New York/MIPTV 2010 – AETN International will arrive at MIPTV with its biggest ever slate of new programming. The MIPTV catalogue features over 400 new hours covering a range of genres from history and lifestyle, to crime, the paranormal, real-life and more. Headlining AETN International’s slate is the epic new 10-hour series, America The Story Of The US, which tells the extraordinary story of how America was invented. The program looks at the moments where Americans harnessed … [Read more...] about AETN International raises the bar with a diverse slate of non-fiction programming for MIPTV 2010
Technology
Dynamic HDTV set to drive India market
Hong Kong - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) concluded its annual India Satellite Industry Forum in New Delhi on March 22. Themed ‘On the Digital Edge - Where Broadband HITS the Streets’, the Forum featured three policy addresses from government departments, as well as high-level inputs from global industry specialists. Most notable for the high powered gathering of domestic and international officials, delegates and media was a government commitment to … [Read more...] about Dynamic HDTV set to drive India market
Tech perspectives: HDTV
Terry Bleakley, Vice President, Commercial Operations, MEASAT Satellite Systems There is a lot more HD content out there than say 12 months ago. New channels such as Li TV and The Food Network, which do not have the legacy of an SD installed base to navigate, have chosen to launch their channels in HD as a differentiator and a key component of their go to market strategy – something we did not see in 2008. In addition, all of the leading tier one pay- TV networks in Asia, such as National … [Read more...] about Tech perspectives: HDTV
StarHub commences HSPA+ network upgrade using Dual Carrier technology
Singapore - StarHub, together with its technology partner Huawei, has successfully concluded tests of its HSPA+ network using Dual Carrier frequency technology to achieve a peak data downlink speed of up to 42.2Mbps. An upgrade of the HSPA+ network is now being implemented progressively to further enhance the overall efficiency of the network. This announcement has made StarHub the first mobile operator in Southeast Asia to have successfully deployed the Dual Carrier technology on its HSPA+ … [Read more...] about StarHub commences HSPA+ network upgrade using Dual Carrier technology
Pixelmetrix appoints Warren Allgyer as Vice-President, Sales, North Asia
Singapore - Pixelmetrix, the global expert in preventive monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, announced the appointment of Warren Allgyer as its new vice-president, sales for North Asia. Allgyer specializes in broadcast management and has extensive experience in A/V and IT sales in international markets. Prior to joining Pixelmetrix, Allgyer served as vice-president, international division, Dayang Technology Development Inc, China, where he was responsible for international … [Read more...] about Pixelmetrix appoints Warren Allgyer as Vice-President, Sales, North Asia
India – a growth story
Talking to colleagues from India back during BroadcastAsia mid-2009, some were keen to play down the DTH growth story, saying that projections of its potential in India were being over-exaggerated. But subscriber numbers from analysts Media Partners Asia show DTH to be the fastest-growing sector in India’s television industry since its launch in 2003. Currently at 20 million homes, eight million were added in the past five years and 10 million more are projected for 2010. Unsurprisingly, … [Read more...] about India – a growth story