Microsoft is expanding its presence in China via a strategic partnership with the Shanghai Media Group (SMG), an investment in a TV set manufacturer and a new R&D centre in Shanghai. The JV with SMG covers content production, IT and electronic products. Microsoft will provide technology for SMG's new media divisions including IPTV, digital TV and mobile TV. "We are trying to promote the combination of technology and content through this cooperation and provide innovative application and … [Read more...] about Microsoft upsizes in China
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Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Western companies that are investing in web 2.0 pioneers in China beware: there are risks, according to Paul Verna, senior analyst at U.S.-based internet market research firm eMarketer. By 2011, the number of Internet users in China is expected to grow to 246 million, up from 134 million in 2006, eMarketer predicts. Verna says, “On the flip side, the potential pitfalls of investing in Chinese Web 2.0 start-ups should not be overlooked. The spectre of government censorship remains a major … [Read more...] about Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
Western companies that are investing in web 2.0 pioneers in China beware: there are risks, according to Paul Verna, senior analyst at U.S.-based internet market research firm eMarketer. By 2011, the number of Internet users in China is expected to grow to 246 million, up from 134 million in 2006, eMarketer predicts. Verna says, “On the flip side, the potential pitfalls of investing in Chinese Web 2.0 start-ups should not be overlooked. The spectre of government censorship remains a major … [Read more...] about Risks seen in investing in China’s Web 2.0 entrepreneurs
MCCS and STAR launch Marathi news channel STAR Majha
Mumbai- Media Content & Communications Services India Pvt. Ltd. (MCCS), a 74:26 joint venture between ABP Pvt Ltd. & STAR Group Ltd., launched on June 21 STAR Majha (My Star), 24-hour news channel in Marathi. Rajiv Khandekar is the editor of the channel headquartered in Mumbai, with its bureau network spanning across Maharashtra and India. STAR Majha will draw on MCCS’s resources to produce news and current affairs programming. Dipankar Das Purkayastha, Executive Director & COO, ABP Group, … [Read more...] about MCCS and STAR launch Marathi news channel STAR Majha
Steward departs in MTV Networks exec shuffle
Singapore- Christopher Steward, Executive Vice President, Viacom Brand Solutions and Southeast Asia, has decided to leave MTV Networks in yet another executive reshuffle. Amit Jain has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Managing Director, MTV Networks India, China and Southeast Asia, relocating to Singapore from Mumbai, where he was Vice President/Managing Director for MTV Networks India. Jain will report to Bob Bakish, President, MTV Networks International, as well as sit on the … [Read more...] about Steward departs in MTV Networks exec shuffle
CASBAA warns of ‘critical threat’ from C-band allocation to BWA technologies
Singapore- The allocation of C-band (3.4 GHz - 3.7 GHz range) spectrum to WiMAX services by regional administrations could trigger a potentially disastrous "spectrum grab" by Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) technologies, industry leaders warned at the CASBAA (Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia) Satellite Industry Forum 2007 on June 18 in Singapore. Wireless broadband technologies were described as a “critical threat” to operations of the Asia Pacific satellite … [Read more...] about CASBAA warns of ‘critical threat’ from C-band allocation to BWA technologies