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  • Singtel Group cues video tilt for regions

    Singtel Group cues video tilt for regions

    Singtel Group has launched “The 5-Min Video Challenge” a joint initiative by associates within the group, comprising Singtel, Optus, AIS, Airtel, Globe and Telkomsel.

    Winning content will be distributed and made accessible to over 600 million customers across the group.

    The short five-minute format is ideal for audiences accustomed to viewing content on mobile devices.

    “A pan-regional competition makes a lot of sense as the power of content is its ability to transcend geographical and language barriers,” said Mark Chong, CEO, International, at Singtel. “Our customers will be able to enjoy access to a rich variety of original content created by the most talented content-makers from the region.”

    The competition will be conducted at two levels – local and regional. Each associate will first invite aspiring or experienced local filmmakers to submit five-minute entries based on the theme “Connecting Lives”.

    The entries will be judged on criteria such as originality of content, storytelling and cinematography. Winning entries from the respective associates’ markets will then be judged at a regional level.

    The grand winner and runner-up will be announced at the grand finals, which will be held in Bangkok, on November 21. Cash prizes of $30,000 and $15,000 will be awarded to the grand winner and runner-up respectively.

    The regional winners will also get the opportunity to promote their videos on each associate’s mobile and video platforms to customers in the group’s markets across Asia, Africa and Australia.

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  • Time Warner signs up for Hulu joint venture

    Time Warner signs up for Hulu joint venture

    Time Warner will become a 10% owner of Hulu, joining The Walt Disney Company, 21st Century Fox, and Comcast in the joint venture.

    Turner’s entertainment, sports, news and kids networks including TNT, TBS, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, truTV, Boomerang and Turner Classic Movies will be available live and on-demand on Hulu’s new live-streaming service, which is slated to launch early next year.

    With no set-up costs or installation, Hulu’s new service will offer an intuitive and personalized interface, and instant access to live and on-demand content, across hundreds of living room and mobile devices.

    Hulu will continue its current offering of ad-supported and ad-free subscription video on demand products to complement both traditional pay TV packages as well as the new streaming service.

    Also, the company said it remained focused on acquiring iconic and award-winning programming like Empire, Homeland, Seinfeld, Curious George, South Park and Fear The Walking Dead, as well as creating original programming that builds upon its success with shows such as The Mindy Project, The Path, Difficult People, 11.22.63 and the Golden Globe-nominated Casual.

    “Our investment in Hulu underscores Time Warner’s commitment to supporting and developing new platforms for the delivery of high-quality content and great consumer experiences to audiences around the globe,” said Jeff Bewkes, chairman and CEO of Time Warner.

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  • Netflix teams with Globe in the Philippines

    Netflix teams with Globe in the Philippines

    Netflix has entered into a partnership with Globe Telecom, to provide access to viewers the Philippine telco’s mobile or broadband service.

    Globe customers will be able to subscribe to Netflix through Globe, and enjoy its content anytime, anywhere, on nearly any internet-connect screen, while conveniently charging the monthly subscription to their Globe mobile or broadband accounts.

    “The Filipino’s swift adaption to the digital lifestyle and our shift to smartphones also changed the way we enjoy entertainment,” said Globe chief commercial officer Albert de Larrazabal.

    “Our partnership with Netflix gives us this extensive library that will allow us to give our customers their much-awaited TV and movie titles whether they are at home or on-the-go,” said Larrazabal.

    Tony Zameczkowski, Netflix VP of business development in Asia Pacific, said Netflix content is now available to over 81 million members in 190 countries.

    “Our partnership with Globe brings us closer to consumers who love entertainment and enables us to connect even more Filipinos to our top-quality Netflix original shows and movies like Marvel’s Daredevil, Orange is The New Black, Narcos and many more,” said Zameczkowski.

    Netflix will also soon be available to customers on Globe’s new customized Broadband plans. Customers can now mix and match their preferred internet speeds that can be bundled with access to  content and entertainment devices ranging from smart HD TVs, speakers, streaming devices, gaming consoles and even security cameras.

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  • Singtel launches Singapore’s first OTT video portal app

    Singtel launches Singapore’s first OTT video portal app

    Singtel has expanded its media content portfolio with the launch of Singapore’s first OTT video portal app, open to the operator’s postpaid mobile customers.

    The operator’s new Cast portal will offer content from major providers including Viu and Nickelodeon, delivered over Singtel’s nationwide 4G network.

    Cast offers a choice of four content packs – premium, kids, Asian hits and Hallyu – with each priced at S$4.90 ($3.63) per month for a 12-month contract or S$6.90 per month contract-free. Customers can choose to pay an additional S$3 per month for an add-on pack including 1GB of data

    The premium pack offers a range of Korean and Japanese dramas, while the kids pack includes programming from the Nickelodeon and Nick Jr pay TV channels.

    Asian hits include popular movies from Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China, while Hallyu offers the most popular Korean entertainment.

    “Our customers are huge fans of entertainment on-the-go and we know that they want greater flexibility with what they watch and also when and how they watch it,” Singtel managing director of home consumer Singapore Goh Seow Eng said.

    “We are forging ahead in the OTT space through more strategic partnerships with strong content providers such as Viu and Nickelodeon. We look forward to partnering more top content providers to offer an ever-growing selection on Cast that will give our customers greater choice and the best entertainment experience.”

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  • Telkom Indonesia Blocking Netflix For Pornographic Content

    Telkom Indonesia Blocking Netflix For Pornographic Content

    At CES earlier in the month, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings announced that the popular streaming service was being made available in over 130 countries around the world – essentially in every country except China. The Wall Street Journal said the block came “after concluding that Netflix didn’t have a permit to operate as a content provider in Indonesia”. Either way, the situation has brought forth more questions about how the company will regulate content provided by Netflix.

    News of the service’s entry was quickly embraced by social media by Indonesia’s young and urban population who were familiar with the service due to pop culture references, as well as Netflix’s award-winning productions.

    Netflix has indicated that it is willing to adhere to Indonesia’s laws and regulations, but it believes that it doesn’t have to follow the same procedures as cable networks.

    Be that as it may, it’s hard to imagine that the decision wasn’t also influenced by a desire to protect the company’s own business interests. Uber argued that it does not own any vehicles, but eventually said it will set up a subsidiary to better comply with local regulations.

    Regardless, many worry that Telkom’s move suggests that a blanket ban on Netflix is imminent.

    Some Telkom competitors were capitalising on the ban Thursday, promoting their Netflix packages in a bid to lure Telkom customers angered by the move. The ministry now monitors websites and blocks content on a case-by-case basis.

    Arif Prabowo, Telkom’s vice president for corporate communications said in a statement that Netflix needed to adjust to Indonesia’s regulations-namely a 2009 film law. With technological advancement comes both increased access to tools such as virtual private networks, and the debate on censorship.

    On the other hand, Netflix is also posing a threat to Telkom’s pay TV business, which is jointly operated with an Indonesian conglomerate.

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  • Indonesia Wants Netflix to Open Office, Pay Tax

    Indonesia Wants Netflix to Open Office, Pay Tax

    If Netflix wants to obtain a but, the company must obey local regulations, such as opening an office and hiring employees. Furthermore, it must also obey tax regulations, which means every transaction with Netflix in Indonesia will be taxed.

    According to Kompas.com, the obligation to have a business license also applies to other over-the-top Internet-based services, such as Google and Facebook.

    These permanent businesses are required to pay corporate income tax and value added tax for every transaction made in Indonesia.

    Netflix’s video-streaming service went live in more than 130 countries, including Indonesia, last Wednesday as chief executive Reed Hastings aimed to counter slowing growth in the US.

    Indonesian users can choose from three monthly subscription plans on Netflix, with the basic plan priced at Rp 109,000 ($8) per month.

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  • ViewQwest exports Singapore fibre broadband network design to Oman

    ViewQwest exports Singapore fibre broadband network design to Oman

    Singapore’s fibre broadband service provider ViewQwest has exported its local network know-how to Oman, which plans to bring fibre links to some 90 per cent of homes in its capital city of Muscat and 35 per cent of other governorates.

    This translates to some 225,000 homes in Muscat, which is expected to start trialing Internet surfing at speeds of up to 1Gbps – or 100 times faster than current technologies – on November 18.Commercial launch is scheduled for an unspecified date next year.

    Oman has 500,000 households in total.

    The architecture of Oman’s fibre broadband network is similar to that of the Singapore government-backed Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN), from which ViewQwest leased wholesale fibre capacity to provide a retail service.

    In Singapore, fibre links are brought all the way to homes with a termination point installed within the home. Similarly, Oman’s government-owned Oman Broadband Company is bringing fibre links to just outside homes. When a customer places an order for broadband service, the fibre optic cable is then pulled into the home with the installation of a termination point.

    “We are inspired by Singapore’s strategic approach to the implementation of NGNBN and we hope to emulate that success in Oman as we connect homes and offices nationwide,” said Ghaith Al Darmaki, programme director of Oman’s sole fibre broadband service provider, Awasr.

    “Our network has been built using the same equipment and methods as ViewQwest,” he added.

    Said Vignesa Moorthy, chief executive officer of ViewQwest: “We are proud of our role in Singapore’s successful transition to a smart nation and look forward to creating a similar experience in Oman.”

    ViewQwest is not the only local fibre broadband provider which ventured overseas. Late last year, MyRepublic started its fibre broadband services for business users in New Zealand.

    The Infocomm Development Authority (IDA), which spearheaded Singapore’s NGNBN, said it is delighted that local companies are making waves overseas.

    “The learnings that these companies have picked up through their successes here will be instrumental in helping them address the global market opportunities to propel their international growth,” said IDA assistant chief executive Khoong Hock Yun.

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  • HTVFun a Video-On-Demand Service for Malaysia launched using Muvi Studio

    HTVFun a Video-On-Demand Service for Malaysia launched using Muvi Studio

    Malaysian content networkHTV Entertainment has teamed up with Muvi (https://www.studio.muvi.com) to launch its Video-on-Demand (VOD) service HTVFun.com (https://www.htvfun.com), with an offering of a wide range of Movies, Kids content & Animation, TV Shows featuring a wide range of genre like Cooking, Travel, Drama, Entertainment, Documentaries and even a dedicated Japanese Content Channel for the Malaysian audience in particular.

    HTVFun.com is a content delivery platform for the web and “connected devices” using over-the-top (OTT) technology. HTVFun.com licenses digital VOD rights to catalogs from other distributors and independent filmmakers.HTV brings online streaming of worldwide movies and TV shows that entertains, inspire and delight audiences of all ages that they can enjoy anywhere on any devices for free and also subscription based (ad free). HTV will continue to acquire and bring in more variety of contents from around the world by renowned producers and other hard-to-find contents not offered anywhere else to its library.

    Shuffling across a variety of playlists like cooking shows, documentaries, comedy shows, animations and even music videos, HTV Fun is a complete VOD package for every Malaysian who is ready to cut the cord and switch to what analysts are referring to as the future of television, i.e. Video On Demand Streaming.

    With a library spanning across genres and age-groups, HTV Fun is arriving in Malaysia with a promise. A promise of wholesome entertainment at the most affordable prices.

    “It’s been a great pleasure to work with Muvi and team. They know exactly what we need, and do everything possible to make our collaboration easy and pleasant.” says KokYin Wah – Business Owner at HTV Entertainment Limited.

    Muvi (https://www.studio.muvi.com) a New York based Tech Company which has in the past launched VOD Platforms for MAA TV (www.maaflix.com) and ISKCON (www.iskcontelevisionindia.com)usingits end-to-end OTT Video Streaming Platform–Muvi Studio, has helped launched HTV’s on-demand video streaming servicehttps://www.htvfun.comas well, and powers its entire platform from IT Infrastructure likeCloud Hosting, Servers, Storage, CDN,Video CMS, HTML5 Video Player to it’s website end-to-end, and incorporates in-built DRMfor piracy protection of the licensed content that HTV lines up. ­

    “Asia is one of the next big breeding grounds for video streamers. The APAC region in specific is likely to create more customers than many European nations. We look forward to powering these businesses and be a part of the next entertainment revolution.” says Viraj Mehta – Head of International Business at Muvi.

    Muvi Studio works on Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) model, offering video content owners, broadcasters, TV Channels and Cable Companies an out-of-the-box, end-to-end Multi-Screen Video Streaming / Video-on-Demand Platform using which they can launch their own branded VOD &Video Streaming platformoffering across Web, Mobile, Smart TVs, STBs, Media Boxes and Gaming Consoles in matter of few days and with Zero Upfront Investment!

    Muvi Studio takes care of everything end-to-end, from providing Cloud Based IT Infrastructure, CDN, Unlimited Storage, Server Side Security & Firewall and bandwidth management to HTML5 Video Player with in-build DRM and encryption for enhanced protection against piracy as well as building, managing and hosting of the website and mobile apps, all deployable at a click on a button in matter of days!

    The video streaming industry is abuzz with major production houses, broadcasters, TV networks, cable companies and creative shifting to online video to showcase and monetize their work. The lure of being able to watch TV anywhere, anytime and with any device has caught the fancy of the audiences and the industry alike.