SINGAPORE – Singtel has achieved peak LTE speeds of 1.5 Gbps using five-carrier aggregation (achieved in a lab environment on a Viavi Solutions and Stellent Networks’ TM500 test system). This is the fastest in Asia and 50 percent faster than prevailing 1 Gbps speed. Singtel will gradually deploy the new speed across the island as more spectrum bands are allocated for the LTE network. Smartphones supporting 1.5 Gbps speeds are scheduled to be launched in 2019. “We are … [Read more...] about Singtel achieves Asia’s fastest five-carrier aggregation LTE speed
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Accedo powers StarHub’s new Android TV service
SINGAPORE – Accedo, video experience leader, has announced that its Studio Pay TV Android TV Launcher is powering the newly-launched Android TV Operator Tier Set-Top-Box (STB) TV offering from StarHub in Singapore. Branded the StarHub Go Streaming Box, the Android TV STB service complements the popular StarHub Go OTT service and extends it to the living room. “We are excited to be the first operator in the world to launch an Android TV Oreo Operator Tier streaming box. As an … [Read more...] about Accedo powers StarHub’s new Android TV service
PwC study: majority of executives report blockchain initiatives underway
SINGAPORE – PwC’s latest survey had 82% of executives surveyed in Singapore (versus 84% globally) report that blockchain initiatives are underway in their organisations; with 13% fully live (versus 15% globally). The new research study “Blockchain is here. What’s your next move?” surveyed 600 executives in 15 countries and territories, on their development of blockchain and views on its potential. As blockchain rewires business and commerce, the research provides a clear signal of … [Read more...] about PwC study: majority of executives report blockchain initiatives underway
HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
SINGAPORE – HBO Asia’s very first horror anthology original series, Folklore, is a six-episode hour-long horror series that takes place across six Asian countries – Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – with each episode based on each country’s deeply-rooted myths and folklore, featuring supernatural beings and occult beliefs. Helmed by different directors from various countries in Asia, each episode was filmed in the local language of the country that the episode is based … [Read more...] about HBO Asia’s new horror anthology original series “Folklore” to premiere in October
Ringstar Boxing announces co-promotion with Marina Bay Sands
SINGAPORE – Ringstar Boxing, fast growing Asian sports media property, headed by Founder and CEO Scott Farrell, has announced the first Roar of Singapore series, which will take place at the Marina Bay Sands. The event heralds the first co-promotion between Ringstar and Marina Bay Sands. Roar of Singapore V – The Kings of Lion City, is headlined by Singapore’s one-and-only undefeated boxer and current IBO Intercontinental Featherweight champion, Muhamad “The Chosen Wan” Ridhwan, … [Read more...] about Ringstar Boxing announces co-promotion with Marina Bay Sands
Blue Ant Media launches Makeful HD on StarHub TV
SINGAPORE – Blue Ant Media, an international content producer, distributor and channel operator, has debuted its home-grown lifestyle specialty channel, Makeful HD, in Asia via StarHub TV in Singapore. Expanding the network’s footprint in the region, Makeful is the fourth international channel under the Blue Ant Media umbrella carried by StarHub TV. Awakening and celebrating the creativity that exists in every individual, the channel features a compelling program line-up to inspire … [Read more...] about Blue Ant Media launches Makeful HD on StarHub TV