MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. has begun trials with Ericsson to demonstrate the ability to provide live Ultra High Definition TV (UHDTV) video contribution over MEASAT’s satellite network. Ericsson and MEASAT will be demonstrating a live solution at BroadcastAsia 2013, Asia’s largest representative, integrated show for the pro-audio, film and TV industries. The system shows how UHDTV premium coverage such as live sport can be broadcast today. The Ericsson solution that it has in … [Read more...] about MEASAT and Ericsson to trial UHDTV video
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Record number of new exhibitors joins BroadcastAsia2013
Singapore – BroadcastAsia 2013 announced that it has attracted more than 80 new exhibitors, in addition to repeat participation from top-notch companies from the industry, making up a total of more than 700 exhibitors from 45 countries and regions. The new exhibitors include Autodesk, Ericsson, Hybrid, Ikegami, Jebsen & Co, Orad, PCCW, RGB Networks, Siemens Convergence Creators GmbH, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Tsushinki, and Yamaha Music (Asia). Industry players and visitors can … [Read more...] about Record number of new exhibitors joins BroadcastAsia2013
A new YOU in China
VOD/PPV platform YOU On Demand and Ericsson, have launched a next-generation television service in the People’s Republic of China. The companies are deploying the first secure internet protocol delivery system of digital content to cable operators throughout China. The system ensures digital assets are protected at every stage of the delivery process and provides cable operators access to the premium Hollywood and domestic content their subscribers want. More than 50 per cent of global … [Read more...] about A new YOU in China
Chinese operator offers more VOD
Wuhu CATV, a cable operator serving the Anhui province in China, is offering more video-on-demand (VOD) services provided by Ericsson, to meet rising demand. According to Informa, the number of pay TV subscribers in China is expected to increase from 362 million in 2010 to 481 million by 2016. To cater to the population, the Chinese operator is deploying a system that includes the OpenStream Digital Services Platform by Ericsson. The on-demand service delivery platform addresses critical … [Read more...] about Chinese operator offers more VOD
Ericsson enables Taiwan’s Hsin Yeong An Cable to offer advanced TV series; Star Software Technology enables VOD services in China with Ericsson
Ericsson has provided Hsin Yeong An (HYA) Cable, the Taiwanese cable operator, with a fully redundant head-end solution that enables it to offer subscribers a richer, more advanced service. The Ericsson solution will enable HYA Cable to provide consumers with increased channel choice and high definition (HD) programming. HYA Cable has deployed a range of Ericsson cable head-end solutions, including video encoders, MX8400 multiplexers, and EdgeQAM modulators. The Ericsson head-end has been … [Read more...] about Ericsson enables Taiwan’s Hsin Yeong An Cable to offer advanced TV series; Star Software Technology enables VOD services in China with Ericsson
Ericsson chosen for DishTv upgrade
Ericsson is enabling DishTv, India’s largest direct-to-home (DTH) satellite operator, to improve its satellite bandwidth efficiency, increase channel capacity and offer more choice to its subscribers in HD and SD. The head-end upgrade enables DishTv’s 7 million subscribers to enjoy new HD services. Viewers can also access new SD channels without the need to swap existing MPEG-2 set-top boxes (STBs). Said Rajiv Khattar, president projects, DishTv, “Ericsson’s solution will … [Read more...] about Ericsson chosen for DishTv upgrade