Paris – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU), in cooperation with Telstra Corporation has announced the opening of a mobile TV handset testing service centre in Melbourne, Australia. The first Alcatel-Lucent facility of its kind outside of France, the centre represents a key step forward in bringing mobile TV-ready handsets to market quickly, dramatically reducing delivery time from up to three months to just 15 days. “Bringing mobile interactive TV to Australians over our … [Read more...] about Alcatel-Lucent & Telstra Corporation to launch mobile TV testing facility in Australia
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STAR Signs Media IP Network Expansion Deal with BT
BT Media and Broadcast sector has been awarded a multi-million dollar three year managed service IP network solution contract for STAR Group. STAR broadcasts over 60 services in ten languages, reaching more than 300 million viewers in 53 countries across Asia. The service will run across BT's Global Media Network, an MPLS enabled IP network designed specifically for carrying broadcast traffic. At the start, STAR will carry eight channels – STAR Plus, STAR One, STAR News, Vijay, STAR Gold, … [Read more...] about STAR Signs Media IP Network Expansion Deal with BT
euronews, everything is changing
News channel, euronews, together with FFL Paris, has made a renewal of its brand. From 20:00 CET on 4 June, euronews revealed a new logo, a new signature, a new look, a new identity for the programmes, a new website and a new marketing campaign of unedited communication. The principle of the new platform is to highlight the relevance of the euronews model and demonstrate that prioritising facts over perspectives is a virtue at a time when society is experiencing increasing media corruption. … [Read more...] about euronews, everything is changing
PCCW deal, new applications for Accedo Broadband
Hong Kong – Following Accedo Broadband’s deal with PCCW’s now TV in Hong Kong the company is expanding its portfolio of interactive and on demand applications for IPTV and online consumer electronics. Gamers on the now Game channel can access a wide selection of casual games from Accedo’s Funspot range. The selection is being constantly updated based on interest and demand from now TV users. PCCW’s now TV service is one of the world’s leading IPTV services … [Read more...] about PCCW deal, new applications for Accedo Broadband
Music Matters ends on high note
Hong Kong – The third annual Music Matters Asia-Pacific forum at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong concluded June 5 on a high note, following some heated comments that telecommunication firms are making huge profits at the expense of musical artists and record companies. “The problems and solutions with the mobile music industry lie right here in Asia,” said Warner Music Asia CEO Lachie Rutherford. “They do not lie in the West. Asia has the most successful mobile music market … [Read more...] about Music Matters ends on high note
Post-mortem called for anti-piracy pooch
Hong Kong / Kuala Lumpur – Manny, the Labrador who was part of a sniffer dog duo belonging to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) passed away on Saturday, May 31 approximately 2p.m. local time. Manny was donated to the MDTCA’s anti-piracy canine (K-9) unit, alongside another Labrador Paddy, by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) in March this year. Four MDTCA officers from the K-9 unit were traveling with the dogs at the time. The dogs were in Johor for … [Read more...] about Post-mortem called for anti-piracy pooch