Shanghai, China — Microsoft Corp. announced on April 30 that in partnership with BesTV New Media Co., a subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group, Xbox One will launch into China in September of this year. The all-in-one games and entertainment system will be the first of its kind to launch in the country, creating mutual opportunities for developers in China to bring their creative content to life both at home and abroad. Xbox One will offer content such as games, entertainment, education … [Read more...] about BesTV and Microsoft to bring Xbox One to China
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Xbox to enter original programming
Gaming platform Xbox is jumping into the fray of the long-form programming market, following other non-traditional TV platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Yahoo. Starting this June, available only on Xbox 360, Xbox One and other Microsoft devices, every Xbox Originals show will offer interactive capabilities, as well as unique interactive features customised on a per-show basis, making it a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Xbox Entertainment Studios has attracted a slew of top Hollywood … [Read more...] about Xbox to enter original programming
AOL and Microsoft partner to offer premium content
New York – AOL Inc. announced on April 25 that it has signed a video distribution deal with Microsoft. Beginning this summer, content from AOL brands like HuffPost Live, TechCrunch and Moviefone, as well as partner sites including ESPN, TMZ, Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart will be available on MSN and Bing Apps for Windows and Windows Phone. Through this partnership, relevant videos from AOL’s library of nearly 900,000 will be distributed on Microsoft video platforms, including MSN, … [Read more...] about AOL and Microsoft partner to offer premium content
Nine Entertainment Co to acquire 100% of Mi9
Sydney, Australia - Nine Entertainment Co (NEC) CEO David Gyngell has announced that terms had been agreed with Microsoft to acquire its 50% share of Mi9, an expansion of the ninemsn business. “From 1 November, NEC will take control of Mi9. This agreement will see Mi9 continue to provide market leading digital solutions to Australian consumers and advertisers,” he said. As part of the arrangement, Microsoft has signed a long term strategic partnership agreement, whereby Mi9 … [Read more...] about Nine Entertainment Co to acquire 100% of Mi9
Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom
Ericsson has completed the acquisition of Microsoft’s Mediaroom business and TV solution. Together with Ericsson’s existing capability, the acquisition places the firm as the world’s largest, by market share, and brings to Ericsson a skilled team with deep experience in the development and delivery of innovative IPTV services. With a global market share of around 25%, Mediaroom-powered TV services are offered by nearly 60 of the world’s leading operators, delivering … [Read more...] about Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom
Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion
Redmond, Washington and Espoo, Finland – Microsoft Corporation and Nokia Corporation have announced that their Boards of Directors entered a transaction whereby Microsoft will purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, license Nokia’s patents, and license and use Nokia’s mapping services. Microsoft will pay EUR 3.79 billion to purchase substantially all of Nokia’s Devices & Services business, and EUR 1.65 billion to license … [Read more...] about Microsoft to acquire Nokia’s phone business for EUR 5.44 billion
