Singapore – Encompass Digital Media announced its latest milestone on its journey of growth and achievements. With the recent transitioning of our customer uplinks, it is now officially transmitting 16 full-time C-band carriers to 16 complete transponders spread over six different satellites from its facility in Singapore. “We have come a long way over the past four years. In 2010, we were only operating five carriers on Gen 2 and 3 Klystron Power Amplifiers (KPA),” said … [Read more...] about Encompass Digital Media’s latest milestone
Deepakjit Singh
Encompass launches MEGAPOD in Asia
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media launched its new US$7 million broadcast monitoring facility, the MEGAPOD – the first-of-its-kind multi-channel broadcast monitoring and play out facility with multi-channel and multi-format for linear and over-the-top (OTT) delivery capabilities – on April 29. The MEGAPOD can handle up to 250 channels, from ingest to delivery across multiple screens. “MEGAPOD is a one-of-its-kind facility in Asia which enables our customers to … [Read more...] about Encompass launches MEGAPOD in Asia
MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced on March 19 that the MEASAT-3/3a platform has become the first Asian C-Band satellite platform to exceed 50 high definition (“HD”) channels, confirming the maturing of the HD content business in Asia. MEASAT started offering HD distribution services on the MEASAT-3 satellite in July 2007. Working with a select group of channels, technology partners and uplink providers, MEASAT developed a … [Read more...] about MEASAT-3/3a HD platform exceeds 50 channels
Encompass Asia Pacific builds region’s first MEGAPOD
Singapore – Encompass Digital Media, one of the world’s top digital media services providers and a leader in global satellite and terrestrial connectivity, announced that its Asia Pacific facility will double its current multichannel broadcast monitoring and playout capacity through the construction of a seven million US dollar MEGAPOD. This is the region’s first comprehensive over-the-top (OTT) services facility enabling Encompass continue to meet the growing demands of … [Read more...] about Encompass Asia Pacific builds region’s first MEGAPOD
MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced an agreement with Encompass Digital Media for the distribution of thelatest offerings from A+E Networks’ Southeast Asia venture - Lifetime and H2. Both the channels are owned by A+E Networks and will be made available in HD across Asia via the MEASAT-3/3a video neighbourhood. “Our relationship with A+E Networks continues to expand and atEncompass, we’re committed to creating the best quality of experience for … [Read more...] about MEASAT’s HD platform reaches 40-channel mark
TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Encompass Digital Media Asia’s Deepakjit Singh
Encompass Digital Media Asia recently achieved a new broadcast milestone by originating and transmitting 100 channels from its Singapore facility. With a client base that includes AETN All Asia Networks, AMC, BBC Worldwide, BBC, CNBC, Discovery Communications, FOX, LiTV, MTV Networks, Scripps Networks, Sony Asia, Tata Communications and Tigergate, to name a few, Encompass Asia commands more than 30% share in the market. In Singapore, the company has the largest digital media facility in the … [Read more...] about TV ASIA Plus WEB-EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Encompass Digital Media Asia’s Deepakjit Singh