Hong Kong – CASBAA, the Asia-Pacific Association of the pay-TV industry, has urged the Hong Kong legislature to end a decade of delay and pass amendments to Hong Kong’s copyright law to give content creators and owners the right – at least in theory – to authorise electronic dissemination of their content. At the same time, the Association – with membership including “globally-renowned broadcasters and news organisations with a strong vested interest in … [Read more...] about CASBAA urges swift uptake of HK Copyright amendments
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Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Hong Kong – Mezzo announced a series of deals in several key Asian markets – Hong Kong, Mongolia and the Philippines – that will see Mezzo Live HD launch on 3 platforms this year. The channel will be accessible to subscribers on TVB Network Vision, Skytel and DDish. Jean-René Lagardère, Aucouturier SVP TV Sales & Business Development, Active TV, said, “We are thrilled to announce our first series of deals in the Asia-Pacific region, only a few … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD to launch in Asia-Pacific
Adopting content ‘Beyond the Box’ at CASBAA 2014
Hong Kong – The second day of the annual CASBAA Convention, 2014, saw speakers across technology, advertising and content industries take a more in-depth look at how to adapt to a future 'Beyond the Box'. As the broadcast industry moves into new forms of content delivery such as digital streaming and over-the-top services, the convention aimed to discuss these changes and how to create new business models that works for today's consumer demands. Whilst there is a need to consider content … [Read more...] about Adopting content ‘Beyond the Box’ at CASBAA 2014
PCCW Teleservices honoured at China Best Customer Contact Centre Awards
Hong Kong – PCCW Teleservices, a HKT subsidiary and provider of global outsourcing solutions, won the awards of Best China Customer Experience and Best China Customer Contact Centre Administrator at the China Best Customer Contact Centre Awards 2014. The Awards, organised by 51CallCenter, a customer contact centre and BPO industries information portal in China, is recognised as the Academy Awards of the contact centre industry. The Awards’ vision is to promote social awareness of … [Read more...] about PCCW Teleservices honoured at China Best Customer Contact Centre Awards
Woodford to keynote ACFE Fraud Conference
Austin, Texas – Three years ago, Michael Woodford ignited a firestorm at Olympus Corp. when he exposed one of the Asia-Pacific region’s financial scandals in history. After Woodford demanded answers to financial discrepancies at Olympus, the Japanese company’s first Western-born CEO was quickly fired for what the board of directors called a “management culture clash.” Just a month later, however, Olympus officials publicly admitted to the U.S. FBI and UK Serious … [Read more...] about Woodford to keynote ACFE Fraud Conference
SatLink Communications expands Asian Coverage
Jerusalem, Israel – SatLink Communications, a global teleport, content management and HD playout services provider, has announced the launch of its new Point of Presence (PoP) in Hong Kong. The new South East Asian based PoP, which accompanies SatLink’s multiple PoP’s in New York , London, Frankfurt and additional worldwide located PoP’s via partners, has been selected to provide both broadcasters and TV operators located in Asia and those looking to expand their reach … [Read more...] about SatLink Communications expands Asian Coverage