Las Vegas – Content management and delivery company GlobeCast is updating and expanding its playout center and MCR in London to increase the capacity of services offered and to provide multi-platform solutions worldwide. Increasing demand for services from its 2007-launched playout system is expected to be met by the doubling of capacity in GlobeCast’s London infrastructure. The new multimedia center will be IPTV and mobile TV capable, and will provide enhancements to graphics and … [Read more...] about GlobeCast spruces up London playout and origination services
Technology
ABS taps Khodadad Betaharon as chief technology officer
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Khodadad (Ken) 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 … [Read more...] about ABS taps Khodadad Betaharon as chief technology officer
Bright Systems features BrightClip at NAB 2008
Las Vegas: Bright Systems Inc., developer of disk recording and data infrastructure technology, demonstrated its new BrightClip intelligent data recording technology at NAB 2008. Along with BrightClip, da Vinci’s Resolve digital mastering suite and Revival restoration system were also presented. BrightClip provides superior disk recording and media playback by eliminating the need for disk optimisation. BrightClip uses advanced technology to ensure media is laid out logically onto the … [Read more...] about Bright Systems features BrightClip at NAB 2008
AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
Cannes – AETN International, a division of A&E Television Networks (AETN), has sealed a deal with Korea Telecom (KT) to launch a branded HD VOD service for TV network, History, in Korea. To debut in summer 2008, the History HD VOD service will be part of MegaTV, KT’s IPTV service which provides interactive and on-demand services to subscribers. Programming available on the History HD VOD service will include Cities of the Underworld, Lost Worlds, Engineering an Empire, and Dogfights. … [Read more...] about AETN Int’l to make History on KT’s MegaTV
SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
Singapore – SPE Networks–Asia (SPENA) has promoted Ang Hui Keng to senior vice-president – channels management and finance, from vice president, finance, distribution and operations. Promoted in recognition of his contributions to SPENA, Ang will tap on his experience and knowledge in his new role to guide a new set of leaders as the company restructures for further growth. Ang joined SPENA 10 years ago when parent company, Sony Pictures Entertainment, started the office in … [Read more...] about SPENA promotes Ang Hui Keng to SVP – channels management and finance
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 trail blazing 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