Taiwan - Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) announced it would establish rules to make sure channel operators provide identical media content on any platform, whether it is a cable television service or multimedia-on-demand (MOD) system. The NCC has received complaints from subscribers of Chunghwa Telecom's MOD system that said certain programs on Taiwan Television and China Television Co, two of the channels on its basic package deal, could not be viewed on the MOD system. The … [Read more...] about NCC retorts toward Chunghwa Telecom’s MOD system
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Cisco Systems to launch ‘Cultivated Innovation Model’ in China
Beijing - US network equipment maker Cisco Systems said it will allocate $1 billion to support its newly unveiled ‘Cultivated Innovation Model' to boost local innovation in China, as part of its $16 billion investment commitment in the country, according to reports from China Daily. The new model is aimed at boosting local innovation through capital, technology, process expertise, incubation resources and leadership investments, says the report. According to Cisco, the model will help it … [Read more...] about Cisco Systems to launch ‘Cultivated Innovation Model’ in China
Korea’s ETRI to set up IPTV R&D centre in Germany
Korea - South Korean's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Darmstadt University of Technology to set up an R&D centre for IPTV and next-generation networking technologies in the German state of Hesse. According to a ETRI spokesperson, the new R&D centre could be a springboard into the rest of Europe, with ETRI and the Darmstadt University of Technology planning to research so-called green ICT, ICT convergence and … [Read more...] about Korea’s ETRI to set up IPTV R&D centre in Germany
EAMG in strategic buy out of TNMG
Tokyo - Australia-based technology services company, EAMG ( eAge Media Group Pty Ltd) has concluded the buy out of Tokyo-based The New Media Group K.K. (TNMG), operator of the fast-growing World On-Demand IPTV platform. EAMG will license and manage TNMG's WOD Middleware product throughout middle Asian markets, as well as conduct advanced media operations outsourcing for both content owners and global IPTV platforms that need digitalization and content management services. "We have been watching … [Read more...] about EAMG in strategic buy out of TNMG
BBC India Election Train journey begins
India - BBC's India Election Train and its team of journalists departed Delhi to embark on a three week journey across India. Reporting in 12 languages, across 14 BBC services, they will investigate the stories and personalities behind India's forthcoming election. … [Read more...] about BBC India Election Train journey begins
Launch of MYNA – Indian Entertainment web portal
Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia launched MYNA, a web portal which will enable the Tamil speaking community to stay connected with the hottest Kollywood (Tamil Cinema Industry) celebrity news, mobile downloads and more in one place. Visit wap.myna.com.my or SMS MYNA to 32777 on any mobile phone to start the fun. … [Read more...] about Launch of MYNA – Indian Entertainment web portal
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