With the advent of Ultra High Definition (UHD), questions have been raised about the imminent increase in bandwidth consumption. In a presentation at CommunicAsia, Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President, Commercial, Asia Pacific and the Middle East at SES, explained how bandwidth efficiency can be improved by Highly Efficient Video Coding (HEVC). HEVC allows UHD to be transmitted at 20 Mbits/s, as compared to MPEG-2 coding, which requires more bandwidth at 80 Mbits/s. SES' satellite service, … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia: SES on the feasibility of Ultra High Definition
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CommunicAsia: SES extends partnership in Thailand and the Philippines
From left: Manop Tokarnka, CEO of IPMTV, Anie P. Naval, COO & Managing Director of MediaScape, Kriengkrai Sriananraksa, COO of IPMTV with Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President Commercial, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East at SES. Singapore - At CommunicAsia 2013, SES has announced that it has signed two deals in Asia Pacific. SES announced for a new multi-year, multi-transponder deal with Philippines’ Mediascape Inc for Cignal Digital TV on SES-7 at 108.2 degrees East. Additionally, … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia: SES extends partnership in Thailand and the Philippines
Tvinci brings multi-device OTT to BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia
Tel Aviv, Israel– Tvinci, a leading pay-OTT platform provider, will be showcasing its fully deployed OTT 2.0 platform at BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013, showing how it drives personalised social TV services across tablets, smartphones, connected TVs, set-top-boxes and web. Visitors to BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia have an opportunity to discuss and view demonstrations of Tvinci’s deployments. In January 2013 Tvinci announced that it is powering Toggle, thecross-device TV … [Read more...] about Tvinci brings multi-device OTT to BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia
Conferences at BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013
The 2013 edition of BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia, held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from 18 – 21 June, will carry a special emphasis on content. “The industry is witnessing a shift in how consumer use next-generation services to enjoy high-quality, on-demand content on their devices wherever they are. These trends have fundamentally altered the broadcasting and media landscape. By showcasing the current challenges as well as latest solutions, BroadcastAsia2013 will help … [Read more...] about Conferences at BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013
BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
Singapore – The annual conferences held at CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia are back in a new format, with a joint visionary address and a cross-industry C-level panel discussion encompassing the ICT, broadcasting, pro-audio, film and TV industries from June 18 to 21, at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore. CommunicAsia2013 Summit and BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference have conceptualised a joint panel discussion that will draw professionals from both industries. The … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia and CommunicAsia 2013 to hold joint panels for the first time
CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year
CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia, some of Asia’s largest information and communications technology (ICT) and media communications events, are set to return this year to showcase the latest technologies and trends for communications ecosystem. This year’s show will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore from June 18 – 21 and will have a special emphasis on content, as they bring together experts and exhibitors worldwide. The event will showcase the blend of … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia promises unique exposure to industry this year