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  • Spuul adds action thriller film “Gunday”

    Spuul adds action thriller film “Gunday”

    MUMBAI: What is more fun than to watch your favourite stars at your ease. Spuul, the popular online streaming service for Indian cinema and television, has added Gunday on pay per view basis to their extensive catalogue movies offered via subscription services. The movie would be available for the fans worldwide.

     

    “Gunday” is an action crime thriller film written and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Aditya Chopra. The film features Ranveer Singh,Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles with Irrfan Khan in a special appearance. Based in Calcutta during its most unsettled times in the ‘70’s, the film deals with the inseparable life of Bikram and Bala, who become gun carriers and coal bandits and eventually the most powerful goons of Calcutta.

     

    Speaking on this development, Prakash Ramchandani, Chief Content Officer, Spuul said, “We have added Gunday within few months of its release to ensure that we provide the latest and the best of Bollywood movies to our subscribers. Every content added on Spuul is to enhance the users overall experience in terms of quality and feel. We are delighted to give access to the recent releases to movie watchers online and we aim to continue the process.”

     

    “A digital distribution platform like Spuul provides us a window to connect with the viewers and also enables them to access our catalogue of films at their convenience.” said Mr. Anand Gurnani, Vice President – Digital, Yash Raj Films Pvt. Ltd.

     

    The users can also enjoy latest premium and best of Bollywood movies with offline sync. Spuul, standing by its promise of providing new and exciting content recently had a day and date release of Club 60, Jackpot and Aankhon Dekhi earlier. To opt for the premium subscription, users can also pay via carrier billing.

  • Ditto TV adds Fox International HD channels

    Ditto TV adds Fox International HD channels

    MUMBAI: Zeel’s OTT distribution platform Ditto TV has partnered with Fox International Channels (India) to host three of its HD channels. Nat Geo Wild, Nat Geo People and Baby TV will be available Live to Ditto TV viewers.

     

    The former two channels will have a range of wildlife and adventure shows that portray the culture and lifestyle of people from across the globe. Baby TV on the other hand will show content for kids and parents.

     

    Ditto TV business head Manoj Padmanabhan said, “Our partnership with Nat Geo will give the consumers access to high quality, exciting and entertaining content in HD. This is the first time HD channels streaming is being made available on an OTT platform. We hope to continue our efforts to provide the maximum value and a seamless viewing experience to our consumers.”

     

    Fox International Channels (India) distribution SVP Farhan Hoda commented, “We are very excited to partner with a premium service like Ditto TV for our content. The immense penetration of the internet and the growing number of internet-enabled mobile devices are stimulating demand and we believe this will transform into a very significant viewing platform in time. This partnership will enable us to showcase top quality content to our avid viewer base in India and the SAARC markets.”

     

    Currently Ditto TV has channels from IndiaCast, Multi Screen Media, Bennett Coleman and Co, TV Today Network, BBC, Turner India, Bikini TV, ZEE etc. It claims to have over four million users.

  • India’s Home Cable partners with Indonesia’s BesTV to launch global OTT/IPTV services

    India’s Home Cable partners with Indonesia’s BesTV to launch global OTT/IPTV services

    NEW DELHI: India’s Home Digital Media has joined BesTV Indonesia to launch its OTT (Over the Top)/ IPTV services globally to target the 25 million Indian diaspora living outside India by using the CDN “Content Delivery Network” of Akamai and Octoshape.

     

    Home Digital Media which is a subsidiary of Home Cable Network, an independent Delhi based multi system operator (MSO) and a “Class B” ISP in India headed by Vikki Choudhry, has successfully tested the system.

     

    BesTV and Home Digital Media have been working in close association on this partnership project for the past three years and  have rolled out its global OTT services on the various application platforms  of Intan, MyTVapp, Relay TV and Home Digital Anytime/Anywhere TV.

     

    Choudhry told indiantelevision.com that this strategic association will provide Live TV channels, Movies and Music on Demand content through various applications specially developed for Android, iOS, 3GPP and Windows with a tailored solution of push and lev transcode made for low bandwidth with adaptive bitrates supporting multi format live streaming for the Aviation and the Maritime Industry.

     

    Targeting about 90 million passengers travelling every month, it will enable passengers on ships and even airlines to watch excellent quality Live TV Indian and International content on their handheld tablets, ipads and laptops while on the move.

     

    Home Digital has a worldwide footprint through its Sillicon valley headquartered technology partner company Gaian Solutions with R&D development centres in India and China. Gaian is a leading edge media technology platform company that caters to all aspects of the content distribution, content streaming, DRM, and also STB solution for delivery over Cable, Satellite, OTT and IPTV platforms.

     

    BesTV Indonesia is an affiliate to BesTV International, a subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group (SMG), China. BesTV Indonesia and BesTV International are principally engaged in the provision of technical content and marketing services for TV, computer and mobile terminals through media source platforms. The Company’s main business includes Internet protocol television (IPTV), mobile, smart television and network video, broadcasting integration movie, television and multimedia production business.

     

    BesTV China is also the pioneer and founder of Chinese IPTV business model in 2005 and has already grown into the world’s largest IPTV operator with more than 20 million effective IPTV users in China.

     

    BesTV International operates its business in North Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa.  BesTV has worked enthusiastically to develop comprehensive strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers through close cooperation, with the purpose of building the bridge between television and telecommunications industry, sharing industry opportunities and realizing common development.

  • Frost & Sullivan: Growth Opportunity for Broadcast, Cable and DTH Companies is in Multiscreen

    Frost & Sullivan: Growth Opportunity for Broadcast, Cable and DTH Companies is in Multiscreen

    MUMBAI: Frost & Sullivan is all set to host the third edition of its ‘Digital Media India Summit’ on June 24, 2014 at Le Meridien, Delhi. The summit aimed towards participants from broadcasters, pay TV operators, digital media service providers, digital equipment manufacturers, and production houses, will seek to address trends such as collaborative workflows, asset management, multiscreen video acquisition, and distribution.

     

    Digitization has changed the way in which video is consumed, and presently video content is available to viewers over multiple media and devices. This ubiquitous demand for video has made it a ‘screen-less’ enigma for media businesses. On one hand, media companies have to enhance linear TV content and services to make it attractive as a pay TV offering; on the other, they have to make their content available over multiple devices via multiple platforms to satisfy consumer demands and keep a check on the competition. With 160 million cable and satellite households in the country, and many more viewers internationally for Indian content, the country presents an enviable opportunity for the media industry worldwide. Yet, broadcasters and service providers along with advertisers are grappling with the innumerable complexities of both technology advancements as well as next generation business models. In this regard, the Digital Media India Summit aims to seek solutions and a way forward for the Indian digital media industry.

     

    Vidya S. Nath, Director, Digital Media, Frost & Sullivan says, “An otherwise vibrant growth market, India’s challenge lies in its legacy of older technologies, regulations, and policies. The growth of the industry will depend on how the various stakeholders work to innovate with technology adoption for new business models, supported by a fresh look at regulation for the video business in India.”

     

    The key areas of discussion at the summit will include next generation business models for TV everywhere, cloud based solutions for media and entertainment, digital asset management, collaborative workflows and digital rights management, along with challenges in the regulatory environment in India for the broadcast and service provider industry. These topics will be analyzed and discussed by various speakers from across the breadth of the industry, such as:

     

    ·        Vynsley Fernandes, Director, Castle Media

    ·        Satya Gupta, Advisor, FICCI, SAAM Corp Advisors, ex-TRAI

    ·        Ujwal Nirgudkar, Chairman, SMPTE-India Section

    ·        George Kuruvilla, Director (O&M), BECIL

    ·        Subhashish Mazumdar, Sr. Vice President, IndusInd Media & Communications Ltd.

    ·        Sameer Kanse, Business Head – Tata Communications Media Services

    ·        Roop Sharma, President, Cable Operators Federation of India, and many others

     

    In addition, we will also have senior international analysts and thought leaders from Frost & Sullivan including:

    ·        Joe Fristensky, Partner and Global Head, ICT Practice 

    ·        Mukul Krishna, Sr. Director, Digital Media (Global)

    ·        Vidya S. Nath, Director, Digital Media

    ·        Avni Rambhia, Principal Analyst, Digital Media

     

    The summit will also witness one-of-its-kind Growth and Strategy Workshop hosted by Frost & Sullivan for the CXOs that will help senior executives leverage in-depth market analysis to identify opportunities and formulate business strategies. These will include analyst presentations and group discussions, and use diagnostic tools and techniques to translate market, technical, and economic implications into specific growth opportunities. These sessions have proven to improve productivity and foster growth for our clientele worldwide.

    Tata Communications is the Event Partner for the Summit, meanwhile, the Media Partners are – Broadcast & CableSat, Cablequest, Convergence Plus, Digital Studio, Indian Television, and Light Reading India.

  • Vdopia & BlueKai to enter into global agreement

    Vdopia & BlueKai to enter into global agreement

    MUMBAI: Vdopia announced that it has integrated with BlueKai data to provide Vdopia’s customers with advanced mobile video targeting on a global basis.

     

    BlueKai mobile data will be integrated into Vdopia’s platform for mobile audience targeting, giving its advertisers’ access to 330 million unique mobile users (iOS and Android). Data from BlueKai, as well as other mobile targeting partners, will enrich Vdopia’s own data resulting in segment targeting abilities that are constantly refreshed to provide broad reach at scale.

     

    Vdopia already offers mobile targeting based on context, device type, time, operating system, location, demographic information and audience behavior. The addition of BlueKai’s 3rd-party data provides additional targeting parameters to help brands reach their intended audiences with more impact and efficiency.

     

    “Vdopia has always had the industry’s most comprehensive set of video creative units for mobile. The addition of BlueKai data sets will vault us into a global leadership position in targeting effectiveness,” said Vdopia chief business officer & co-founder Saurabh Bhatia.

     

    “No other company offers the worldwide audience reach for mobile video advertising that we provide for our customers,” added Bhatia.

     

    “In 2013, advertisers increased spending on mobile video advertising by 167 per cent and will increase spending by 81 per cent this year. With such a large investment in mobile video, advertisers must deploy the most advanced campaign targeting tools to maximise their ROI. With Vdopia and BlueKai together, they will get just that,” pointed out BlueKai vice president of mobile Jeff Frantz.

     

     “Advanced mobile video targeting sharpens access of advertisers to the right audience while choosing the parameters that are most effective to their campaigns. Our association with BlueKai will help us elevate our cutting edge video advertising solutions in this fast growing segment,” mentioned Vdopia vice president – APAC Preetesh Chouhan.

  • BE Summits all set to host the 2nd Annual ‘Global High on Cloud Summit’

    BE Summits all set to host the 2nd Annual ‘Global High on Cloud Summit’

    MUMBAI: Cloud computing is one of the biggest buzz in the technology arena. This incisive technology competent to contribute efficient results with a reduced usage of physical resources has lured companies of all scale and sizes to take it into due consideration.

     

    BE Summits proudly brings up the 2nd Edition of their best event in India, the 2nd Annual Global High on Cloud Summit which is scheduled to take place on the 28th and 29th May, 2014 in Mumbai, India.

    “Looking into the demand of next level of computing among the industry peers and the buzz of cloud computing, we were bound to create a platform that promotes cloud technology. Since this technology promises enhanced computing capabilities with minimal resource utilization, industry stewards are readily looking towards implementing cloud as a tool to increase efficiency. We, at BE Summits are working towards creating a platform which is one of a kind and will benefit our partners in having newer ways of adapting new technologies and doing better businesses.” says Abner Oswin Francis, CEO of BE Summits.

     

    The conference is expected to see top-notch officials from across industry domains under one roof. It will cater to the requirements of the attendees with series of presentations and case-studies on cloud computing and its post-implementation phase. This gathering will address the need of cloud computing with the benefits of its application and a good amount of network building among the attendees.

     

    With a lot of solution seekers these days, India is to see a huge demand for cloud technology and its application. Assemblies like these helps in promoting awareness and addressing challenges & concerns pertaining to new technologies. In a time where most of the companies have already implemented cloud technology, concerns like Security, Regulations, and Maintenance still persist and the aim of this platform would be to address these issues majorly.

     

    With this perspective, BE Summits ensures a quality knowledge sharing forum along with an appropriate essence of business opportunities to benefit your organization. With the presence of head officials from technology pioneers the forum is most talked of for 2014 and is not worth giving a miss.

  • Sony LIV gives multiple options to register for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

    Sony LIV gives multiple options to register for ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’

    MUMBAI: Amitabh Bachchan hosted KaunBanega Crorepati 2014 is back with a bigger and better package on Sony LIV. Multi-Screen Media (MSM)’s premium video-on-demand service, Sony LIV launches an integrated campaign with a focus to create awareness, drive registrations for the show and entice user interactions.

     
    Sony LIV makes the registration process seamlessby incorporating multiple avenues through which one can participate in the show. This season for the first time ever, aspiring contestants can register themselves for the game show via the free to download KBC Official Application or through the www.KBCSony.com website. One can download the KBC Official App and register by sharing the correct answer, their age and gender.
     

    Viewers can also catch up with episodes from earlier seasons of their favourite game show on the www.KBCSony.com website or play the KBC game on the KBC Official App.
     

    Registration is also possible via sending an SMS to 5252525 with the correct answer along with necessary details. Idea users can register themselves simply by sending an SMS from their Idea mobile. Additionally, viewers can also opt for registration through BSNL landline phones or via Idea IVRS code.

     
    Speaking on the campaign, Nitesh Kripalani, Executive Vice-President – New Media, Business Development and Digital/Syndication at Sony Entertainment Network said, “Kaun Banega Crorepati is undoubtedly one of the most loved game show on television today. To make the registration process easier and for reaching out to larger contestants on all digital media, this year we have enabled registration through the KBC Official App and www.KBCSony.com website, along with the regular mobile telephony method.”

     
    The KBC Official App is available in app stores – iTunes, Google Play and Windows.

  • Vdopia announces three senior-level appointments

    Vdopia announces three senior-level appointments

    MUMBAI:  Vdopia has announced the appointment of several top talents to further strengthen its leadership ranks: Jason Shulman, Farzad Jamal and Narayanan Iyer.

     

    Farzad Jamal has come on-board as vice president, Europe. Jamal will be based in the company’s London office and will be responsible for expanding Vdopia’s business across Europe. Previously, he was at the OpenX (London) where he has been commercial director of EMEA for the past two years.

     

    Jason Shulman has joined as senior vice president, sales at the company’s San Francisco office. Shulman will be responsible for growing North America media and programmatic revenue for the company. “There are very few companies with global scale in the mobile video advertising space and Vdopia is on that short list. There was no saying ‘no’ to such an opportunity, especially when Vdopia is rolling out programmatic offering,” said Shulman.

     

    Senior director of finance, a newly created position, will be occupied by Narayanan Iyer.  He will be based in Fremont and is responsible for company’s finances. A veteran with 20 years of experience, he’s worked with Rocket Fuel, Mint and Intuit. Prior to Vdopia, he was working with Quri (San Francisco), a retail intelligence company.

     

     “Vdopia is moving ahead at a great pace and building a world-class team, which has expanded dramatically over the last year to match pace with our growth.” said Vdopia APAC VP Preetesh Chouhan.

     

    “Jason is an amazing strategist of the digital century—helping brands take best advantage of the growing programmatic landscape.  Farzad is a creatively driven revenue executive and been able to produce big digital ideas in Europe. And Narayanan is hardcore numbers guru,” added Vdopia co-founder & chief business officer Saurabh Bhatia. “Together they will help Vdopia build on the momentum we’ve been gaining. We are thrilled to welcome them to the team.”

  • WWE Legends House premieres this Thursday night

    WWE Legends House premieres this Thursday night

    MUMBAI: The WWE Network will be premiering what could possibly become its most popular original series this Thursday night titled, WWE Legends House.

    The cast of the show is in the picture below, as you can see, Rowdy Roddy Piper is in the very front of the group. Fellow cast mates and long-time friends, Pat Patterson, Mean Gene Okerlund, Hillbilly Jim, Jimmy Hart, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Tony Atlas, and Howard Finkel will be a part of this year’s season.

    The WWE may be planning to can the next season in the coming months as well, but nothing has been confirmed just yet. The first look of this series premiered way back in February during the WWE Network unveiling.

    Along with some hilarious stuff that will be remembered for a long time. The last part is pretty much a given, considering Roddy Piper is in the mix.

     

  • Tata Communications delivers live F1 video feeds to Chello DMC

    Tata Communications delivers live F1 video feeds to Chello DMC

    MUMBAI: Tata Communications recently announced that it is providing the official F1 licensee/broadcaster Chello DMC live Formula-1 video feeds via its wholly owned fibre network for the first time this season.

     

    The high quality video feeds, broadcast on Dutch sports channel – Sport1 – will be used for the channel’s full 2014 race season coverage.

     

    Tata Communications is the official connectivity provider of Formula 1 and by giving Chello DMC access to the video feed it stands to benefit from the deal. Six live feeds and an additional unilateral feed from all 19 races this season will be distributed via the fibre network for broadcast on the Sport1 channels and via the Sport1 app.

     

    The investment in fibre by Chello DMC is in line with its wider strategy to provide clients, such as Sport1, with the expertise and technology to increase the value of its broadcast content through improved quality, choice and cost efficiencies. By using Tata Communications’ fibre network for delivery, Sport1 now has the opportunity to provide its subscribers with not only a complete race overview, but also additional services, such as onsite commentary, across all devices.

     

    Chello DMC VP & GM Jelmer Kleingeld said in a press statement: “Formula 1 is one of the most popular spectator sports in the world. As the Official Connectivity Provider of Formula 1®, Tata Communications already has the major fibre operations in place making it possible for us to pick up high quality content at an improved latency rate. We are committed to providing a highly innovative service to our client Sport1 and this new distribution capability opens up greater possibilities for the services we can provide to our clients in the future.”

     

    Consumer demand for high quality, live content across different platforms is growing, and at the heart of this change is the transition towards fibre networks to deliver the highest quality live and file-based video, securely and to numerous devices (televisions, tablets, smartphones and laptops). The secure and massive bandwidth provided by our fibre helps broadcasters to effectively monetise their rights, especially for live events.

     

    Tata Communications CEO – Growth Ventures Rangu Salgame added: “For Tata Communications this is another important development in our role as Official Connectivity Provider of Formula 1® and proven track record in providing global media solutions to our clients. By delivering the highest quality video feeds over our wholly-owned fibre network we are able to offer clients of Formula One Management, such as Chello DMC, enhanced experiences.”