Singapore – Increasing popularity and greater airplay of sports such as soccer, golf, tennis, badminton, table tennis and athletics across the region signal a growing appetite among consumers for sports-based programming. To ensure high quality and timely delivery of sports content, businesses are actively exploring broadcasting technologies such as 4K/ Ultra HD (UHD), file-based management systems, multi-screen experiences, multi-platform streaming, Nextgen broadcasting, … [Read more...] about BroadcastAsia2014 to showcase latest sportscasting technologies
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Shandong taps Ericsson to deliver on-demand services
An increasing number of provincial and municipal level Chinese cable TV operators are transforming their service into a two-way network in order to compete with new IPTV, over-the-top (OTT), online video and other interactive video business models emerging on the Chinese market. To compete in this new TV market, Shandong Cable Network, a tier-one cable operator in Shandong Province, has deployed the latest generation of the Ericsson Multiscreen TV Solution. The deployment, which … [Read more...] about Shandong taps Ericsson to deliver on-demand services
Indonesia’s Orange TV launches OTT services with Irdeto Rights
Singapore – Irdeto has announced that Orange TV, a pay-TV service by Indonesia’s PT Mega Media, has selected Irdeto Rights to provide studio-grade security for over-the-top (OTT) services across a wide range of unmanaged consumer devices, including the implementation of Irdeto’s Secure Key Exchange (SKE). Irdeto Rights, part of the Irdeto Media Protection suite, is a pre-packaged, end-to-end, hosted solution that integrates into an operator’s existing content … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Orange TV launches OTT services with Irdeto Rights
Tvinci to power Philippine OTT service Blink
Tel Aviv, Israel – Tvinci, the pay-OTT platform provider nominated for five industry awards at IBC 2013, has announced that its award-winning OTT 2.0 platform will power a new over-the-top (OTT) TV service in the Philippines called Blink. Launching in Q4 2013, Blink’s packages will allow for unlimited access to the latest major studio releases on a subscription or a la carte model. The service will initially roll out in the Philippines, and its current library … [Read more...] about Tvinci to power Philippine OTT service Blink
Da Ai TV selects Octoshape for internet TV
Copenhagen - Octoshape, an industry leader in cloud-based streaming technology, announced that its Infinite HD-M technology has been selected to power video distribution over-the-top (OTT) to Da Ai TV selected set-top boxes and connected devices across the globe. Taiwan-based Da Ai TV is a subsidiary of the Tzu Chi Foundation, a Buddhist organisation known for its selfless contributions to society in charity, medicine, education and culture. “It is very important for our … [Read more...] about Da Ai TV selects Octoshape for internet TV
GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia
SINGAPORE — GlobeCast has announced the launch of an over-the top (OTT) "Incubator Platform" in Asia, which provides a suite of services for broadcasters looking to reach customers in this region. The platform's goal is to help broadcasters gain visibility and secure carriage agreements with Asian pay-TV platforms. The Incubator Platform is the latest value-added service offered by GlobeCast, which also provides playout, media management, and satellite distribution services on a … [Read more...] about GlobeCast launches OTT ‘Incubator Platform’ in Asia