV promises lower-cost, highly flexible and scalable “A number of use-cases for 5G over satellite require close addition of Himalaya HD, the latest HD and MEASAT supports broadcasters and DTH
infrastructure, as well as providing our customers with the ability interworking with terrestrial mobile networks where NFV/SDN widely embraced infotainment channel in “It gives me immense pleasure that operators to distribute UHD, HD and SD
to get better service access anywhere in the world,” said Bart Van technologies are becoming key and satellite architecture must Nepal, greatly enhances the line-up of high Himalaya HD are on the MEASAT platform”, channels to audiences across Asia, Australia,
Poucke, VP Product Management at Newtec. “The combination leverage network orchestration, virtualization and slicing functions quality HD genres on our key video slot at said Dharma Raj Bhusal, Chairman, HTV. East Africa and South-Eastern Europe.
of Newtec Dialog with Wind River’s Titanium Cloud platform will to offer a truly seamless connectivity service,” said Semir Hassanaly,
enable our customers and service providers to scale services up Market Director Mobile Backhaul at Newtec. “The integration of
or down quickly to address changing needs. It also simplifies the
architecture and enhances scalability which is paramount for 5G.”
Wind River’s Titanium Cloud platform is an additional step Newtec
is making towards 5G. The same architecture principles will be Eutelsat partners with Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation and the Association
Paul Senyshyn, Vice President of Telecommunications at Wind River,
said: “We are delighted that Newtec has selected the Wind River
also leveraged in Newtec’s terminals in the near future, paving the
way for a 5G solution addressing Mobile Backhaul, OTT Broadcast, of Ethiopian Broadcasters for video capacity on EUTELSAT 8 West B
Titanium Cloud platform for use in its new 5G satellite infrastructure Broadband and Mobility markets.”
Eutelsat has signed simultaneous multi-year
Newtec partners with Paradigm to host
contracts with the Ethiopian Broadcasting
Corporation and the Association of
Ethiopian Broadcasters for video capacity
new high-throughput modem board
on its EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite. The
aggregate of these contracts represents
multi-transponder capacity, including
incremental resources.
Newtec has partnered with satellite and working seamlessly with compliant
communications solution provider antennas and has a long track record in Leveraging EUTELSAT 8 West B satellite’s
Paradigm, which has become the first integrating a range of terminals. dedicated coverage of Ethiopia, both media
company to host its Newtec Dialog® groups will enjoy nationwide coverage
SMB3310 high-throughput modem board. “The SMB3310-based PIM combines the for their free-to-air DTH platforms,
efficiency and flexibility of the Newtec representing a total of 30 channels.
The two-way, high-throughput SMB3310 Dialog platform with the versatility and Introduced to the local market back in 2012,
satellite modem board is now successfully reliability of the PIM,” said Bart Baekelandt, Eutelsat’s 7/8° West orbital position will now
embedded into Paradigm’s field-proven Product Manager at Newtec. “The range broadcast the vast majority of Ethiopia’s
Paradigm Interface Module (PIM) terminal of PIM-based terminals will allow Newtec channels thanks to these new agreements.
controller, which provides a common Dialog users to roll-out a multitude of high-
terminal interface for fixed and quick deploy throughput fast-deploy applications on A longstanding client of Eutelsat on Broadcasters (AEB), established in Michel Azibert, Eutelsat’s Development
terminals operating on all major satellite their Newtec Dialog platform, achieving the the HOTBIRD position, the Ethiopian September 2018, is a group of privately Director, said: “We are proud to be working
networks. highest efficiency over satellite, wherever Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) is the owned, licensed broadcasters operating in with leading broadcasters Ethiopian
they may be.” multiband terminals including the country’s oldest and largest free-to-air Ethiopia. Broadcasting Corporation and the
Through the PIM, the Newtec SMB3310 can lightweight, rugged and ultra-portable broadcaster. Programming features news, Association of Ethiopian Broadcasters in
interoperate with on-the-pause and on-the- The integration of SMB3310 and the SWARM, the HORNET flyaway terminal, sport, music and other entertainment, Members include Ethiopian Broadcasting enriching the FTA experience for viewers
move satcom terminals for Government, PIM instantly gives customers access to the Communications on the Move (COTM) broadcast predominantly in Amharic,the Service (EBS), Fana TV, Walta, Kana TV, across Ethiopia. These agreements also
Defense, Broadcast and Mobility markets. the Newtec Dialog VSAT platform via solution MANTA, and the cost-effective official working language of the federal Arts, Nahoo TV, Afrihealth, OBS, LTV, highlight the strength of Eutelsat’s 7/8°
The PIM is renowned for being easy-to-use Paradigm’s range of high-performance CONNECT100T tripod terminal. government. The Association of Ethiopian Ahadu, DWTV, Asham TV and Balageru. West orbital position.“
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the core elements of intelligent connectivity, MWC19 explored
the key topics of Content, Digital Trust, Digital Wellness and The
Future.
Showcasing the Future of Mobile
As always, MWC showcased the technologies, products and
services that are shaping the future of mobile. More than 2,400
companies participated at MWC19 across more than 120,000 net
square metres of exhibition and hospitality space at Fira Gran
GSMA wraps up hugely successful MWC19 Barcelona Via, including major brands such as Accenture, Alibaba Cloud,
ARM, AT&T, BMW, Cisco Systems, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson,
Facebook, Google, HTC, Huawei, Intel, Lenovo, LG, Mercedes-Benz,
Microsoft, NTT DOCOMO, Nokia Solutions and Networks, Ooredoo,
Attendees from across the world convene in Barcelona to shape Oracle, Orange, Qualcomm Incorporated, SAP, SEAT, SK Telecom,
the future of mobile; 5G front and centre stage Telefónica, Verizon, Vodafone, Xiaomi and ZTE.
GSMA Leading the Way
The GSMA’s award-winning video broadcast service Mobile World
The GSMA has reported that more than Live TV, which provides content throughout MWC, this year marked
109,000* visitors from 198 countries and the first trial of 5G live broadcasting at the event. This year’s
territories attended MWC19 Barcelona, the broadcasts were supported by Samsung’s 5G network, enabling true
mobile industry’s premier event. More than seamless transmission with low latency over the entire five days.
55 per cent of this year’s MWC attendees
held senior-level positions, including GSMA Innovation City
7,900CEOs. There were 3,640 international
media and industry analysts at the event The popular GSMA Innovation City was visited by more than a third
to report on the many significant industry of MWC attendees, which experienced the mix of 5G, IoT, AI and
announcements. Preliminary independent big data and saw how it is already positively impacting the lives of
economic analysis indicates that MWC19 citizens and businesses around the world.
will have contributed approximately €473
million and more than 14,000 part-time jobs NEXTech
to the local economy.
In the NEXTech Theatres, the GSMA hosted 40 Programmes by
“Today we celebrate another highly 38 Partners over the four days. The spotlight was on disruptive
successful MWC Barcelona, which brought technologies from virtual reality/augmented reality and robotics, to
together attendees, governments and cognitive computing, artificial intelligence, and more. The Graphene
regulators across the global ecosystem, Pavilion was back for the fourth year, showcasing exciting ideas for
spanning multiple sectors and reflecting bringing the benefits of graphene to new applications. Embracing sixth edition in Barcelona, with sponsors including Banco Sabadell,
the expanding role of mobile connectivity,” new ideas for innovation and growth, MWC19 again presented the Airbus, Telefonica and Vueling.
said John Hoffman, CEO, GSMA Ltd. “With Mobile World Scholar Challenge to highlight new and impactful
the theme of ‘Intelligent Connectivity’, ideas from the academic and research communities across the Women4Tech: Reducing the Gender Gap, Championing Diversity
5G was prominent at MWC19 and it was globe.
exciting to see a glimpse of that new world, Back for its third year and continuing the commitment to reducing
with 5G-enabled handsets launched, new Ministerial Programme: Platform for Critical Policy Dialogue the gender gap in the mobile ecosystem, the GSMA Women4Tech
products and services, and even the first Summit gathered senior leaders to discuss hot topics ranging from
demonstration of live tele-monitored An integral element of MWC Barcelona, the Ministerial Programme finding AI talent to working in a post #MeToo world, among others.
surgery over 5G technology. The mobile offers a unique forum for ministers, regulators, international New to the Women4Tech Summit was Inside Track which offered
industry continues to make strong progress organisations and CEOs from around the world to discuss key attendees the opportunity to gain critical insights on their own
with 5G and MWC Barcelona continues developments and policy trends in the mobile sector. This year’s professional skills from a Fortune 500 expert.
to showcase the best and most creative programme broadenened the traditional policy and regulation
elements of our connected world.” discussion, with a new focus on mobile and the emerging digital YoMo Back in Barcelona
citizen. The 2019 Ministerial Programme hosted 190 delegations
MWC Conference: Intelligent Connectivity from 150 countries and 40 international organisations, with total The hugely successful Youth Mobile Festival (YoMo) continued
attendance exceeding 2,000 delegates. to inspire young people to pursue education and careers in
Over four days, MWC19 highlighted the science, technology, engineering, art/design, and maths (STEAM).
intersection of ‘hyper-connectivity’, enabled Innovative and Entrepreneurial Startups Showcased at 4YFN More than 50 per cent of the attendees at YoMo were female,
by 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT), helping to address gender equality for future generations and
and ‘intelligence’, delivered by artificial 4 Years from Now (4YFN), one of the most influential start-up event further the GSMA’s commitment to reducing the gender gap in the
intelligence (AI) and big data. In addition to platforms in the world, welcome more than 23,000 attendees in its mobile ecosystem.
24 March 2019 March 2019 25REPORT
digital solutions.
This marks the company’s sixth consecutive
participation in one of the ICT sector’s most
notable international events, where the
company proposed a platform designed for
exchanging information on cyber threats
and enhancing the protection mechanism of
sensitive Saudi authorities.
STC also suggested several data-based
solutions to develop crowd-management
methods and contribute to the
development of Hajj experience in the
future.
The exhibition also included VR
technologies and a dashboard that could
help NOC and SOC have a clearer vision
of their operations and KPIs. In addition,
STC presented some augmented reality
techniques that aim at supporting field
operations with a solution that relies on
reaching locations in a timely manner,
which would contribute to increasing the
productivity of field operations remarkably
and decreasing the time needed to
complete them by 10 percent.
As for the area of digital services, STC with some of the world’s pre-eminent ICT Saudi Telecom as a member of the Board
presented the (Digitization of Analog companies. of Directors of the Global System for
Meters), used (as in water, electricity and Mobile Communications (GSMA), The
gas meters) on a wide scale in houses, shops General Manager Corporate largest organization of operators and
and all sorts of industrial areas, in addition Communications at STC Mohammed manufacturers of mobile communications
to the customer interaction lab that Abaalkheil said that Saudi Telecom in the world. The conference is the largest
includes communication strategies between participates as a sponsor for the sixth time gathering of ICT professionals, experts,
STC and its customers, especially the 900 in a row in this global forum. He noted technicians and major manufacturers of
text service, self-service machines and the that the event is befitting the status of smartphones worldwide.
company app.
STC continues to attend the World Mobile Congress Another service presented by the
company was the “Automation of Robotic KT-STC Group cooperate for developing
in Barcelona by reviewing advanced technologies Operations” and how they interact in
complex activities in several systems and high-tech business in Middle East
and signing international agreements
departments within the company. The
company anticipates automatizing 70% of
its current operations by the end of 2019. KT (Korea Telecom) has signed a MoU the synergy effect by combining KT’s
with STC Group to collaborate on new state-of-the-art ICT technologies such as 5G
This is also the first time for STC to technology areas. network, GiGA Wire (High-speed internet
participate in #unveilsaudi platform that solution utilizing copper cables), GiGAeyes
STC participated in the Mobile World which was mainly concerned with the Faisal AlSaud, Chairman of the Board was mainly concerned with rediscovering As a leading telecommunication company (Intelligent security solution), VR(Virtual
Congress 2019 held in Barcelona, Spain, rediscovery of Saudi Arabia through a new of STC, His Excellency Abdullah Al the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a new in Korea, KT will cooperate with STC Reality) and STC’s Group business expertise
with an integrated exhibition about the perspective, highlighting tourist sites and Sawaha, Minister of Communications and light and emphasizing national talents and Group, the largest Saudi Arabian and strong influence in MENA region. On
services related to the fifth generation, such national heritage in an innovative technical Information Technology, His Excellency folklore, where Saudi visual artists and telecommunication company in the Middle the other hand, they will continuously seek
as the Drones aircraft as well as the digital manner. Dr. Abdulaziz Al Ruwais, Governor painters presented astonishing examples East, in various business areas; fixed/ other potential cooperation fields and
services and solutions in different domains of Communication and Information of Al-Asiri pattern-drawing method called mobile communication infrastructure strengthen their collaboration.
such as IoT, AI and Cybersecurity. STC stand inaugurates Technology Commission, and Eng. Nasser Al-Qatt Art. enhancement, smart city, smart media,
Al Nasser, STC Group CEO, the company R&D and more. Especially, GiGA Wire is KT’s innovative
STC also participated in a special exhibition In the presence of His Royal Highness inaugurated its participation in the MWC, STC shall sign a number of significant broadband solution which offers internet
through “This is Saudi Arabia” platform, Mohammed bin Khalid bin Abdullah Al presenting its cutting-edge services and agreements to enable digital services Both Groups will generate and maximize speed of up to 1Gbps with a copper cable
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