Industry Giants Shed Light on How Broadband and Broadcast Converge in Today's Market

Come this 17 to 20 June 2008, CommunicAsia2008, Asia’s premier trade event for the infocomm and media industries will play host to some of the world’s leading companies in its four-day CommunicAsia2008 Summit to speak about the issues that matter to the infocomm community.

The CommunicAsia2008 Summit will feature industry forums on the hottest opportunities and trends in the satellite industry today. In the Satellite Communications Forum, learn from prominent leaders and top CEOs in the satellite business as they share their perspectives on key issues that impact their business and offer initiatives to the development of the Asia-Pacific satellite market.

Industry players from the satellite and broadcasting industries are addressing a common interest as HDTV transitions and interactive services issues take centre stage. Glean valuable insight as they discuss pressing topics such as “The Convergent Evolution of DTH”. In this roundtable, a panel of industry experts reviews the Asian DTH market and innovations as well as new demands that service providers are facing.

In a world where convergence is no longer a pipe dream, but a tangible next step in how consumers will communicate, interact and enjoy digital content, market leaders are able to illustrate a robust vision of what to expect as new standards and platforms are being defined for mass adoption in the near future. Hear from experts such as Mr David Kennedy, Research Director from Ovum, Mr Titus Yong, Vice President, Satellite Business, Singtel and Dr Nongluck Phinainitisart, President of Thaicom Public Company Limited as they discuss and share their views on current trends that impact businesses and relevant industries.

Experience the latest offerings from Ericsson, PCCW Global, Samsung, Singtel, Tandberg TV, Thaicom Public Company Limited and Yahoo as they share their contributions which will affect the next wave of change in infocomms. Participants from the satellite industry include Globecast, IntelSat, MEASAT, Speedcast and Thuraya. These companies provide state of the art satellite communications products and services to some of Asia’s leading broadcasters and telecoms operators.

Engage these industry giants firsthand and discover what is in store for communications technology. The CommunicAsia2008 Summit will be held with the following distinguished working partners, SIP Forum, Interact Group, Mobile Marketing Association, Talk Satellite, GVF Forum and Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC).

In this year’s CommunicAsia, several companies will be participating for the first time to showcase their latest offerings as well as upcoming products and services for the region and around the world. Visitors can look forward to the CommunicAsia debuts from Yahoo, Navteq, TeleAtlas, Sandisk, SK Telesys and local player Sirius Mulitmedia (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jurong Technologies).

Held concurrently at BroadcastAsia2008, The BroadcastAsia2008 International Conference will focus on the evolution and future of broadcasting. In addition to addressing the challenges and solutions to transition to high definition (HD), the conference will also present HD showcases that shows workflow and production examples including virtual studio in HD, as well as pan and scan technology for mobile devices. As with a myriad of other applications, Internet Protocol (IP) will play a large part of driving the digitization of media in the future. IP will provide more flexibility in terms of monitoring and control for operators looking to manage the quality and efficacy of their broadcasts.

“CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia is the choice platform for the leading companies to address the upcoming agenda for the information communications and media industries in the next year,” said Victor Wong, Project Director at show organiser Singapore Exhibition Services (SES). “Besides being an ideal business and networking forum, the typical exhibitor and visitor to the shows are looking out for industry insights and feedback on where technology will be headed in the next 12 to 18 months. This is an integral part of the sustaining appeal and value that the shows have consistently offered each year.”

CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia, InteractiveDME, EnterpriseIT, CG Overdrive, as well as various inter-government meetings, are part of the Infocomm Media Business Exchange (imbX). imbX is Asia’s largest infocomm and media event that fortifies Singapore’s position as a leading infocomm and media hub. It brings together business leaders, companies and industry professionals to showcase their latest innovations, network, exchange ideas and tap new markets.

For more information and to register for the CommuicAsia2008 Summit, please visit www.communicasia.com.

CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia At A Glance
Date: 17 - 20 June 2008
Venue: Singapore Expo
Opening Hours:
17 - 19 June, 10.30am to 6pm
20 June, 10.30am to 4pm
Admission: Business and trade professionals only

About CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia
CommunicAsia is a global event where the business of technology comes to life, showcasing the latest digital technologies across mobile networks and applications, network infrastructure and satellite communications. www.CommunicAsia.com

BroadcastAsia, themed “Digital: The Journey Forward”, offers the latest in digital and interactive media, addressing the value chain of content creation, management, and distribution. www.Broadcast-Asia.com

InteractiveDME provide digital communities with the opportunity to come together to develop strategic partnerships and is the ideal global platform to reach out to a focused audience from the communications, broadcasting, media & entertainment sectors. www.interactivedme.com

EnterpriseIT showcases the latest applications for industries such as financial services, government, healthcare, education, transportation and logistics, answering the needs of the smart enterprise. www.goto-EnterpriseIT.com

CGOverdrive is an iconic event for computer graphics (CG) lovers by CG lovers, CGOverdrive’s philosophy of “story is king” is anchored by a knowledge-centric conference that aims to arm Asian CG talents with deeper expertise. The line-up also includes masterclasses, business forum, as well as a host of festival activities such as a recruitment zone, exhibitor workshops, film screenings and a digital art gallery. www.CGOverdrive.com

About Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd
A pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) is Asia’s top organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of exhibitions and conferences in Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with 34 offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.

Media Enquiries:

Elaine Sng
Senior PR Executive
Singapore Exhibition Services
Tel: +65 6233 8626
Fax: +65 6835 3040
Email: es@sesallworld.com

Wang Huibin
Consultant
Upstream Asia
Tel: +65 6323 7377
Fax: +65 6323 7366
Email: huibin.wang@upstreamasia.com