Indian MSO Bhagyanagar Digital Services drives digital migration with technology from security partner Conax

Conax enabling Bhagyanagar Digital Services in driving forward-thinking digitization strategy for transitioning pay-TV subscribers and securing new service offerings

Andhra Pradesh, India, May 13th, 2013: Conax, provider of leading solutions for securing multi-device and digital TV services, today announced that independent Indian MSO, Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd, has selected Conax to deliver the MSO’s cable TV operators with a cost effective and flexible content security (CAS) solution for enabling smooth digital migration and development of subscriber bases. In the evolving dynamics of the new digital landscape, Conax will empower Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd with smooth transition to the benefits of digital services and the integration of new secure content distribution offerings and easy upgrade to future services and business models such as multi-device and broadband content delivery.

Bhagyanagar Digital Services is a large consortium of Cable TV Operators based in Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is the 4th largest state in India in area, and 5th in population, as well as one of the largest Cable and satellite household states. Conax will guide the Bhagyanagar Cable TV Operators in navigating the new digital landscape and deploying secure distribution of new Pay TV content models. The partnership with Conax is enabling Bhagyanagar Digital Services’ operators to significantly reduce churn, overcome the challenges of digitization and harness the opportunities provided by the new digital environment.

The new solution, complimented by Conax’ advisory role, will help position and secure the Hyderabad operator’s regional roadmap into the future. The Conax Contego Broadcast™ solution provides Bhagyanagar with total, state-of-the-art security for one-way operations and comprehensive support for Subscription, Pairing, Fingerprinting and Messaging, with optional support for DRM control and Pay-per-View. Introduction of new consumer offerings such as Video-on-Demand an advanced multiscreen services can be smoothly integrated to the existing platform to support future growth demands.

Mr. A. V. Pullarao, Managing Director, Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd, “Key factors in selecting Conax include the expert guidance we have received, flexibility, India based 24/7 support service, long experience in digitization and strong proven security track record in both India and around the globe. Additionally, Conax offers us short-time-to-market and a wide range of security-certified, cost effective set-top-boxes.”

Are Mathisen, VP Asia Sales, Conax, “In Deploying Conax Contego Broadcast™, Conax will guide Bhagyanagar Digital Services’ pay-TV operators in building a strong foundation for subscriber and revenue growth during this exciting digitization phase, including a strong roadmap for integrating additional types of networks and services in the future. Conax has a long tradition of furnishing world-class content security, features and functionality for small, medium and large –sized operators. We are pleased to be chosen as Bhagyanagar Digital Services partner for digitization and future growth.”

Conax India
Film City, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201301
India
Email: apac@conax.com
Phone: +91 120 467 43 00

Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd
Bhagyanagar Digital Service Pvt. Ltd.
# 5-5-1099, Malleshwari Complex,
Opp. Vishnu Theatre, L.B Nagar,
Hyderabad- 500074, India

About Conax (www.conax.com)
Conax provides the future-oriented security solutions and expertise that empower multi-screen digital TV content providers around the globe to deliver premium content over the combined Over-The-Top scenario of broadcast, broadband and connected devices securely and eliminate potential revenue threats. Conax Contego™ portfolio of solutions furnish content providers, cable, satellite, IP, mobile and terrestrial operators with solutions that offer a competitive advantage – reduced hardware costs, easy deployment and upgrade, including the new Conax Xtend Multiscreen™ together with partners. Conax flagship, Conax Contego™, bundles 25 years of pioneering experience into one unique solution to guide operators in navigating and realizing new business models. Through its benchmark policy for security-evaluated client devices and strategic partner network, Conax technology secures content for operators representing 125 million pay TV consumers in over 85 countries around the globe.

ISO 9001 & 27001 certified, Conax is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and represented in Russia, Germany, Brazil, USA, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, China, Singapore, with 24/7 Global Support operations in India. Conax is part of Telenor Group who has operations in 11 markets, 32.000 employees, 150 million mobile subscriptions and is among the world’s largest mobile operators. Corporate responsibility. Follow Conax on Twitter

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(HONG KONG, 13th May 2013) ITV Choice, part of ITV Studios, has launched on HiTRON, the leading pay-TV platform in Papua New Guinea. The channel is now available as part of the HiTRON Top Shelf Pak, on channel 113.

The deal marks the first time that ITV Choice has expanded its reach to include the Pacific rim, and further extends the channels footprint in the Asia Pacific region. ITV Choice is now available in over 11 million households across 40 countries.

Simon Li, Channel Director says “It’s another achievement for ITV Choice to extend its reach to another territory and more gratifying to be supported by such a long established and leading pay-Tv platform like HiTRON.”

ITV Choice recently rebranded as part of a company wide rebrand. The channel rebrand included a change of name, from ITV Granada to ITV Choice, a new logo, and refreshed on-air idents. The rebrand aligns the channel more closely with the ITV brand globally, and better reflects the channel’s proposition as a premium broadcaster, offering first run drama and entertainment, fresh from UK schedules. It has been positively welcomed by both viewers and affiliate partners.

The HiTRON deal distribution agreement was handled by long term sales distribution partner, Multi Channels Asia.

About ITV Choice
Part of ITV Studios, the UK’s largest commercial broadcaster, ITV Choice is the heart of new British drama & entertainment, available throughout Asia and the Middle East, reaching over 11 million households across 40 countries. ITV Choice broadcasts over 1,200 hours of new programming annually, showing a wide variety of award winning drama, light entertainment, cool comedy, soaps, fresh from UK broadcast in high definition. Our hit rating shows include Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Come Dine With Me, Saturday Night Takeaway, The Jonathan Ross Show… and more.

ITV Choice is available in Hong Kong – nowTV 517, Singapore – StarHub 523, Malaysia – ASTRO 735, Malta – Go Cable 305 & Melita Cable 309, Maldives – MediaNet 527, Middle East – OSN 217, Mongolia – Sky C&C, Korea – CJ TVing, Indonesia –TelkomVision 503, Taiwan – Chung Hwa Telecom MOD TV 82, Cambodia – PPCTV 44, Papua New Guinea – HiTRON 113, and Thailand – Banglamung TV 42 and MeTV TOT 943.

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Jennifer Tattersall
Marketing Manager
jennifer.tattersall@itv.com

A movie channel created by movie professionals

Showcasing first-run Hong Kong blockbusters and premier Asian movies

HONG KONG, May 10, 2013 – now TV, Hong Kong’s largest quadruple-play pay-TV provider, has launched now Baogu Movie Channel in Malaysia on HyppTV, Telekom Malaysia’s IPTV platform, following its recent launch in Singapore.

now Baogu Movie Channel joins now International, now Mango and now HaiRun, which debuted on HyppTV last October.

now Baogu Movie Channel, jointly launched by now TV, Huayi Brothers, Peter Chan’s Shine Focus and Edko Films, broadcasts first-run blockbusters from Huayi Brothers, WE PICTURES and Edko Films exclusively, plus first-run local and Asian top-class movies acquired from other content providers. Films that have been lined up for now Baogu Movies Channel include Cold War, winners of nine awards at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Award; Finding Mr. Right, with over RMB 500 million box office in the Mainland; Back to 1924, a historical film directed by renowned Chinese director Feng Xiaogang; Night Fall, starred by Best Actor Nick Cheung and Simon Yam; and Love, starred by Vicki Zhao, Shu Qi, Ethan Ruan and Mark Chao.

Apart from movies, now Baogu Movie Channel provides infotainment about movie culture. Its infotainment programs include behind-the-scene of the latest movies, exclusive interviews with renowned producers and superstars, new directors’ productions and movie production programs hosted by accomplished movie practitioners.

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For further information, please contact:

Ivan Ho
Corporate Communications
PCCW Group
Tel: +852 2883 8747
Email: ivan.wy.ho@pccw.com

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