New Delhi - Turkey-based technology developer of wireless communications and consumer electronics AirTies, and Smart Digivision, an India-based telecommunications service provider has announced a partnership in New Delhi. Together they will bring IPTV technology to India. AirTies and Smart Digivision will be bringing interactive services and on-demand content to set-top box devices in millions of homes. "Through this service Indian families will be able to watch what they want, wherever they … [Read more...] about Turkey’s AirTies and Smart Digivision tie up on IPTV
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Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife
Seoul - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting (SkyLife) announced that they have launched a 24-hour Discovery HD channel in Korea on the SkyLife HD platform. Discovery HD in Korea will offer new content that maximizes the potential of HD technology. These include Behind The Camera, a five-part series that follows three different photographers in each episode; Star Racer which features the world of high-stakes racing at the Montreal Grand Prix; and Stunt Stars, … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife
AsiaSat CEO Peter Jackson to be inducted into SSPI’s Hall of Fame
Hong Kong - Peter Jackson, CEO of AsiaSat will be inducted into The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI)'s Satellite Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony on 25 March 2009. SSPI is the professional development society of the global satellite industry. The Hall of Fame was introduced in 1987 to recognise the contributions of the visionaries and pioneers who have made possible the age of satellite communications. It honours individuals who have devoted their careers to the … [Read more...] about AsiaSat CEO Peter Jackson to be inducted into SSPI’s Hall of Fame
Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife
Seoul – Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific and Korea Digital Satellite Broadcasting (SkyLife) announced that they have launched a 24-hour Discovery HD channel in Korea on the SkyLife HD platform. Discovery HD is available on channel 82 and will launch as part of the SkyLife HD package. Skylife HD services are currently available in 160,000 households in Korea. Discovery HD in Korea will offer new content that maximizes the potential of HD technology. These include Behind The Camera, a … [Read more...] about Discovery HD launches in Korea on Skylife
Niklas Savander, EVP, Services, Nokia to keynote at MIPTV 2009
Paris - Niklas Savander, executive vice president, services, Nokia, will give the Mobile Media Keynote, ‘Social Location is Changing Digital Consumption Habits' at MIPTV 2009. Held on April 1, Savander's keynote will focus on how social connections and location are changing consumer digital consumption patterns. Savander has been a member of the Nokia group executive board since 2006. He joined Nokia in 1997 and has held a variety of senior business management, strategy, sales and … [Read more...] about Niklas Savander, EVP, Services, Nokia to keynote at MIPTV 2009
Government’s $1.5b broadband spend to go ahead
New Zealand - Communications and IT Minister Steve Joyce says the government will go ahead and spend $1.5 billion on upgrading New Zealand's broadband fibre. Joyce confirmed that the spend will go ahead amid speculation over the government's plans for broadband, and whether it is committed to spending $1.5 billion. He says the government's focus will be on broadband infrastructure, such as the fibre. The main telecommunications companies have provided input into the strategy, and Joyce says … [Read more...] about Government’s $1.5b broadband spend to go ahead