Paris – AMAZIA, the inaugural Asia trade exhibition, conference and networking event specializing in creation and distribution of TV, music and gaming content across all delivery platforms, has signed a promotional partnership with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU). Organized by Reed MIDEM, AMAZIA will be held November 17-20, 2008, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. ABU facilitates development of broadcasting in Asia-Pacific and organizes co-operative activities for … [Read more...] about AMAZIA pacts with Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
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Qualcomm acquires Xiam Technologies for US$32million
San Diego - Qualcomm Inc., developer of wireless technologies and data solutions including the MediaFLO broadcast to mobile standard, has acquired Xiam Technologies Ltd, an Irish developer of wireless content targeting solutions for US$32million. The transaction will not affect Qualcomm's fiscal 2008 earnings. Through the acquisition, Qualcomm plans to offer Xiam's personalized targeting and recommendations technology, My Personal Offers System (MPOS) as a standalone product through Xiam as a … [Read more...] about Qualcomm acquires Xiam Technologies for US$32million
Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
Ra’anana, Israel – Viaccess, the France Telecom subsidiary specializing in content protection, conditional access and DRM solutions, will acquire a 100% stake in Orca Interactive Ltd, a provider of IPTV middleware and applications for an estimated US$21.4million. Completion of the transaction is subject to conditions precedent and to the approval by Orca Interactive’s shareholders in an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for April 15, 2008. Through the acquisition, … [Read more...] about Viaccess to buy out Orca Interactive
Babelgum spruces up Web TV platform
London – Babelgum, the free-to-view global TV network has launched its revamped Web TV platform to provide a redesigned interface, Web 2.0 features and social networking tools. The platform has also been made compatible with Macs, as well as Windows XP and Vista operating systems. Using the new platform, viewers can join one of three Babelgum Communities including Films & Festivals, Motorcycling and Nature & Conservation. The communities are the first of a series to be available. Each … [Read more...] about Babelgum spruces up Web TV platform
Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Hong Kong - William Pfeiffer, CEO of Celestial Pictures, has left the company on the expiry of his contract on March 9, 2008, to pursue new business ventures, according to a statement from Celestial’s board. The board thanked Pfeiffer for his contributions to Celestial Pictures and parent company Astro Group over seven years, and stated that it is currently considering its options, with Pfeiffer’s replacement to be announced. Having led the Celestial as CEO since 2001, Pfeiffer … [Read more...] about Pfeiffer leaves Celestial for ‘new business ventures’
Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International
Hong Kong - Nadine Nohr, managing director of Granada International will step down from her position and leave ITV to concentrate on other challenges. She will stay with the company as a consultant for three months for the transition. During her tenure at ITV, Nohr led four mergers, achieved significant growth in revenue, international expansion of the company and investment in independent production. She was also appointed chairperson of international development charity Every Child in January … [Read more...] about Nadine Nohr to leave Granada International