SINGAPORE – Discovery Communications, Inc. announced that the company has successfully completed its acquisition of Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. . Moving forward, the combined company will be officially known as simply: Discovery, Inc. The name change to Discovery, Inc. demonstrates a new focus on growth in the areas at which Discovery excels, telling stories across deeply loved genres and empowering superfans to explore their world wherever and whenever they … [Read more...] about Covery Communications changes company name To Discovery, Inc.
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Akamai releases first quarter 2017 internet security report
Singapore - Akamai Technologies, Inc., the world’s largest and most trusted cloud delivery platform, released its first quarter, 2017 state of the internet / security report. The report, using data gathered from the Akamai Intelligent Platform, provides analysis of the current cloud security and threat landscape, as well as insight into attack trends. “If our analysis of Q1 tells us anything, it’s that risks to the Internet and to targeted industry sectors remain and continue to evolve” said … [Read more...] about Akamai releases first quarter 2017 internet security report
Latest Deals
Eutelsat in Zimbabwe Cape Town, Harare, Paris— Eutelsat Communications announced that it has sealed a three-year contract with the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) for Ku-band capacity on the EUTELSAT 3B satellite. The capacity will be used to deliver 12 free-to-view channels to a nationwide network of 48 Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) transmitters so that Zimbabwean viewers can benefit from improved image quality and a wider choice of television programmes. HBO Star … [Read more...] about Latest Deals
Star inks with HBO
Tokyo, Japan- Star Channel, Inc. announced a new exclusive television content deal with HBO. The channel will be expanding its current premium movie services with both Hollywood blockbuster movies and high-profile TV series. Star Channel will be the exclusive television home of HBO titles, including the new season of Game of Thrones. Star Channel operates three channels on BS10 and will offer OTT and 4K services in the future in the Japanese market. … [Read more...] about Star inks with HBO
Futaris’ investments
Paris, Anchorage– Futaris, Inc. has announced its investment in a new C-Band antenna for its Anchorage teleport to provide services in Alaska using Eutelsat Communications’ new-generation EUTELSAT 115 West B satellite. The investment will complement Futaris’ Colorado-based antennas connected to the satellite by supporting Internet, broadcast, VoIP and disaster recovery/business continuity solutions. With EUTELSAT 115 West B, Futaris can provide direct or mesh connectivity in a … [Read more...] about Futaris’ investments
Youku Tudou teams up with Mirriad
Singapore– Youku Tudou, Inc. (NYSE: YOKU) and Mirriad Advertising Ltd have entered a long-term exclusive collaboration arrangement in China. In this alliance, Youku Tudou will connect Chinese and international brands with Mirriad’s technology on its platform, creating new, prime ad inventory immediately at scale. Mirriad will offer to Youku Tudou a number of new, premium advertising opportunities within its entertainment and media ecosystem, enabling advertisers to digitally insert … [Read more...] about Youku Tudou teams up with Mirriad