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
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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
Irdeto – deal with TFN Media; opening of Taiwan office; and SEA leadership in the CA market
Irdeto announced a new deal with Taiwan Fixed Network (TFN) Media, the opening of Irdeto's new office in Taiwan along with news that the company is leading Southeast Asia's Pay-TV conditional access market. Irdeto signed a deal to deliver its latest DVB-C conditional access (CA) technology to Taiwan-based multi-system operator, Taiwan Fixed Network (TFN) Media, a subsidiary of Taiwan Mobile, the largest private fixed and mobile networks telecommunications service provider. The implementation of … [Read more...] about Irdeto – deal with TFN Media; opening of Taiwan office; and SEA leadership in the CA market
MTV, Intel join forces to tackle climate change
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Asia has joined forces with Intel Technology Asia to kick off the ‘It's time to Switch' campaign. To enable climate conscious changes amongst the young a relevant everyday reality, MTV will air six Intel-recommended SWITCH tips on MTV Asia, MTV Indonesia and MTV Thailand where they can learn how they can personally make a difference using energy-efficient notebooks powered by the Intel Centrino 2 processors. MTV will also run a series of Artist Public … [Read more...] about MTV, Intel join forces to tackle climate change