London – UEFA has announced an exclusive agreement with MP & Silva for the media rights in Japan for the European Qualifiers to UEFA EURO 2016 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. MP & Silva adds UEFA to their prominent portfolio of media clients and partners globally, which includes FIFA, NBA, MLS, Italian Serie A, English Premier League, the Olympic Council of Asia, French Football League, English Football Association, Formula 1, French Tennis Federation and other 60 sports Leagues … [Read more...] about UEFA awards European Qualifiers media rights in Japan to MP & Silva
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NHK World Online renews its English news page
Tokyo – NHK World Internet service NHK World Online renewed its news page in English this July, aiming to deliver a more user-friendly service and much better viewing experience. Currently, the news page in English has two sections: the “Latest News” and the “NEWSLINE Features” (news reports featured in “NEWSLINE”, a 24-hour news programme). These sections will be integrated to streamline all news items, so that users can quickly find the contents … [Read more...] about NHK World Online renews its English news page
Japan’s Izukyu Cable enhances its high-speed broadband services
Singapore – ARRIS Group, Inc. announced on July 31 that Izukyu Cable has selected the ARRIS E6000 Converged Edge Router (CER) to enhance its high-speed broadband services. The deployment of the ARRIS E6000 CER is a critical investment by Izukyu Cable to deliver immediate high-performance results, while also positioning them well for the future of DOCSIS 3.1. Due to the unique topography of Izu Peninsula, where Izukyu Cable Network is located, to date the company has been focused on … [Read more...] about Japan’s Izukyu Cable enhances its high-speed broadband services
FC Internazionale partners with MLJ to inter boost presence in Japan
FC Internazionale have signed a new deal with mobile services provider MLJ Inc. for the continued development of the club's digital offerings in Japanese. The deal was facilitated by MP & Silva, an international media rights company. Under the terms of the two-year agreement, MLJ have exclusive rights to develop and market Inter's official Japanese mobile website for smartphones and non-smartphone mobile devices. FC Internazionale will provide MLJ with a range of exclusive content targeted … [Read more...] about FC Internazionale partners with MLJ to inter boost presence in Japan
CEG TEK International extends its anti-piracy services to Japan
Los Angeles, California – Leading anti-piracy solutions provider CEG TEK International (CEG TEK) will be extending its services to Japan after successfully completing a six-month test. The company is also initiating ISP compliance testing in both Australia and Canada. The announcement was made by Kyle Reed, COO, CEG TEK International on July 16. CEG TEK’s proprietary platform tracks vast amounts of data and is capable of continuously monitoring multiple Peer-to-Peer protocols … [Read more...] about CEG TEK International extends its anti-piracy services to Japan
NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network
Tokyo – Japan International Broadcasting, the distribution company of NHK’s international channels, announced a five-year partnership with the United Nations Headquarters (U.N.) in New York City which brings NHK World TV, the stand-alone, 24-hour, English-language television news and lifestyle network, to the U.N.’s In-House Network channel. The service officially launched on May 1, and the two parties held a signing ceremony at the United Nations Headquarters on June 26, … [Read more...] about NHK World TV launches 24-Hour channel on U.N. In-House Network