Kyoto– fix8, provider of rich, interactive media tools for user generated content, and online video communications player developer Stickam Japan, announced their partnership at the Red Herring Japan technology conference held July 22 – 24, to combine the former’s interactive avatar creator with the latter’s live video broadcast technology. The collaboration will enable Stickam Japan users to animate live video with virtual costumes and props as well as to create … [Read more...] about fix8 brings user-generated reality to Stickam Japan
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Broadband telco subscribers predicted to surpass cable subscribers
The number of subscribers worldwide who get their broadband Internet connections from telecommunications companies will reach 413 million in 2010, outnumbering cable subscribers. That’s according to iSuppli’s Broadband Paradigm Shift or Just an Interim Step to Fiber? report. More than 70 million of these telco broadband subscribers will have fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections by 2009, posing a competitive threat to cable companies because fibre connections can carry television … [Read more...] about Broadband telco subscribers predicted to surpass cable subscribers
RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
Sydney- Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has signed a broad-ranging supply agreement with leading broadcast services provider, Broadcast Australia. The 'Master Purchase Agreement' will streamline supply of RFS's broadcast solutions across the Broadcast Australia group of companies. The arrangement will help fast-track network deployments/upgrades across the Asia Pacific, and will facilitate the application of RFS broadcast technologies at both Broadcast Australia-owned and third-party sites. It … [Read more...] about RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
International Sports Television Forum 2007 set for Beijing
Hong Kong– The International Sports Television Forum 2007 will take place on August 24 2007 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Beijing, hosted by the State Administration of Radio, Film & Television (SARFT) and co-organized by CASBAA with CITVC, the commercial arm of state broadcaster CCTV. CASBAA Chairman Marcel Fenez said the forum will inform the international community on the development of China’s sports TV industry. Last year the event drew more than 400 senior officials and … [Read more...] about International Sports Television Forum 2007 set for Beijing
Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
Paris– Audiovisual and digital content market MIPCOM 2007 to be held October 8-12 in Cannes will feature seven industry leaders delivering keynotes in the conference programme. MIPCOM 2007's Personality of the Year, Leslie Moonves, President & CEO, CBS Corporation, will deliver the opening keynote. Subhash Chandra, Founder & Chairman of The Zee Network and Essel Group of Companies, will look at the growth of the Indian TV market and the impact of new technology. Ronnie Screwvala, Founder & … [Read more...] about Seven keynotes to be delivered by industry leaders at MIPCOM 2007
RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
Sydney- Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) has signed a broad-ranging supply agreement with leading broadcast services provider, Broadcast Australia. The 'Master Purchase Agreement' will streamline supply of RFS's broadcast solutions across the Broadcast Australia group of companies. The arrangement will help fast-track network deployments/upgrades across the Asia Pacific, and will facilitate the application of RFS broadcast technologies at both Broadcast Australia-owned and third-party sites. It … [Read more...] about RFS strikes supply deal with Broadcast Australia
