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
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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
Astro delivers growth in customers, ARPU and ADEX
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Tun Zaki Azmi, Chairman of Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad said, “The Company is committed to delivering total returns to shareholders, combining a progressive dividend policy with disciplined investments in the business to generate capital appreciation. For the financial year ending 31st January 2013 (FY13), a total dividend of 4.0 sen per share was declared, translating to an approximate 100% payout ratio on an annualised basis. For the first quarter of the … [Read more...] about Astro delivers growth in customers, ARPU and ADEX
CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 concluded
Singapore – The four-day event, held from 18 to 21 June at the Marina Bay Sands, saw more than 51,000 attendees from 100 countries/regions throng the exhibition halls and conference suites. “The shows have done extremely well this year. Attendees, including exhibitors, conference speakers and delegates, as well as members of the press, have expressed fulfillment with what they were able to achieve this year. For us, this is testament to the success of the shows,” says Stephen … [Read more...] about CommunicAsia2013, EnterpriseIT2013 and BroadcastAsia2013 concluded
Broadcast Asia: OTT – A game changer for Asia
Singapore – “Online video channels have become the new DVR,” said Mr Benjamin Grubbs, YouTube’s APAC Head of Partner Marketing, in discussing how Sony Entertainment Television of Sony Pictures Television in India uploads full episodes of its dramas online, as fast as 30 minutes after the linear broadcast. He added that in countries such as Singapore, Japan and Korea, close to 50% of content is being consumed on-the-go, and that this means that producers have to be in more … [Read more...] about Broadcast Asia: OTT – A game changer for Asia
