Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Ltd has launched a full transponder C-band MCPC (Multiple Channels per Carrier) technology platform to provide video, audio, data and IP-based broadcast services on AsiaSat 3S at AsiaSat’s Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong. Through this new platform, AsiaSat will provide a one-stop package to broadcasters irrespective of locations. Working with its partners, AsiaSat now offers space segment, optical fibre, downlink, uplink and … [Read more...] about AsiaSat launches new AsiaSat 3S technology platform
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STAR reaches UK and Europe via BT’s new Media-IP network
STAR Group is shifting from traditional satellite and leased circuit service to the Multi Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) / Internet Protocol (IP) technology for their contribution link to Europe, via a network-based managed services deal implemented by BT’s Media and Broadcast sector. The new system enables STAR to bring its services to UK and Europe with increased ease, manageability and efficiency. Currently, BT carries four STAR channels including STAR PLUS UK, STAR NEWS UK, STAR GOLD … [Read more...] about STAR reaches UK and Europe via BT’s new Media-IP network
Rupert to speak at ‘Creative Economies’ Summit
Beijing - News Corp. Chairman/CEO Rupert Murdoch tops the list of speakers at the Creative Economies: Digital and Virtual Summit, which will be staged Nov. 8-9 in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The speakers’ roster also includes Wan Gang, China’s Minister of Science and Technology; Colin Giles, President, Nokia China; Sir Howard Stringer, CEO, Sony Corp; Colin Parris, Global Vice President, Digital Convergence, IBM; and Lloyd Blankfein, Chairman/CEO Goldman Sachs Group. The … [Read more...] about Rupert to speak at ‘Creative Economies’ Summit
SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone-Vodafone has launched mobile TV service FoneTV to bring programs to mobile customers in high definition using HD Wide technology on QVGA streaming via SmarTone-Vodafone’s high speed HSPA network. FoneTV offers 12 channels ranging from news, finance, music, movies, animation and live traffic cams. The content is refreshed frequently with short, “snack size” programs on offer. The exclusive i-Console enables customers to switch … [Read more...] about SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Taipei – National Geographic Channels International and the National Palace Museum in Taiwan have collaborated to produce HD documentary Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure to showcase the latter’s 600,000 pieces of imperial Chinese treasure. Premiering exclusively on National Geographic Channel in Taiwan and across Asia on Oct. 28 at 9.00pm (TWN/HKG/SIN), the one-hour program was available in 190 million homes in 165 countries. Inside: The Emperor’s Treasure takes viewers on … [Read more...] about NGC showcases treasures in Taiwan’s National Palace Museum
Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong
Hong Kong – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has signed an MOU to establish the Hong Kong Digital Terrestrial Television Local Testing Group (DTTG) with the Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), Television Broadcasts Ltd (TVB), Asia Television Ltd (ATV), and Rohde and Schwarz Hong Kong Ltd (R&S). For testing of set-top boxes and digital TV sets, HKSTP’s Wireless Communications Test Lab will provide the DTV testing facility and service … [Read more...] about Digital terrestrial television tests underway in Hong Kong
