After testing a beta version on recent events including Formula 1 and Euro 2012, BBC has launched its new live interactive video player, that is set to cover the Olympic Games in London this year with HD video and other functionalities such as easy switching between up to 24 live streams at any time during the Games. The BBC is the sole rights holder for the Olympics in the UK and is able to offer users live video from every venue on every day of the Games, which was the impetus for the creation … [Read more...] about BBC launches live interactive video player ahead of London 2012 Olympic Games
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Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
Virat Patel The consumer is the winner More and more players are challenging Malaysia’s incumbent pay-TV operator (Astro) and its FTA broadcaster (Media Prima). They believe that the 50% of Malaysian households that do not subscribe to pay-TV will come into play as technology innovation reduces access costs and as household incomes rise. Telekom Malaysia (TM), Maxis, YTL, ABN and several other niche players have either launched new services or have them in the pipeline. As is … [Read more...] about Succeeding in Malaysia’s increasingly competitive TV market
SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films
California - Jiaflix Enterprises and M1905, the official internet subsidiary of China Movie Channel/CCTV6, have jointly announced an exclusive venture to stream both Chinese and international feature films on a subscription basis (SVOD), as well as international feature films on a transactional video on demand basis (TVOD) throughout China. The long term agreement names Jiaflix, a U.S./China enterprise, M1905's exclusive authorised party for the importation of international films and … [Read more...] about SARFT-owned China Movie Channel appoints Jiaflix to offer international films
Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
Kuala Lumpur – For the fourth consecutive year, MTV World Stage will be hosted by Malaysia, as a collaboration between The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and Viacom International Media Networks. MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012, which will feature crowd-pullers like Justin Bieber and Jay Park, will place Malaysia on the global map as a hub of Southeast Asian music festivals, and will increase brand presence among the younger generation in the country, said Chief … [Read more...] about Viacom set to host international music scene with MTV World Stage Live In Malaysia 2012
CommunicAsia 2012: Irdeto’s patented multi-screen solutions selected for Astro On-the-Go
Singapore - Irdeto, a global software security and media technology company, has announced that Astro Malaysia Holdings (Astro) has selected the company’s patented broadband multi-screenTV services and ActiveCloak for Media solutions to launch Astro On-the-Go (OTG), a new over-the-top (OTT) service that delivers premium linear channels, catch-up, LIVE events and VOD content to connected devices. The Irdeto Broadband solution has been a part of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia 2012: Irdeto’s patented multi-screen solutions selected for Astro On-the-Go
Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International
Lynley Marshall has been appointed as CEO of ABC International, filling in the position left by Murray Green. Marshall is one of the corporation’s most experienced leaders who transformed ABC Commercial’s operations in the retail sector. Prior to this appointment, Marshall led the corporation’s New Media and Digital Services team in creating many innovative projects including the ABC's first broadband and mobile services and the establishment of the its first digital television … [Read more...] about Lynley Marshall appointed CEO for ABC International