CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 open its doors on June 18 at Marina Bay Sands. The event drew more than 2,000 exhibitors from 56 countries/regions with over 50,000 attendees from around the world set to attend exhibitions, conferences and meetings at the four-day event. Over 350 industry experts will also be speaking at the conferences. Dr Yaacob, who spoke at the Infocomm Media Business Exchange Opening Ceremony, said that, … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia 2013, CommunicAsia 2013, and EnterpriseIT 2013 officially open
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SES’ Romain Bausch to step down
Luxembourg - SES announced that the company’s President and CEO Romain Bausch informed the Board of Directors that he plans to step down from his position at the next annual general meeting of shareholders in April 2014. In its meeting last week, the Board has appointed Karim Michel Sabbagh as the successor to Romain Bausch. Sabbagh will join the company on September 1 as CEO Designate and, following a transition period, will officially take up the position of President and CEO on April 3, … [Read more...] about SES’ Romain Bausch to step down
MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the distribution of thelatest offerings from A+E Networks’ Southeast Asia venture - Lifetime and H2. Both the channels are owned by A+E Networks and will be made available in HD across Asia via the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood. “Our relationship with A+E Networks continues to expand and atEncompass, we’re committed to creating the best quality of experience for … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
MEASAT and Ericsson to trial UHDTV video
MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has begun trials with Ericsson to demonstrate the ability to provide live Ultra High Definition TV (UHDTV) video contribution over MEASAT’s satellite network. Ericsson and MEASAT will be demonstrating a live solution at BroadcastAsia 2013, Asia’s largest representative, integrated show for the pro-audio, film and TV industries. The system shows how UHDTV premium coverage such as live sport can be broadcast today. The Ericsson solution that it has in … [Read more...] about MEASAT and Ericsson to trial UHDTV video
ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and FOX International Channels Philippines Corporation (FIC) announced that they have signed a multi-year and multi-million dollar contract agreement for MCPC services, playout and satellite capacity on ABS-1 and ABS-2 satellites. This service will start second half of 2013 on ABS-1 satellite and will transition to ABS-2 after it is launched later this year. ABS has made a significant investment on the ground infrastructure and in the installation of … [Read more...] about ABS to provide localised playout for FIC Philippines
NHK dramas to air in Myanmar
Tokyo – The NHK morning serial drama Carnation and the historical drama series Atsuhime will be aired from mid-July in Myanmar. They will be the first NHK dramas to air on terrestrial television in Myanmar since the transition from military to civilian rule in 2011. The telecasts are part of a project involving Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB) and a commercially operated satellite broadcaster, Myanmar National TV (MNTV). The two NHK dramas will be screened on the … [Read more...] about NHK dramas to air in Myanmar