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  • Singaporean Bomanbridge closes 111 hours of factual programming with digital Bilibili in China

    Singaporean Bomanbridge closes 111 hours of factual programming with digital Bilibili in China

    MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency announced a multi-program factual deal of 111 hours for the millennial-targeted digital platform, Bilibili, in China. Bomanbridge has satellite offices in India, Korea, and Mongolia.

    Bilibili acquired travel and nature programs such as Escape or Die, featuring Dean Gunnarson, a world class escape artist, entertaining global audiences with remarkable stunts that cheat death; Extraordinary Dogs exploring true-stories of canine prowess and the science behind dogs’ incredible abilities; while The Wonder of Dogs, celebrates the dog in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms — from ancient predator to household pet, the evolution of dogs is arguably the greatest success story in the animal kingdom.

    Other programs acquired include: Hidden Britain by Drone, following Sir Tony Robinson who uses drones to reveal Britain’s hidden places, from billionaires’ private estates to forbidden military zones, and When Patrick Met Kylie featuring Patrick, a British chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and Kylie, an Australian food and travel writer who has made Italy her home. Their mission is to find out how Italians really live and what they really eat. Travel the globe in Animal Alas to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding — learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. With more than 100 million active users and daily video views, Bilibili already gained great reputation among youngsters and is continuously feeding them with intriguing and high quality worldwide content.

    “Bomanbridge is excited to continue expanding our programming reach to the ever-growing digital online platforms, especially in China where this has become a very lucrative space. We have an exciting, rich factual catalog appealing to many demographics, especially the millennial audiences who demand high quality, captivating stories and are pleased to bring Bilibili viewers over 110 hours of fresh nature and travel content,” said Bomanbridge CEO Sonia Fleck.

  • Singaporean Bomanbridge closes 111 hours of factual programming with digital Bilibili in China

    Singaporean Bomanbridge closes 111 hours of factual programming with digital Bilibili in China

    MUMBAI: Bomanbridge Media, a Singapore-based content distribution and production agency announced a multi-program factual deal of 111 hours for the millennial-targeted digital platform, Bilibili, in China. Bomanbridge has satellite offices in India, Korea, and Mongolia.

    Bilibili acquired travel and nature programs such as Escape or Die, featuring Dean Gunnarson, a world class escape artist, entertaining global audiences with remarkable stunts that cheat death; Extraordinary Dogs exploring true-stories of canine prowess and the science behind dogs’ incredible abilities; while The Wonder of Dogs, celebrates the dog in all its spectacularly different and unlikely forms — from ancient predator to household pet, the evolution of dogs is arguably the greatest success story in the animal kingdom.

    Other programs acquired include: Hidden Britain by Drone, following Sir Tony Robinson who uses drones to reveal Britain’s hidden places, from billionaires’ private estates to forbidden military zones, and When Patrick Met Kylie featuring Patrick, a British chef with a passion for Italian cuisine and Kylie, an Australian food and travel writer who has made Italy her home. Their mission is to find out how Italians really live and what they really eat. Travel the globe in Animal Alas to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding — learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that allow them to survive and thrive. With more than 100 million active users and daily video views, Bilibili already gained great reputation among youngsters and is continuously feeding them with intriguing and high quality worldwide content.

    “Bomanbridge is excited to continue expanding our programming reach to the ever-growing digital online platforms, especially in China where this has become a very lucrative space. We have an exciting, rich factual catalog appealing to many demographics, especially the millennial audiences who demand high quality, captivating stories and are pleased to bring Bilibili viewers over 110 hours of fresh nature and travel content,” said Bomanbridge CEO Sonia Fleck.

  • Cyber security can save up to Rs 540 cr each year; Paytm in 10 Indian languages

    Cyber security can save up to Rs 540 cr each year; Paytm in 10 Indian languages

    MUMBAI: As companies increasingly get on to harnessing the benefits of the networked world, overlook the associated threats, said a cyber-security expert and ethical hacker on the lack of awareness around the emerging threats at the BFSI Tech Maestros Awards & Conclave 2016. The expert — TAC Security founder & CEO Trishneet Arora was one of the panelists on the panel at the conclave.

    Paytm meantime is set to unveil its multilingual interface to enable millions of Indians to overcome language barriers and pay and shop in their preferred regional language.

    After the limited demonetization, online transactions have seen a spurt, and the trend is likely to continue. This gives rise to the challenge of ensuring the transactions are safe and secure, the identity of the individuals is not compromised and the organizations operate smoothly. Cyber security experts can play an important role in identifying loop holes and providing a solution.

    Arora said, “Credit card frauds cost banks and credit card companies over US $8 billion (Rs 540 crore) each year. Apart from the Apple Pay fraud, such large-scale mobile wallet frauds have not been witnessed so far, if we discount customer carelessness. However, there is an immense lack of awareness to understand this risk. Several business personalities are not taking cyber threats seriously.”

    “There is only one way to be alert and safe in today’s cyberspace and that rests on knowing your vulnerabilities and patching them before any fraudulent hacker can use it adversely,” he concluded. Recently, details of more than 3.2 million debit cards of some of the banks faced the threat of breach due to hacking.

    The user interface of India’s largest mobile payments and commerce platform on Android will be available in — English and in 10 different regional languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Punjabi. Paytm, which is India’s payments and commerce platform to offer multiple regional language interface, has expanded its reach to over 80% smartphone users in India, who prefer internet-based services in regional languages.

    Paytm senior vice president Deepak Abbot said, “With this new move, we are looking to push our share of customers from tier II and tier III cities from 50% to 70%.”

  • Cyber security can save up to Rs 540 cr each year; Paytm in 10 Indian languages

    Cyber security can save up to Rs 540 cr each year; Paytm in 10 Indian languages

    MUMBAI: As companies increasingly get on to harnessing the benefits of the networked world, overlook the associated threats, said a cyber-security expert and ethical hacker on the lack of awareness around the emerging threats at the BFSI Tech Maestros Awards & Conclave 2016. The expert — TAC Security founder & CEO Trishneet Arora was one of the panelists on the panel at the conclave.

    Paytm meantime is set to unveil its multilingual interface to enable millions of Indians to overcome language barriers and pay and shop in their preferred regional language.

    After the limited demonetization, online transactions have seen a spurt, and the trend is likely to continue. This gives rise to the challenge of ensuring the transactions are safe and secure, the identity of the individuals is not compromised and the organizations operate smoothly. Cyber security experts can play an important role in identifying loop holes and providing a solution.

    Arora said, “Credit card frauds cost banks and credit card companies over US $8 billion (Rs 540 crore) each year. Apart from the Apple Pay fraud, such large-scale mobile wallet frauds have not been witnessed so far, if we discount customer carelessness. However, there is an immense lack of awareness to understand this risk. Several business personalities are not taking cyber threats seriously.”

    “There is only one way to be alert and safe in today’s cyberspace and that rests on knowing your vulnerabilities and patching them before any fraudulent hacker can use it adversely,” he concluded. Recently, details of more than 3.2 million debit cards of some of the banks faced the threat of breach due to hacking.

    The user interface of India’s largest mobile payments and commerce platform on Android will be available in — English and in 10 different regional languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya and Punjabi. Paytm, which is India’s payments and commerce platform to offer multiple regional language interface, has expanded its reach to over 80% smartphone users in India, who prefer internet-based services in regional languages.

    Paytm senior vice president Deepak Abbot said, “With this new move, we are looking to push our share of customers from tier II and tier III cities from 50% to 70%.”

  • Satellite Evolution Group’s maritime, aviation, oil&gas web site launched

    Satellite Evolution Group’s maritime, aviation, oil&gas web site launched

    MUMBAI: The Satellite Evolution Group launched its new website. It has been created to deliver the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout.

    ‘Content is King’ and the new website is content-rich delivering information from the ground segment through to space. Information on vertical sectors such as maritime, aviation, oil&gas can all be found, quickly and efficiently, using the predictive site search function. News, articles, brochures, products, video and events are easily accessible, easy to navigate and easy to share with others.

    “The new website — satellite-evolution.com — features some fantastic improvements compared to our former design, allowing users to find exactly what they’re looking for at first glance. As well as more pleasing aesthetics, we’ve added a dedicated Articles portal, providing easier access to the latest content from the Satellite Evolution Group and our carefully-selected industry experts,” said Satellite Evolution Group editor Dr. Amy Saunders.

    An easy-access archive of the last year’s publications can be found under the Magazines category, all of which are still available for download free-of-charge. The newly-revamped Products section keeps users up to date on the latest technology developments, while our live Twitter feed and Events section help users to stay informed on key industry news.

    “It is now paramount to have a platform that can develop quickly and respond to the introduction of the latest online, content, delivery methods. All in all, we’re extremely pleased to have launched the new face of the Satellite Evolution Group,” said managing director David Shortland.

  • Satellite Evolution Group’s maritime, aviation, oil&gas web site launched

    Satellite Evolution Group’s maritime, aviation, oil&gas web site launched

    MUMBAI: The Satellite Evolution Group launched its new website. It has been created to deliver the ultimate user-friendly experience with improved navigation and functionality throughout.

    ‘Content is King’ and the new website is content-rich delivering information from the ground segment through to space. Information on vertical sectors such as maritime, aviation, oil&gas can all be found, quickly and efficiently, using the predictive site search function. News, articles, brochures, products, video and events are easily accessible, easy to navigate and easy to share with others.

    “The new website — satellite-evolution.com — features some fantastic improvements compared to our former design, allowing users to find exactly what they’re looking for at first glance. As well as more pleasing aesthetics, we’ve added a dedicated Articles portal, providing easier access to the latest content from the Satellite Evolution Group and our carefully-selected industry experts,” said Satellite Evolution Group editor Dr. Amy Saunders.

    An easy-access archive of the last year’s publications can be found under the Magazines category, all of which are still available for download free-of-charge. The newly-revamped Products section keeps users up to date on the latest technology developments, while our live Twitter feed and Events section help users to stay informed on key industry news.

    “It is now paramount to have a platform that can develop quickly and respond to the introduction of the latest online, content, delivery methods. All in all, we’re extremely pleased to have launched the new face of the Satellite Evolution Group,” said managing director David Shortland.

  • Conax warns operators to ‘look beyond piracy, content protection not enough’

    Conax warns operators to ‘look beyond piracy, content protection not enough’

    CAPE TOWN: Conax, part of the Kudelski Group and a leader in total service protection for digital entertainment services worldwide via broadcast, broadband and connected devices, announced at the TV Connect Africa conference Conax’ EVP Principal Architect and industry expert, Tor Helge Kristiansen, will advise conference participants about the dangers of a new generation of piracy exemplified by the rapid development of the “Internet of Things”. Tapping twenty-five years of conditional access and value chain experience, Kristiansen will share critical insight on pay-TV security during a special conference track dedicated to piracy “Combatting piracy across Africa”, Day 2 at the TV Connect Africa conference.

    “A completely new breed of pirates and variety of attacks – far from content security redistribution, but connected to hybrid set-top-boxes – are a growing threat for pay-TV operations,” says Tor Helge Kristiansen, EVP Principal Architect, Conax. “At the TV Connect Africa conference, I’ll address the newest dangers for operators and the measures operators can take to prevent these new threats.”

    Already securing over 30 DTH and DTT operators across Africa, Conax is both a trusted partner and a leading driver for Africa’s pay-TV expansion. With a strong regional track record in secure digital migration and innovations for robust operator roadmap, Conax is continuing its strong commitment to the African market by providing pay-TV operators with future-ready solutions and the expert guidance to build their business into the future for next generation consumers.

    A pioneer in content security and conditional access technology, Tor Helge Kristiansen joined Conax in 1992, and has played a key role in the evolving pay-TV industry and the ongoing development of Conax products in the highly complementary positions of chief developer, software architect, head of security development and VP Product Management – central for all aspects of Conax products and product development. Joining the executive team in April 2015, the EVP Principal Architect is a central function encompassing both a senior advisory role for championing strategic planning and a trigger for executing on strategy with long term global trends in mind and a dynamic roadmap. Tor Helge’s role is central in sparking and driving high-level technology collaborations with other Kudelski Group companies within the value chain.

  • Conax warns operators to ‘look beyond piracy, content protection not enough’

    Conax warns operators to ‘look beyond piracy, content protection not enough’

    CAPE TOWN: Conax, part of the Kudelski Group and a leader in total service protection for digital entertainment services worldwide via broadcast, broadband and connected devices, announced at the TV Connect Africa conference Conax’ EVP Principal Architect and industry expert, Tor Helge Kristiansen, will advise conference participants about the dangers of a new generation of piracy exemplified by the rapid development of the “Internet of Things”. Tapping twenty-five years of conditional access and value chain experience, Kristiansen will share critical insight on pay-TV security during a special conference track dedicated to piracy “Combatting piracy across Africa”, Day 2 at the TV Connect Africa conference.

    “A completely new breed of pirates and variety of attacks – far from content security redistribution, but connected to hybrid set-top-boxes – are a growing threat for pay-TV operations,” says Tor Helge Kristiansen, EVP Principal Architect, Conax. “At the TV Connect Africa conference, I’ll address the newest dangers for operators and the measures operators can take to prevent these new threats.”

    Already securing over 30 DTH and DTT operators across Africa, Conax is both a trusted partner and a leading driver for Africa’s pay-TV expansion. With a strong regional track record in secure digital migration and innovations for robust operator roadmap, Conax is continuing its strong commitment to the African market by providing pay-TV operators with future-ready solutions and the expert guidance to build their business into the future for next generation consumers.

    A pioneer in content security and conditional access technology, Tor Helge Kristiansen joined Conax in 1992, and has played a key role in the evolving pay-TV industry and the ongoing development of Conax products in the highly complementary positions of chief developer, software architect, head of security development and VP Product Management – central for all aspects of Conax products and product development. Joining the executive team in April 2015, the EVP Principal Architect is a central function encompassing both a senior advisory role for championing strategic planning and a trigger for executing on strategy with long term global trends in mind and a dynamic roadmap. Tor Helge’s role is central in sparking and driving high-level technology collaborations with other Kudelski Group companies within the value chain.

  • Tata-Constantin media hub to offer content distribution & computing across Germany, Austria & Switzerland

    Tata-Constantin media hub to offer content distribution & computing across Germany, Austria & Switzerland

    MUMBAI: Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications™, and Constantin Medien, an international media company specialising in sports, entertainment and event marketing announced the creation of a new media hub in Germany. It will offer content delivery, management, storage and computing services for businesses in media, sports, gaming and music industries across German speaking countries in Europe.

    This deal enables Tata Communications to target media customers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria by using Constantin Medien as its preferred channel to these markets, and to offer Constantin Medien’s full service portfolio to its media customers around the world through the new media hub. In addition, Constantin Medien has chosen Tata Communications as its preferred provider for network and cloud infrastructure solutions.

    “As viewers’ hunger for rich, immersive and on-demand content continues to grow, broadcasters and content creators everywhere are under increasing pressure to innovate. Harnessing our unparalleled global reach and media industry expertise will strengthen the portfolio of services that Plazamedia is able to provide to its customers,” said Tata Communications’ Media and Entertainment Services business general manager Brian Morris.

    Content by customers of Plazamedia, an affiliate of Constantin Medien, will be distributed from the media hub using Tata Communications’ Video Connect network, which allows the seamless delivery of live video feeds from anywhere in the world, over the largest, wholly-owned subsea fibre network anywhere, delivering connectivity to over 240 countries and territories. Plazamedia is one of the leading content solution providers in production for the entire spectrum of media platforms, as well as an established TV producer in German-speaking markets.

    To facilitate the management of increasing volumes of content for media companies, the new media hub will use Tata Communications’ IZO™ Private Cloud and IZO™ Cloud Storage services. Plazamedia will also resell these cloud infrastructure, compute and storage services to its customers. To ensure data sovereignty, Tata Communications will deploy a new IZO™ Private Cloud node in Munich, Germany. Additionally, Tata Communications will build a new connectivity hub in Plazamedia’s data centre in Ismaning, Germany.

    “As viewers’ hunger for rich, immersive and on-demand content continues to grow, broadcasters and content creators everywhere are under increasing pressure to innovate,” Morris added. “Harnessing our unparalleled global reach and media industry expertise will strengthen the portfolio of services that Plazamedia is able to provide to its customers. Through this partnership, we’re also well-placed to offer an extended range of Constantin Medien’s services to our customers, spurring the growth of our media and entertainment business globally.”

    Constantin Medien CEO Fred Kogel said: “This deal with Tata Communications is a fundamental cornerstone within the digital transformation of Plazamedia, enabled by global connectivity and the cloud. The partnership puts us in the unique position of acting as a preferred reseller of those services to other media companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It will strengthen our position as a truly indispensable partner for media companies, and open up new revenue opportunities through global content contribution and distribution.”

  • Tata-Constantin media hub to offer content distribution & computing across Germany, Austria & Switzerland

    Tata-Constantin media hub to offer content distribution & computing across Germany, Austria & Switzerland

    MUMBAI: Tata Communications, a leading provider of A New World of Communications™, and Constantin Medien, an international media company specialising in sports, entertainment and event marketing announced the creation of a new media hub in Germany. It will offer content delivery, management, storage and computing services for businesses in media, sports, gaming and music industries across German speaking countries in Europe.

    This deal enables Tata Communications to target media customers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria by using Constantin Medien as its preferred channel to these markets, and to offer Constantin Medien’s full service portfolio to its media customers around the world through the new media hub. In addition, Constantin Medien has chosen Tata Communications as its preferred provider for network and cloud infrastructure solutions.

    “As viewers’ hunger for rich, immersive and on-demand content continues to grow, broadcasters and content creators everywhere are under increasing pressure to innovate. Harnessing our unparalleled global reach and media industry expertise will strengthen the portfolio of services that Plazamedia is able to provide to its customers,” said Tata Communications’ Media and Entertainment Services business general manager Brian Morris.

    Content by customers of Plazamedia, an affiliate of Constantin Medien, will be distributed from the media hub using Tata Communications’ Video Connect network, which allows the seamless delivery of live video feeds from anywhere in the world, over the largest, wholly-owned subsea fibre network anywhere, delivering connectivity to over 240 countries and territories. Plazamedia is one of the leading content solution providers in production for the entire spectrum of media platforms, as well as an established TV producer in German-speaking markets.

    To facilitate the management of increasing volumes of content for media companies, the new media hub will use Tata Communications’ IZO™ Private Cloud and IZO™ Cloud Storage services. Plazamedia will also resell these cloud infrastructure, compute and storage services to its customers. To ensure data sovereignty, Tata Communications will deploy a new IZO™ Private Cloud node in Munich, Germany. Additionally, Tata Communications will build a new connectivity hub in Plazamedia’s data centre in Ismaning, Germany.

    “As viewers’ hunger for rich, immersive and on-demand content continues to grow, broadcasters and content creators everywhere are under increasing pressure to innovate,” Morris added. “Harnessing our unparalleled global reach and media industry expertise will strengthen the portfolio of services that Plazamedia is able to provide to its customers. Through this partnership, we’re also well-placed to offer an extended range of Constantin Medien’s services to our customers, spurring the growth of our media and entertainment business globally.”

    Constantin Medien CEO Fred Kogel said: “This deal with Tata Communications is a fundamental cornerstone within the digital transformation of Plazamedia, enabled by global connectivity and the cloud. The partnership puts us in the unique position of acting as a preferred reseller of those services to other media companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It will strengthen our position as a truly indispensable partner for media companies, and open up new revenue opportunities through global content contribution and distribution.”