[April 24, 2013] RRsat launches new solution for broadcasters in Russia and CIS Tweet Apr 24, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd., a provider of digital content management and global distribution services to the television and radio broadcasting industry, has announced the launch of a new solution that enables international broadcasters to reach cable headends and direct-to-home, or DTH, television broadcasting in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States, or CIS. RRsat's new solution for Russia and the CIS includes a full range of services from content capture, production and management through distribution and extensive playout services from the RRsat Emek HaEla teleport in Israel, the company said. The solution combines RRsat's Ku-Band MCPC platform on the new Yamal-300K satellite, which covers western, central and eastern regions of Russia and the CIS, reaching 98% of the population, and utilizes frequencies that are ideal for DTH television broadcasting and for TV contribution to cable headends, the company added. "RRsat's new solution for Russia and the CIS demonstrates our commitment to helping our clients cost-effectively expand their broadcasts to reach viewers throughout the world," said Lior Rival, Chief Commercial Officer at RRsat. "We are thrilled to offer a new solution that, combined with the optimal coverage provided by the Yamal -300K satellite, enables our customers to reach almost every household in Russia and the CIS, a population exceeding 275 million people." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]