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Good morning, Vietnam … this is HBO GO!
HBO has long captured the hearts of Vietnamese and it is finally offering subscribers unlimited access to stream HBO’s vast library of original content at any time and from anywhere via HBO GO — its Internet-based service. Furthermore, its latest series will premiere on HBO GO on the same day as they are being released in the US.
Three top Asian IP leaders join HEVC Advance patent pool
HEVC digital video coding standard, also known as H.265, is creating buzz all anew. Not only does it provide speed efficiency over encoding and decoding videos over Internet, TV and mobile transmission, but HEVC is also about to deliver next-generation 4K, 8K and UHD displays.
Playbox enhances Life TV Asia’s channel branding & social media capabilities
Life TV Asia, a lifestyle channel from The Philippines, has included Playbox Neo Channel-in-a-Box as the core of its broadcast playout system. The new installation is incorporated by its technical partner, 8BTSI Corporation, a local broadcast and telecom solutions provider, to maximise the station’s operating efficiency.
Will Netflix eventually run ads?
Facing strong competition from Comcast, Warner Bros and Disney streaming services, Netflix has spent more than US$13 billion to finance the production of original and licensed content in 2018. And with the price hike in April, the industry is anticipating that Netflix will start ad-supported VoD model.
iflix empowers brands to target highly-engaged audience
iflix Advertising has launched a suite of advanced advertisement targeting solutions to deliver brand messages effectively to highly-engaged audiences.
Click for BBC technology programme on Kompass TV
As new technologies spread through the globe, more and more people want to cue in on how they may affect their lives; thus, BBC has launched an Indonesian version of Click, its flagship programme on understanding technology.
Speedcast now an APN Advanced Consulting Partner
Speedcast, the world’s leading remote communications provider, has achieved the Advanced Consulting Partner status in the AWS Partner Network (APN). The company is the first satellite service provider to be recognised for its ability to deliver interoperability with its global satellite and terrestrial infrastructure while leveraging cloud-based technologies on AWS.
BBC News extends outreach via Yahoo HK
Yahoo Hong Kong, launched in the 1990s, has entered into an agreement with BBC News to feature BBC Chinese News in both video and editorial formats on its platforms -- Yahoo Hong Kong News Mobile application and Yahoo TV.
SPH expands accessibility to news with Google Nest Hub
Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), a leading media organisation in Asia, has partnered with Google to increase accessibility of its media assets for its subscribers.
Spectra Logic saves Tennis Australia time and money
With the proliferation of higher bitrates, content storage can sometimes pose an issue for tournament broadcast. Australia Open has reported that each tennis tournament can generate more than 180TB of data, which translates to approximately 2,100 files. And in the past, numerous personnel have to be employed to copy post-event data or wait for an external drive to arrive months after the event.
Switch Media switches on premium quality video to all platforms
“With an average of 6.6 screens per home in Australia alone, the industry is far beyond needing to offer a
ZEE5 engages deeper into overseas markets
To help ZEE5 build a brand legacy, DViO will craft cohesive social media experience to drive deeper engagement with international
Astro taps ABR technology to enhance OTT service
Astro will harness ABR technology — a satellite solution — to distribute 20 MPEG-DASH live channels across Android TVs, iOS,
Secured Service TVaaS anyone?
Datacom is a supplier of satellite equipment from Hong Kong and has more than 20 years’ experience in system integration
Tencent testing out OTT platform in Thailand
This drive into Thailand is part of the company’s plan to expand beyond the China market by adding half-a-million users
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