Singapore– Tata Communications, the Official Connectivity Provider of Formula 1, has been selected by Sky to deliver the live broadcast feeds of all 21 Grand Prix starting with the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship season over its global superfast fibre network. The deal, which is part of Sky’s strategy to create Europe’s leading entertainment company following its acquisition of Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, will ensure a seamless race experience for viewers in the UK, Ireland, … [Read more...] about Tata delivers F1 races to Sky viewers
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IndiaCast’s new EPG
IndiaCast has announced a new EPG number for COLORS UK on the leading DTH platform, SKY. As a part of this change, COLORS UK will be available on EPG number 786 on SKY. This will make the channel more visible on the first page of the International channel selection guide menu for SKY subscribers. SKY subscribers will be noticed about the new EPG number for COLORS UK through an announcement on the network as well as via social media platforms. Currently, the channel’s feed is … [Read more...] about IndiaCast’s new EPG
CBS and Sky long-term deals
Sky and CBS Corporation have announced a long-term licensing agreement for Sky Atlantic to be the exclusive home to Showtime’s portfolio of programming across all its territories in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy. The deal will span all new and future series, including Billions, Twin Peaks, Ray Donovan and The Affair. In addition to new drama and comedy series, customers will have on-demand access to the impressive Showtime back catalogue of hit shows. … [Read more...] about CBS and Sky long-term deals
Sky, Cisco extend alliance
Cisco has announced that Sky will extend its collaboration with Cisco for set-top-box middleware solutions, supporting Sky’s expansion of products and services to an even wider audience. The companies have a long-standing relationship working together to change the face of video entertainment services, including, as announced in January, their collaboration on the http://www.onscreenasia.com/article/airbus-defence-and-space-and-cisco-seal-agreement/17566 AdSmart addressable TV advertising … [Read more...] about Sky, Cisco extend alliance
Key to reliable and profitable broadband is software-based management
Singapore and Redwood City, California – Profitable broadband that is fast and reliable is achievable for Asian operators across the region simply by the use of software-based management. That was a key point made on June 19 at CommunicAsia by ASSIA Chairman and CEO Dr. John M. Cioffi. Addressing the conference, Dr. Cioffi, widely acknowledged across the telecoms world as the father of DSL technology, also unveiled a vision of the future where 1Gbps performance is achieved with … [Read more...] about Key to reliable and profitable broadband is software-based management
MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
Connecticut, U.S. – CABLEready has closed a series of global sales agreement, which has collectively exceeded 170 hours of programming. Titles which have been sold include Lost Treasure Hunters (6 x 60) to Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (India); Inside The Actors Studio (50 x 60, 10 x 120) to Sky (New Zealand) - including the 250th Episode Special and episodes featuring Tina Fey and Liam Neeson; 2013 Tony Awards to ABS-CBN Creative Programmes Inc. (Philippines) and NHK (Japan); as well as … [Read more...] about MIPTV: CABLEready completes over 170 hours of pre-MIPTV deals
