Lyon, France – The Euronews media group, Europe's international news channel, is accelerating its development in Asia thanks to an agreement with Telekom Malaysia, the second biggest operator in Malaysia. Euronews, available in its 24/7 English version, can now reach 530,000 households subscribing to the basic HyppTV package from Telekom Malaysia. Arnaud Verlhac, Director Worldwide Distribution, said: "Euronews first launched in Malaysia in 2010. In 2014, cooperation with Telekom … [Read more...] about Euronews gains over half a million subscribers in Malaysia
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TrueVisions expands Observer monitoring and logging system
Burlington, Massachusetts — Volicon announced on June 25 that TrueVisions, Thai cable and satellite television operator, has expanded its Observer digital video monitoring and logging system to simplify compliance verification across a total of 120 channels in its direct-to-home (DTH) platform. Local distributor and system integrator Trinergy provided a new Observer TS (transport stream) monitoring and logging system that allows TrueVisions to perform continual monitoring and … [Read more...] about TrueVisions expands Observer monitoring and logging system
Planet Communications builds its fibre network with Calix E7-2
Bangkok, Thailand – Calix, Inc. announced on June 17 that Planet Communications (Planetcomm) has selected the Calix E7-2 Ethernet Service Access Platform (ESAP) and T-Series optical network terminals (ONTs) for a gigabit passive optical network (GPON) residential and business fibre deployment in Thailand’s rapidly growing major cities, including Bangkok and Pattaya. Planetcomm has ambitious plans to expand its fibre network to meet the demands of Thailand’s growing economy … [Read more...] about Planet Communications builds its fibre network with Calix E7-2
Colors launches love story “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi”
Mumbai – Colors, together with Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms is all set to present Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, a show that addresses the anguish of one-sided love, narrated from the male protagonist’s point of view. Set in present-day Mumbai, the show narrates the story of close friends Ranveer and Ishaani, and talks about the thin line of difference between true friendship, loyalty and unending love. Through its affable characters, Meri Aashiqui Tum Se … [Read more...] about Colors launches love story “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi”
Starhub adopts Tektronix Communications’ solutions
Singapore – Tektronix Communications announced on June 19 that it has been appointed by StarHub to provide Radio Access Network (RAN) performance assurance for StarHub customers all year round and especially during The Singapore Grand Prix, National Day, Christmas and New Year celebrations. Building on its existing relationship with StarHub which dates back to 2012, Tektronix Communications was able to demonstrate the low total cost of ownership model of GeoSoft RAN, the … [Read more...] about Starhub adopts Tektronix Communications’ solutions
Thai broadcaster MCOT adds new HD TV channels with PlayBox Technology
Bangkok – Thai state-owned television broadcaster MCOT has chosen a PlayBox Technology digital playout system as the core of a new five-channel high-definition service. The new system was designed, installed and commissioned at the MCOT's Bangkok headquarters by PlanetComm, the Thai partner of PlayBox Technology. PlayBox Technology high-definition playout system in operation at MCOT, Thailand "MCOT were impressed by the stability and multi-format capabilities of the PlayBox Technology … [Read more...] about Thai broadcaster MCOT adds new HD TV channels with PlayBox Technology