Redmond, Washington - Microsoft Corp. has announced that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer has decided to retire as CEO within the next 12 months, upon the completion of a process to choose his successor. In the meantime, Ballmer will continue as CEO and will lead Microsoft through the next steps of its transformation to a devices and services company. The Wall Street Journal reported that investors have welcomed this news, pushing Microsoft shares up 7%, or … [Read more...] about Microsoft CEO to retire within 12 months
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Viki adds Krikorian and Goldberg as its newest strategic investors
Viki, a startup based out of Singapore that combines premium videos with crowd-sourced subtitles, has announced two new investors to the board. Blake Krikorian, founder of Sling Media and now corporate VP at Microsoft overseeing XBox, and Dave Goldberg, CEO of Survey Monkey, are making strategic investments in video site Viki. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the site surpassing the 400 million words subtitled mark (the equivalent of 10,000 novels) and now has 163 … [Read more...] about Viki adds Krikorian and Goldberg as its newest strategic investors
China’s PPTV builds world’s largest TV cloud platform
Shanghai - Microsoft announced the official launch of Microsoft Windows Azure Cloud Platform in China. PPTV will have the opportunity to further develop the domestic multi-screen TV service, lead the export of domestic TV programmes and accelerate the business development of its Asian TV Network in China. In July 2012, PPTV and Microsoft signed a strategic partnership memorandum to launch PPTV ATN (Asia TV Networks) based on Windows Azure Cloud Platform worldwide. Considering the great … [Read more...] about China’s PPTV builds world’s largest TV cloud platform
Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
Singapore - The Digital & Music Matters, and Music Matters Live concluded on May 24 in Singapore with the successful premiere of the first-ever YouTube FanFest with HP and lively discussions on the future of digital entertainment services in Asia and beyond. YouTube FanFest with HP saw 1,400 attendees over two days of performances by today’s rising and established YouTube stars with performances by Chester See, Ryan Higa, Hikakin, Steph Micayle, Namewee, Eat Your Kimchi and … [Read more...] about Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
Singapore – Branded Ltd. has announced the return of Digital & Music Matters with a brand-new first for Asia – the YouTube FanFest powered by HP – a two-night LIVE YouTube showcase in Singapore featuring a roster of 20 established and breakout global sensations. A first-of-its-kind event in Singapore, the two-night showcase will include live performances and live debuts of new content from these stars, as well as interactive meet and greet sessions between stars and fans. … [Read more...] about Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
New Delhi – Smart-media company, Affle Group, has announced its partnership with Multi Screen Media (MSM) to exclusively power all advertising during the Sony LIV launch phase through it’s “Ripple” rich media and video ad network. Sony LIV is MSM’s recently launched VOD brand which will provide viewers with their favourite shows from the Sony stable – SONY, SAB and MAX. As a part of this partnership, MSM would employ Affle’s Ripple ad network to serve … [Read more...] about Affle Group partners MSM’s Sony LIV in India
