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Nevion, a Sony Group Company and award-winning provider of virtualized media production

solutions, announced the integration of its Nevion Contribution solution by Viacom18, a
subsidiary of Network18 Group, one of India's most diversified media and entertainment
conglomerates, at CABSAT. Nevion's solution, which was delivered in just three weeks, is
being used for live coverage of the hugely popular TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)

cricket tournament.

CABSAT’s 29th edition also highlights the latest technologies that are transforming the
production, remote production, editing, preservation, and distribution channels of movies,

including the revolutionary Glambot camera made famous by the Oscar’s red carpet, dual
cameras bringing the real world and Virtual Reality together, along with an on-site virtual
production studio hosted in partnership with PIXOJAM. The Beijing Pavilion, which featured
an '8k Zone,' displayed examples of 8k resolution content, the latest evolution of display
technology. A video conference between Beijing and the UAE was also held in the pavilion
to fortify relations between the two countries and encourage collaboration within the

industry.

CABSAT also provided over 21 French companies with the chance to present their
technological innovations, promote La French Tech, and build alliances with businesses
from the Middle East, as well as other nations like Turkey or India. France further highlighted

its goal to adapt and capitalise on its film and audio-visual industry’s assets, which are
among the most diverse and dynamic in the world in terms of creativity, originality, artistic
expertise, and skills ranging from direction and production to post-production.

The event proved to be a successful networking opportunity, with business deals being
struck amongst attendees.

Arabsat announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Loft Orbital
(Loft) to collaborate on the mission definition for a future infrastructure in low earth orbit
(LEO). Both companies will work together to create the infrastructure that will cater to the
needs of various sectors of Arabsat's customers.

Exhibitors praised the three-day exhibition for the host of opportunities it offers to the
industry to present breakthrough innovations to peers, potential investors, and decision-
makers.

Philipp Glänzel, General Manager – CTO, Qvest Dubai, said: “CABSAT 2023 has been
pivotal for us, not only because it has been a home game for our Qvest team in the MENA

region, but also for providing us with an excellent opportunity to interact with industry

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