Brussels, Paris - BICS, a global wholesale carrier for voice, mobile data and capacity services, announced the launch of its on-demand connectivity solution for African telecom operators, in partnership with Eutelsat, a world-leading satellite operator. Using BICS’ RouteFlex, the joint solution allows mobile operators and service providers to raise the bar of network availability and manage surges in bandwidth needs in challenging environments. Robust backup capacity is vital in countries … [Read more...] about BICS and Eutelsat team up
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Genre update: Sports Channel
Parent brand: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Sub or sibling brands: FOX Sports 2, FOX Sports 3, FOX Sports News and foxsportsasia.com Ownership in Asia: FOX Networks Group (FNG) Senior executive for Asia: Simeon Dawes, Executive Vice President, Ad Sales & Partnerships, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and Managing Director of HKSEA and the Middle East Channel description: FOX Sports broadcasts top-tier football from the Bundesliga, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup, to top-tier sports like … [Read more...] about Genre update: Sports Channel
Neil Montefiore to retire as CEO of StarHub; COO Tan Tong Hai to succeed him
Singapore – StarHub Ltd announced today that Neil Montefiore will retire as its CEO by end February 2013. Succeeding him as CEO is StarHub’s COO, Tan Tong Hai. Montefiore, 60, joined StarHub in January 2010 as its second CEO. He also serves as a Director on StarHub’s Board. “It has been a privilege to lead the StarHub Group for the past three years,” Montefiore shared. “I just turned 60 recently and I think it is the right time for me to retire from a … [Read more...] about Neil Montefiore to retire as CEO of StarHub; COO Tan Tong Hai to succeed him
Sichuan Cable TV Network employs NDS advanced TV services
Beijing, China – NDS, now part of Cisco, announced that it is collaborating with one of China’s largest cable operators, Sichuan Cable TV Network (SCTV), to deploy advanced functionality that will provide an enriched subscriber experience with greater flexibility for over 15 million subscribers. Highlights: SCTV are utilising the two-way nature of their network to provide subscribers with more flexible viewing, including the ability to catch-up on missed programmes, restart LIVE TV … [Read more...] about Sichuan Cable TV Network employs NDS advanced TV services
AETN appoints new communications support
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks has appointed Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG) Singapore on a seven-month retainer to support their overall communications outreach in Singapore. SPRG will be providing strategic communications counsel, oversee all communications efforts, media relations and publicity initiatives of all of AETN All Asia Networks’ channels in the Singapore market for a seven-month period commencing in June 2011. The network’s four channels in Singapore … [Read more...] about AETN appoints new communications support
