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Singapore, May 15, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – Senior Minister of State for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing officiated at the opening ceremony of the 3rd International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) at the Changi Exhibition Centre this morning. Themed “Safe and Secure Seas – Strengthening Cooperation in Maritime Security”, this year’s conference saw seven speakers and some 350 participants, including navy and air force chiefs, coast guard directors-general and leading maritime academics. They discussed the importance of ensuring the safety, security and success of the international maritime system, and the need to embrace a cooperative security approach to create critical capabilities to address a widening array of threats.

In his opening address, Mr Chan highlighted the need for the international maritime community to proactively look for ways to strengthen mutual collaboration to respond to the complex and transnational maritime security challenges of today. He underscored the importance of strengthening platforms for open and inclusive dialogue, maintaining open channels of communication, as well as the need to engage in practical cooperation in areas of shared security interest. He said, “Bearing in mind the importance of collaboration in tackling maritime security threats, the IMSC will indeed serve as another useful platform to demonstrate the collective commitment of the international community to tackle maritime issues that could undermine regional peace and stability.”

This year’s IMSC, jointly hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and Experia Events Pte Ltd, is the third in the series and is held in conjunction with IMDEX Asia 2013.

Contact:

Eric Tey
Phone: +65 9119 4966
Email: tey_kim_chong@starnet.gov.sg

Singapore, May 14, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity has announced the five jury presidents who will take the helm of the Branded Content & Entertainment, Direct and Promo & Activation, Media, PR and Film, Press, Outdoor, Radio and Integrated juries.

Tham Khai Meng, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy & Mather, has been named jury president of the Film, Press, Outdoor and Radio Jury as well as the Integrated Jury. During his 28-year career, Khai has explored every corner of the ad business while building brands and agencies on four continents. Khai joined Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific in 2000 as Co-Chairman. While there, he was named Campaign Brief Asia’s ‘Creative Director of the Year’ for seven straight years and was inducted into the Campaign Brief Hall of Fame. Khai moved to New York in 2009 to assume his current post of Worldwide Chief Creative Officer and spark a creative renaissance throughout Ogilvy & Mather. Three years after his arrival, Khai led Ogilvy & Mather to victory at Cannes Lions taking home a Grand Prix, 83 Lions and for the first time in the agency’s history, the Network of the Year award. Considered by Advertising Age to be “one of the world’s most influential people in the communications business,” Khai has worked with brands that include American Express, Cadbury’s, China Mobile, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, H. J. Heinz and IBM.

About his position as jury president, Khai says, “It’s a great honour to be invited to serve as jury president for the Film, Press, Outdoor, Radio, and Integrated categories at Spikes Asia. After five years away from Asia Pacific, and now with a different lens, I am thrilled with the prospect of curating the great work coming out from this vibrant part of the world.”;

Mike Cooper, Worldwide CEO of PHD, will head up the Media Jury. Starting his career at Saatchi & Saatchi London, Mike moved to Asia in 1989 and was responsible for starting what is now Zenith in China in 1990. He joined OMD Asia Pacific in 1997, and was the driving force behind their regional expansion which grew to 26 offices and saw them become the number two media specialist in the region as well as the most awarded media agency in APAC. In 2005 he launched PHD across the Asia Pacific region and a year later was named ‘Regional Head of the Year for Asia’ by Media Magazine. In 2007 he became CEO of PHD Worldwide, responsible for growing the network which today has over 73 offices in 62 countries worldwide, with clients that include Unilever, HP, GSK, VW Group, Elizabeth Arden, Starbucks and Canon.

Talking about his position Mike says, “Having worked in media and marketing in Asia for 19 years I am thrilled to be returning to be Spikes as Media Jury President in 2013. Asia is still the most exciting place to be in the world from a media perspective and I know we’ll be looking at some outstanding work and I will be working alongside some of the region’s best senior media talent. I cannot wait.”

Jose Miguel Sokoloff, President, Lowe Global Creative Council & Co Chairman and CCO, Lowe SSP3 Colombia, will preside over the Direct and Promo & Activation Jury. Since becoming part of the Lowe network over 15 years ago, Lowe SSP3 has become the second largest agency in Colombia and gained recognition as the most consistently creative agency in the market. It was the first Colombian agency to have its work named in the Gunn Report’s most awarded list in the world and earlier this year, it was awarded Advertising Age’s ‘International Agency of the Year’, the first time a Colombian agency has taken this accolade. In 2011, Jose Miguel was appointed to the role of President of Lowe and Partners Global Creative Council and in 2012 he won Colombia’s first Black D&AD pencil, the only one awarded that year. Last year he took home Latin America’s first coveted Titanium Lion for his agency’s work against terrorism in Colombia.

About his role Jose Miguel says, “Being invited to judge at any of the Lions Festivals is always an honour. Time spent in the judging room serves to remind me what I love about this job and this industry. The work and talent coming out of Asia never fails to surprise and I look forward to seeing what Spikes Asia brings to the fore in 2013.”

Lynne Anne Davis, President & Senior Partner, FleishmanHillard Asia Pacific, will serve as president for the PR Jury. Lynne Anne oversees the agency’s operations across 19 owned offices and three brands in 10 countries, which more than doubled revenues organically in the last five years. Under her leadership, FleishmanHillard won “Asia Pacific Network of the Year” honours four times from three celebrated industry organisations for exceptional growth, retention of clients and talent, creative excellence and innovation in new services. Named “Standout Agency” on the 2013 A-List and “Best Places to Work 2012″ by Advertising Age, the agency recently launched a major global rebrand to reflect its evolution as a “fully integrated communications company.” With 25 years of PR experience, Lynne Anne is frequently called upon to comment on industry issues by the likes of The Asian Wall Street Journal, South China Morning Post, CNBC and Working Mother.

Lynne Anne says about her role, “It’s a time of seismic shifts in the industry as public relations has crossed boundaries to apply its undeniable power and influence in a more integrated world. Creativity remains at the heart of the world’s best work and I’m thrilled to be at the coalface of the best of the best in Asia by leading the PR jury for the region’s most revered showcase of creative excellence. I expect to be blown away by the true ingenuity of this year’s most ground-breaking PR campaigns.”

Leading the Branded Content & Entertainment Jury will be Anthony Freedman, Group CEO of Host. Anthony founded Host in 2000, creating an agency that reinvented the agency model and the way that campaigns were developed. By 2008, Host was the largest independent agency in Australia and remained so until 2011 when a partnership with Havas Worldwide was announced. Today Host has offices in Sydney and Singapore and a list of clients that include global brands like Coca-Cola, Lego and Sony Playstation. Anthony began his career in London before moving to Sydney where he joined Spin Communications. In 2007 he co-founded PR and social media agency One Green Bean, which has quickly become the most celebrated agency of its type in Australia. He was elected the inaugural Chairman of The Communications Council in 2010 and heads a board of twelve industry leaders from agencies across Australia.

Commenting on his appointment Anthony says, “There’s lots of attention around the world from agencies and brands, on both Branded Content and Asia, so it’s extremely exciting to be Jury President of a much talked about category within the pre-eminent Asian awards show.”

Terry Savage, Chairman of Lions Festivals, says, “This is a great line-up of jury presidents that pays homage to both local knowledge and international excellence. In particular I am delighted to see Tham Khai Meng return to his native Singapore to lead the Film, Press, Outdoor, Radio and Integrated juries, and Mike Cooper return to the region in which he spent so many years. A good look at the history of these five presidents highlights that they are thought leaders and people of extraordinary talent and leadership skills, which Spikes and the region are privileged to have steering the juries in what is the most important awards event in the region.”

Spikes Asia is currently open for delegate registration and from 16 May 2013 will accept entries into the 16 awards categories. Further information can be found online atwww.spikes.asia.

About Spikes Asia

The Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity, celebrating and inspiring Asia-Pacific creativity in advertising, takes plaace at Suntec City, Singapore, 15-17 September 2013. Building on the illustrious Spikes Asia Awards, the Spikes Asia Festival is a collaboration between Cannes Lions and Haymarket. The Festival provides the region’s growing creative communications industry with a platform to network and exchange ideas, bringing together some of the finest creative thinkers from across the region and around the world.

The Festival offers an engaging programme of seminars and workshops focusing on creativity and learning. In addition, there are exhibitions of creative work from Asia, evening networking events and the exciting Spikes Asia Awards Ceremony which celebrates and rewards creative excellence in communications.

The Spikes Asia Awards are the region’s oldest and most prestigious awards for creative advertising. They reward the best entries in Film, Print, Outdoor, Radio, Digital, Direct, Promo & Activation, Media, Design, Film Craft, Print & Poster Craft, Integrated, Mobile and PR. For more infomation, please visitwww.spikes.asia.

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Contact:

Amanda Benfell,

Head of PR & Press

Spikes Asia Festival of Creativity

amandab@lionsfestivals.com

Tel: +44-20-3033 4000

www.spikes.asia/

Singapore, May 14, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen officiated at the opening ceremony of the 9th International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (IMDEX) Asia 2013 at the Changi Exhibition Centre this morning. 61 delegations from the navies, air forces and maritime enforcement agencies of 48 countries, and 194 exhibitors from around the world, are participating in this year’s exhibition.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr Ng said that IMDEX Asia is “a key platform for defence professionals to exchange views and enhance cooperation in the maritime domain.” Noting the importance of seaborne trade to the global economy, he stressed the need for closer collaboration by the international community to deal with the evolving maritime threats, in order to achieve “peaceful seas and continued prosperity for all.” Dr Ng highlighted that countries need to take a more collaborative approach anchored on three principles: First, platforms for dialogue and cooperation had to be open and inclusive. Second, disagreements between states should be settled peacefully and in accordance with international law. Finally, countries must strengthen practical cooperation in areas of shared interest to build understanding, if not trust.

After the opening ceremony, Dr Ng visited some of the foreign warships taking part in the IMDEX Asia 2013 Warships Display at Changi Naval Base. A total of 15 warships from nine countries are taking part in the this year’s IMDEX Asia 2013 Warships Display, which is hosted by the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) from 14 to 16 May 2013.

In conjunction with IMDEX Asia 2013, the RSN will also host the Maritime Information-Sharing Exercise (MARISX) 2013 and the 4th Western Pacific Naval Symposium Multilateral Sea Exercise (4th WMSX) at the Multinational Operations and Exercises Centre located in the Changi Command and Control Centre. These exercises seek to strengthen the information-sharing process and enhance the interoperability among the participating navies and maritime agencies. Chief of Defence Force Major-General Ng Chee Meng will officiate at the opening ceremony of the MARISX 13 and the 4th WMSX later today.

About Experia Events Pte Ltd

Experia Events specialises in organising and managing exhibitions and conferences of strategic interest, fostering industry development and thought leadership. It has built a strong portfolio in aerospace and defence with the highly successful Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest and one of the three most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world, and IMDEX Asia, the leading international maritime defence exhibition in Asia. Its expertise also extends to the government and lifestyle sector, through key events such as the inaugural ScreenSingapore, the Singapore International Water Week and World Cities Summit. With a sound track record underscoring its aspirations to stage events that influence, Experia Events aims to diversify its range of strategic events globally. For more information, visit:www.experiaevents.com.

Contact:

Marilyn Ho

Experia Events Pte Ltd

Director, Communications

Tel: +65 6595 6130

Email: marilynho@experiaevents.com

Ikram Zainy

Hill + Knowlton Strategies

Manager

Tel: +65 6390 3334

Mobile: +65 9655 3441

Email: ikram.zainy@hkstrategies.com

More Than 210 Exhibitors Participating, a New Fair Record

Hong Kong, May 14, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – More than 210 exhibitors, a new participation record, are taking part in the fourth edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair. That’s 26 per cent higher than last year’s exhibitor total. The show continues through 16 May at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).

This year, the three-day fair welcomes first-time exhibitors from Italy, Macau, Singapore and Thailand. It’s also hosting four group pavilions. They represent the Hong Kong Medical and Healthcare Device Industries Association (HKMHDIA), Canada, Shenzhen and new-fair participant Shanghai.

International Buyers

Major buyers on hand include Australia’s Ella Rouge Beaut Medi-spa and St John Ambulance, Canada’s Superior Medical, Dubai’s Life Healthcare Group, Japan’s Agilent Technologies Japan and Atago Corporation, Singapore’s NTUC Unity Healthcare Co-operative, Thailand’s Bangkok Medisupply and Bangkok Pathology Laboratory, and Vietnam’s Hanoi Medical JSC. In all, the fair welcomes 35 buying missions from 24 countries and regions, counting some 1,100 buyers from 774 companies.

Zoning In

Special zones at the fair include “Hospital Equipment,” showcasing specialist electro-medical equipment and medical technology for hospitals; “Household Medical Products,” featuring automatic blood-pressure monitors, IR temperature scanners and related products for the home; “Rehabilitation and Elderly Care,” presenting patient monitoring systems, orthopaedic equipment, wheelchairs and other products specialising in this expanding market; and the “Tech Exchange”, displaying prototypes of medical devices and equipment, and connecting universities, research institutions and product developers. New this year is the “Medical Cosmetology zone.” Other product zones at the fair include Building Technology and Hospital Furniture, Laboratory Equipment, Medical Supplies and Disposables, and Manufacturing & Design Solutions.

High-Tech Healthcare

Information exchange on a global scale is central to the fair’s growing popularity. This year, seminars examine innovative technology for the healthcare industry, regulatory updates for medical devices and procurement trends for medical devices.

In addition, the fair is presenting sessions on cardiovascular intervention advances, organised by the Hong Kong Doctors Union, and technology applications for elderly exercise and stroke rehabilitation training, organised by the Hong Kong Health Care Federation.

Also in the spotlight are three Exhibitor Forums, one on each day of the fair, as well as a Buyer Forum on business opportunities in Southeast Asia. The Buyer Forum features speakers from Japan, Singapore and Thailand and takes place this afternoon.

Most Appealing Products Voting

More than 20 highlight products are on display at the fairground, offering visitors the opportunity to vote for the fair’s “Most Appealing Products.” The winning products will be announced at tomorrow afternoon’s networking reception.

Hospital Authority Convention

This year’s Hospital Authority Convention takes place over the fair’s last two days. High-profile speakers from around the world will focus on the theme of “Consolidating Healthcare.”

The Hong Kong International Medical Devices and Supplies Fair is organised by the HKTDC and the HKMHDIA.

Fair Website:www.hktdc.com/hkmedicalfair

About HKTDC

A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 11 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to connect companies with opportunities in Hong Kong and on the mainland, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and online. For more information, please visit:www.hktdc.com . Follow us on Google+, Twitter @hktdc, LinkedIn.

Google+: http://plus.google.com/+hktdc
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/hktdc
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/hong-kong-trade-development-council

Contact:

HKTDC
Corporate Communication Department
Joe Kainz
Tel: +852 2584 4216
Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org

Record number of speakers and case study presentations from leading global companies

Singapore, May 14, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference, Asia’s most established conference for the film and TV industries, returns this June with 120 speakers from 31 countries/regions, its largest ever speaker line-up. More than a hundred case studies will be presented from 18 June to 21 June 2013 at Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

Over The Top (OTT) technology will dominate this year’s conference programme. Industry leaders from across the globe will share vital insights on where the opportunities lie in harnessing OTT technology, and divulge valuable tips from its widespread adoption in the broadcast industry.

The conference will also see an interesting set of keynote addresses, case studies, panel discussions and workshops. The line up will feature the likes of Nicholas Wodtke, Vice President of Content & Services of Samsung, Fedor Ezhov, SPB TV’s Chief Operating Officer, Fintan McKieman, Chief Executive Office of Ideal Systems, Felix Chandra, Chief Executive Officer of IMTV, Tae Sung Park, Chief Execuitve Officer of Vidiator, Sreedhar Subramaniam, President & CEO of ABNxcess and Brian Lenz, Chief Innovation Officer of Astro.

New features

The BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference will feature five new tracks and four new sessions – Country Focus, Broadcasters Exclusive Interviews, CIO/CTO Panel and Captains of Industry Dialogue.

The new ‘Captains of Industry’ dialogue will be led by top-level speakers from radio and television broadcaster Media Prima Berhad; telecommunication operator Starhub, software security and media technology company Irdeto; renowned independent production company activeTV Asia and video and broadcast technology company Grass Valley. The dialogue will provide perspectives from various aspects of the broadcasting industry.

Charlie Dunn, Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Grass Valley, says: “We know multiplatform distribution is a reality and OTT may hold promise as a new revenue stream for many broadcast organizations, but there are still distinct challenges that we face entering a relatively untested market. Grass Valley has led the industry through several major technological evolutions and our current innovations uniquely position us to lead this next transition. We look forward to sharing our insight and discussing this emerging OTT market, its opportunities and its challenges at The Captains of Industry Dialogue at BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference.”

This year, the conference tracks are organised into two broad categories: content-based tracks and infrastructure-based tracks. This will allow visitors to better plan their visit and get the most value from the conference in their preferred area of interest.

Director of PR & Conferences from organiser Singapore Exhibition Services, Ms Lindy Wee says, “In addition to designing the most up to date and cutting edge content for the BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference, we have restructured the tracks this year to make it more streamlined and to give attendees the best value for their time.”

Shedding light on holistic OTT opportunities in Asia

With the rise in mobile devices ownership around the world, consumers are progressively turning to their mobile devices to access content. As the OTT development in Asia is still at its infancy, companies from broadcasters and content providers to device manufacturers are able to embrace the opportunities available to deliver more content to consumers. The OTT video market surpassed US$8 billion in 2012 and is expected to cross the US$20 billion mark by 2015.

In Singapore, MediaCorp partnered with OTT platform provider, Tvinci to provide multi-screen content through its mobile content service called Toggle as a paid service. Telco operators, such as SingTel and StarHub, are also jumping into the OTT bandwagon by offering consumers the option to watch their favourite content across multiple platforms at their convenience. However, monetisation of OTT services may be the greatest challenge which mobile OTT providers will face.

Delegates at the BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference can hear expert views on ‘Making OTT a Business Reality in Asia’, from Seow Yoke Kong, VP Technology Services of Mediacorp and Ido Wiesenberg, Co-founder and VP Business Development of Tvinci. In a keynote address, Benjamin Grubbs, APAC Head of Partner Marketing at YouTube will discuss the future of TV and share insights on why OTT is a game-changer. Danny Wilson, President and CEO of Pixelmetrix will elaborate on ‘Ensuring Effective Delivery of Content through OTT and Multi-Screen’.

A half-day interactive OTT workshop led by Stephen Lee, Business Development Manager of Conax AS and Ather A. Baig, Senior Manager IP operations of Pakistan Telecommunication will conclude the conference on day four.

With the increasing convergence of technologies between the telecom and broadcast sectors, attendees will hear from leaders of both industries, who will be speaking across BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference and CommunicAsia2013 Summit on the various aspects of successful OTT deployment, ranging from content creation and delivery, to infrastructure and broadband requirements.

Showcase of the latest in broadcast technology

Delegates at the BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference can also gain insights into strategies for leveraging a range of advanced technologies to cope with transformations in the broadcasting industry. Some of the technologies that will be covered include Ultra HD, DVBT-2, Pay-TV, Hybrid Interactive TV, Cloud Broadcasting and 4K technology.

CTO/CIO Panel titled ‘Developing Next-Gen Technology Solutions for the Changing Landscape’ will touch on topics like the future of media services in the cloud and also the expected major challenges the industry will face in the years to come with the transformation within the industry. The panel will consist of Michael MacDonald – Group CTO and Executive Solution Consultant of Huawei, John Carlucci – CTO Americas of Alticast, Peter Docherty – Founder and Chief Technology Officer of ThinkAnalytics and Brian Lenz – Chief Innovation Officer of Astro.

About the exhibition

The BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference is held concurrently with the BroadcastAsia2013 exhibition that hosts over 700 exhibitors from across the world. 10 international group pavilions will see exhibitors from countries/regions like Belgium, China, Germany, Korea, and UK. The Cinematography/Film/Production Techzone will feature the latest technologies relevant to up-and-coming creative professionals in the film and media industries. The Professional AudioTechnology2013 will showcase a wide spectrum of audio technologies to provide visitors with the convenience of experiencing the entire broadcasting ecosystem under one umbrella. BroadcastAsia is the most relevant event in Asia for the global broadcasting industry and is regarded by many as the chosen platform for visitors to forge partnerships, launch new products for the Asian market and pursue business opportunities.

Shows at a glance:

CommunicAsia2013/EnterpriseIT Exhibition

Date:          18 - 21 June 2013

Venue:         Basement 2, Levels 1 & 3,

               Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Opening Hours: 18 - 20 June: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

               21 June: 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Admission:     Business and trade professionals only

Registration:  http://www.communicasia.com/

BroadcastAsia2013 Exhibition

Date:          18 - 21 June 2013

Venue:         Levels 4 & 5,

               Marina Bay Sands Singapore

Opening Hours: 18 - 20 June: 10:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

               21 June: 10:30 a.m. -  4:00 p.m.

Admission:     Business and trade professionals only

Registration:  http://www.broadcast-asia.com/

About Singapore Exhibition Services (SES)

Set up in 1976, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) has established itself as one of the most innovative and respected exhibition and conference organisers in Asia. A pioneer in the Singapore exhibition industry, SES events have served as important platforms for companies aiming to forge new business contacts in Asia. With a portfolio of international tradeshows already serving the Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries, SES continues to develop new events to meet market needs. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80 per cent of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, please visitwww.sesallworld.com .

Contact:

Elaine Sng

Assistant PR Manager

Singapore Exhibition Services

Tel: +65 6233 6635

Email: es@sesallworld.com

Conax enabling Bhagyanagar Digital Services in driving forward-thinking digitization strategy for transitioning pay-TV subscribers and securing new service offerings

Andhra Pradesh, India, May 13, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – Conax, provider of leading solutions for securing multi-device and digital TV services, today announced that independent Indian MSO, Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd, has selected Conax to deliver the MSO’s cable TV operators with a cost effective and flexible content security (CAS) solution for enabling smooth digital migration and development of subscriber bases. In the evolving dynamics of the new digital landscape, Conax will empower Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd with smooth transition to the benefits of digital services and the integration of new secure content distribution offerings and easy upgrade to future services and business models such as multi-device and broadband content delivery.

Bhagyanagar Digital Services is a large consortium of Cable TV Operators based in Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is the 4th largest state in India in area, and 5th in population, as well as one of the largest Cable and satellite household states. Conax will guide the Bhagyanagar Cable TV Operators in navigating the new digital landscape and deploying secure distribution of new Pay TV content models. The partnership with Conax is enabling Bhagyanagar Digital Services’ operators to significantly reduce churn, overcome the challenges of digitization and harness the opportunities provided by the new digital environment.

The new solution, complimented by Conax’ advisory role, will help position and secure the Hyderabad operator’s regional roadmap into the future. The Conax Contego Broadcast(TM) solution provides Bhagyanagar with total, state-of-the-art security for one-way operations and comprehensive support for Subscription, Pairing, Fingerprinting and Messaging, with optional support for DRM control and Pay-per-View. Introduction of new consumer offerings such as Video-on-Demand an advanced multiscreen services can be smoothly integrated to the existing platform to support future growth demands.

Mr. A. V. Pullarao, Managing Director, Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd, “Key factors in selecting Conax include the expert guidance we have received, flexibility, India based 24/7 support service, long experience in digitization and strong proven security track record in both India and around the globe. Additionally, Conax offers us short-time-to-market and a wide range of security-certified, cost effective set-top-boxes.”

Are Mathisen, VP Asia Sales, Conax, “In Deploying Conax Contego Broadcast(TM), Conax will guide Bhagyanagar Digital Services’ pay-TV operators in building a strong foundation for subscriber and revenue growth during this exciting digitization phase, including a strong roadmap for integrating additional types of networks and services in the future. Conax has a long tradition of furnishing world-class content security, features and functionality for small, medium and large -sized operators. We are pleased to be chosen as Bhagyanagar Digital Services partner for digitization and future growth.”

About Conax (www.conax.com )

Conax provides the future-oriented security solutions and expertise that empower multi-screen digital TV content providers around the globe to deliver premium content over the combined Over-The-Top scenario of broadcast, broadband and connected devices securely and eliminate potential revenue threats. Conax Contego(TM) portfolio of solutions furnish content providers, cable, satellite, IP, mobile and terrestrial operators with solutions that offer a competitive advantage – reduced hardware costs, easy deployment and upgrade, including the new Conax Xtend Multiscreen(TM) together with partners. Conax flagship, Conax Contego(TM), bundles 25 years of pioneering experience into one unique solution to guide operators in navigating and realizing new business models. Through its benchmark policy for security-evaluated client devices and strategic partner network, Conax technology secures content for operators representing 125 million pay TV consumers in over 85 countries around the globe.

ISO 9001 & 27001 certified, Conax is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and represented in Russia, Germany, Brazil, USA, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, China, Singapore, with 24/7 Global Support operations in India. Conax is part of Telenor Group who has operations in 11 markets, 32.000 employees, 150 million mobile subscriptions and is among the world’s largest mobile operators. Corporate responsibility. Follow Conax on Twitter ( http://www.twitter.com/conaxas ).

Conax India
Film City, Noida, Uttar Pradesh-201301
India
Email: apac@conax.com
Phone: +91 120 467 43 00

Bhagyanagar Digital Services Pvt. Ltd
Bhagyanagar Digital Service Pvt. Ltd.
#5-5-1099, Malleshwari Complex,
Opp. Vishnu Theatre, L.B Nagar,
Hyderabad- 500074, India

Conax press contact
Leslie Johnsen, Head of Public Relations
Email: leslie.johnsen@conax.com
Phone: +47 41 45 80 43

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Linking process and automation technologies and complex facilities

Beijing, May 10, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – With an international team of experts from Asia and Europe the global engineering and construction company M+W Group presents its integrated solutions at the AchemAsia exhibition stand (Booth No: M2) in Beijing National Convention Center from May 13 till 16. Visitors from the biotech, chemical, API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), pharmaceutical, nutrition and consumer care sector will be able to find out about project services from concept development to turnkey realization, and the implementation in various countries. Additionally an expert will hold a presentation on “A clear approach to biotech facility realization” at the AchemAsia Congress Programme. The presentation will outline how to give an answer to the different alternatives and highlight the rewards of a ready to use facility. It will take place on May 15th at 2:45pm in the session ‘New Products and Services III’.

270 projects completed successfully in China

M+W Group has been carrying out major projects in Asia for over 20 years. In China the Group has completed more than 270 projects successfully from start of local operations in 1994. Utilizing the global organization of M+W Group, M+W in Asia provides unique and customized services to its clients from the different industries at any location within the region. The global approach brings significant advantages matching best-in-class solutions with local presence. In Asia the Group has almost 3000 employees and offices in Singapore, China, Abu Dhabi, India, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. With its specialist process, cleanroom and automation skills, coupled with worldclass project delivery techniques, the company can deliver world class solutions at local market value. In addition, there is the validation according to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice), together with operational services.

About M+W Group (www.mwgroup.net)

M+W Group is the leading global engineering, construction and project management company in the fields of Advanced Technology Facilities, Life Science & Chemicals, Energy & Environment Technologies and High-Tech Infrastructure. From concept development to turnkey services the company manages projects of all sizes ensuring rapid realization, high quality standards and cost-effective completion. With its competence to link process and automation technologies and complex facilities to integrated solutions M+W Group primarily focuses on leading companies in the fields of electronics, photovoltaics, life science, chemicals, energy, automotive, security, IT and communication, as well as research institutes and universities. M+W Group GmbH is the holding company with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. In 2012 the company generated an order intake of 3.58 billion euros and revenues of 2.38 billion euros with 7,700 employees. In 2012 M+W Group also celebrated its 100th anniversary. M+W Group is owned by the Austrian Stumpf Group that is globally successful in the areas of High-Tech Engineering, Smart & Renewable Energy, Real Estate and Technology Investments.

Press contact AchemAsia:
Jessica Huang
Phone +86 21 2220 1553
mailto: Jessica.huang@mwgroup.net

Press contact global:
Michael Gemeinhardt
Phone: +49 711 8804-1420
mailto: michael.gemeinhardt@mwgroup.net

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, May 10, 2013 – (ACN Newswire) – A wide variety of high-end manufacturing technologies, numerous engaging activities and an abundance of networking opportunities, these are just some of the highlights MTA VIETNAM2013 has to offer to professionals from Vietnam’s manufacturing industry.

Touted as the most relevant trade event for Vietnam’s manufacturing industry, MTA VIETNAM2013 will be held from 2 – 5 July at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City. Into its 11th edition, the event has proven to be the Vietnamese manufacturers’ procurement ground of choice, as manufacturers from Vietnam will be presented with the latest technologies and services in precision engineering, machine tools and metalworking equipment presently available in the global marketplace.

Established in 2005 in Ho Chi Minh City, MTA VIETNAM has seen increasing and continued support from leading local and international manufacturers with its portfolio of exhibitors growing stronger with each show. Key international brands visitors can look forward to this year includes names such as Agie Charmilles, Big Daishowa, Bystronic, Carl Zeiss, Chin Fong, Davi, DMG Mori Seki, Flow, Haas, Hexagon Metrology, Hurco, HwaCheon, Iscar, Jingdiao, Mazak, Mitsubishi Electric, Mitutoyo, Nikon, Okamoto, OKK, OSG, Sandvik, Sodick, Studer, Sumitomo Electric Hardmetal and TRUMPF.

MTA VIETNAM2013 has also received strong support from international trade bodies and government agencies. As a consequence, there are more group pavilions on show this year – 11 from eight countries/regions, namely France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand. The associations and government agencies that are driving the international group pavilions are:

– NEW: France Pavilion presented by the French Consulate – UBIFRANCE Vietnam
– Germany Pavilion presented by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology (BMWI) in cooperation with Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA) and supported by German Machine Tool Builders’ Association (VDW)
– Italy Pavilion presented by the Italian Trade Commission (ICE) / Trade Promotion Section of the Italian Embassy
– Japan Pavilion presented by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO)
– Korea Pavilion presented by the Korea Association of Machinery Industry (KOAMI)
– NEW: Korea Pavilion presented by the Korea International Trade Association, Ulsan Branch (KITA Ulsan)
– Singapore Pavilion presented by the Singapore Precision Engineering & Tooling Association (SPETA)
– Taiwan Pavilion presented by the Taiwan Machine Tool & Accessory Builders’ Association (TMBA)
– Taiwan Pavilion presented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)
– NEW: Taiwan Pavilion presented by the Taiwan Fluid Power Association (TFPA)
– Thailand Pavilion presented by Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Thailand Ministry of Commerce

“MTA VIETNAM has played a key role in supporting the growth of Vietnam’s manufacturing industry. By creating a platform for leading brands to showcase their latest products and services to trade buyers, as well as network and form long-term meaningful business partnerships with local and regional manufacturers bodes extremely well for a market where there is still great potential for further development and growth. We certainly hope to see MTA VIETNAM continue to play an important role in the evolution of Vietnam’s manufacturing industry,” comments Mr William Lim, Project Director for MTA VIETNAM2013 from the show’s organiser, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).

Attendance at the event has been steadily increasing, reaching a record 10,000 attendees in 2012. Group delegations arrived in droves from notable companies such Furukawa Automotive Parts Vietnam, Maruei Vietnam Precision, Nidec Copal and Vina Mold and Metal Products. This is testament to the bright and promising outlook of Vietnam’s manufacturing landscape. A rosy macro-economic picture of single digit inflation, lower interest rates and a strong and stable local currency has resulted in imports growing by 10 per cent and exports rising by 24 per cent year-on-year in the first two months of 2013.[1]

The Vietnamese processing and manufacturing industry has also remained the most attractive for foreign investors. Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Vietnam’s manufacturing and processing sector has been rising in recent years, the percentage of FDI dedicated to projects in manufacturing and processing increased from 40 per cent of the country’s total pledged FDI in 2010 to 48.5 per cent in 2011 and 69.9 per cent in 2012.[2]

The manufacturing industry in Vietnam has seen a shift from low value verticals such as textiles to more high-tech, high value manufacturing. 2012 saw international MNCs such as Fuji Xerox, Samsung, Nokia and Intel investing more into their manufacturing facilities in Vietnam. The world largest mobile phone vibration motor manufacturer Nidec Seimitsu Corporation from Japan, also decided to build its first factory in Vietnam which was completed at the end of 2012[3].

For 2013, the industry outlook seems optimistic. MTA VIETNAM2013 will certainly provide a perfect platform for key industry players, both old and new, to interact, exchange ideas, and form long lasting business partnerships.

[1] Trade: Vietnam Export Rises 23.9% to $18.97B in Jan-Feb: Ministry, Vietnam News Brief Service, 6 March 2013
[2] Investment: Vietnam Manufacturing Sector Remains Most Attractive for Foreign Investors, Vietnam News Brief Service, 4 February 2013
[3] FDI slows, but still flows to Vietnam’s hi-tech, Vietnam News Summary, 3 January 2013

MTA VIETNAM2013 Ho Chi Minh City at a glance:

Exhibition: MTA VIETNAM2013

Venue:      Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC)

Address:    799 Nguyen Van Linh Parkway, Tan Phu Ward,

            District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

Date:       2 - 5 July 2013 (Tuesday - Friday)

Time:       0900hrs - 1700hrs

Website:   www.mtavietnam.com

About Singapore Exhibition Services (SES)

Set up in 1976, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) has established itself as one of the most innovative and respected exhibition and conference organisers in Asia. A pioneer in the Singapore exhibition industry, SES events have served as important platforms for companies aiming to forge new business contacts in Asia. With a portfolio of international tradeshows already serving the Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries, SES continues to develop new events to meet market needs. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80 per cent of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with over 50 offices worldwide. For more information, please visitwww.sesallworld.com .

About MTA Vietnam

MTA VIETNAM was first launched in Ho Chi Minh City in 2005 and the show has since grown to become Vietnam’s most comprehensive manufacturing solutions trade event, featuring at least 80 per cent overseas exhibitors in all its editions. MTA VIETNAM is organised by Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd (SES) and co-organised by VCCI Exhibition Service Co Ltd. Please visitwww.mtavietnam.com for more information.

Contact:

Patricia Yee

PR Executive

Singapore Exhibition Services

Tel: +65 6233 6637

Email: patricia.yee@sesallworld.com