Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced theappointment of Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer (CNO), a new role for the company. In this new capacity, Au-Yeung will be responsible for network and teleport operations, sale and field engineering as well as value added service operations and R&D. With over 20 years of experience in the telecom sector, Au-Yeung has held many executive positions at PCCW Global including his last post as Senior VP Engineering & … [Read more...] about ABS names Henry Au-Yeung as Chief Network Officer
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Life Inspired extends HD service on MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for a six-year extension of Li TV International Limited distribution from MEASAT’s 91.5°E orbital hotslot. Playout of Li TV HD is provided by Encompass through their broadcast facility in Singapore. Distributed via MEASAT-3a since 2009, Li TV HD features a vibrant stable of high quality, first-run entertainment across five key programming pillars of Food, Home, Wellness, … [Read more...] about Life Inspired extends HD service on MEASAT
British exhibitors in Singapore for BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013
British companies from the Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Broadcast and Satellite industry will showcase a wide range of products, services and technologies at the event. They include mobile solutions, VOIP, mobile security, audio, media asset management, transmitters, graphic solutions, subtitling solutions, cables, connectors and streaming media. The companies will be exhibiting either independently or as part of a UK pavilion group presentation organised by Trade Fair … [Read more...] about British exhibitors in Singapore for BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013
Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Youssif as Chief Operating Office (COO) of ABS and President & Managing Director of the Middle East. As ABS’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Youssif will be responsible for global sales and revenue for the company as well as directly managing business development for the Middle East region. Mr Youssif previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of YahLive and as the Chief Commercial Officer … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Mohamed Youssif as new COO and President & Managing Director of the Middle East
CASBAA’s Satellite Industry Forum 2013 to highlight key issues with regional stakeholders
Singapore - CASBAA’s annual Satellite Industry Forum will take place on June 17, 2013 at the Shangri-La, Singapore. The Association’s comprehensive forum on the thriving satellite market in the Asia-Pacific will examine An Industry in Transition this year, highlighting key issues top-of-mind with stakeholders in the region. This year’s forum will look into the worries about spectrum access, market access and regulatory regimes and identifying growth markets and future trends in … [Read more...] about CASBAA’s Satellite Industry Forum 2013 to highlight key issues with regional stakeholders
Setanta Sports to go HD with MEASAT
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has announced an agreement with Level 3 Communications (NYSE: LVLT), to upgrade the Setanta Sports channel on the MEASAT-3/3a video platform from standard definition to high definition. Founded in 1992, Setanta is an international sports broadcaster with operations in Ireland, Canada, Australia, Asia and Africa. Setanta owns and operates premium sports TV channels on a subscription basis to residential and commercial customers through … [Read more...] about Setanta Sports to go HD with MEASAT
