Singapore – TV ASIA Plus welcomes a new member to the editorial team this month. Kelvin Ong is the group’s new editorial assistant for both print and online. Kelvin joins Ten Alps Asia after recent stints in New York City as a writer with lifestyle site Signature9.com and as a World Music and Cinema Assistant with American satellite network, Link TV. A graduate of the National University of Singapore with a B.A in Communications and New Media, Kelvin will be responsible for certain … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus expands editorial team
Content Protection
Nat Geo partners NHNZ
New Zealand- National Geographic Channels Worldwide has chosen NHNZ’s Moving Images to be the footage sales agent for more than 20 years of accumulated footage from its blue-chip factual programming library. Thousands of hours of new footage will be added to NHNZ Moving Images’ collection, providing a goldmine of fresh HD material, says Caroline Cook, Manager of NHNZ Moving Images. The NGC collection contains a variety of footage, ranging from natural history and science to culture … [Read more...] about Nat Geo partners NHNZ
James Murdoch to speak at India media conference
James Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive, News Corporation, Europe and Asia is going to share his vision for the future of Indian media and entertainment industry at the inaugural FICCI FRAMES 2011 on the 23rd of March, in Mumbai. Son of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, he was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive, News Corporation (Europe & Asia) in 2007, which includes STAR TV (satellite television in Asia), News International (British newspapers) and SKY Italia (Italian digital satellite … [Read more...] about James Murdoch to speak at India media conference
Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Travel Channel International and GlobeCast today announced the successful migration of Travel Channel’s Asia signal from Asiasat to GlobeCast’s capacity on the MEASAT-3 satellite. The move was initiated to support the channel’s HD launch later in the year while allowing it to expand to new territories and platforms in the Asia-Pacific region. More in the next Executive News Roundup. … [Read more...] about Travel Channel International treks onward with GlobeCast’s capacity on MEASAT-3
Irdeto’s Cloakware content protection chosen by Boxee Box by D-Link
Carlsbad, Calif./Ottawa - Irdeto announced its patented Cloakware technology has been chosen by D-Link to protect premium streaming content on the Boxee Box by D-Link, the first branded set-top box for Boxee's award-winning media platform. Irdeto's advanced security software will be especially critical in porting and protecting access to streaming VOD content. With Irdeto's technology in place, Boxee will deliver premium content services and the rich user experience that consumers have come to … [Read more...] about Irdeto’s Cloakware content protection chosen by Boxee Box by D-Link
Irdeto’s Cloakware Technology Secures Content from Premium VOD Providers
Global software security and media technology company Irdeto, today announced its patented Cloakware technology has been chosen by D-Link to protect premium streaming content on the Boxee Box by D-Link, the first branded set-top box for Boxee’s award-winning media platform. Irdeto’s advanced security software will be especially critical in porting and protecting access to streaming VOD content. … [Read more...] about Irdeto’s Cloakware Technology Secures Content from Premium VOD Providers