Korea - South Korean's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Darmstadt University of Technology to set up an R&D centre for IPTV and next-generation networking technologies in the German state of Hesse. According to a ETRI spokesperson, the new R&D centre could be a springboard into the rest of Europe, with ETRI and the Darmstadt University of Technology planning to research so-called green ICT, ICT convergence and … [Read more...] about Korea’s ETRI to set up IPTV R&D centre in Germany
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All set for Indonesia Broadcasting Summit 2009
Jakarta - The inaugural Indonesia Broadcasting Summit, taking place at the Dharmawangsa in Jakarta on May 4, will unite key media owners and investors from home and abroad in Indonesia for the first time. The Summit is organized by leading research firm Media Partners Asia (MPA) and supported by the Ministry of Communication Information Technology and Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia. "Indonesia has emerged as one of the fastest growing media markets in Asia Pacific and most of the value is presently … [Read more...] about All set for Indonesia Broadcasting Summit 2009
StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Singapore - StarHub announced the appointment of David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect with effect from 1 May 2009. As CEO, Storrie will lead Nucleus Connect to create a vibrant Retail Service Provider (RSP) environment offering comprehensive and flexible services that will help all RSPs select and deliver broadband connectivity services to their target markets quickly and seamlessly. A telecommunications veteran with more than 30 years of working experience, Storrie joined StarHub in April … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints David Storrie as CEO of Nucleus Connect
Call for single ICT Ministry in Malaysia goes unheard
Petaling Jaya - The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry Malaysia (Pikom) is disappointed that its call for a single Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Ministry has not been heeded. Pikom chairman David Wong said the organisation now has to ferry between two ministries - the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, and the newly formed Information, Communications, Culture and Arts Ministry. He said having a single ministry for ICT matters would have sped up … [Read more...] about Call for single ICT Ministry in Malaysia goes unheard
Satcoms head over the horizon
Hong Kong - The Cable & Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA) will stage the ninth CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum on June 15 in Singapore at the Four Seasons Hotel. Themed ‘Over the Horizon', the one day high-powered annual conference will cover important issues including the future for satcoms technology, the latest business models and the road to profitability; how CEOs are coping with today's financial challenges; the potential businesses of Ka-band satellite systems and … [Read more...] about Satcoms head over the horizon
Questions remain about FTTH in Asia – Ovum
31 March 2009 saw the New Zealand government call for submissions on a proposal to build an FTTH network in New Zealand reaching 75% of the population (the top 25 cities) and taking at least six years to roll out. The NZ government will invest up to NZ$1.5 billion in the network, and seek additional private sector investment to create a national market in dark fibre and wholesale broadband access. The funding will be invested in a government-owned enterprise, which will jointly invest with the … [Read more...] about Questions remain about FTTH in Asia – Ovum