Jakarta, Indonesia - The explosive growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), the role of satellite connectivity and theevolution of 4G, 5G and LTE technologies will be some of the key talking points discussed by leading industry names at this year’s Communic Indonesia. In 2016, the number of internet users in Indonesia hit 100 million, with 93% accessing the web via their mobile phones. As the Government aims to have broadband reach 71% of the total number of households by the end of 2019, this … [Read more...] about Communic Indonesia returns
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Armoza takes OVO to 2 new countries
Production companies Lagardère Studios and Maagalot Productions have now acquired the local rights to Armoza Formats’ new emotional factual format OVO in France and Israel. Also taken in Germany, OVO was launched in collaboration with leading Spanish communication group MEDIAPRO who produced the show with Phileas Production. OVO(30’) is a compelling and fun show that touches the whole country and paints a portrait of your nation. In the middle of the chaos of a city and the distractions of … [Read more...] about Armoza takes OVO to 2 new countries
EY expands talent strength
Singapore - Professional services organization EY has expanded its strength and deepened its capabilities in its Singapore-based Centers of Excellence (CoE) to provide innovative services in business transformation strategy, cyber security, analytics and manufacturing to companies in the Asia-Pacific region. In March 2016, EY opened four new Centers of Excellence (CoEs). The Asia-Pacific Advisory Center; Asia-Pacific Center of Excellence for Analytics; Asia-Pacific Center … [Read more...] about EY expands talent strength
A Virtual Reality check for the TV industry
VR was listed by Gartner’s Hype Cycle as one of the trends set to be “of the highest priority” for businesses over the next few years. According to industry reports, Asia-Pacific ranks as the fastest growing regional market for VR (hardware and software) with an expected growth rate of 108.1% from 2015-2020. Given the rising consumer interest in VR, it is little wonder so many companies are chasing this rapidly-growing opportunity and TV companies are no exception. There has been a … [Read more...] about A Virtual Reality check for the TV industry
Revolutionising broadcast into a regional perspective
BroadcastAsia 2017 has moved to a new venue where the show spans across 3 floors and occupies an area of 20,000sqm. This year, there are 50 new exhibitors with 600 international exhibitors. The show comprises of effective sourcing platforms with thematic zones comprising of Virtual Reality zone and the TV Everywhere! zone. The show has an interesting line-up of educational activities featuring X-periencing Virtual reality @ Innovation Hub and Post production Hub. It also offers an … [Read more...] about Revolutionising broadcast into a regional perspective
New landscape for Thai broadcasting
Thailand has a pay-TV penetration of 30 million and it has a multichannel TV penetration of 66%. New TV platforms have evolved through the years and Thailand currently, has a new digital platform that caters to millions of viewers and encompasses all digital terrestrial television channels in high definition too. Thailand’s Next Step direct-tohome Freeview HD platform has deployed multiple Cinegy Air PRO Bundles, a comprehensive, IP-based software suite for automated SD, HD and/or Ultra HD (4K) … [Read more...] about New landscape for Thai broadcasting