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contents_contents 26/02/2015 10:24 Page 1 16 Cover Story MENA: Political troubles, but TV is buoyant A year ago, Euromedia wrote that amidst the political problems, television and broadcasting in the Middle East generally remained healthy. A year later and it might be fair to say that the region’s political problems and civil unrest challenges are worse than ever. But somehow or other broadcasting is still in better shape than ever, suggests Chris Forrester. 24 Executive interview Advanced Television talked to Yvette Kanouff of Cisco about all things cloud, virtualisation and the latest iteration of Videoscape. 26 Executive interview OTT is disruptive technology, but pay-TV providers must turn it to their advantage, suggested Irdeto's Andrew Wajs when he spoke to Advanced Television recently. 30 Preview An expanded conference format and a roster of blue-chip exhibitors make CABSAT - the leading platform for the broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia - a must-visit event. Euromedia picks the highlights. REGULARS 5 6-13 28 34 Comment The Wrap US Watch Events calendar EUROMEDIA 3