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Video Industry Sees Optimism Amidst Rationalisation, the Continued Importance of Asian Content and AI Everywhere

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry.

Key Points: 
  • The Summit opened with an overview on the state of video in Asia, and how scale had redefined the industry.
  • Global demand for premium Asian content continued to grow substantially, with 1.4B active unique users worldwide consuming almost 14B hours of Asian content in 2023, equivalent to a global average of 9.9 hours per user.
  • Asian content also drove significant viewership and acquisition in APAC, with Korean, Anime and Chinese content coming up tops.
  • Fu also added that AI was unstoppable and would bring changes to all aspects of production and broadcasting trends in the content industry.

Satellite Operators Maintain a Positive Outlook on The Future of The Industry and Talk Up Integration, Adaptation and Cooperation

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Monday, June 12, 2023
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The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving world of satellite.

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  • The conference opened with the regional operators on how they would fit in the rapidly evolving world of satellite.
  • He also opined that customers understand that quality of service can be more important than a small difference in pricing.
  • Thaicom is also expecting their first commercial partnership in LEO satellite IOT business in Thailand with Globalstar in the coming months.
  • The Satellite Industry Forum is proudly sponsored by AsiaSat, Eutelsat, Gilat, Hughes, Integrasys, Intelsat, Kacific Broadband Satellites, Marsh, Milbank, Northtelecom, SES, SKY Perfect JSAT, SpaceLogistics and Thaicom.

Video Industry is Set for Greater Growth as Opportunities Abound Beyond Traditional TV in Asia

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of "The Making of Korea and the Model for Who's Next?

Key Points: 
  • Hosted by the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), the Summit conversations centred around the key themes of "The Making of Korea and the Model for Who's Next?
  • While recognising there are many important and challenging issues evolving in the industry, the mood was upbeat across the two-day summit.
  • Gaming and e-commerce were seen as additional touchpoints and opportunities for cross-pollination with video to grow the consumer base.
  • Closing off the Summit with a positive outlook, Alexandre Muller, MD APAC, TV5MONDE, said that Asia was where there were growth and opportunities for the video industry.

Rivada Appoints VP Sales for Asia Pacific

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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MUNICH, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks GmbH has appointed satellite industry veteran Donald Chew to lead commercial activities for the company in the Asia Pacific region.  Donald will be based in Singapore.

Key Points: 
  • MUNICH, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rivada Space Networks GmbH has appointed satellite industry veteran Donald Chew to lead commercial activities for the company in the Asia Pacific region.
  • Rivada is launching a global low-latency point-to-point connectivity network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites: the "OuterNET."
  • I look forward to contributing my experience to bring this new opportunity in data communications to the Asia Pacific region."
  • A wholly owned subsidiary of Rivada Networks, Inc., Rivada Space Networks is rapidly moving ahead to deliver a game-changing low-earth-orbit network of 600 Ka-band communications satellites.

First In-Person Satellite Industry Forum After COVID Sees the Industry in Strong Shape and Geared for Growth

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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Access to space was also what made the industry exciting, as technology continued to develop both in space and on the ground.

Key Points: 
  • Access to space was also what made the industry exciting, as technology continued to develop both in space and on the ground.
  • This sentiment was also shared by some of the largest satellite operators in the region during the Satellite Operators' Roundtable.
  • The Satellite Industry Forum is generously sponsored by AsiaSat, AWS Aerospace & Satellite, Gilat, Hughes, Kymeta, Marsh, MEASAT, Milbank, SES, SpaceBridge, SpaceLogistics and Thaicom.
  • About the Asia Video Industry Association:
    The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and satellite ecosystem in Asia Pacific.

PSN Group Builds Nusantara Lima Satellite

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022
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PSN Group has entered into contracts to build the Nusantara Lima Satellite which will be launched in 2023 and will augment the capacity of SATRIA-1.

Key Points: 
  • PSN Group has entered into contracts to build the Nusantara Lima Satellite which will be launched in 2023 and will augment the capacity of SATRIA-1.
  • Minister of Communications and Informatics of the Republic of Indonesia, Johnny G. Plate states, "I want to congratulate PSN Group for the Nusantara Lima Satellite Project.
  • CEO of PSN Group, Adi Rahman Adiwoso, explained, "We have already entered into a contract with a satellite manufacturer from the United States, Boeing Satellite Systems, to build the Nusantara Lima satellite.
  • PSN Group also selected Kratos and Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) as part of key ground segment suppliers for Nusantara Lima network, similar to Nusantara Tiga network.

Turbidite and AsiaSat Announce Partnership in Hosting Services Utilizing Satellite and Ground-based Connectivity

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Turbidite Limited ( Turbidite ), Asias newest edge data center platform and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited ( AsiaSat ), the regions premier satellite solutions provider, today announced a partnership that will leverage AsiaSats existing satellite and ground infrastructure with Turbidites dynamic edge data center platform to support the accelerated demand for digital services.

Key Points: 
  • Turbidite Limited ( Turbidite ), Asias newest edge data center platform and Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited ( AsiaSat ), the regions premier satellite solutions provider, today announced a partnership that will leverage AsiaSats existing satellite and ground infrastructure with Turbidites dynamic edge data center platform to support the accelerated demand for digital services.
  • The partnership will bring together the expertise and skills of the two companies to provide hosting services alongside satellite and ground-based connectivity from AsiaSats Tai Po earth station.
  • AsiaSat has been awarded ISO/IEC 27001: 2013 Information Security Management System Certification for its hosting services provided from Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong.
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    Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) offers reliable satellite connectivity, media and data solutions to customers in the broadcast and telecom sectors through its core fleet of five in-orbit satellites AsiaSat 5, AsiaSat 6, AsiaSat 7, AsiaSat 8 and AsiaSat 9, and teleport infrastructure.

Asia Video Summit Wraps Up a Week of Events Highlighting the Resilience of the Industry

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Friday, November 26, 2021
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"We look forward to working closely with the industry to ensure its sustained development," said Yau.

Key Points: 
  • "We look forward to working closely with the industry to ensure its sustained development," said Yau.
  • With Asia accounting for 47% of global streaming subscriptions, it is clearly a very significant market, with influence way beyond its borders.
  • The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and satellite ecosystem in Asia Pacific.
  • It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members.

Satellite Remains an Essential Element of Video Distribution Alongside the Growth of OTT

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Thursday, November 25, 2021
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The Forum opened with a look at Satellite Trends and Forecasts Post-Covid with Caleb Henry, Senior Analyst, Quilty Analytics.

Key Points: 
  • The Forum opened with a look at Satellite Trends and Forecasts Post-Covid with Caleb Henry, Senior Analyst, Quilty Analytics.
  • With digital video making up 70% of internet traffic, satellite remains the essential and enabling technology, with the ubiquity, reach and economics to serve the networks.
  • About the Asia Video Industry Association:
    The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) is the trade association for the video industry and satellite ecosystem in Asia Pacific.
  • It serves to make the video industry stronger and healthier through promoting the common interests of its members.