CUPERTINO — The Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) has deployed Interra Systems' Baton file-based QC solution and Content Corrector in its Seoul facility to streamline quality control (QC) operations. Transitioning from an entirely manual-based QC process to one that is automated, EBS can deliver superior quality, error-free content. Interra Systems is a leading global provider of software products and solutions to the digital media industry. "EBS handles a … [Read more...] about Korea’s EBS deploys Interra Systems for quality control
SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
SINGAPORE – Leading subscription video-on-demand services across ASEAN have come together to announce the creation of a self-regulatory Subscription Video-on-Demand Industry Content Code (hereafter referred to as the Code) to safeguard consumer interests. The providers include Astro, dimsum, Fox+, HOOQ, iflix, Netflix, tonton, TVB and The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. The Code sets out principles to ensure that content offered on these participating … [Read more...] about SVOD providers in ASEAN introduce regulatory content code
FOX Asia appoints Angela Ryan as HR Leader
HONG KONG – FOX Networks Group Asia (FNGA) has announced the appointment of Angela Ryan as its Head of Human Resources. Ryan joins FNGA from GroupM where she was Chief Human Resources Officer, Asia Pacific, leading a team of HR and talent professionals across the full spectrum of HR functions including digital transformation. With over two decades in the field, her hands-on human resource expertise spans UK, Europe, China, Latin America and Asia Pacific. As the Head of … [Read more...] about FOX Asia appoints Angela Ryan as HR Leader
Globo licenses three telenovelas to Albavisión
SÃO PAULO – Globo has just licensed three plots from its 2018 catalog to Latin American group Albavisión, of which the titles are Rock Story, Edge of Desire and The Big Catch. The telenovelas are some of the company’s highlights for the 2018 NATPE Budapest and will air in Honduras, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Peru and Paraguay. A longtime partner of Globo, the Albavisión Group is a large player in the Latin America region and has invested in Brazilian dramaturgy for many years, … [Read more...] about Globo licenses three telenovelas to Albavisión
StarTimes China invests in PlayBox’s streaming platforms
BEIJING – PlayBox Technology has announced the completion of a new television playout system at StarTimes, one of China's leading digital broadcast service providers. The system comprises 12 fully redundant AirBox Neo IP streaming channels in a 6 + 6 dual channel configurations to provide full 1:1 backup protection. "StarTimes has partnered with us successfully for many years in providing playout systems to its customers. The StarTimes engineering and operational teams know from … [Read more...] about StarTimes China invests in PlayBox’s streaming platforms
“CNBC Meets” returns for new series with Tania Bryer
SINGAPORE – Business and financial news network CNBC has announced a new five-part season of its popular CNBC Meets series, to be titled CNBC Meets: Defining Values. Hosted by CNBC’s Tania Bryer, each half-hour programme will profile some of Asia Pacific’s most iconic and inspirational personalities, taking a look at what has shaped and defined their unique paths to success as well as the reasons behind their philanthropy work. The series will be sponsored by UOB Private … [Read more...] about “CNBC Meets” returns for new series with Tania Bryer