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NDS Launches Videoguard Connect

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NDS LAUNCHES VIDEOGUARD CONNECT: THE PAY-TV DRM

  • NDS launches VideoGuard Connect™ the next generation DRM for multi-platform pay-TV
  • VideoGuard Connect integrates with existing Pay-TV broadcast platforms, allowing operators to provide the same subscriptions and purchases across both broadband and broadcast delivery systems
  • VideoGuard Connect provides unique service and content protection on a variety of platforms and is interoperable with existing broadcast systems to provide a unified solution
  • Enables a broad range of linear, on-demand and home networking services on the most popular media devices
  • Selected by DIRECTV and BSkyB to protect premium OTT services on multiple devices, at home and on the go

 

NEW DELHI, INDIA – IBC, September 9th-13th, Stand 1.A71- NDS today announced the launch of its next generation DRM solution for multi-platform pay-TV, VideoGuard Connect™. VideoGuard Connect provides end-to-end protection of an operator’s service, utilising the unique security capabilities of each individual platform.

A complete content and service protection solution that builds on over two decades of premium content protection expertise, VideoGuard Connect is designed to help TV operators to seamlessly extend their pay-TV services to connected media devices. It enables the secure ingestion, delivery and consumption of premium content over both managed and OTT networks whilst maintaining subscription privileges across devices.

With VideoGuard Connect, the DRM for multi-platform pay-TV, platform operators are able to deploy linear channels, on-demand content and download services on the most popular devices, delivered over the open Internet utilising content delivery optimisation technologies from NDS.

Nigel Smith, VP and Chief Marketing Officer, NDS, said: “VideoGuard Connect allows TV operators to incorporate OTT into a more compelling and complete suite of TV services without compromising the security or reliability of the platform. Highly rated by an independent security audit and approved by all of the major US studios, VideoGuard Connect enables our customers to extend their businesses into the OTT space and onto multiple devices.”

He added “VideoGuard Connect is the evolution of twenty years’ experience in content protection and entitlement management to ensure that as the industry evolves and new devices and delivery mechanisms enter the market, the subscriber experience remains seamless.”

The premise for VideoGuard Connect is to enable TV operators to capitalise on the opportunities presented by multi-platform pay-TV. As such it enables a significantly wider range of business models, such as download rentals, expanded subscription packages and content bundling with the ability to enrich the user’s entertainment experience. Content purchased on the broadcast platform can be made immediately available on the broadband platform – and vice-versa – owing to the integration of VideoGuard Connect with the operator’s existing broadcast platform.

VideoGuard Connect enables a unified security solution for pay-TV platforms. Providing a security profile customized to the specific capabilities of the device and functionality tailored to the requirements of each pay-TV operator, VideoGuard Connect provides a rich roadmap and ongoing support for the introduction of new services and devices; in addition, VideoGuard Connect provides the headend tools to support integrated management and workflow functions that are needed to provide full operator control over content distribution and consumption.

Interoperable with solutions such as the NDS Unified Headend, the NDS Service Delivery Platform and partnered with NDS’ expertise in content security, VideoGuard Connect provides a versatile, holistic approach to multi-platform content protection; supporting the most popular devices including embedded devices, the PC, Mac, games consoles, iOS (iPad, iPhone) and Android mobile and tablet devices.

VideoGuard connect, the DRM for multi-platform pay-TV, was selected by BSkyB, the UK and Ireland’s leading multi-channel, multi-platform television service provider, to secure their recently launched Sky Go service on iOS devices, including the iPad and iPhone. Sky Go provides flexible access to Sky content across multiple devices. For further information, view the announcement regarding the deployment of VideoGuard Connect for BSkyB here.

In addition, DIRECTV, one of the world’s leading providers of digital television entertainment services,, has selected VideoGuard Connect to protect and enable its multi-platform OTT and home networking services. For further information, view the announcement regarding DIRECTVs selection of VideoGuard Connect here.

For further information:

NDS

Amy Lucas, Corporate Communications
T: +44 20 8476 8243
 alucas@nds.com

Tricia Stevenson, Marketing, Asia Pacific
T: +65 6632 7514
tstevenson@nds.com

About NDS

NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 80 of the world’s leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their businesses. VideoGuard® is the world’s market-leading conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technology, currently deployed on 155 million active devices, and safeguarding pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, including MediaHighway® which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 195 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV™, leads the global industry with 41 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 30th June 2011).

Headquartered in the UK, with over 5000 employees, NDS remains committed to investing in R&D with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in China, France, India, Israel, Korea, UK and US. NDS has also implemented a host of initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and helping digital TV subscribers reduce energy consumption.

NDS Group Ltd. is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. See www.nds.com for more information.

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NewSat Signs $134 Million Contract for Jabiru-1 Satellite

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29 August 2011

  • Binding pre-launch contract of US$134 million after launch of Jabiru-1 satellite
  • Contract with 3A Technology, a leading Pakistani telecommunications provider delivering services to government and enterprise customers
  • Capacity sold covers Pakistan, Afghanistan and the Middle East
  • Follows 10th August announcement of US$105 million contract with TrustComm

 

NewSat Limited (ASX: NWT; OTC: NWTLY), Australia’s satellite company, announces today the signing of a ten year satellite capacity contract with 3A Technology. 3A Technology is a leading Pakistani telecommunications provider delivering services to government and enterprise customers including Mobilink (one of the largest mobile phone operators in Pakistan), Pak Datacom (subsidiary of Pakistan Telecom) and the Government of Pakistan. The commitment is for the purchase of US$134 million of transmission capacity on the Jabiru-1 satellite over ten years.

This contract is another major step forward in NewSat’s strategy to become a global leader of satellite services and follows TrustComm’s US$105 million contract signed earlier this month. The two contracts totalling US$239 million, confirm the paradigm shift as NewSat moves from being a reseller of satellite capacity to the owner of satellites.

The Jabiru-1 Ka-band satellite capacity purchased by 3A Technology will serve multiple high demand regions within the Middle East, including Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Ka-band capacity will enable 3A Technology to capitalise on future demand for enterprise network expansions, banking and government sectors and the rapid growth of cellular backhaul requirements, as telecommunication companies expand into rural areas and support the deployment of 3G/4G networks.

In commenting on the multi-million dollar contract with 3A Technology, Adrian Ballintine, NewSat Founder and CEO said:

“The region of Pakistan is amongst the most under serviced and fastest growing user of satellite technology in the world and is perfectly poised to take advantage of NewSat’s services to bolster internal infrastructure and external communications.”

“3A Technology is one of the emerging and innovative telecommunication companies in Pakistan, with prominent customers providing mobile, broadband and network services throughout the region. They have seized the opportunity to secure high performance Ka-band capacity over this region that relies heavily on satellite to deliver communication services.”

In commenting on the multi-million dollar contract with NewSat, Syed Ali Ather, 3A Technology President said:

“Our agreement with NewSat to purchase US$134 million of Ka-band capacity over a 10 year period will help 3A Technology to provide superior products and services, reinforcing our reputation as the telco of choice in the region. NewSat is building a high powered Ka-band satellite providing coverage where we need it most. Pakistan and Afghanistan have poor terrestrial connectivity and rapidly growing consumer, business and government markets for Internet, voice and secure data. Our large banking customers, along with mobile and broadband operators, rely on our satellite communications to support their network expansions and future business growth.”

Jabiru Satellite Program Update:

Jabiru-1 is NewSat’s first geostationary communications satellite which will provide high-powered satellite capacity to high value customers in the military, defence and government markets as well as other enterprise segments such as resources. NewSat already serves many of these customers from its world recognised Teleport facilities and the vertical integration of owning a satellite will dramatically increase NewSat’s ability to secure large capacity contracts and significantly increase EBITDA margins. NewSat has rights to seven premium orbital slots, which provides a significant growth opportunity above and beyond Jabiru-1. All contracts are subject to the successful launch of the satellite and NewSat completing the usual credit checks.

About NewSat Limited:

NewSat Limited (ASX: NWT; OTC: NWTLY) is Australia’s largest specialist satellite communications company, delivering Internet, voice, data and video communications via satellite. With its unique-to-Australia Teleport infrastructure, NewSat provides a full range of managed satellite communication services and has established a reputation as the partner of choice for governments, corporations and private enterprises. Today, NewSat has the ability to provide coverage to 75% of the globe; from Australia, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, across the Indian Ocean extending into Europe and across the Pacific Ocean, reaching into the West coast of the USA.

NewSat’s world acclaimed Teleports in Perth (Western Australia) and Adelaide (South Australia) were finalists in the World Teleport Association’s Awards for Excellence in 2010. Both Teleports are accredited to supply services to the Australian Department of Defence (DRSS) whilst the Adelaide Teleport is a secure Global Access Point, able to support certified classified networks to ensure the transmission of vital and sensitive information for government clients.

NewSat will be expanding its satellite capabilities with the Jabiru Satellite Program, beginning with the launch and operation of Jabiru-1, Australia’s first independently owned commercial satellite. Jabiru-1, a large hybrid Ku- and Ka-band next generation satellite, will provide superior coverage over South East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa. Jabiru-2, also scheduled, will deliver enhanced coverage in and around Australia. NewSat has rights to seven premium orbital slots and its fleet of next generation geostationary satellites will lead Australia’s space quest.

About 3A Technology:

3A Technology is a leading Pakistani telecommunications provider delivering innovative and cost-effective services to government and enterprise customers. 3A Technology has over two decades of experience in designing and deploying high quality turn-key network solutions utilising satellite, fibre optics and microwave technologies throughout Pakistan and the surrounding regions. 3A Technology has a diverse range of customers in Government and Enterprise sectors.

For further information:

Investors
Adrian Ballintine, Chief Executive Officer: +61 3 9674 4644
Adam Shapiro, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary: +61 3 9674 4644

Media
Merv Kuek, VP Marketing: +61 3 9674 4644

Macau Court Whacks Government Over Cable Piracy

Macau Court Whacks Government Over Cable Piracy:

A Macau appeals court was highly critical of government inaction over the continuing problem of cable piracy by the “antenna companies” servicing most of the SAR’s apartment buildings. Authorities “should intervene in order to prevent the continuation of these illegal activities,” the judges wrote. The government has taken the position that it’s up to legal operator Macau Cable TV to solve its own problems. Macau Cable filed suit against the companies, but the court said the ultimate responsibility lay with the SAR government: the court said the Administration must “put an end to this situation; it’s bizarre and degrading to the government’s own authority.”

Read the whole story here.

PCCW Global and FPT Telecom interconnect Ethernet networks

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HONG KONG/HANOI, August 25, 2011 – PCCW Global, a subsidiary of Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider, PCCW Limited, and FPT Telecom Corporation (FPT), Vietnam’s leading telecommunications services provider, have interconnected their Ethernet networks for improved international network coverage and service availability.

This collaboration is an expansion of the long-standing relationship between PCCW Global and FPT since their MPLS networks interconnected in 2008.

The interconnected MPLS and Ethernet infrastructures allow PCCW Global and FPT to offer enterprise customers MPLS VPN and Switched Ethernet with different classes of service (CoS), enabling optimum integration of offices and applications in any corporate environment with minimal capital investment.

Mr. Stephen Pang, PCCW Global’s Senior Vice President of Asia Pacific, said, “We are pleased to continue our long-term relationship with FPT. The enterprises in Vietnam have been looking for the best international connectivity solutions for overseas expansion and the collaboration will enable PCCW Global to capture this rising demand.”

FPT Telecom’s Vice President, Mr. Nguyen Van Khoa, said, “FPT is excited to extend the strategic relationship with our strong partner PCCW Global. With this collaboration, our customers will be able to enjoy full MPLS and Ethernet coverage of virtually anywhere in the world, and will further enhance our selling efforts to Vietnamese enterprises or Vietnam based enterprises to access globally.”

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About PCCW Limited

PCCW Limited (SEHK:0008) is the holding company of HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKT), Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider and a world-class player in Information and Communications Technologies. PCCW also holds a majority interest in Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, and overseas investments including the wholly-owned UK Broadband Limited.

As the provider of Hong Kong’s first quadruple-play experience, PCCW/HKT offers a range of innovative media content and services across four platforms – fixed-line, broadband Internet access, TV and mobile. In addition, the Group meets the sophisticated needs of the local and international business community, while supporting network operators with cutting-edge technical services and handling large-scale IT outsourcing projects for public and private sector organizations. To learn more about PCCW and HKT, please visit www.pccw.com.

About PCCW Global

PCCW Global is an operating division of HKT Group Holdings Limited (HKT), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PCCW Limited and holds the PCCW Group’s telecoms services, media and IT solutions businesses. PCCW/HKT is Hong Kong’s premier telecommunications provider and a world-class player in Information & Communications Technologies.

With centers in Hong Kong, Herndon, Virginia in the US, Paris in France, and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, plus teams based in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas, PCCW Global serves the voice and data needs of multinational enterprises, as well as the operational requirements of service providers. Covering more than 1,500 cities and 110 countries, the PCCW Global network supports a portfolio of integrated global communications solutions which include Ethernet solutions, IP solutions, fiber and satellite transmission solutions, managed services and solutions, and voice services.

To learn more about PCCW Global, please visit www.pccwglobal.com.

About FPT Telecom

Founded in 1997 as a core subsidiary company of FPT Corporation, FPT Telecom is among the leading telecommunications operators in Vietnam. The company has provided telecom services for Internet, Fixed, Domestic and International Voice calls, International Interconnection and Leased Line according to its licenses granted by the Vietnamese Government.

FPT Telecom endeavors to bring the best-quality services to its clients by incessantly investing and upgrading the network infrastructure. The company is extending the reach of its optical network built upon a flexible DWDM layer to facilitate fully protected Ethernet and SDH services. To connect to global, the company has capacity either terrestrial cable or submarine cable via its border connection connecting to oversea PoP with total bandwidth over hundreds Gbps. It will make FPT Telecom becomes the leader in Internet Service Providers and other telecom services depends on the connection with the world.

For more information, please contact:

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

Tran Thuy Nguyet Minh
Global Business Division
FPT Telecom International
Tel: +84 (4) 7300 2222 (ext: 4947)
Email: minhttn@fpt.net

Enslaved: An MTV EXIT Special

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ENSLAVED: AN MTV EXIT SPECIAL
Hosted by Jared Leto from Thirty Seconds to Mars

August 24, 2011 – Enslaved: An MTV EXIT Special – a powerful new documentary film hosted by Jared Leto (from Thirty Seconds to Mars) tells the stories of real people affected by the human trafficking trade in Asia. Janet, a young Filipina woman trafficked to Malaysia and forced into sex work; Vannak a young Cambodian man trafficked for forced onboard a fishing vessel; and Siti, an Indonesian woman trafficked to Malaysia and forced to work as a domestic slave.

The documentary provides insight into the realities of trafficking, explores the roles played by everyone in the trafficking chain, provides information on how individuals can protect themselves against trafficking, and encourages everyone to stand up, take action and be part of the fight to end exploitation and trafficking.

ABOUT MTV EXIT:

The MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) campaign is an award-winning multimedia initiative to raise awareness and increase prevention of human trafficking and exploitation. MTV EXIT was launched in Europe in 2004 and expanded across Asia with USAID in 2007. To date MTV EXIT has produced an extensive catalogue of powerful TV programming to promote awareness about human trafficking. MTV documentaries include Sold: An MTV EXIT Special presented by Lara Dutta, Traffic: An MTV EXIT Special, presented by Lucy Liu; and Inhuman Traffic, presented by Angelina Jolie; each of which have been translated into a dozen localized language versions presented by Asian celebrities including Rain of Korea and Christian Bautista of the Philippines. Further MTV EXIT programming also includes short films; public service announcements; animated drama and music videos. MTV EXIT and Radiohead collaborated on an anti-exploitation video for their song All I Need, which premiered across MTV’s global network on 1 May 2008, and similar collaborations with The Killers, MUSE, The Click Five, etc. MTV EXIT has also established partnerships with over 100 non-governmental organizations, distributed hundreds of thousands of anti-trafficking brochures in over 25 languages, and reached out to millions of young people through anti-trafficking messages at concerts and music festivals featuring R.E.M., Radiohead, The White Stripes, The Hives, Thievery Corporation, and hundreds of other international and local artists. For more information see www.mtvexit.org.

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PREMIERE: Saturday, 17th September on MTV
12.30 PM (WIB), 1:30 PM (SG/HK/PHIL), 2:30 PM (MAL)

REPLAYS:
Wednesday, 21st September
11.30 PM (WIB)

Thursday, 22nd September
12:30 AM (SG/HK/PHIL), 1:30 AM (MAL)

Saturday, 24th September
6 PM (WIB), 7 PM (SG/HK/PHIL), 8 PM (MAL)

India: Digital CAS on Brink of Blackout

August 24, 2011 – KOLKATA: Five years after Conditional Access System (CAS) was introduced in localities along Kolkata’s western fringe, a section of unscrupulous cable operators is trying to systematically dismantle the transparent system and revert to the earlier murky practice of fudging subscriber numbers and indulging in transmission piracy.

Cable industry sources said 25 to 30 cablemen in Zone 1 comprising localities to the west of Tolly Nullah – Kidderpore, Chetla, Alipore, New Alipore, Karunamoyee, Haridevpur, Thakurpukur, Behala, Budge Budge, Maheshtala, Metiabruz and Garden Reach – have stopped digital transmission and reverted to analog transmission that is banned in the area.

To read the full article, please visit http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata-/CAS-on-brink-of-blackout/articleshow/9719460.cms

NDS Expands Shenzhen Facility

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NDS STRENGTHENS COMMITMENT TO CHINA WITH EXPANSION OF SHENZHEN FACILITY

  • NDS expands presence in Shenzhen to support the development of local solutions for its rapidly growing Chinese customer base
  • Investment reaffirms NDS’ strategy of localising and customising its technologies for China
  • Expansion forms part of NDS’ ongoing commitment to provide next-generation solutions for China’s digital pay-TV market

 

SHENZHEN, CHINA – August 25, 2011 – NDS today announced that it is strengthening its commitment to and presence in China with the expansion of its R&D, engineering and customer support capabilities with a new facility in Shenzhen. As part of the move, a new, larger office will focus on the development of advanced set-top box software, enhanced UIs and customised electronic programme guides (EPGs), innovative interactive solutions and end-to-end solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of the Chinese pay-TV market.

To support the government’s Next Generation Broadcasting (NGB) and three network convergence initiatives, the new Shenzhen facility will support development and integration projects dedicated to creating revenue-enhancing, services and applications such as customised interactive services, games and user interfaces, with a short time to market.

“NDS first started working in China in 1998 and it is an increasingly important market for us. With ongoing investment in our Shenzhen facility, we are able to increase development, work with local vendors and provide our Chinese customers with solutions that are tailored for the market. In the last two years we have doubled the number of NDS employees in China and we plan to continue substantial recruitment in the region in the coming year.” said Sue Taylor, Chairman, NDS China.

In addition to development for local markets, the NDS R&D facility in Shenzhen, in conjunction with the existing Asia Pacific R&D centres in Bangalore and Korea, plays a pivotal role in the development of NDS’ next-generation technologies for global customers.

“Our increased presence in China provides the opportunity for Chinese CE and STB manufacturers to work closely with NDS’ global integration teams, providing further opportunities for international export.” added Taylor.

For further information:

NDS

Amy Lucas 
Corporate Communications
T: +44 20 8476 8243
alucas@nds.com

Tricia Stevenson 
Marketing, Asia Pacific
T: +65 6632 7514
tstevenson@nds.com

About NDS

NDS Group Ltd. creates the technologies and applications that enable pay-TV operators to securely deliver digital content to TV STBs (set-top boxes), DVRs (digital video recorders), PCs, mobiles and other multimedia devices. Over 80 of the world’s leading pay-TV platforms rely on NDS solutions to protect and enhance their businesses. VideoGuard® is the world’s market-leading conditional access (CA) and digital rights management (DRM) technology, currently deployed on 155 million active devices, and safeguarding pay-TV service revenues exceeding $50 billion. NDS middleware, including MediaHighway® which enables a host of advanced services for subscribers, has been deployed on 195 million devices. NDS DVR technology, centred around XTV™, leads the global industry with 41 million units deployed. (Deployment figures as of 30th June 2011).

Headquartered in the UK, with over 5000 employees, NDS remains committed to investing in R&D with over 75% of its employees dedicated to pioneering work at development centres in China, France, India, Israel, Korea, UK and US. NDS has also implemented a host of initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint and helping digital TV subscribers reduce energy consumption.

NDS Group Ltd. is a private company owned by the Permira Funds and News Corporation. See www.nds.com for more information.

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New US Copyright Alert System Tackles Online Piracy

Tackling online piracy through graduated response: the new copyright alert system

August 23, 2011 — 8:35am ET | By Rick Carnes

The always-evolving relationship between ISPs and content owners took another turn toward cooperation and mutual respect in early July. Major ISPs including AT&T (NYSE: T), Cablevision (NYSE: CVC), Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA), Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ), as well as rights groups representing the movie studios and the record labels (MPAA, RIAA, IFTA and A2IM), announced a voluntary agreement to implement a pro-consumer Copyright Alert System to assist in curtailing illegal online piracy.

This new Copyright Alert System establishes a standardized program in which ISPs will forward a series of up to six notices of escalated warning to Internet subscribers whose Internet accounts may have been misused for illegally distributing copyrighted content without authorization of the rightful owner.

To read the full article, please visit: http://www.fiercetelecom.com/story/tackling-online-piracy-through-graduated-response-new-copyright-alert-syste/2011-08-23#ixzz1VvYXjdyG

CASBAA representing new digital players

Hong Kong, 24 August 2011 – CASBAA announced today that global Internet service provider Google, along with Indonesian media platform Skynindo and Australian telco and information services provider Telstra have joined CASBAA as Corporate Members.

Also newly signed to CASBAA’s Corporate roster are Bollywood content provider Hungama Digital Media and Australia-based satellite services provider NewSat, along with technology company ALi Corporation of Taiwan. Additionally, long standing CASBAA member, Encompass Digital Media, has upgraded its participation to Patron status.

“As technology advances, the Association has taken on a larger role in the promotion of digital solutions for the multichannel TV industry,” said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, CASBAA. “In line with the remit to ‘inform, represent and connect’ 130 organizations to governments, platforms and market makers across 16 Asian jurisdictions, CASBAA is also committed to promoting digital media in its many forms and formats.”

Google is a global technology company focused on “improving the ways people connect with information” through web search and advertising solutions.

Skynindo delivers pay TV services covering movies, kids, music, lifestyle, entertainment, education and sports through competitively priced packages within Indonesia.

Telstra offers a full range of services and competes in all telecommunications markets throughout Australia, providing more than 8.5 million Australian fixed line and 11.4 million mobile services.

Hungama Digital Media is the largest aggregator, developer, publisher and distributor of Bollywood and South-Asian entertainment content in the world. Hungama has licensed worldwide exclusive digital rights to millions of music and video titles.

Encompass Digital Media owns and operates digital broadcast facilities throughout the Asia, the US and the UK. The company provides not only mission-critical services to broadcasters, cable networks, corporations and government entities but customized solutions for the management and distribution of content.

ALi Corporation is an integrated circuit design leader for digital set-top boxes and multimedia players. Their mission is to the development of digital entertainment platforms focusing on consumer electronics products in the living room and on the move.

For full CASBAA membership benefits, please visit http://www.casbaa.com/member-login/casbaa-membership.

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About CASBAA – www.casbaa.com

Established in 1991, CASBAA is the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across Asia for the past two decades. Spanning 16 geographic markets, CASBAA and its Members reach over 365 million pay-TV homes through a footprint ranging from China to Australasia, Japan to Pakistan. The CASBAA mission is to promote the growth of multichannel TV and video content through industry information, networking exchanges and events while promoting global best practices. To view the full list of CASBAA members please visit here.

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For enquiries, please contact:

Desmond Chung, PR & Communications Manager, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1712
Email: desmond@casbaa.com

Adela Chen, Director, Marketing & Communications, CASBAA
Tel: +852 3929-1711
Email: adela@casbaa.com

Asian broadcasters adopt next generation news gathering solution

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August 23, 2011

  • Ericsson’s Voyager II gains traction across Asia
  • Enables broadcasters to deliver next generation live event TV
  • The most advanced, flexible and scalable news gathering product on the market

Ericsson’s (NASDAQ:ERIC) Voyager II, the most advanced Digital Satellite News Gathering solution on the market has seen a positive uptake in Asia. Two mainstream Chinese broadcasters; Chongqing TV and Qinghai TV, have deployed the innovative newsgathering solution to enable them to deliver the next generation live HD experience and meet the future demands of 3D television.

Qinghai TV is a Mandarin language broadcaster in the Qinghai province, broadcasting to 5 million consumers in Qinghai. Chongqing TV has over 4 million cable subscribers across the 40 counties of Chongqing in southwest China. These deployments further enhance Ericsson’s position as a market leader for TV solutions in the Asia Pacific region.

“We chose the Voyager II solution to support our live event broadcasting because it offers us the best return on our investment,” said Zhao Ping, Director of Technical Center, Qinghai TV. “It gives us a great deal of flexibility both in presentation and delivery, while at the same time allowing us to make efficient use of bandwidth.”

“Ericsson has a well established reputation in the Asia Pacific region and its experience in this market makes it the ideal partner for delivering a DSNG solution,” said Zhou Xun, Director of Chief Engineer Office, Chongqing TV. “Having worked with Ericsson before we are confident that the Voyager II will allow us to deliver the top quality television experience our consumers want.”

Ericsson’s Voyager II is a radical new concept from the company that invented the modern DSNG solution over 15 years ago and is the first to harness the power of MPEG-4 AVC 4:2:2 encoding with 10-bit precision and hardware support for resolutions up to 1080p/50/60. It also features a fully functional front panel that provides users with maximum control. Based on industry feedback, it introduces a bottom-up re-engineered hardware and menu structure, allowing fast access to the most common SNG operations, easy monitoring of incoming audio and video signals and operator customization.

“In such a fast moving market, it’s important for broadcasters to be able to deliver the TV experience that consumers demand, not only today but also in the future as the market evolves and moves towards all HD TV,” said Mats Olsson, Head of China & North East Asia, Ericsson. “As the Asian television market continues to grow the consumer demand for quality live TV also increases. More than ever, viewers now expect occasions such as large sports events to be available in HD and potentially 3D in the future. The Voyager II DSNG has been specifically designed to allow broadcasters to meet those challenges for years to come.”

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Ericsson is advancing its vision of being the “prime driver in an all-communicating world” through innovation, technology, and sustainable business solutions. Working in 175 countries, more than 90,000 employees generated revenue of SEK 203.3 billion (USD 28.2 billion) in 2010. Founded in 1876 with the headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX, Stockholm and NASDAQ New York.

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