CHESEAUX – NAGRA, global leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, leading international research and strategy consultancy, has revealed emerged findings from the 2018 Asia-Pacific Pay-TV Innovation Forum. In its third year, the research programme seeks to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the industry in a disruptive period. Currently, research has highlighted an increased focus on industry … [Read more...] about Pay-TV Innovation Forum reveals 2018 priorities for Asia-Pacific
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Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
SINGAPORE – Outdoor Channel has announced its launch on CAST, Singtel’s OTT app that combines the flexibility of live TV and video streaming apps with on-demand entertainment in one place. Outdoor Channel joins CAST, alongside 29 other live TV channels in the Variety Plus pack. In support of the launch, Outdoor Channel will roll out a major marketing campaign with Suntec City on their multimedia screens. Gregg Creevey, Managing Director of Multi Channels Asia said: … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel launches on Singtel CAST
CNBC launches new technology podcast
SINGAPORE/LONDON – Leading global business and financial news network CNBC has launched a new technology podcast, titled Beyond the Valley. In the new monthly podcast series, CNBC’s international technology reporters will look beyond Silicon Valley and will explore the biggest global technology stories with some of the industry’s most prolific disrupters and entrepreneurs. The first four episodes of Beyond the Valley will focus on: cryptocurrencies, data and privacy, … [Read more...] about CNBC launches new technology podcast
MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps debut on Singtel’s CAST
SINGAPORE – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has announced the debut of the MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps in Singapore, through Singtel’s CAST OTT video portal app that combines live TV, video streaming apps and on-demand entertainment. This marks the first time both mobile apps are made available in Asia. Both mobile apps are available for free download as MTV Play and Comedy Central Play from the Apple App Store, Google Play and can be accessed via the … [Read more...] about MTV Play and Comedy Central Play mobile apps debut on Singtel’s CAST
Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
SINGAPORE – Telecommunications companies Singtel and Ericsson will launch by the fourth quarter of this year Singapore’s first 5G pilot network at one-north, the country’s science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson’s 3GPP standards compliant 5G technology with the trial spectrum allocated by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), the pilot network can deliver 5G coverage with enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) speed and low latency … [Read more...] about Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Amobee wins auction to acquire Videology assets
REDWOOD CITY/SINGAPORE – Singtel subsidiary Amobee, a leading global digital marketing technology company serving brands and agencies, has emerged as the winner in the court supervised auction process to acquire certain assets from Videology, a software provider for advanced TV and video advertising. The purchase price was approximately US$101 million, subject to adjustments for accounts receivable at closing, estimated to be approximately US$20.9 million. The … [Read more...] about Amobee wins auction to acquire Videology assets