New Delhi - NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV announced that it has invested over US$120 million in India since opening its R&D Centre in Bangalore in 2000. NDS now plans to increase investment in its Indian R&D Centre and commercial offices over the next three years to support the accelerating digitisation of pay-TV across the nation and worldwide. NDS solutions, centring around market-leading VideoGuard conditional access technology, safeguard over US$65 … [Read more...] about NDS commits to continued investment in India as digitisation of Indian pay-TV industry accelerates
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Microsoft and Telstra alliance to deliver comprehensive business services
Sydney - Microsoft Corp. and Telstra announced their intention to enter into a strategic alliance to bring together business software applications, mobile services and devices, and integrated computer and telephone services over Telstra's Next IP and Next G networks. The companies plan for the first products to be introduced in market by mid-2009. Tracey Fellows, Microsoft Australia's managing director, said Australian businesses stood to benefit from a wide range of next generation technologies … [Read more...] about Microsoft and Telstra alliance to deliver comprehensive business services
Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Disney's new animated feature Bolt will premiere at the world's first 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival in Singapore. The 3DX Festival will be held between 19 - 23 November 2008 with support from Singapore's Media Development Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board. … [Read more...] about Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
GlobeCast to deliver MTVNI’s first HD channel
London - GlobeCast announced it was chosen by MTV Networks International (MTVNI) for the recent launch of its first international high definition service dedicated to music and kids, MTVNHD. MTVNHD carries music based and kids'programming that is original, acquired and from MTVNI's multi-branded library. Over 300 hours of bespoke programming has been commissioned over two years. The 24-hour English-language HD service will initially be available in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland and Sweden, … [Read more...] about GlobeCast to deliver MTVNI’s first HD channel
Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
Hong Kong - The recently concluded CASBAA Convention saw the region's satellite operators present a united front against perceived disregard for ITU protocol. One operator in particular, ProtoStar, has been criticized for its July 7 launch of its ProtoStar I satellite to 98.5 degrees East, despite having missed its launch deadline of June 28. Most vocal on the subject until now has been AsiaSat, saying that the operator was using non-coordinated frequencies that risked interference with … [Read more...] about Asia’s satellite operators rally behind ITU regulations
Launch of newly erected GMA Network Studios
Philippines - October 17 saw the launch of the newly erected GMA Network Studios. The Kapuso Channel decided to further advance its network facilities through the construction of a new building as well as the acquisition of distinct, cutting edge broadcast technology. Situated across the GMA Network Center, the GMA Network Studios is a four-storey building which houses two large studios and occupies an area of more than 3,600 square meters. Each studio is furnished with its own dressing rooms … [Read more...] about Launch of newly erected GMA Network Studios
