Hong Kong – PCCW Global, the international operating division of HKT, China Telecom Global (CTG) and Chunghwa Telecom International (CHTI) have taken the initiative to create a unified IPX (IP-eXchange) platform for Greater China by signing agreements to facilitate the interconnection of their respective IPX communities. The three partners will establish a unified IPX network platform spanning Greater China which will improve their seamlessly integrated service to their carrier, … [Read more...] about IP-exchange platform for Greater China
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Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season
Singapore – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, and Bank of Singapore have renewed a deal that sees Bank of Singapore sponsoring CNBC’s Entrepreneur Asia series for a third consecutive year. Entrepreneur Asia: Power Players, a new 4-part series that delves deeper into the profiles of Asia’s power players, premiered 7 May, at 5:30pm (SIN/HK). Over 4 weeks, CNBC will profile the personalities who have overcome obstacles and successfully brought change to key … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Asia’ returns for a third season
Future of entertainment
Intx, Chicago – According to new global research from Irdeto, many consumers would consider changing their primary TV service to an a la carte model to avoid paying for bundles which include channels they don’t watch. The research reinforces a growing consumer trend and reveals that 42% of UK consumers, 46% in Australia, 54% in Singapore and 58% in the U.S. would be interested in changing their current TV service to a package where they could select the specific channels … [Read more...] about Future of entertainment
ContentWise looks to the future
Milan – As the TV and video market continues to evolve, recommendation and discovery solutions must dynamically respond to changing consumer patterns. Content recommendation systems must take in to account the full range of consumer experiences, as well as be informed by content business rules and financial goals in order to be successful. These are some of the findings from nScreenMedia’s latest paper, commissioned by ContentWise, the personalisation, discovery and … [Read more...] about ContentWise looks to the future
MCC and Zoland Animation signs MOU
Singapore − MyChinaChannel Pte Ltd (MCC) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zhejiang Zhongnan Animation Co., Ltd (Zoland Animation), one of the largest original animation production company in China, at the 11th China International Cartoon and Animation Festival held in China, Hangzhou. The MOU will see MCC and Zoland Animation working together to help distribute Zoland’s cartoon and animations content overseas; co-produce content and create … [Read more...] about MCC and Zoland Animation signs MOU
Singtel shares BPL viewership insights
Singapore – More than 243,000 local viewers tune in for live Barclays Premier League (BPL) matches on Singtel TV every month, making it the most followed football league in Singapore. Consequently, locally-based brands are seeking a deeper understanding of Singapore’s ardent fan base, as they explore new ways to optimise BPL-associated sponsorships and advertisements. Singtel Advertising, a media platform under Group Consumer, Singtel that offers integrated advertising solutions, has … [Read more...] about Singtel shares BPL viewership insights