Melbourne – Changes in market conditions and consumer behaviours is forcing dramatic shifts and creating an uncertain future for the Pay-TV industry, states Ovum. This analysis was made in the research firm’s latest report, in which it states that new technologies and players offering alternative ways to view video are undermining the established order of Pay-TV operations. As a result, Pay-TV subscriber growth is slowing in several markets. Jonathan Doran, Ovum principal analyst and … [Read more...] about Tough road ahead
OTT
MediaCorp prepares for OTT trial
Singapore – MediaCorp is conducting a technical trial for its new Over-The-Top (OTT) interactive service Toggle, scheduled for the first quarter of 2012. The service will integrate online and traditional TV entertainment experiences by delivering content to the subscribers’ preferred devices - a connected TV, computer, tablet device or mobile phone, enabling the subscriber to stay connected anytime and anywhere with internet access. OTT television services like Toggle are gaining … [Read more...] about MediaCorp prepares for OTT trial
Ground work
Singapore – MediaCorp today provided a sneak peek at the final architectural plans for its facilities at the upcoming Mediapolis. Designed as a gateway, the new complex aims to not only be a state-of-the-art broadcasting centre, but also an entertainment facility for the public. Tan Ming Kian, Chairman of MediaCorp, said at the ground breaking ceremony, that although building the new campus is "a heavy investment", it is a worthy one for it allows the terrestrial network to create greater … [Read more...] about Ground work
NDS Upfront
TVA Plus: VOD, IPTV and OTT services have become quite entrenched in North America and Europe, with Netflix, Hulu and others quickly becoming commonplace. How do you view the emergence of such services in Asia? Paul: Video on Demand (VOD), Internet-Protocol TV (IPTV) and Over-The-Top (OTT) services will all impact TV viewers in Asia in different ways. VOD is a service that will complement, but not replace traditional TV viewing and premium TV services. There is a lot to be said for the … [Read more...] about NDS Upfront
Zee engages Siemens
Munich/Mumbai – Siemens CMT and Zee Entertainment have agreed on a worldwide long-term partnership in the development and establishment of delivering television content over the internet. Zee TV will deploy the Over-The-Top (OTT) television solution from Siemens. With this platform, instead of delivering content via cable, satellite, terrestrial networks or IPTV, consumers are now able to benefit from OTT offerings, which are available over the open Internet and directly delivered to the … [Read more...] about Zee engages Siemens
PayTV enters new generation
New Delhi, India – NDS announced the launch of its next generation DRM solution for multi-platform pay-TV, the VideoGuard Connect. The product provides end-to-end protection of an operator’s service, utilizing the unique security capabilities of each individual platform that is designed to help TV operators seamlessly extend their pay-TV services to connected media devices. It was also announced that DIRECTV has selected VideoGuard Connect to protect and enable its multi-platform OTT … [Read more...] about PayTV enters new generation
