Hong Kong– The latest additions to the CASBAA membership reflect the geographic and market diversity of multichannel TV with patron member SMIT of China joining the CASBAA Council of Governors along with new corporate members Brightcove, Elemental Technologies, Inmarsat, Kantar Media Audiences, Olswang Asia and Viettel Television Center added to the roster Q2 2012. China-based SMIT (Shenzhen State Micro Technology) provides software and devices to secure digital content delivery for the … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes new members
Satellites
SES expands satellite capacity with successful SES-5 launch
Baikonur, Kazakhstan and Luxembourg – Satellite company SES has announced the successful launch of the SES-5 satellite on board the ILS Proton Breeze M booster today at 00:38:30am Baikonur time. SES-5, which has been released successfully into the geostationary transfer orbit after the 9-hour, 12-minute mission, is designed to deliver high performance and extensive coverage for direct-to-home (DTH) services, broadband, maritime communications, GSM backhaul, and VSAT applications in Europe, … [Read more...] about SES expands satellite capacity with successful SES-5 launch
CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Hong Kong – From its beginning in 1991 representing a barebones cable industry, CASBAA has emerged as the primary voice for a sector reaching 420 million connections under a footprint of 18 markets – Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. This year, the CASBAA Convention 2012, themed “18 Reasons Why”, will take place from … [Read more...] about CASBAA Convention provides 18 Reasons to attend
Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Singapore - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced that Outdoor Channel, a leader in outdoor entertainment, has made its Taiwan debut on Chunghwa Telecom’s (CHT) Multimedia On Demand (MOD) Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platform. Outdoor Channel will be available as a HD channel, initially a Deluxe Package on MOD. In Indonesia, Outdoor Channel has further consolidated and increased its distribution through several new carriage agreements with TOPAS TV; soon-to-launch DTH service … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
London, Hong Kong - Endemol, the world’s largest independent production company, has announced that Your Face Sounds Familiar has scored its first deal in Asia. Hunan Broadcasting System, a leading provincial satellite broadcaster in China, has become the first channel in Asia to commission the popular entertainment series from Endemol. Produced locally in China, the 11-part run will premiere on July 12 in a primetime spot on the channel. Arjen … [Read more...] about Endemol’s Your Face Sounds Familiar makes Asian debut in China
Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
Singapore - The annual CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum concluded June 18 on a strong note as delegates agreed that growth opportunities for the sector in Asia remained emphatically positive. Addressing nearly 250 delegates, speakers and media, Michel de Rosen, CEO & Board Member of Eutelsat, illustrated the potential of the satellite industry in Asia Pacific thanks to the region’s high population growth, incomplete terrestrial infrastructure and strong GDP prospects. M. de Rosen … [Read more...] about Massive upsides to be expected for Asian satellite sector
