MediaCorp selects Ericsson to enable and manage over-the-top interactive TV services
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Interactive, on-demand TV services and content available on different
devices
* Complete Ericsson solution includes encoding, encrypting, publishing and
delivering content and application
* Ericsson's first managed services deal with a media company in Asia
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announced that it has been selected by Singapore's
MediaCorp to enable and manage MediaCorp's new over-the-top service via
broadband connection to their customers. The contract is Ericsson's first
managed services deal with a media company in Asia and includes a broad range of
Ericsson TV solutions that enable consumers to watch their video content at any
time, anywhere, on a wide variety of devices.
MediaCorp is Singapore's foremost media organization with seven television
channels, 13 radio stations, as well as newspapers, magazines, movies, digital
and out-of-home media. Its TV viewers comprise majority of the Singapore market
and its Channel NewsAsia International, one of the first Asian-owned English
news channels, has a pan-regional outreach.
On-demand and over-the-top TV solutions continue to grow in importance for media
owners and broadcasters as consumer viewing habits change, creating desire for
watching TV anywhere, at any time, on any device. In line with MediaCorp's
strategy, this deal supports a diversification of their business and helps build
direct, interactive relationships with consumers. Ericsson will supply,
integrate, manage and operate the complete end-to-end technical solution over a
five-year period.
Lucas Chow, MediaCorp CEO says, "MediaCorp is pleased to have Ericsson as our
solutions provider and partner, as we embark on this very important and
strategic initiative. Together, we are confident in providing an unprecedented
interactivity and innovation, by offering a suite of exciting services on
multiple platforms to our local consumers. We will set the future direction of
interactive TV in Singapore by riding on the next generation national broadband
network, and herald a new era of TV experience."
"We are excited to support MediaCorp in delivering their new interactive
service," says Fadi Pharaon, head of Ericsson in Singapore. "Ericsson will
design, integrate and operate a customized solution for MediaCorp based on our
portfolio of products, which will allow consumers to access content via specific
set-top boxes, connected TVs, tablets, personal computers and mobile devices."
Jan Wäreby, head of Sales and Marketing, Ericsson, says: "This contract marks
the beginning of a new partnership between Ericsson and MediaCorp. It further
demonstrates Ericsson's leadership in the TV and managed services space, as well
as our commitment to offer even more innovative solutions to our customers. We
have the complete suite of building blocks needed to meet MediaCorp's exact
requirements regarding technology, as well as systems integration and managed
services capabilities."
Notes to editors:
· Ericsson to operate TV4 Group's playout services
· Some of the products and solutions included in this project are
Ericsson's OpenStream Digital Services Platform, WatchPoint Content Management
System, Ericsson's TV Portal, Ericsson's iPlex Video Processing Platform, and
DRM and Automated Playback solutions. Ericsson will also provide and manage the
billing and subscriber management system.
· Ericsson's end-to-end solutions for Television and Media Management
· Our multimedia content is available here:
www.ericsson.com/broadcast_room
Ericsson is the world's leading provider of technology and services to telecom
operators. Ericsson is the leader in 2G, 3G and 4G mobile technologies, and
provides support for networks with over 2 billion subscribers and has the
leading position in managed services. The company's portfolio comprises mobile
and fixed network infrastructure, telecom services, software, broadband and
multimedia solutions for operators, enterprises and the media industry. The Sony
Ericsson and ST-Ericsson joint ventures provide consumers with feature-rich
personal mobile devices.
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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About MediaCorp
MediaCorp is Singapore's leading media company with the most complete range of
platforms, spanning television, radio, newspapers, magazines, movies, digital
and out-of-home media. It pioneered the development of Singapore's broadcasting
industry, with the broadcast of Radio in 1936 and Television in 1963. Today,
MediaCorp has over 50 products and brands in four languages (English, Mandarin,
Malay and Tamil), reaching out to all adults in Singapore every week. Our
industry firsts include the Digital Video Broadcast technology for outdoor
digital television, and Asia's first Digital Audio Broadcast radio service.
Initiatives in the digital space include online classifieds, Internet TV-on-
demand and High Definition TV broadcast. MediaCorp is an active regional player
through co-productions in TV dramas and movies, magazines publishing, as well as
Channel NewsAsia International, one of the first Asian-owned English news
channels. Our financial and strategic relationships in the region since 2007
include a venture with Indonesia's most integrated media company PT Media
Nusantara Citra and its parent, Global Mediacom, and International Media
Corporation in Vietnam, set up to develop and produce television entertainment
and economic news content.Winner of numerous international awards and accolades
including Asia Television's Broadcaster of the Year, MediaCorp's vision is to
become Asia's top media company, delivering valued content to the world. For
more information, please visitmediacorp.sg
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