New Delhi - NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV, has been chosen by Tata Sky to supply its industry leading XTV DVR solution for Tata Sky+, the service that offers full personal video recorded (PVR) functionality and is a breakthrough in the Indian pay-TV market. Tata Sky+ (Tata Sky Plus) combines elegant style with a range of unique in-built functionality that offers a viewer the power to plan and control his TV viewing experience with features such as record … [Read more...] about India’s Tata Sky to launch Tata Sky+ PVR service based on NDS technology
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CNN adopts MyClick’s image recognition technology
CNN International in conjunction with MyClick announced the launch of CNN MyClick, an application that allows users to directly connect to CNN's mobile news site at cnnmobile.com utilizing camera mobile devices. Users can now take a picture of a CNN logo and within seconds connect to CNN's mobile news site to access the latest news headlines and stories. The technology has been designed so that it recognises the official CNN logo anywhere it is in print form or even when the image is captured … [Read more...] about CNN adopts MyClick’s image recognition technology
NDS commits to continued investment in India as digitisation of Indian pay-TV industry accelerates
New Delhi - NDS, the leading provider of technology solutions for digital pay-TV announced that it has invested over US$120 million in India since opening its R&D Centre in Bangalore in 2000. NDS now plans to increase investment in its Indian R&D Centre and commercial offices over the next three years to support the accelerating digitisation of pay-TV across the nation and worldwide. NDS solutions, centring around market-leading VideoGuard conditional access technology, safeguard over US$65 … [Read more...] about NDS commits to continued investment in India as digitisation of Indian pay-TV industry accelerates
Microsoft and Telstra alliance to deliver comprehensive business services
Sydney - Microsoft Corp. and Telstra announced their intention to enter into a strategic alliance to bring together business software applications, mobile services and devices, and integrated computer and telephone services over Telstra's Next IP and Next G networks. The companies plan for the first products to be introduced in market by mid-2009. Tracey Fellows, Microsoft Australia's managing director, said Australian businesses stood to benefit from a wide range of next generation technologies … [Read more...] about Microsoft and Telstra alliance to deliver comprehensive business services
Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Disney's new animated feature Bolt will premiere at the world's first 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival in Singapore. The 3DX Festival will be held between 19 - 23 November 2008 with support from Singapore's Media Development Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board and the Singapore Economic Development Board. … [Read more...] about Disney’s Bolt to Premiere at Singapore’s 3DX Film Festival
Launch of newly erected GMA Network Studios
Philippines - October 17 saw the launch of the newly erected GMA Network Studios. The Kapuso Channel decided to further advance its network facilities through the construction of a new building as well as the acquisition of distinct, cutting edge broadcast technology. Situated across the GMA Network Center, the GMA Network Studios is a four-storey building which houses two large studios and occupies an area of more than 3,600 square meters. Each studio is furnished with its own dressing rooms … [Read more...] about Launch of newly erected GMA Network Studios