Singapore- The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) and the Authority for Info-Communications Technology Industry of Brunei Darussalam (AITI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in key economic sectors and cooperation on projects to be implemented by both agencies. The MOU covers the exchange of information and experience on ICT matters, as well as enable both parties to identify ICT projects to … [Read more...] about Singapore and Brunei strengthen ties in infocomm sector
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NHK’s Japan Prize to be awarded on October 29
NHK’s international educational TV program contest, the Japan Prize, will start on October 23 at NHK Broadcasting Center in Tokyo, with the Awards Ceremony to take place on October 29. Established in 1965, the 2007 edition of the contest received 262 entries from 150 organizations in 56 territories worldwide. The number of Asian and African submissions registered an increase while 45 organizations will make their debuts in the event. Entries will be judged by an international panel of … [Read more...] about NHK’s Japan Prize to be awarded on October 29
Off the Fence channels get Joost up
Amsterdam - Independent production and distribution company, Off the Fence, has launched new channels Off the Fence Go Wild and Off the Fence Explore on Internet TV service Joost. Off the Fence is supplying fifteen titles to each channel on Joost which offers full screen TV entertainment via secure peer-to-peer streaming technology through broadband Internet connection. Off the Fence Go Wild offers wildlife programming including Awesome Pawsome, Mountain Rivals, Animal Inventors and Wild & … [Read more...] about Off the Fence channels get Joost up
Streaming21 sets up IPTV technology R&D center in Singapore
Singapore - Streaming 21, a provider of broadcast-quality streaming solutions, has set up a new research and development (R&D) center in Singapore. Headed by Horng-Juing Lee, co-founder and vice president of Engineering, the Singapore R&D facility focuses on design and development of its core products for IPTV, mobile TV and digital home solutions. Streaming21's new R&D center received support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the government agency responsible for planning and … [Read more...] about Streaming21 sets up IPTV technology R&D center in Singapore
Tower of Babelgum
Simply put, what is Babelgum, and how was it born? The Babelgum network features content spanning film, news, sports, documentaries, music videos and concerts, lifestyle and trends, animation and scripted programs. Babelgum is the brainchild of Silvio Scaglia, founder and former CEO of Italian telecommunications company Fastweb, the first company to commercially implement IPTV on a ‘closed network’ in Europe. Silvio saw the potential to extend the flexibility, capacity and … [Read more...] about Tower of Babelgum
Film and TV agencies to morph into Screen Australia
Sydney- The ‘super agency’ to be formed from the merger of the Australian Film Commission , Film Finance Corporation Australia and Film Australia on July 1 2008 will be known as Screen Australia. Arts Minister Senator George Brandis said the name will reflect its role in promoting the growth of a “more competitive Australian screen production industry,” with improved commercial focus. Brandis released draft legislation which outlines the proposed functions and powers of … [Read more...] about Film and TV agencies to morph into Screen Australia