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  • 2013 Global Critical Messaging Convention

    Microspace has been serving the needs of the wireless and critical messaging industries for the past 25 years, dedicated to offering a suite of reliable, cost-effective, open systems simulcast network solutions that can be tailored to meet the needs of the carrier. Microspace supports all analog and advance control formats including IP multicast, along with a variety of internet and hosted solutions.

  • What is a Digital Cinema Network?

    Digital cinema refers to the use of digital technology to distribute and project motion pictures instead of film. A movie can be distributed via the internet or a dedicated satellite network. Digital movies are also projected using a digital projector instead of a conventional film projector.

  • NAB Show Recap

     

    The Microspace Communications team was recently at the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show in Las Vegas. The conference is the world's largest digital media show covering satellite broadcasting and delivery of content across all mediums.

  • 100th Hollywood Feature Delivered with Microspace's Digitial Cinema!

    Microspace, the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, has recently passed the 100 movies delivered mark!  The mark was passed with the deliveries of Relativity Media’s “21 and Over” and Sony Pictures “The Call”.  These Hollywood feature movies were delivered to Microspace’s network of nearly 300 theatres across the U.S. and Canada.

  • 2013 NAB Show

    Look out Las Vegas! The Microspace team will be back in the city for another convention. This time it will be for the 2013 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show.

  • Content Distribution and Delivery: What You Need to Know

    A content delivery network is a large distributed system of servers deployed in multiple data centers. The goal of a content delivery network is to serve content to end-users with high availability and high performance. These networks serve a large fraction of content used and consumed today, including web text and images; downloadable objects like media files and software; applications and games; live streaming video and media; and on-demand streaming media.

  • How to Make Great Digital Signage Content

    Digital Signage displays are everywhere: airports, doctor offices, hotel lobbies, etc. So how do you make your advertising message stand out among the crowd? The following are a couple tips on creating great, attention-grabbing content.

  • 2013 Digital Signage Expo

    DSE 2013 Microspace Communications is excited to announce that they will be at this year's Digital Signage Expo (DES 2013) in Las Vegas. The DSE will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Feb. 27 - 28. 

  • Satellite Network Provider Celebrates 25th Anniversary

    Raleigh, NC - January 22, 2013 - Microspace Communications is pleased to announce that 2013 marks our 25th Anniversary!

    Microspace Communications is one of the industry’s leading providers of content delivery solutions for business applications. Our satellite network is one of the industry’s largest.  The network currently delivers content to over a quarter of a million businesses in fourteen time zones. 

  • Who Needs Private Data Networks?

    Does your business have various locations throughout the city? Are you finding it difficult to share data with all your employees using public telecommunications? If this is the case, your business may greatly benefit from a private data network.

  • Digital Signage: The New Era of Communication and Advertisement

    You may have noticed the addition of a flat screen TV to your doctor’s office or DMV recently. As you are waiting for your appointment, you casually watch the screen reading the informational content or watching various promotional clips. You aren’t thinking about how long you are waiting as your attention is being diverted to something more entertaining. This concept is utilizing Digital Signage, and it’s a growing trend, especially in customer-service oriented businesses and industries.

  • Microspace Communications Adds LTN's IP Video Services

    Raleigh NC (via PRWeb) October 04, 2012 - Microspace Communications announced today that they will be providing IP Video Services powered by LTN Global Communications. Microspace Communiations is a Raleigh based business, that has long been one of the industry’s top providers of satellite based content delivery networks for video, audio and data throughout the United States.  Embracing fiber and alternative transport services have contributed greatly to the company’s continuing growth and success, and they are looking forward to working with IP provider LTN Global Communications.

  • Microspace, the Business Video Network, partners with KIT Digital.

    Raleigh, NC (via Advanced Television) September 18, 2012 - KIT digital Content Solutions, a service and solution provider for the digital content value chain, has announced partnerships with three major satellite vendors  – including Raleigh based Microspace Communications.

  • Hollywood Branding Turns to Microspace Communications to Power Entertainment Nation Theater Network

    Beverly Hills, CA (via PRWeb) – Hollywood Branding International announced an alliance with Digital cinema company Microspace Communications, to create the new Entertainment Nation Theater Network, a division of Hollywood Branding.  Since 2001, Hollywood Branding has utilized movie theaters coast-to-coast for the deployment of marketing campaigns for national brands and federal agencies, using satellite technology.

  • Satellite Broadcaster Powers the HD of the Carolina Panthers

    Raleigh NC (via PRWeb) August 01, 2012 - The Satellite network of Microspace Communications has teamed with the Carolina Panthers Television Network (PTVN),  to transition their network from SD to HD effective this coming football season. PTVN produces weekly Panthers televisions shows, video newsfeeds, live press conferences and custom live shots to television stations in several states. This move completes the team’s final stage of HD conversion which began with the NFL and other major broadcast networks entry into HD television distribution in 1998.

  • Satellite Broadcasting Company Powers Awards

    Raleigh, NC (Via PRWeb) June 20th, 2012 - Broadcast International was recently presented two industry excellence awards by the Digital Screenmedia  Association.  These awards are the “first-of-its-kind” for Managed Media Services Network.  This digital signage network is designed to accommodate the multi-channel marketing needs of financial institutions around the US. Broadcast International utilizes Microspace Communications for their multicast network and other content delivery needs of their clients.

  • Multicast Network Provides Connectivity for EAS (Emergency Alert Systems) in Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma

    Raleigh NC (Via PRWeb) May 15, 2012  Microspace Multicast network client, Global Security Systems (GSS) has finalized arrangements with the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma to officially designate GSSNet Alert Studio, along with the GSSNet satellite network, as statewide CAP-EAS aggregation tools for creating, retrieving, and distributing Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages to Local Primary 1 and 2 (LP1/LP2) FM radio stations. 

  • The Case for Satellite & Cellular Networks from Microspace

    Content delivery technology is not usually the first consideration when planning a digital-out-of-home (DOOH) or digital signage network. Choosing the environment, location and purpose come to mind first, followed by content themes, dwell times, software GUIs and ROI. Next on the list are displays, mounts, installation considerations, financing and ongoing system management.

  • Comments Business video network Provider Microspace Preps for Exciting 2012.

    Raleigh NC (Via PRWeb) April 10, 2012 -  Microspace Communications, a premier provider of business video networks, will introduce a host of new services during the upcoming NAB Show in Las Vegas, April 16-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

  • Satellite network company Microspace closes 2011 strong.

    Raleigh, NC (Via PRWeb) February 16, 2012 - Satellite broadcasting company, Microspace Communications Corporation saw a year of significant growth in 2011. In terms of existing customers, 2011 saw a high percentage of Velocity™ customers reaching the end of their contract terms for audio, video, and data delivery services and as the year progressed, Microspace was successful in renewing over 95% of these customers with new multiyear agreements. 

  • Extending Digital Signage Campaigns with Satellite Connectivity.

    (Via SatMagazine) February 2012 - When SES-4 reaches its coveted orbital slot, it will be the 50th satellite in the growing SES fleet. The largest and most advanced of all SES spacecraft will bridge four continents, a clear illustration of the satellite operator’s partnership strategy aimed at helping its customers grow and expand around the world. SES-4 offers seamless coverage over the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. 

  • Sonic Equipment Company joins forces with Business Video network.

    Lola, KS (via Sonic Equipment Company) January 16, 2012 - Sonic Equipment Company, the industry leader in digital cinema integration, and is partnering with Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace) to bring satellite delivery options to the independent theatre owner.

  • Microspace Celebrates Successful New Satellite Launch

    Raleigh, NC (via Capitol Broadcasting Company) July 15, 2011 -  At approximately 7:15pm EST on Friday, July 15th SES World Skies successfully launched SES 3 on an ILS PROTON rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome located approximately 1300 miles southeast of Moscow. SES 3 is an ORBITAL SCIENCES Star 2.4E bird that will ultimately reside in the 103 degree West orbital slot.

  • ALERT FM UTILIZES MICROSPACE TO DELIVER EMERGENCY TEXT ALERTS

    Raleigh, NC (Via Capitol Broadcasting System) May 25, 2011 - ALERT FM, an alert radio system that uses a reliable FM radio to deliver emergency alert text messages, is excited to partner with Microspace Communications to provide a critical piece of the communication infrastructure for ALERT FM.  

  • Microspace Digital Cinema Movie Delivery via Satellite Drives Growth in Alternative and Live Content for 2011

    Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles (Via PR Newswire) April 5, 2011 – Microspace Communications Corporation, the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, announced today that its leadership position in satellite movie delivery is poised for great growth in broadcasting alternative and live content in 2011, with 19 events already slated to run.  To date, Microspace has delivered more than 70 total films to 3,500 screens across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

  • Microspace Digital Cinema Selected to Deliver Ballet in Cinema Series for Emerging Pictures Bolshoi Ballet’s Nutcracker Live Performance for Emerging Pictures

    Microspace Digital Cinema Selected to Deliver Ballet in Cinema Series for Emerging Pictures Bolshoi Ballet’s Nutcracker Live Performance for Emerging Pictures Delivery of Bolshoi Ballet’s Nutcracker Kicked off Multi-Event Deal

  • Satellite Network To Offer Shared Hub Services With X-Digital Systems Platform

    Raleigh, NC (via PRWeb) - September 29, 2010 - Microspace Communications, an industry leader in providing satellite content delivery for private audio and radio networks, has just announced a new service partnering with X-Digital Systems Platform. The company will begin providing shared hub services utilizing X-Digital System’s popular content management platform.

  • Microspace to present at upcoming Digital Signage Event

    Fairfax, Virginia (via SGIA) August 31, 2010 - Experience the latest digital signage innovations first-hand at the DSA Digital Signage Zone during the 2010 SGIA Expo (Las Vegas, October 13-15). Hosted by the Digital Screenmedia Association (DSA), this all-new Expert Advice Zone features exclusive presentations by industry-leading professionals each day of the Expo.

  • Durham Bull Hit a Homerun as MLB Network’s First Satellite broadcasted Minor League Game

    Durham, NC (via PRWeb) July 15, 2010 - HD isn’t just for Major League Baseball clubs anymore. In a first for Minor League Baseball, the Durham Bulls (Triple-A – Tampa Bay Rays) vs LeHigh Valley Iron Pigs (Triple-A – Philadelphia Phillies) game on June 28th, a minor league game was broadcasted live via Sattelite from the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, NC.  The game was available on MLB Network, which reaches more than 55 million cable, telco and satellite homes nationwide. 

  • Multicast network Introduces Innovative Satellite Delivery Offering

    Raleigh, NC ( Via PRWeb) June 14, 2010 -- What’s VELOCITY MICROBURST? It’s a new content delivery offering developed by satellite broadcasting company, Microspace to meet the demands of an organization’s “bursty” content delivery demands.

  • Drifting Satellite (Zombiesat) Poses No Threat To Microspace Services

    The Intelsat satellite, Galaxy 15, which had operated from the 133 degree West Orbital slot recently malfunctioned and is in a drift in the direction of the 131 degree West Slot.

  • Digital Cinema Distribution Adds To Microspace's Offerings

    Raleigh, NC (via PRWeb) February 23, 2010 -- It's not just for movies anymore! Business video network, Microspace Communications continued growth of its digital cinema network in 2009.  In addition to delivering 20 movies for 6 different studios, the company also delivered 7 live and 4 alternative content events to their satellite broadcasting offerings.

  • Business Video Network Continues Expansion of Digital Signage Content Delivery Offerings at DSE 2010

    Raleigh NC(via PRWeb) - February 16, 2010 - Microspace is excited to announce, that they are adding to their services.  No beyond satellite delivery services and cellular services, Microspace offers a variety of modems and wireless routers that utilize 3G or 4G technologies. The company has previously announced an agreement with Aeris Communications which operates the nation's largest M to M celluar network that utilizes over 40 carriers nationwide.

  • Digital Signage Monitoring and Management Services Enhanced with the Addition of Aeris

    Raleigh NC (via PRWeb) February 3, 2010 -- Satellite Broadcasting company, Microspace Communications has chosen Aeris’s CDMA network to support it’s need for remote connectivity and content management in digital signage networks throughout the world.

  • Microspace Digital Cinema Distribution Hits the 50 Movie Mark!

    The growth of the Microspace digital cinema delivery network has reached a milestone ensuring the most cost effective method of digital cinema delivery over competing satellite networks and alternative forms of delivery such as hard drives.

  • WEGENER® and Microspace Reaffirm Commitment to Christian Radio Consortium

    Duluth, Georgia and Raleigh, NC(via Capitol Broadcasting), February 6, 2009– Satellite content delivery company Microspace Communications Corporation, the leader in satellite delivery services for audio services, digital signage, business communications, and Wegener Corporation (Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today jointly reaffirmed their long-term commitment to serving the Christian Radio Consortium (CRC).

  • Digital Cinema Network To Deliver 2009 La Scala Premiere Opera Performance of “Don Carlo ” to U.S. Theaters

    Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles(via Capitol Broadcasting), December 5, 2008 – The leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, Microspace Communications, announced today that it was selected by Emerging Pictures to deliver the 2009 season opening night performance of “Don Carlo” live in high-definition, from the world-renowned La Scala opera house in Milan, Italy.

  • Digital Cinema Network Continues Exceeding Industry Growth Expectations

    Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles(via Capitol Broadcasting Company), October 13, 2008– ​Digital cinema via satellite company, Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, announced today that it has expanded its network to more than 340 theaters and more than 3,500 screens across North America. Microspace now has the largest operational digital cinema network, ensuring the most cost effective digital cinema delivery method for studios.

  • Microspace Digital Cinema Experiences 200% Growth in Less Than One Year

    Raleigh, NC, and Los Angeles,CA(Via Capitol Broadcasting Company) July 8, 2008– Digital cinema leader, Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), announced today that it has expanded its network to more than 3,000 screens across North America becoming the largest independent network to service theater owners. Since 2005, the company has delivered 33 major motion pictures from nine studios, including the first 3-D movie and the first 4K movie via satellite, to theater circuits within the United States, Mexico and Canada.

  • Satellite Broadcasting Expands Expert Resource Network Nationwide

    Raleigh, NC and NAB Show, Las Vegas(via Capitol Broadcasting Company) – April 14, 2008 – Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a leading satellite services provider, today announced that its Expert Resource Network (ERN) has added hundreds of new subject matter experts from around the country including Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta and Boston, to help it out. Since it was launched in 2005, ERN has added thousands of experts on critical issues important to today’s consumers– from the housing market to banking to public health -- to top leading media outlets including Fox News, Bloomberg, CNN, ABC and MSNBC.

  • Digital Cinema company, Microspace Delivers Mexico Premiere of The Spiderwick Chronicles

    Raleigh, NC, March 6, 2008 – Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, today announced the first time satellite delivery of a feature premiere to Mexico. Paramount Pictures Mexico partnered with Microspace for the satellite delivery of The Spiderwick Chronicles premiere, which coincided with the US feature release. The movie will be released nationally in Mexico on March 7, 2008.

  • Microspace Delivers Digital Signage Know-How to Satellite 2008

    Satellite veteran Joe Amor discusses satellite’s role in this growing industry

  • Satellite broadcasting comes to your favorite bar

    Raleigh, NC, February 11, 2008 – Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading provider of point-to-multipoint satellite services, was selected by Instant Access Media to deliver i-am TV, an out-of-home digital entertainment network, to the largest neighborhood and sports bars across the United States.

  • Microspace Announces Charter Membership in the Digital Signage Association

    Raleigh, NC January 21, 2008 – Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), a leading satellite services provider, has become one of the first members of the Digital Signage Association.

  • Microspace Achieves Significant Digital Cinema Milestones in 2007 and Expects Continued Growth in 2008

    Raleigh, NC, Jan. 14, 2007 - Microspace Communications Corporation (Microspace), the leading distributor of digital cinema via satellite, saw an exciting year of firsts and milestones in 2007. The company successfully delivered 11 feature films from five studios and grew its network to 1,000 screens with over a dozen participating theater circuits within the United States, Canada, and Mexico.