Singapore - DMX Technologies Group Limited (DMX), a leading information technology enabler and digital media solution provider, announced that it has won the largest VOD contract in China from Jiangsu Province CATV (Jiangsu CATV). The VOD contract covers 280,000 subscribers across the entire province; and is an expansion of a VOD system that DMX implemented for Nanjing Broadcasting Group Co., Ltd (Nanjing CATV). Nanjing CATV, DMX's customer since 2006, was consolidated with 12 other city cable … [Read more...] about DMX wins largest VOD contract from China’s cable TV operator in Jiangsu Province, China
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Inter BEE 2008 – highlighting the transition to digital era
Marking its 44th year, Inter BEE 2008 promises to be a grand exhibit of local and international top-level video, broadcast, audio and lighting equipment as well as relevant applications and solutions. Held from November 19 - 21 at Makuhari Messe, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, exhibitors will present the latest products and services to a wide range of professional participants involved in broadcasting, studio/postproduction work, and contents production. Reflecting the big … [Read more...] about Inter BEE 2008 – highlighting the transition to digital era
Senior executive appointments for BT South East Asia
BT announced with immediate effect the appointment of Steve Ting as chairman and Lim Chin Hu as CEO of BT's Southeast Asian (SEA) operations. Prior to joining BT, Ting was group founder and executive chairman of BT Frontline. Ting is a veteran in the technology industry with more than 20 years of experience. He has held several management positions in Hewlett Packard Singapore and Mentor Graphics Corporation. Lim previously served as president and chief executive officer of BT Frontline where he … [Read more...] about Senior executive appointments for BT South East Asia
Singapore rolls out the red carpet for 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival
Singapore - the 3DX Film and Entertainment Technology Festival, being held from November 19 - 23 in Singapore, will feature actors Brendan Fraser and Christopher Lloyd to Jeffrey Katzenberg (CEO, Dreamworks Animation); James Cameron (Academy Award winning director and producer); Jim Gianopulos (chairman, 20th Century Fox); Dan Glickman (president, Motion Picture Association of America) and Mark Zoradi (president, Walt Disney Motion Pictures) making statements about the future trend and impact of … [Read more...] about Singapore rolls out the red carpet for 3DX: 3D Film and Entertainment Technology Festival
STAR appoints Chief Technology Officer
Hong Kong - STAR announced the appointment of David Radoczy as its chief technology officer. Radoczy, who joins STAR from Nine Network Australia, succeeds Guo Xiao Yong who has decided to leave STAR for personal reasons. Reporting to STAR's chief operating officer Laureen Ong, Radoczy is scheduled to join STAR in November. Radoczy will be responsible for overseeing STAR's technical and engineering departments. He will lead the team in its pursuit of offering the highest quality broadcast … [Read more...] about STAR appoints Chief Technology Officer
Elta receives license to broadcast Games on the Web
Taiwan - The National Communications Commission (NCC) issued an operational license on July 31 to Elta Technology Co, a company set up by Chunghwa Telecom Co, to broadcast the Beijing Olympic Games live on Chunghwa's multimedia-on-demand (MOD) service. NCC spokesman Howard Shyr said that it was a special license issued to a channel operator that does not broadcast their programs on cable or satellite television systems. Chunghwa used to own one-third of Elta's shares. Elta obtains the license … [Read more...] about Elta receives license to broadcast Games on the Web