Herzliya, Israel - UTStarcom will integrate Optibase's advanced H.264 Media Gateway (MGW) 5100 IPTV encoding platforms in its end-to-end RollingStream IPTV solution for deployment with AKSH in India. Aksh, an IPTV solutions provider in India, will utilize Optibase's integrated carrier-grade TV streaming platforms in order to provide advanced H.264 high-quality encoding. Dr.K.S.Choudhari, Managing Director of Aksh Optifibre said "The video quality and customer response time of Optibase is … [Read more...] about UTStarcom supplies Optibase IPTV for deployment with AKSH in India
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Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Singapore– Caldecott Productions International Pte Ltd won a First Place Gold Camera award and a Third Place Certificate of Creative Excellence in the U.S. International Film and Video Festival competition. Clinching first place in the ‘Documentary-Arts’ category was Voiceless Art, a film about three different artists and their visions of Indonesian society. Winning the Certificate of Creative Excellence in the ‘Documentary-Environmental Issues and Concerns’ … [Read more...] about Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board have partnered to promote ‘Uniquely Singapore’ to a potential 40 million homes across Asia Pacific on Discovery Travel & Living from May until the end of the year. Globe Trekker host Megan McCormick was in town to front a new campaign that showcases Singapore as a premier destination. Ken Low, Assistant Chief Executive (Brand & Communications), Singapore Tourism Board, said: “This partnership between the … [Read more...] about Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Channel [V] Taiwan debuts on Hong Kong’s now TV
Hong Kong– Music channel Channel [V] Taiwan bowed on May 31 in Hong Kong on now TV, the exclusive Hong Kong distribution platform for STAR channels including Channel [V] India, Channel [V] International and Channel [V] Mainland China. Channel [V] Taiwan brings music videos and large-scale annual music events including le party and [V] Power Concert, which draw regional fans to see Asian artists. Channel [V] Taiwan also features self-produced programmes Blackie’s Teenage Club and … [Read more...] about Channel [V] Taiwan debuts on Hong Kong’s now TV
MTV Networks Australia bows interactive multi-platform channel The Music Factory
Sydney- MTV Networks Australia has introduced a new, integrated multi-platform channel, The Music Factory (TMF). TMF is interactive and features music video programming and viewer-generated content including images, videos, text-based applications and graphics. Furthering connectivity, TMF connects all platforms and simulcast to mobile 24-hours daily via the Optus Zoo mobile portal to be launched in September 2007. TMF's innovative approach incorporates various viewing platforms and allows … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Australia bows interactive multi-platform channel The Music Factory
41% of Australian homes have digital TV
Sydney- Some 30% of Australian households have digital free-to-air television, up from just 13% in 2005, according to a new study by the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Factoring in households that subscribe to digital television, the ACMA estimates 41% of households have DTV. However around half of the households surveyed either lacked interest, were not aware that analogue TV is due to be phased out from 2010-2012, or didn’t know if digital FTA was available in their area. … [Read more...] about 41% of Australian homes have digital TV