Astro has launched its standalone fibre broadband, Astro Fibre, transitioning the Group into a full Internet Service Provider (ISP). This transformative move builds on the launch of WiFi KENCANG, Astro’s first-ever Fibre broadband bundled with its content and Mesh WiFi, creating a one-stop home entertainment and internet solution for its customers. Now, Astro is taking things up a notch by enabling all Malaysians including non-customers to enjoy the best digital experience and fibre broadband … [Read more...] about Astro launches standalone fibre broadband Astro Fibre
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StarHub announces collaboration with Viu to bring over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+
Riding on the momentum to deliver world-class content across any screen, StarHub announced a new collaboration with Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional over-the-top (OTT) video streaming service, for customers to catch over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+. As the only service provider in Singapore offering bundled services with Viu, StarHub Entertainment subscribers on Asian+ will score Viu Premium access without paying a single cent more. The savings amount to more than $190 … [Read more...] about StarHub announces collaboration with Viu to bring over 12,000 hours of premium Asian content on StarHub TV+
ITV Studios appoints Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director Global Entertainment, ITV Studios
ITV Studios announced the appointment of established media sales expert Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director of its Global Entertainment business with immediate effect.Reporting directly to Arjan Pomper, Managing Director Global Entertainment, Charlotte will now oversee the day to day running of the format sales division with its catalogue of 285 unique formats. This includes some of the biggest titles in the world such as The Voice, Love Island, The Chase, I Am A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of … [Read more...] about ITV Studios appoints Charlotte van Weede as Sales Director Global Entertainment, ITV Studios
TechStorm and Original Startups Collective forge strategic alliance via Metaverse-centric partnership
TechStorm, Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing and de facto largest media community for esports, gaming and Web3 enthusiasts, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Original Startups Collective (OSC), aimed at growing diverse Metaverse entrepreneurial communities across the region. OSC is a borderless Metaverse startup launchpad founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, with the goal of aggregating myriad talent in the digital space, including prolific start-up owners, … [Read more...] about TechStorm and Original Startups Collective forge strategic alliance via Metaverse-centric partnership
aha 2.0 expands to Tamil market, powered by Firstlight Media
On the heels of its successful transformation to aha 2.0 last year for Telugu audiences, India’s aha streaming service intends to significantly increase its potential market footprint by using the same backend to deliver localized services to the Tamil audiences. Using Firstlight Media’s cloud-native OTT platform and multi-dynamic storefront technology, aha is delivering its entire content catalog to both Telugu and Tamil language audiences, while dramatically optimizing costs and time to … [Read more...] about aha 2.0 expands to Tamil market, powered by Firstlight Media
Navdeep Aswal joins Firstlight Media to meet growing India, MENA demand
With market traction fueling new growth opportunities in India and beyond, Firstlight Media announced that Navdeep Singh Aswal has joined the company as Head of Sales, India and MENA. Aswal, who has helped Tier 1 operators and media companies select and deploy OTT platforms for more than 15 years, will build on Firstlight Media’s initial successes in the Indian market. India’s aha entertainment service has leveraged the efficiency and rapid time to market of Firstlight Media’s breakthrough … [Read more...] about Navdeep Aswal joins Firstlight Media to meet growing India, MENA demand