Singapore – SES, together with leading industry partners, has introduced SAT-IP, a new IP-based satellite reception technology that demodulates and converts satellite signals to IP for further in-home distribution to any IP-enabled device. Unveiled at the annual SES Industry Days, a LIVE demo of SAT-IP multiswitches showing the distribution of satellite programmes over various IP-based infrastructures (CAT5 Ethernet, Power Line, Plastic Optical Fibre and WiFi) was presented to more than … [Read more...] about SES unveils new IP-based technology
Connected TV
Connected TV a big pull
New findings from US-based TDG Research shows connected TV sets are more popular with consumers than 3DTVs. Of those surveyed, 28 per cent more intend to purchase a connected TV over a 3DTV set. "Most broadband households already own at least one HDTV," explained Michael Greeson, Founding Partner of TDG and director of research. "When consumers think about their next purchase, HD is not the question: it's a matter of whether the new set should feature internet connectivity or 3D, or both." TDG … [Read more...] about Connected TV a big pull
MediaCorp prepares for OTT trial
Singapore – MediaCorp is conducting a technical trial for its new Over-The-Top (OTT) interactive service Toggle, scheduled for the first quarter of 2012. The service will integrate online and traditional TV entertainment experiences by delivering content to the subscribers’ preferred devices - a connected TV, computer, tablet device or mobile phone, enabling the subscriber to stay connected anytime and anywhere with internet access. OTT television services like Toggle are gaining … [Read more...] about MediaCorp prepares for OTT trial
Strength to strength
Hong Kong – The Asia Pacific Pay-TV industry has grown 12 per cent in the past 12 months in terms of connected homes and an increase in dual subscription homes, according to Casbaa’s fourth quarter update on trends in multichannel TV distribution, audience data and viewership. Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, Casbaa, said this data is impressive and can only continue to grow further via new modes of distribution such as broadband, mobile, internet and wireless services. With more than 420 … [Read more...] about Strength to strength
Xbox moves beyond gaming
Microsoft has announced a slew of deals that will put TV content from 50 content providers in more than 20 countries onto its Xbox console. Subjected to geographic restrictions, these will be available to the existing 35 million users of the service. The BBC, Channel 4, Lovefilm (UK), Telefónica (Spain), Mediaset (Italy) and ZDF (Germany) join North American partners that include Bravo, Comcast, HBO Go, Verizon FiOS and Syfy in an updated version of the Xbox Live, which will launch before … [Read more...] about Xbox moves beyond gaming
