Beijing – Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group is providing its OpenStream digital services platform to Tianjin TEDA Cable TV Network Co. to offer video-on-demand (VOD) and network personal video recorder (nPVR) services. As part of the contract, Tandberg has also provided its Xport on-demand content production software system. Tianjin TEDA Cable, a state-owned organization responsible for planning, constructing, operating, and managing the cable TV network of Tianjin TEDA … [Read more...] about Tandberg Television provides OpenStream for Tianjin TEDA Cable
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Irdeto to secure Shanxi Cable’s digital TV service
Beijing – Irdeto, specialist in content security for digital TV, IPTV and mobile networks, has inked a deal with Shanxi Cable Broadcasting Network to provide the Irdeto digital TV conditional access solution including one million smart cards over 24 months for the latter’s digital migration. With four million cable TV subscribers in Shanxi province, Shanxi Cable will migrate from its existing Irdeto CryptoWorks system to the Irdeto Digital TV content security system which will be … [Read more...] about Irdeto to secure Shanxi Cable’s digital TV service
NXP to launch SARFT-compliant silicon tuner for Chinese STB market
Singapore – NXP Semiconductors, the independent semiconductor company founded by Philips will debut in Q2 2008, its SARFT-compliant TDA18252HN silicon tuner with multi-standard digital cable reception for the Chinese set-top box (STB) market. The TDA18252HN integrated tuner is expected to provide cost savings and performance efficiencies to manufacturers and operators, as well as reduce time-to-market with a half NIM reference design using NXP’s TDA18252HN that is pin-to-pin … [Read more...] about NXP to launch SARFT-compliant silicon tuner for Chinese STB market
AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) has appointed Roger Tong as general manager engineering to replace Barry Turner who retired end 2007. Tong will lead the engineering team’s expanded efforts in spacecraft and ground network development, spectrum management and planning. Prior to joining AsiaSat, Tong was technical consultant to Telesat Canada where he was responsible for various programmes. AsiaSat’s CEO Peter Jackson said, “While … [Read more...] about AsiaSat appoints Roger Tong as general manager engineering
MGM names Cale Boyter EVP, production, Worldwide Motion Picture Group
Los Angeles – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has named Cale Boyter as executive vice president, production, Worldwide Motion Picture Group. Boyter is new chairman Mary Parent’s first senior hire since she joined MGM. Working with Parent, Boyter will identify movies that are suitable for the marketplace and develop MGM’s slate of theatrical offerings. He was formerly executive vice president, development at New Line where he worked on and executive produced successful … [Read more...] about MGM names Cale Boyter EVP, production, Worldwide Motion Picture Group
Michael Ellis upped as president and MD, Asia Pacific, MPA
Hong Kong – Motion Picture Association (MPA) has promoted Michael C. Ellis to president and managing director of its Asia Pacific operations. Based MPA’s Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore, he reports to MPA president and COO Bob Pisano. Ellis is responsible for developing strategic approaches to address piracy and will promote MPA member companies’ commercial interests by securing greater copyright protection and market access throughout Asia Pacific. He manages operations in 14 … [Read more...] about Michael Ellis upped as president and MD, Asia Pacific, MPA