Singapore – Telstra has been awarded a six-year multi-million-dollar deal with Perform for the delivery of a global media network solution for the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) series of tournaments. The special events agreement is the largest media broadcast deal since Telstra Broadcast Services was established, and ties in with Perform Group’s recently announced 10-year partnership with WTA, creating WTA Media, the tour's dedicated media arm. Telstra’s deal with Perform will … [Read more...] about Telstra to broadcast Women’s Tennis Association tournaments
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Globecast Australia is now Telstra Broadcast
Telstra has announced the rebrand of recently acquired business, Globecast Australia, to Telstra Broadcast Services, unveiling the new brand at the International Broadcasting Conference (IBC) in Amsterdam. The move cements Telstra’s commitment to providing deeper capabilities in media services for customers in the broadcasting industry. Telstra Broadcast Services offers its global customer base media delivery over satellite platforms, including direct to home satellite transmission and … [Read more...] about Globecast Australia is now Telstra Broadcast
Telstra to acquire Ooyala
Telstra announced on August 12 it will acquire Silicon Valley-based company Ooyala. The US$270 million investment increases Telstra’s ownership in Ooyala from 23 percent (fully diluted) to 98 percent and is in addition to the US$61 million previously invested in Ooyala over the past two years. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including the receipt of U.S. regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the next 60 days. Telstra Chief … [Read more...] about Telstra to acquire Ooyala
Business leader Tony Shepherd to chair ASTRA
ASTRA has announced that business leader Tony Shepherd will replace Steve Bracks as chair of the subscription television peak body in November. Shepherd is President of the Business Council of Australia, chairman of Transfield Services and the Greater Western Sydney Giants, a non-executive director of other organisations and well known supporter of sports and arts organisations. “I have long admired the subscription television sector because of its role in promoting competition, expanding … [Read more...] about Business leader Tony Shepherd to chair ASTRA
Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Telstra has announced the launch of its entertainment bundles, providing affordable access to Foxtel on T-Box channels. The new Telstra Entertainer Bundle Range plans combine high speed broadband, unlimited local and STD calls, mobile call benefits and for the first time, 11 Foxtel on T-Box channels, such as FOX8, Cartoon Network, and Discovery included through a new T-Box. Headlining a raft of value-added features is a $50 Mobile Bundle Bonus in most of the new bundles range, adding a potential … [Read more...] about Telstra provides premium IPTV content with new bundles
Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
London – Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013, Asia Pacific’s largest broadband and media event taking place from April 9-10, has relocated back to Hong Kong. Hong Kong’s leading operators PCCW and HKT are the event’s official Host Operator Partners. The event also has support from CSL, Pacnet and the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau for Hong Kong. The conference and exhibition will highlight new developments in TV and broadband, bringing together the two … [Read more...] about Broadband Asia & TV Connect Asia 2013 to return to Hong Kong
