October 06, 2020 Jordan Media City selects Imagine Communications for playout expansion
The expanded system was installed by JMC engineering team and commissioned jointly with Imagine Communications during Q2 of 2020.
Imagine Communications has upgraded its proven playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC) in Amman. JMC is a production and transmission centre in the Middle East, providing services to multiple broadcasters and service providers.
Imagine installed its first servers at JMC in 2004 and began the migration to high-definition (HD) channels in 2016. The latest expansion provides capabilities for 18 premium, full-functionality SD and HD channels.
Content delivery from ingest to on-air branding and playout is achieved using software-centric tools running on cost-efficient COTS hardware. The flexible, robust and readily scalable solution enables JMC to switch the 18 premium channels freely between SD and HD to meet demand.
The capacity was scaled through the deployment of five additional Nexio+ AMP playout servers, providing 30 bidirectional ports. In addition, JMC Nexio online shared storage, Platinum VX router and Selenio 6800+ modular processing were expanded to meet the additional demands.
The expansion project doubled the JMC facility existing 32TB of shared storage including intrinsic mirroring, with the additional disk space being integrated into the single server environment without interruption to operations. The result is high-performance, high-bandwidth core storage with the highest levels of digital asset protection.
The expanded system was installed by JMC engineering team and commissioned jointly with Imagine Communications during Q2 of 2020.
Commenting on the development, Radi Alkhas, CEO of JMC, said: Imagine Communications has been a key technology partner for as long as JMC has been in business and has developed a close understanding of our operations, so can proactively develop solutions with us as we grow. When we needed to get our new HD services on air quickly, Imagine was able to agree on the specification, deliver and commission the facility to our timescales ― even under the difficult conditions of the global pandemic.
Alkhas added: The open architecture and interoperability of Imagine Communications solutions ensure future expansions can be completed with minimal disruptions to our operation.
Imagine Communications has upgraded its proven playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC) in Amman. JMC is a production and transmission centre in the Middle East, providing services to multiple broadcasters and service providers.
Imagine installed its first servers at JMC in 2004 and began the migration to high-definition (HD) channels in 2016. The latest expansion provides capabilities for 18 premium, full-functionality SD and HD channels.
Content delivery from ingest to on-air branding and playout is achieved using software-centric tools running on cost-efficient COTS hardware. The flexible, robust and readily scalable solution enables JMC to switch the 18 premium channels freely between SD and HD to meet demand.
The capacity was scaled through the deployment of five additional Nexio+ AMP playout servers, providing 30 bidirectional ports. In addition, JMC Nexio online shared storage, Platinum VX router and Selenio 6800+ modular processing were expanded to meet the additional demands.
The expansion project doubled the JMC facility existing 32TB of shared storage including intrinsic mirroring, with the additional disk space being integrated into the single server environment without interruption to operations. The result is high-performance, high-bandwidth core storage with the highest levels of digital asset protection.
The expanded system was installed by JMC engineering team and commissioned jointly with Imagine Communications during Q2 of 2020.
Commenting on the development, Radi Alkhas, CEO of JMC, said: Imagine Communications has been a key technology partner for as long as JMC has been in business and has developed a close understanding of our operations, so can proactively develop solutions with us as we grow. When we needed to get our new HD services on air quickly, Imagine was able to agree on the specification, deliver and commission the facility to our timescales ― even under the difficult conditions of the global pandemic.
Alkhas added: The open architecture and interoperability of Imagine Communications solutions ensure future expansions can be completed with minimal disruptions to our operation.
MAY 19, 2020 Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel , Chairman and Founder of the Dallah Albaraka Group & Founder of Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) & Jordan Media City
Sheikh Saleh Abdullah Kamel died in Jeddah on Monday 18 May 2020, Saudi media reported. He died at Dr Samir Abbas Hospital in Jeddah.
He was the chairman and founder of the Dallah Albaraka Group, one of the Middle East largest conglomerates and a multi-national holding company with investments including the financial, banking, healthcare, real estate, manufacturing, transportation, media, operations and maintenance sectors.
Kamel, who founded Arab Radio and Television Network (ART) in 1993, was also the chairman of the General Council for Islamic Banks and the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
In addition to being chairman and member of many boards within his companies and sister companies, Kamel served on the boards of trustees and directors in many social, charitable and cultural societies and foundations such as the Arab Thought Foundation, King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Gifted.
In addition to being chairman and member of many boards within his companies and sister companies, Kamel served on the boards of trustees and directors in many social, charitable and cultural societies and foundations such as the Arab Thought Foundation, King Abdul Aziz and His Companions Foundation for Gifted.
He also served on the boards of the International Academy for Information and Media Sciences, Arab Academy for Financial and Banking and the Islamic Solidarity fund.
March 31, 2020 Jordan Media City upgrades playout with Pebble Marina automation
Jordan Media City (JMC) has ordered a significant expansion for the Marina automation solution at its Amman headquarters, expanding on its current solution from Pebble Beach Systems that is already in place.
JMC was an early adopter of Pebble automation solutions, deploying a first-generation Neptune automation system around 16 years ago. Having partially upgraded the playout of some of its channels to Marina in 2016, the broadcaster has now taken the decision to upgrade all 18 channels to Marina, due to go live this summer.
The system to be deployed is a 12-channel expansion to the current six-channel HD/SD fully redundant playout system. This features automatic media management from a near line store and a DIVA archive, all of which is managed by the Marina enterprise-level automation and content management application using a single database. (Read More)
January 19, 2020 JMC LAUNCHES NEWS APP ALMAMLAKA TV ON FOXXUM DEVICES
Through this association, JMC continues its global expansion as well as amplifying its footprint in the Arabic speaking countries. JMC is intending to create and distribute further Arabic TV channels in the future.
Users can watch their favorite AlMamlaka TV programs and news on Foxxum enabled devices, not only in Jordan but also across a wide range of devices worldwide. AlMamlaka TV is an established 24 hour news channel in Jordan, which is free to use with no advertisements now coming to Smart TV with their very own App.
The AlMamlaka TV app is integrated within the Foxxum App stores and is now available for all users worldwide.
As quality of content remains a key factor in success for TV channels, a well-established second-screen experience is a must now for monetizing the content and Attracting more viewers from around the world, said Imad AL-Awawdeh, Digital Projects Manager at JMC.
We partnered with Foxxum as we continue to diversify our service offerings to take advantage of the rapidly growing demand and exploding audience for OTT content. Said Hussein AlSaraireh , CTO at ALMAMLAKA TV.
January 14, 2020 World Teleport Association Publishes Top Operator Rankings for 2019
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today published its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2019. The annual rankings of companies by revenue and revenue growth are compiled by surveying teleport operators around the world as well as referencing the published results of publicly-held companies.
The teleport and space sector are undergoing rapid change today, said executive director Robert Bell, which is stressing all business models and driving a breakneck pace of innovation and adaptation. The average teleport spent 77% of its revenue on satellite capacity in 2013; this year, it was 45%. As connectivity is commoditized, the search is on for higher levels of value to deliver to customers.
In May 2020, WTA will publish its annual Inside the Top Operators report that will provide a more detailed analysis of survey results.
The Global Top 20
The teleport and space sector are undergoing rapid change today, said executive director Robert Bell, which is stressing all business models and driving a breakneck pace of innovation and adaptation. The average teleport spent 77% of its revenue on satellite capacity in 2013; this year, it was 45%. As connectivity is commoditized, the search is on for higher levels of value to deliver to customers.
In May 2020, WTA will publish its annual Inside the Top Operators report that will provide a more detailed analysis of survey results.
The Global Top 20
The Global Top 20 ranks companies based on revenues from all customized communications sources and includes operators of teleports and satellite fleets. In order from largest to smallest, the Global Top 20 of 2019 are:
1. SES (Luxembourg)
2. Intelsat (Luxembourg)
3. Eutelsat (France)
4. Telesat (Canada)
5. Speedcast (Australia) *
6. Singtel Satellite (Singapore)
7. EchoStar Satellite Services (USA)
8. Globecast (France) *
9. Thaicom (Thailand)
10. Hispasat (Spain)
11. Arqiva (UK) *
12. Russian Satellite Communications Company (Russia)
13. AsiaSat (Hong Kong)
14. MEASAT (Malaysia)
15. Telstra (Australia) *
16. Gazprom Space Systems (Russia)
17. du (UAE) *
18. Media Broadcast Satellite (Germany) *
19. Axesat (Colombia) *
20. Jordan Media City (Jordan) *
* Independent: does not own or operate satellite capacity
The Independent 10
The Independent Top 10 ranks teleport operators based on revenue from all sources. The list focuses on the independent operators at the core of the business, excluding companies whose primary business is ownership and operation of a satellite fleet or terrestrial network. In order from largest to smallest, the Independent Top 10 of 2019 are:
1. Speedcast (Australia)
2. Globecast (France)
3. Arqiva (UK)
4. Telstra (Australia)
5. du (UAE)
6. Media Broadcast Satellite (Germany)
7. Axesat (Colombia)
8. Jordan Media City (Jordan)
9. US Electrodynamics (USA)
10. CETel (Germany)
2. Globecast (France)
3. Arqiva (UK)
4. Telstra (Australia)
5. du (UAE)
6. Media Broadcast Satellite (Germany)
7. Axesat (Colombia)
8. Jordan Media City (Jordan)
9. US Electrodynamics (USA)
10. CETel (Germany)
November 18, 2019 Jordan Media City designs and Deploys OTT TV Platform for Jordan Radio and Television (JRTV)
Jordan Radio and Television (JRTV) has chosen JMC and Erstream to design, develop and launch it is new OTT TV Platform.
The new JRTV OTT TV platform will provide the audience with Live TV & Radios and video on-demand service for the Two JRTV main channels ( Channel 1 and Sport Channel ) in addition to 4 Radio stations.
The New platform will have many capabilities including and not limited to Live DVR for TV and Radios, Catchup TV Services, Interactive EPG, Worldwide distribution, Desktop and Mobile Applications, Smart TV Applications, Roku, Apple TV, Android and Amazon fire TV Applications.
The new JRTV OTT TV platform will provide the audience with Live TV & Radios and video on-demand service for the Two JRTV main channels ( Channel 1 and Sport Channel ) in addition to 4 Radio stations.
The New platform will have many capabilities including and not limited to Live DVR for TV and Radios, Catchup TV Services, Interactive EPG, Worldwide distribution, Desktop and Mobile Applications, Smart TV Applications, Roku, Apple TV, Android and Amazon fire TV Applications.
September, 11 2019 STRAND DELIVERS HIGH PERFORMANCE, ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING TO JORDAN MEDIA CITY
Leading Jordanian television production facility, Jordan Media City (JMC), has completed a full technical upgrade, bringing its studio spaces up to date with the latest high performance, low-energy lighting systems from Strand. Specified, supplied and installed by Dubai-based Broadcast & Studio Solutions (BSS), the new system has reduced the lighting energy costs for these busy television studios by as much as 85%. (Read More)
August, 29 2019 Jordan Media City improves capabilities and slashes costs with Strand LED solutions
Television production facility Jordan Media City (JMC) has upgraded its studios with high performance LED lighting systems from Strand, a Signify entertainment lighting brand. Specified, supplied and installed by Dubai-based Broadcast & Studio Solutions (BSS), the new system has reduced the lighting energy costs for JMC busy studios by 85%.
Having recently updated JMC two 600sq.m studios to high definition technology, BSS was asked to specify a complete new lighting system, to replace JMC tungsten-source lamps with class-leading, energy efficient LED fixtures. Low-power LED lighting fixtures were an important factor for the client, as electricity prices have increased rapidly in the last few years, says BSS project manager Laith Fraihat. (Read More)
Having recently updated JMC two 600sq.m studios to high definition technology, BSS was asked to specify a complete new lighting system, to replace JMC tungsten-source lamps with class-leading, energy efficient LED fixtures. Low-power LED lighting fixtures were an important factor for the client, as electricity prices have increased rapidly in the last few years, says BSS project manager Laith Fraihat. (Read More)
August, 29 2019 Jordan Media City upgrades studios with Strand LED lighting systems
Television production facility Jordan Media City (JMC) has revamped its studios with LED lighting systems from Strand, a Signify entertainment lighting brand.
Specified, supplied and installed by Dubai-based Broadcast & Studio Solutions (BSS), the new system has reportedly reduced the lighting energy costs for JMC busy studios by 85%.
MAY 08,2019 A look for a Year started on MYSAT GO / OTT Service
MYSAT GO now broadcasts 83 Arabic Live TV channels, the service includes:
Interactive Program guide for more than 20 channels.
Time shifting for 8 hours for all live channels.
Interactive Program guide for more than 20 channels.
Time shifting for 8 hours for all live channels.
Catchup TV Service for 25 channels with 30 days as web service.
Video On Demand service for Arabic movies from ART.
Video On Demand service for Arabic movies from ART.
MYSAT GO Application Available on Telstra TV , Foxtel Now, Apple TV , Amazon Fire TV , Android TV , Roku , Desktop iOS & Android Mobile applications.
Al Mamlaka airs live on 16th-JULY-2018 to be Jordan's first 24 hour news channel
The Independent Media Station has joined Jordan Media City DTH Platform over Nilesat and Arabsat with 8 Mbps HD signal on both satellites and 4 Mbps SD Signal on Nilesat platform in addition to JMC OTT TV platform. it is an advanced and qualitative leap for Jordan's TV sector as a public news channel called ALMAMLAKA TV (Kingdom TV).MAY 27,2018 Extended Technical Monitoring Contract with GlobeCast & YAHSAT
The Technical Monitoring Contract had been extended for five years and the number of monitored channels will be 600 TV Channels transmitted over Six YAHSAT Satellites.MAY 22,2018 MYSAT / OTT Service is officially launched
MYSAT is an entertaining, affordable, and reliable pay TV service offering Arabic , Greek & Italian Channels.
Jordan Media City is contracted to provide a full OTT Solution for MYSAT Online platform ( MYSAT GO ) which contains 60+ Arabic Live channels.
The platform is targeting Australia , Canada and Brazil .
MYSAT GO is a monthly subscription online platform ( 60+ Live TV Channels and VOD ) , in addition to Catchup services , Client Recording and interactive EPG.
The platform is available on iOS -Android Mobile and Tablet , Amazon Fire TV , Roku , Apple TV ,Web Portal and Android TV with Interactive EPG and Time Shifting for 8 Hours.
February 26,2018 MYSAT / OTT Project will be launched by the End of March / 2018
MYSAT is an entertaining, affordable, and reliable pay TV service offering Arabic , Greek & Italian Channels.
Jordan Media City is contracted to provide a full OTT Solution for MYSAT Online platform ( MYSAT GO ) which contains 60+ Arabic Live channels.
The platform will be launched by the end of March targeting Australia , Canada and Brazil .
MYSAT GO will be monthly subscription online platform ( 60+ Live TV Channels and VOD ) , in addition to Catchup services , Client Recording and interactive EPG.
The platform will be available on iOS -Android Mobile and Tablet , Amazon Fire TV , Roku , Apple TV ,Web Portal and Android TV.
January 09,2018 Arabsat Ka-Band Hubstation had been officially installed and is currently operating starting December 01,2017
Ka-Band Earth Station working with Arabsat 5C @ 20 Degrees East with 4 Spot Beams covering Jordan, North & South Iraq and Afghanistan.
October 29,2017 Arabsat Ka-Band Hubstation Project
Had been installed and it will be tested next week on AIR, and hereby the progress of the project : https://youtu.be/Zmz6BbSD0ZM
July 31,2017 : Announcing Channels having an OTT services from JMC
Makkah TV : OTT Services
Oyoun Alwatan TV : OTT Services
Al Hakikah TV : OTT Services
OTT Services including : iOS & Android Applications for Mobile and Tablet , FaceBook Live events , Youtube Live Channels and Web Live Streaming
July 1,2017 : ROYA TV Channel officially moved to HD transmission from JMC
for their daily live programmes two HD 600M2 Studios were leased from JMC.
March 09,2017: JMC signed a Contract with Arabsat
to build Ka-Band Hubstation Uplink to Arabsat 5C with three spot beams (8, 9 & 10) : One covering Afghanistan, The Second covering North of Iraq, The Third covering South of Iraq And Beam 7 covering Jordan.The start of Commercial Operation will be on 1st November, 2017
March 05,2017: Najm Al Urdon
on 3rd March as ROYA TV started third season of the signing talent production of the popular show (Najem AL Urdon). The First HD Production at JMC with 8 HD cameras
December 14,2016: OTT Service
JMC and its partners are conducting OTT Test to include 10 Channels for a period of two months starting 14/12/2016
November 1,2016: HD Studios
Two (600 M2) Studios in Jordan Media City (JMC) will be upgraded into HD in the beginning of January 2017 (Read More)
March 15,2016: JMC opts for Harmonic's headend solution
Jordan Media City (JMC) has chosen an end-to-end headend solution from Harmonic to support its direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service.
Jnauary 1,2015: New Algerian channel, Numidia News, was launched
New Algerian channel, Numidia News, was lanched.
December 11,2014: The WTA issued its yearly ranking for 2014 for the Teleport Operators.
JMC came in the 8th position for the yearly teleport revenue growth and 16th position for yearly revenue growth from all sources.
November 17,2014: JMC Hosted the Anti-Piracy Coalition 3rd Meeting in Amman on November 17, 2014 in Amman.
The coalition committee consist of TV Channels: ART, MBC, Rotana, OSN, Media Gaes, Production companies and Films and series owners such as IAA, Eagle Films, WWE. Also, Satelites operatiors: Nilesat, Arabsat, Noorsat, Eutelsat, Gulfsat.The Committee discussed the latest technology to capture piracy and coordination between members to stop transmission if any.
October 1,2014: MBC Ant-Piracy Dept.
Contracted JMC for capturing and detecting the content of 8 TV channels.
June 28, 2014: (1st Ramadan) started playout for the Nigerian Channel AREWA 24.
Started playout for the Nigerian Channel AREWA 24.
May 22, 2014: JMC started transmission of Media Gate channels
JMC started transmission of Media Gate channels : 8 Arabic channels and 3 radio channels which are on OSN bouquet.
April 1, 2014: Contract was signed with Globecast to start monitoring ASBU/Arabsat global bouquet
Contract was signed with Globecast to start monitoring ASBU/Arabsat global bouquet on Arabsat 5C @ 20 E C-band and Asiasat 5A @100.5 E C-band.
March 26, 2014: A short term contract was signed with Al-Jazeera TV
A short term contract was signed with Al-Jazeera TV for uplinking new stream on Arabsat 5C.
March 11, 2014: JMC signed MOU with Deluxe Broadcast Limited for establishsing Data Center and playout facilities
JMC signed MOU with Deluxe Broadcast Limited for establishing Data Center and playout facilities within the premises of JMC for the uplinking of television channels to various satellites (Arabsat, Nilesat, Hotbird, Yahsat and Asiasat 5A).
March 6, 2014: Nine new channels
Nine new channels were launched on new Nilesat transponder 11957H
February 25, 2014: Second bouquet of "My HD"
Second bouquet of "My HD" of French channels was launched on Arabsat
January 1, 2014: Contracted new transponder
Contracted new transponder with Nilesat uplink frequencey 11957H.
Jordan Media City
Contact
JORDAN MEDIA CITY
Building No. 41 - Al Sakhrah Almusharafah St. , Um AL-Heeran / Amman - Jordan
Contact
Tel: (+962) 6 5502700
Fax: (+962) 6 5502710
E-mail: info@jmc.com.jo
P.O.Box : 110024 Amman 11110 Jordan
