Bali, Indonesia – Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Asia, a division of Viacom Inc., announced its collaboration with Telkomsel, which will debut the Emmy1 award-winning Nickelodeon Play app in Indonesia within the third quarter of 2017, followed by Nick Jr. Play in the next few months. “Nickelodeon Play” can be downloaded for free from Apple App Store, Google Play, and can be accessed via a “Nickelodeon Kids Pack” where premium Nickelodeon content can be unlocked by Telkomsel’s … [Read more...] about Viacom to debut Nickelodeon Play and Nick Jr. Play
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Suitcase TV hires James Ng
In light to opening a new Asia-Pacific (APAC) sales and service hub in Singapore, Suitcase TV has hired James Ng to lead the new APAC division. Ng joins Suitcase TV as Head of Sales APAC with 27 years of experience in broadcast, post-production and high-end multimedia productions. He started his career producing multi-projector presentations and quickly moved into editorial positions where he worked on a wide gamut of systems from Avid’s Media Composer to Apple’s Final Cut Pro. … [Read more...] about Suitcase TV hires James Ng
Kudelseki and Apple’s patent agreement
Switzerland / Arizona– The Kudelski Group announced that it has entered into a comprehensive patent license agreement with Apple Inc. Under the agreement, the parties agreed to dismiss all pending patent litigation. Financial terms were not disclosed. … [Read more...] about Kudelseki and Apple’s patent agreement
Apple TV delayed
Apple is set to delay the launch of its online TV service until at least next year after negotiations with major television networks stalled. Apple’s attempts to license content from US TV networks such as CBS and Fox are reported to be progressing slowly, leading to the delay. In addition, the company does not yet possess the network capacity to ensure good viewing experience for consumers. Apple is also facing problems with regard to the pricing of its content. The company wants to offer … [Read more...] about Apple TV delayed
CTH sues Apple over EPL app
According to the Bangkok Post, Thai cable television company CTH is suing Apple for $3 million, for selling an app that violates its exclusive rights to the EPL. The report added that CTH has also filed criminal charges against Apple Inc. and Apple Thailand with a Thai court that specialises in international trade and intellectual property disputes.The app, available on the App Store and made by a Thai developer, allows mobile devices and tablet computers to access EPL matches, added … [Read more...] about CTH sues Apple over EPL app
Over 60% growth in worldwide OTT video revenue reported in 2012
Arizona – ABI Research announced in its latest OTT and Multi-screen Services Research Service that the OTT video market has crossed the US$8 billion mark in 2012, with companies such as Netflix, Hulu, Apple and Amazon driving the growth. The three largest markets—North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific—experienced year-on-year growth in excess of 50% in the same year. The report states that the continued spread of connected consumer electronics and mobile devices such as … [Read more...] about Over 60% growth in worldwide OTT video revenue reported in 2012
