New Delhi – NDS, now part of Cisco, is providing a suite of video technologies to enable multi-system operator Atria Convergence Technologies (ACT) to digitise and expand its cable TV service in Southern and Western India. “Competition is increasing in India as cable TV operators work aggressively to acquire more and more subscribers before the switchover from analogue. Cost, innovation and time to market are all prime considerations and our work with ACT demonstrates once again how … [Read more...] about ACT teams up with NDS for India pay-TV launch
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Global pay-TV subscribers to grow 5%
The global pay-TV subscribers will reach 858.1 million at the end of 2012, up 5% from last year, despite a decline in the North America pay-TV market in 2012, according to market analyst ABI Research. The key growth will be driven by the Asia-Pacific market, which is expected to add more than 27 million subscribers in 2012. In particular, the APAC region will see the strongest growth in digital TV subscriptions in 2012, mainly driven by the on-going digitization process in countries such as … [Read more...] about Global pay-TV subscribers to grow 5%
Accedo, NDS to create end-to-end solution for STB apps
Accedo and NDS have announced a partnership to enable an advanced end-to-end solution for set-top box (STB) apps and widgets, enabling pay-TV operators to launch their own app store, manage application lifecycle, contextualise content, and monetise apps through a connected STB. With an advanced open Software Developer Kit (SDK), the solution will also enable operators to author apps as well as help with smooth rendering of apps through an HTML browser integrated with NDS’ MediaHighway … [Read more...] about Accedo, NDS to create end-to-end solution for STB apps
IPTV operators turning up the heat with multi-screen TV, content discovery, social networking
Campbell, California – Amid their challenges in differentiating content, pay-TV providers are looking to stand out from their competitors by offering additional services and features, such as multi-screen viewing, social networking, and content discovery and recommendation services, according to a latest report by market research firm Infonetics Research. Jeff Heynen, directing analyst for broadband access and video at Infonetics Research, noted that multi-screen video, which is also … [Read more...] about IPTV operators turning up the heat with multi-screen TV, content discovery, social networking
Thailand’s TrueVisions launches 17 HD channels
Bangkok – TrueVisions, Thailand’s biggest pay-TV operator, has introduced 17 HD channels in Phuket. Some of these HD channels are ESPN HD, History HD, National Geographic HD, HBO HD, AXN HD, HD Showcase and Discovery HD World. This news follows the company’s recent announcement to feature Digital Dolby Plus on all its premium HD channels. According to Sales Director Sahat Kanongsilp, True is the only company in Southeast Asia offering Dolby Digital Plus. … [Read more...] about Thailand’s TrueVisions launches 17 HD channels
UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific
Singapore – Universal Networks International (UNI) continues its upward trend as its channels show positive growth in ratings and viewership in the first half of 2012. According to UNI, Universal Channel is one of the fastest growing pay-TV channels in Southeast Asia. Universal Channel in Singapore grew by 125% in the first half of 2012 compared to 2011 during the primetime slot among viewers aged 18-49. The viewership among Adults 16+ also increased by 44% in total and 103% in primetime … [Read more...] about UNI scores positive ratings across Asia Pacific