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 … [Read more...] about IOL Netcom debuts IPTV service in India with Verimatrix content security
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Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
Manila - Filipino telco Globe Telecom has rolled out a 3G-based mobile TV service and is marketing it as part of its 3G video streaming services instead of mobile TV. Globe Telecom is using Massachusetts-based NMS Communications' mobile TV solution, the same technology used by Hong Kong mobile operator CSL and European TV and radio broadcaster RTL Group. Available to Globe subscribers, the service offers six channels which include live feeds from CNN and three local broadcasters as well as … [Read more...] about Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Los Angeles - 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival, the world's first fully 3D-based film and entertainment technology festival will be held November 19 - 23, 2008 in Singapore. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) will host the festival, with 3D Partners Ltd's Jim Chabin serving as 3DX executive producer of the five-day event. The festival is also supported by Singapore Tourism Board (STB). 3DX targets to provide an international platform and convergence point for … [Read more...] about Singapore to host 3DX: 3D Film & Entertainment Technology Festival
Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
Manila – Filipino telco Globe Telecom has rolled out a 3G-based mobile TV service and is marketing it as part of its 3G video streaming services instead of mobile TV. Globe Telecom is using Massachusetts-based NMS Communications’ mobile TV solution, the same technology used by Hong Kong mobile operator CSL and European TV and radio broadcaster RTL Group. Available to Globe subscribers, the service offers six channels which include live feeds from CNN and three local broadcasters as … [Read more...] about Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
ABS taps Khodadad Betaharon as chief technology officer
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Khodadad Betaharon as its chief technology officer. Betaharon is responsible for the ABS-2 Program including spacecraft development and planning, as well as satellite payload operations, regulatory and strategic development. Prior to joining ABS, Ken was the senior vice president and chief technology officer at Intelsat where he was involved in all aspects of satellite communications, including the procurement of over 40 satellites, … [Read more...] about ABS taps Khodadad Betaharon as chief technology officer
KidsCo debuts VOD service in South Korea on hanaTV
London – KidsCo, the joint venture channel owned by NBC Universal, DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment is offering a VOD service on South Korean IPTV service hanaTV. KidsCo managing director Paul Robinson said, “Our relationship with hanaTV is a milestone because it is KidsCo’s first video on demand service and is an example of how children are trailblazing consumers and key drivers of new technology services.” KidsCo’s debut in South Korea follows the … [Read more...] about KidsCo debuts VOD service in South Korea on hanaTV