GoConnect (GCN) is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Netbay Internet, an Australian based Broadband Service provider, to launch a number of Asian language IPTV channels on GoConnect’s IPTV network of properties. Netbay Internet is a Melbourne based broadband ISP that provides IPTV service through its subsidiary company MyiTV. MyiTV is currently providing Triple-Play Services […]
Foxtel positions itself for subscriber growth and IPTV dominance
Great article on Foxtel and its win with AFL media rights and how this will position them in the IPTV market over the next 5 years. Talks about the effect of the AFL rights driving subscriber numbers with IPTV ready set top boxes. Read more on Frostglobal.com
GoConnect’s Richard Li on IPTV in Australia
Adam Shand interviews Richard Li, Executive Chairman of GoConnect Limited on the company’s performance, vision and strategy including his views on IPTV in Australia. Watch the interview on The Business Show In 2010, GoConnect merged with Undercover, one of the world’s most respected music news sites and independent music label, PLW Entertainment. This merger created […]
IPTV relegates 3D as Panasonic launches Smart Viera platform on new TVs
IPTV has now fully eclipsed 3D as Panasonic’s key television technology, with all 26 new models in the Panasonic range containing some form of internet connectivity… By Patrick Avenell SYDNEY, NSW: Read more on Current.com.au
Subscription Hulu: Beginning of the End for Cable/Satellite TV?
Subscription Hulu: Beginning of the End for Cable/Satellite TV? Hulu edges ever closer to an service that will finally allow more TV viewers to stop paying for cable/satellite broadcasting. CBS, Viacom and Time Warner are in talks to join Hulu, just as reports surface of a $10/month ‘Hulu Plus’ that would offer a wider range […]
A step to streamline in-home standards
A step to streamline in-home standards Combining wireless technologies like Wi-Fi with powerline systems has been discussed for years, but a real requirement is emerging in growth areas like the smart grid, home monitoring and full-house digital media networks. Read more on telecomasia.net
Actiontec V1000H Named Best Router by Network Products Guide
Actiontec V1000H Named Best Router by Network Products Guide SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwire – 06/23/10) – Actiontec Electronics announced today that Network Products Guide, the industry’s leading information technology research and advisory guide, has named the V1000H Wireless N VDSL Modem Router a winner of the 2010 Best Products and Services Award. This respected annual award honors […]
LG und Swisscom: Lancierung von Connected Hotel TV
LG und Swisscom: Lancierung von Connected Hotel TV Ganzheitliche Technologielösung für Hotelzimmer Read more on Portel.de
‘History Detectives’ includes visit to Kalona
‘History Detectives’ includes visit to Kalona A Public Television viewer of “History Detectives” inherited a cane she believes belonged to her great-great grandfather, Henry Clay Dean, famous for his protests against the Civil War. A bronze or copper snake coils elegantly at the top of the striking cane. Read more on The Kalona News
Octasic goes for power efficiency with DSP development
Octasic goes for power efficiency with DSP development Octasic Inc. (Montreal, Canada) is boosting the processing power of its DSP chips by increasing the number of Opus DSP cores from 15 to 24. Canada – Technology – Digital signal processing – Signal processing – Electronics Read more on EETimes
KIT digital Expected to Join Russell 3000 Index and Russell Global Index on June 25, 2010
KIT digital Expected to Join Russell 3000 Index and Russell Global Index on June 25, 2010 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC–(Marketwire – 06/23/10) – KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITD – News ), the leading global provider of on-demand software solutions for managing and monetizing Internet Protocol (IP)-based video assets, is expected to join the broad-market Russell 3000 […]
KIT digital Expected to Join Russell 3000 Index and Russell Global Index on June 25, 2010
KIT digital Expected to Join Russell 3000 Index and Russell Global Index on June 25, 2010 PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC–(Marketwire – 06/23/10) – KIT digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITD – News ), the leading global provider of on-demand software solutions for managing and monetizing Internet Protocol (IP)-based video assets, is expected to join the broad-market Russell 3000 […]
Telstra has finally sealed its own doom
Telstra has finally sealed its own doom Telstra’s management will come to regret its $11 billion deal with NBN Co signed this afternoon as the most disastrous decision it has ever made in the telco’s long and tortured history in Australia’s telecommunications sector. opinion Telstra ‘s management will come to regret its $11 billion deal […]
Pay-TV a winner as Foxtel spared
Pay-TV a winner as Foxtel spared TELSTRA yesterday emerged as a pay-TV winner on two fronts. Read more on News.com.au
LUS Fiber announced its first major upgrade
LUS Fiber announced its first major upgrade LAFAYETTE, La. – LUS Fiber announced its first major upgrade to its Fiber-To-The-Home and Business system at a press conference today. The new upgrade will feature a platform developed by world-renowned Microsoft, an industry leader in technology and entertainment. Microsoft Mediaroom is an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) platform […]
TM to offer latest US television shows
TM to offer latest US television shows Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) ( 4863 ) hopes to attract consumers to take up its Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service by offering them the latest television series from major studios in the US at affordable prices. Read more on Business Times
Research and Markets: Germany – Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts
Research and Markets: Germany – Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Germany – Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts” report to their offering. Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
11. News in brief
11. News in brief Bank Negara will issue five new commercial banking licences to foreign banks in line with the liberalisation of the sector. Emirates; PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk, Indonesia; and (5) Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, Japan. Read more on The Star
Global broadband hits 484mn subscriber mark
Global broadband hits 484mn subscriber mark SINGAPORE: Broadband subscription growth took an upswing during the first quarter of 2010, supported in part by healthy DSL growth in every region, strong fiber rollouts in Asia and aggressive IPTV service offerings. Read more on CIOL
Feature: Who will be the content king?
Feature: Who will be the content king? Right now, all over the world, a battle is being fought. Everyone knows that we will soon be watching a significant amount of IPTV, but who will profit from this shift? Existing TV companies have agreements in place with the content providers, but internet service providers have a […]
Undercover, GoConnect, PLW Entertainment Merger Approved By Shareholders
Undercover, GoConnect, PLW Entertainment Merger Approved By Shareholders GoConnect (ASX: GCN), a leading global communications company has completed its merger with music content destination Undercover.com.au and 360 degree artist management, development and production company, PLW Entertainment. Read more on Undercover
Cover Story: Being ’Dantastic’ and Daddy
Cover Story: Being ’Dantastic’ and Daddy Dan Wardell, 34, dad to Max, 2 ½, and Charlotte, 8 months. Read more on Juice
Eyepartner Releases Channel Manager
Eyepartner Releases Channel Manager MARATHON, FL–(Marketwire – June 16, 2010) – Eyepartner has developed a product called the Channel Manager which allows users to publish video and audio into playlists, complete with integrated advertisements, by seamlessly dragging and dropping content into the channel lineup. The Channel Manager makes it easy for anyone to manage an […]
Cisco’s Digital Media Suite Scores at FIFA World Cup(TM) Kick-Off Celebration Concert
Cisco’s Digital Media Suite Scores at FIFA World Cup(TM) Kick-Off Celebration Concert JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA–(Marketwire – 06/17/10) – Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO – News ) announced today that it collaborated with Control Room, a leading producer of global music events, to showcase the Cisco Digital Media Suite (DMS) solution at the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration […]
Fujitsu, Toshiba agree on handset JV
Fujitsu, Toshiba agree on handset JV (Telecompaper) Fujitsu and Toshiba have reached an agreement on merging their mobile phone business units. According to the MoU, Toshiba will transfer its mobile phone business to a new company to be established 1 October, and Fujitsu will acquire a majority of the shares in the company. The companies […]
CommunicAsia 2010: What the FTTH?
CommunicAsia 2010: What the FTTH? SINGAPORE — CommunicAsia 2010 — When the CEO of an operator that’s already offering a 100 Mbit/s fixed broadband service questions the need for such a level of personal bandwidth, then it’s time to take a closer look at consumer demand for super-fast connections. Read more on Light Reading
Research and Markets: Kenya – Convergence, Broadband & Internet Markets 2010
Research and Markets: Kenya – Convergence, Broadband & Internet Markets 2010 DUBLIN—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Kenya – Convergence, Broadband & Internet Markets” report to their offering. Read more on Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
Reaching out to elderly
Reaching out to elderly ACRONYMS such as e-Gov and i-Gov are easily recognised in Singapore as electronic and online ways to make dealings with government departments more convenient. But T-Gov? Television government is what Singapore is exploring with South Korea to give the elderly who are not computer-savvy access to public service information. Read more […]
Comcast to Deploy SDV
Comcast to Deploy SDV Comcast Corp., the largest cable MSO in the U.S. , in on the verge of rolling out switched digital video. Read more on Zacks.com via Yahoo! Finance
Rais: Blogger proliferation proves media freedom
Rais: Blogger proliferation proves media freedom KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The existence of two million bloggers in Malaysia shows that the mass media in the country are free to publish their views and criticisms, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said that with the […]