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Dell Global Innovation Hub could benefit broadcasters

Dell Technologies has announced an investment of US$50 million over three years, since 2019, in the setup of a Global Innovation Hub (GIH) in Singapore.

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HGC’s Eyeball-as-a-Service fuels OTT edge experience

HGC Global Communications (HGC), an ICT service provider and network operator, has launched Eyeball-as-a-Service (EaaS) in Singapore to help OTT operators and content providers expand their footprint.

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Singapore first global market to get upsized content bundle in Disney+ launch

Singapore will be the first market globally to experience six iconic content brands from the Walt Disney Company when it launches its highly anticipated streaming service Disney+ on 23 February 2021.

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Hotstar going all out to woo cricket fans in Singapore

Cricket fans can rejoice as Hotstar, India's premium video streaming service dedicated to live cricket and entertainment, is set to launch in Singapore on November 1.

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Singapore’s IMDA and MNOs collaborating to grow 5G talent pool

To ensure a steady flow of 5G-ready tech talent, Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is partnering local mobile network operators to hire and reskill 1,000 professionals to support the country's 5G roll-out.

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Broad industry participation at ConnecTechAsia 2020

The upcoming virtual ConnecTechAsia, held from Sep 29-Oct 1, will feature more than 220 speakers spread over 200 educational sessions across the three-day event.

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Singapore telco StarHub joins 5G bandwagon trial

Supported by Nokia, Singapore’s second largest telecom provider StarHub has initiated its first 5G non-standalone (NSA) trial which will be conducted till February 2021.

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Mediacorp utilises LiveU for live coverage of Singapore polls

LiveU provided key live-streaming support during Singapore’s recent General Election 2020 (GE2020) that enabled Mediacorp to broadcast live from 31 constituencies across the country.

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Singapore picks Singtel and JVCo to roll out 5G networks

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore is not delaying its plans to roll out 5G.

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Singapore boosting media sector to alleviate COVID-19 banes

As part of Singapore’s effort to protect jobs and livelihoods, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is introducing a series of initiatives that will help media companies benefit from more production project opportunities and reduced operating costs, as well as assist media professionals and freelancers build up their resilience through training and upskilling.

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COVID-19 proves that media’s value is growing – but we need to find better ways to measure it

Media is playing an important role in the COVID-19 response, even as it poses challenges to the industry; new research shows between 80% and 90% of people consume news and entertainment for an average of 24 hours a week, according to Stefan Hall, Project Lead, Media, Entertainment & Culture, World Economic Forum.

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Viu extending MediaCorp’s ‘Made in Singapore’ content viewership

With more than 41 million active users monthly, Viu, a popular pan-regional OTT video platform, has partnered with MediaCorp, Singapore’s largest content provider, to offer Viu’s subscribers access to drama and lifestyle programmes from the ‘little red dot’ island republic.