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BNS
Lands Major Content Deal With National Data/United Power In Japan
Other Topics: Global Broadband
TV - Narrowstep, IPTV Distribution
- Hargray Communications
Broadband Network Systems
June 14, 2005
Hong Kong -- Hong Kong based IPTV solutions provider Broadband Network
Systems Ltd (BNS) has landed an extensive long-term deal with National
Data Japan and United Power to provide broadband content for their STB-based
VOD service portal Joy channel at
Rakuichi.net.
BNS will aggregate high quality family entertainment suitable for the
broadband platform starting with over 200 episodes of TV hits from
Europe, North America and China, including unscripted comedy, reality,
animal, adventures, magic and sports. |
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"With a fast growing subscriber base it is a priority for us to
broaden our program portfolio with light and very family oriented
content," Katz Itamura, National Data's President and CEO said. "The
capability to not only identify and secure the best suited content for
our service, but also to be the one-stop-shop for future content
aggregation was a key factor for appointing BNS."
Alita Wong, Director of Consulting at BNS and responsible for the
project, said: "Joy channel at Rakuichi.net's audience is very
broadband-savvy so content has to be highly customized to provide the
right genre and shows to enhance the service's appeal. This is an
exciting project and we look forward to working with National Data and
United Power on an ongoing basis."
Joy channel at Rakuichi.net was launched on 1st March 2005 and is a
community-based service available across the whole of Japan.
The new content line up will be available on the platform from 1st
September 2005. The package comprising Comedy, Magic, Science, Animal,
Nature and Documentary channels will be available at JPY 2,000 per
month with a one month free trial period after the initial service
launch.
National Data Japan, a leading provider of narrowcasting systems in
Japan, is a subsidiary of United Power, one of Japan's fastest-growing
internet-based service providers.
About BNS
Broadband Network Systems Ltd is a Strategic Consultancy, Technology
Integrator and Content Aggregator, providing advanced IPTV solutions
to the service provider community. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with
regional offices and representatives in Beijing, Seoul, Taipei and
Tokyo, BNS serves a diverse set of Broadband Service Providers
interested in maximizing their potential within the IPTV space. BNS
has extensive hands-on experience in all facets of design,
implementation, management and service operation of broadband networks
and broadband video in Asia with clients including Chunghwa Telecom,
Hanaro Telecom, Telekom Malaysia and many others. www.bnsltd.com
BNS Contact: Anke Gill, +852 90318036 |
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