Hong Kong – SmartCast has been selected by the FOX International Channels to manage the technical operations for the playout service targeted at Indonesia. SmartCast will provide a localised ad insertion solution for FOX Movies Premium HD and SD, National Geographic Channel HD and SD and Star World SEA HD and SD. “After working with SmartCast for FOX International Channels’ playout and local ad insertion in Thailand, we are pleased to extend our collaboration with SmartCast to … [Read more...] about SmartCast to manage operations for FIC playout service
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FOX International Channels selects SmartCast
Hong Kong – SmartCast has announced that it has partnered with FOX International Channels (FIC) to provide the pay TV network solutions for its Thailand broadcast operations. SmartCast will provide a localised ad insertion solution for FOX Sports 3, FOX Movies Premium HD and StarWorld as well as local playout services for Channel [V] Thailand. Victor Chan, Vice President of Broadcast Technology Operations for Hong Kong & Southeast Asia at FOX International Channels said, … [Read more...] about FOX International Channels selects SmartCast
SmartCast announces Director of Business Development Asia
Hong Kong – SmartCast announced the appointment of Jonathan Wong as its Director of Business Development Asia. A veteran of the multimedia industry with over 20 years of experience throughout Asia, Europe and North America, Wong will be leading the expansion of SmartCast’s business throughout Asia. Commenting on the appointment, Christian Brenner, SmartCast’s CEO, said, “We are very excited to have Jonathan onboard as we continue to expand not only in Asia, but globally. … [Read more...] about SmartCast announces Director of Business Development Asia
Outdoor Channel celebrates fourth year on-air in Asia
Singapore– Multi Channels Asia has announced that Outdoor Channel, The World Leader In Outdoor Entertainment, has strengthened its distribution through a number of new carriage agreements in Asia, including Neo TV and LGTV (South Korea). Outdoor Channel will shortly announce several major carriage deals in Vietnam, after becoming one of a select few international channels to be granted a landing license to re-broadcast in the country. The channel is also set to enter the Indian Pay … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel celebrates fourth year on-air in Asia
SmartCast secures playout service deals
Broadcast service provider SmartCast has recently announced that it will be providing playout/ end-to-end services to movie pay channel CinemaWorld, Beijing-based Bai Ke Group and Outdoor Channel Asia HD. SmartCast is providing managed TV channel playout services to CinemaWorld's pay-TV linear channels and a portal to manage VOD file delivery. CinemaWorld, a pay channel operator based in Singapore, will migrate to the SmartCast-managed TV playout platform from January 1, … [Read more...] about SmartCast secures playout service deals
CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
Hong Kong – CASBAA welcomed seven new Corporate Members during the first half of 2013 with Alcatel-Lucent, Televisa, Haldanes, Media Partners Asia, Movideo, Smartcast and SpaceX joining the Asia-Pacific association for multichannel TV. “CASBAA’s newest Corporate Members highlight the diverse range of companies representing the value chain for multichannel TV in the region,” said Christopher Slaughter, CEO, CASBAA. “From satellite, legal and information services … [Read more...] about CASBAA welcomes seven new Corporate Members
