Seoul – Korean rivals Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are collaborating for the first time to jointly develop a mobile TV technology aimed at becoming the industry standard in North America. The surprise and inaugural cooperation was jointly announced by Park Jong-woo, head of Samsung Electronics' digital media division, and Paik Woo-hyun, LG's chief technology officer. The companies are targeting to win the North American mobile TV device market which is expected to generate sales … [Read more...] about Samsung and LG join hands for new mobile TV technology
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Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia
Singapore – SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia respectively, later this year. Further information on the availability will be released at a later date. The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile handset with a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons. Its functions include camera phone, portable media player, text messaging and video voicemail, as well as … [Read more...] about Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia
Regional telcos to bring in Apple’s iPhone to Asia
SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia respectively, later this year. Further information on the availability will be released at a later date. The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile handset with a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons. Its functions include camera phone, portable media player, text messaging and video voicemail, as well as e-mail and web … [Read more...] about Regional telcos to bring in Apple’s iPhone to Asia
IOL Netcom debuts IPTV service in India with Verimatrix content security
Singapore/Mumbai - Broadband Internet service provider IOL Netcom has launched India's first on-demand IPTV service in Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore, available to more than 250,000 subscribers, using Verimatrix's content security technologies. IOL Netcom is expecting the expansion of content delivery options to PC to help customer acquisition, reduce installation resources and fulfill the entertainment on-demand promise. Premium content including movies from IOL Netcom's on-demand movie library … [Read more...] about IOL Netcom debuts IPTV service in India with Verimatrix content security
YouTube launches Indian website
New Delhi - YouTube, subsidiary of Internet search giant Google, has launched an Indian version of the video-sharing website at www.youtube.co.in with a localized homepage and search functions highlighting popular and relevant videos in India. YouTube India inked partnership deals with local media firms including Eros Entertainment, Rajshri Films, NDTV, UTV, Zoom TV, India TV and Krishcricket, as well as Indian International Film Academy (IIFA), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, the … [Read more...] about YouTube launches Indian website
RFS names Eric Mariette as VP, global marketing and strategy
Radio Frequency Systems (RFS), provider of wireless technology, has appointed Eric Mariette to vice president of global marketing and strategy. He is responsible for the global visibility of RFS' portfolio of radio frequency (RF) solutions, and will ensure company's solution-set is able to meet industry demands, with a focus on integrating various product offerings into 'holistic' solutions. RFS offers 'total application' wireless solutions to carriers, OEMs, site installers as well as … [Read more...] about RFS names Eric Mariette as VP, global marketing and strategy