Singapore - The Singapore Pavilion will be the anchor group pavilion at BroadcastAsia2008. Led by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA), the 1,200 sq metre pavilion will accommodate 50 Singapore companies at the forefront of the new digital broadcasting wave, showing the best of the Singapore media industry’s potential. The companies will exhibit pioneering technologies, applications and services in digital broadcasting and media, as well as cutting edge experimental … [Read more...] about Largest-ever Singapore Pavilion at BroadcastAsia2008
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BBC Worldwide partners with Canada’s Temple Street Productions
Banff, Canada – BBC Worldwide and Toronto-based Temple Street Productions have reached an agreement for BBC Worldwide to acquire a minority stake in Temple Street and for the two companies to enter into an overall partnership on development, production and distribution. The new relationship provides BBC Worldwide with a Canadian production partner for its world-renowned formats while giving it access to Temple Street’s scripted and unscripted programming and formats. The deal boost … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide partners with Canada’s Temple Street Productions
Alcatel-Lucent & Telstra Corporation to launch mobile TV testing facility in Australia
Paris – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), in cooperation with Telstra Corporation has announced the opening of a mobile TV handset testing service centre in Melbourne, Australia. The first Alcatel-Lucent facility of its kind outside of France, the centre represents a key step forward in bringing mobile TV-ready handsets to market quickly, dramatically reducing delivery time from up to three months to just 15 days. “Bringing mobile interactive TV to Australians over our … [Read more...] about Alcatel-Lucent & Telstra Corporation to launch mobile TV testing facility in Australia
STAR Signs Media IP Network Expansion Deal with BT
BT Media and Broadcast sector has been awarded a multi-million dollar three year managed service IP network solution contract for STAR Group. STAR broadcasts over 60 services in ten languages, reaching more than 300 million viewers in 53 countries across Asia. The service will run across BT's Global Media Network, an MPLS enabled IP network designed specifically for carrying broadcast traffic. At the start, STAR will carry eight channels – STAR Plus, STAR One, STAR News, Vijay, STAR Gold, … [Read more...] about STAR Signs Media IP Network Expansion Deal with BT
euronews, everything is changing
News channel, euronews, together with FFL Paris, has made a renewal of its brand. From 20:00 CET on 4 June, euronews revealed a new logo, a new signature, a new look, a new identity for the programmes, a new website and a new marketing campaign of unedited communication. The principle of the new platform is to highlight the relevance of the euronews model and demonstrate that prioritising facts over perspectives is a virtue at a time when society is experiencing increasing media corruption. … [Read more...] about euronews, everything is changing
PCCW deal, new applications for Accedo Broadband
Hong Kong – Following Accedo Broadband’s deal with PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong the company is expanding its portfolio of interactive and on demand applications for IPTV and online consumer electronics. Gamers on the now Game channel can access a wide selection of casual games from Accedo’s Funspot range. The selection is being constantly updated based on interest and demand from now TV users. PCCW’s now TV service is one of the world’s leading IPTV services … [Read more...] about PCCW deal, new applications for Accedo Broadband