Broadcasters in Iraq will now have access to their own IP-based and fully automated secure Virtual Network (VN) for contribution and exchange of TV content. Iraq has deployed several Multimedia Exchange Network over Satellite (MENOS) TV interactive terminals from leading satellite communications company, Newtec. Using a VN provides the same services and benefits as […]
Broadcasters in Iraq will now have access to their own IP-based and fully automated secure Virtual Network (VN) for contribution and exchange of TV content.
Iraq has deployed several Multimedia Exchange Network over Satellite (MENOS) TV interactive terminals from leading satellite communications company, Newtec.
Using a VN provides the same services and benefits as owning a dedicated physical network, but one where it is provided as hosted service without having to deploy and operate the complete system.
Through the VN, MENOS service providers can partition their capacity and allocate such partitions per group of users. Dedicated Service Level Agreements (SLA) are also provided, tailored to the users specific needs.
Slaheddine Maaoui, director general of the Arab governmental radio and television corporations group, ASBU, said: We are eager to improve the ability of broadcasters and to give them access to a number of life-line services to contribute content from anywhere in the country. We believe this to be an important way of encouraging a robust media to thrive, resulting in strong regeneration in Iraq. We are sure that this virtual network will vastly improve the capabilities for broadcasters inside Iraq.
There are several MENOS terminals in the country making up the VN, and plans are underway to expand this network by adding more terminals.
With the new MENOS VN, Iraq will be able to grow its network according to its needs, without the need for major upfront capital investment
