Hong Kong - PCCW Media’s OTT video service, Viu, has achieved four million unique users just one year after its launch. Reputedly a game-changing video platform for Asian premium content, Viu is launched in the Philippines today as part of its regional expansion, offering viewers easy access to content on the web and on mobile while on-the-move. Regional success with rapid growth and strong traction in Asia, Viu is now present in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and the … [Read more...] about Viu expands to the Philippines
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CIBN selects Irdeto as security partner
Beijing, China – Irdeto announced that China International Broadcasting Network (CIBN), a subsidiary of China Radio International, is its first Chinese customer for Irdeto Rights with China DRM Support. CIBN is one of the seven broadcasting networks that are licensed to distribute over-the-top (OTT) content in China by The State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television of the People’s Republic of China (SAPPRFT). Through this new partnership, Irdeto will help establish … [Read more...] about CIBN selects Irdeto as security partner
First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
Singapore – CJ E&M, has announced the launch of its latest venture, tvN Movies, world’s first & only Korean Blockbuster movie channel, in Singapore in January 2017, with AN expectation to launch in other major South-east Asian territories including Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia in 2017. The service will be in 100% HD quality on Pay TV, VOD and OTT. tvN Movies aims at giving an alternative choice of home-cinema to audience by featuring a unique mix of … [Read more...] about First Korean blockbuster movie channel in Asia
Netflix brings Pandora worldwide
Singapore – Netflix and South Korean film production and distribution company Next Entertainment World announced an international licensing agreement for Pandora, the highly-anticipated nuclear disaster blockbuster from CAC Entertainment by award-winning screenwriter turned director Park Jung-Woo known for the science fiction horror film, Deranged. Pandora will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix to its members in 190 countries, excluding South Korea, next year. In South … [Read more...] about Netflix brings Pandora worldwide
Security advisor Conax featured in CASBAA
CASBAA, Macau - Conax, part of the Kudelski Group and a leader in total service protection for digital entertainment services worldwide via broadcast, broadband and connected devices, announced its participation at CASBAA Convention 2016. In a special on-stage session, Conax EVP Products and pay-TV advisor Tom Jahr will join industry expert - CASBAA Convention moderator, Paul Jackson, for a complete Q&A session “Five tips on how to be top: Winning strategies for pay-TV operators”. Jahr … [Read more...] about Security advisor Conax featured in CASBAA
Planetcast forays into OTT segment
Mumbai - Planetcast Media Services Limited (formerly Essel Shyam Communication Limited) announced its foray into OTT segment by introducing its OTT solution targeted towards existing broadcasters and non-TV content owners. Planetcast OTT is a new, turnkey OTT solution for media companies, publishers and content creators to build advanced OTT app and web based entertainment ecosystem and deploy it in a highly money saving manner. Planetcast OTT solution is aimed towards exponential … [Read more...] about Planetcast forays into OTT segment
