MUMBAI, INDIA (March 6, 2018) – Cartoon Network, Turner’s leading kids’ entertainment channel, won two awards last night at “FICCI Frames – Best Animated Frames (BAF) Awards 2018” in Mumbai, India. BAF recognises excellence in animation, visual effects and gaming and are considered as the most prestigious recognition for creative talent in this field.

Cartoon Network walked away with an award for Lamput in the best animated episode (Indian) category and for Roll No. 21 – Kris Aur Ulta Pulta Time’ in the best animated film (Indian) category.

Turner was also nominated in a diverse set of categories at FICCI this year with Andy Pirki for the Promo Film (Indian) category, Bill and Tony – Spicy in the Animated Episode (International) selection and Roll No. 21 – Kris Aur Ulta Pulta Time again for Animated Film (International).

This is fourth year in a row that Turner original content has won at FICCI Frames. Cartoon Network’s short series Lamput also won the prestigious critics’ choice award as the best case study in the Animated Frames category in 2017.

Cartoon Network won Best Animated Film for its Roll No. 21 – Kris in Bollywood in 2016 and Best Animated Film for Roll No. 21 – Ticket to Australia the year before.

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For more information, please contact:
James Moore, Director of Communications, Turner Asia Pacific
James.Moore@turner.com
Tel: +852 3128-3720

About Cartoon Network Asia Pacific
Turner’s Cartoon Network, the number one kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated content including the multi-award-winning global hits Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, OK K.O.! Let’s Be Heroes, Adventure Time and We Bare Bears.

Cartoon Network is available in 29 countries throughout Asia Pacific and is currently seen in more than 135 million pay-TV homes. Internationally, it is seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, and is an industry leader with a global offering of the best in award-winning animated entertainment for kids and families.

The brand is known for putting its fans at the centre of everything by applying creative thinking and innovation across multiple platforms. Cartoon Network also reaches millions more through its websites, games and apps, including Cartoon Network Watch and Play and Cartoon Network Anything. Cartoon Network, sister brand to Boomerang, POGO and Toonami, is created and distributed by Turner, a Time Warner Company.

About Turner Asia Pacific
Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 42 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, Warner TV, Oh!K, TNT, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, Tabi Tele, Mondo Mah-Jong TV, and HBO, HBO HD and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.

Hong Kong, 2 March 2018 – APT Satellite Company Limited (APT Satellite) announced formal launch of APSTAR TV App download for Android and iOS.

“APT Satellite is committed to restlessly improving our service to customers. The App, namely “APSTAR TV” is just one more example. We develop the App for the purpose of providing value-added service to our media customers. It provides live-streaming for an variety of TV channels, as well as their time-shift recordings for seven days. By using “APSTAR TV”, our media customers’ TV channels can broadcast both on APSTAR satellites and on mobile devices simultaneously. It greatly broadens the coverage of their TV audience basis,” said Huang Baozhong, Executive Vice President, APT Satellite.

APSTAR TV is available on the market for all Android and iOS users, download, installation and use are free for the time being. Daily video recommendations are updated in Wechat account “APSTAR-TV”, and Facebook account “facebook.com/apstar.ott/.

About APT Satellite

Based in Hong Kong, APT SATELLITE COMPANY LIMITED (“APT Satellite”) is a satellite company operating a fleet of five satellites, namely APSTAR-5, APSTAR-6, APSTAR-7, APSTAR-7B and APSTAR-9. APSTAR-5C and APSTAR-6C are currently under construction, they will replace APSTAR-5 and APSTAR-6 respectively in 2018. The footprints of the fleet cover Asia, Middle East, Oceania, and most part of Europe and Africa, extending services to over 75% of the world’s population. Currently distributing 600+ TV channels around the world including HBO, Disney, Sony Pictures, NBCU, EBU, GMA, TVBI, TVn, Celestial Tiger etc, APT Satellite is also supplying transponder capacity to a variety of DTH platforms, as well as to media networks for video contributions across the world. For more: www.apstar.com

Turner’s rabbit emoticon used in Fall-Winter collection called ‘Orange is the new Zen’

PARIS – March 1, 2018: After winning millions of hearts in China, Turner’s massively popular emoticon, Tuzki, is ready to take the international world of glitz and glam by storm! Turner India has announced an exciting collaboration with Indian fashion designer Manish Arora for the international launch of a special Tuzki-inspired collection.

Launched as a part of Manish’s Fall-Winter collection, called ‘Orange is the new Zen’, was unveiled at the mecca of international fashion trends, the prestigious Paris Fashion Week. This year marks a milestone for the veteran designer, celebrating 10 glorious years of showcasing stunning designs at one of the world’s most revered fashion week.

Commenting on the collection launch, Manish Arora, India’s leading fashion designer said, “It feels great to partner with an iconic brand like Tuzki. This unique collection was inspired by this special rabbit. He personifies a composed, relaxed yet a cool lifestyle, one that is similar to mine. The collection is a story of Tuzki’s day in Paris where he is seen meditating below the Eiffel tower, chilling in his room with a glass of wine and watching nature from the window, highlighting the fascinating character that he is! Being a Tuzki fan, it’s a pleasure to be a part of his world now, in my own way.”

The collection, including t-shirts, dresses, jackets, pants, sweat shirts and accessories like backpacks, pouches and clutch bags, inspired by the rabbit, will be widely promoted and available for sale across Manish Arora Fashion stores in China, Tuzki’s home country, before bringing it to the Indian market.

Clement Schwebig, Turner Asia Pacific’s Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Business Development, Licensing and China, added, “It’s an exciting time for us, with two powerhouse brands coming together to showcase Tuzki to a new audience of fans. Paris Fashion Week serves as the perfect international platform to unveil a first glimpse of Manish’s Tuzki-inspired collection.”

With quirky movements and humorous body language, groovy dance moves and a penchant for milk, the mischievous bunny quickly became an internet sensation in China. Flitting from cheekiness to profound thoughts, Tuzki’s moods have reflected those of millions of people through emoji, gifs, animations and stickers on various platforms.

Embodying these unique traits and features of the emoji star, the collection is a unique dove-point between Tuzki’s quirky characteristics and Manish’s astute craftsmanship. The collection features apparels and accessories that puts the spotlight on Tuzki’s funny traits and peculiarities through the fashion designer’s quintessential creativity and play on colours. This collaboration is all set to elevate Tuzki’s presence to an unprecedented international scale, expanding his popularity beyond the China market.

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About Tuzki
Tuzki is a rabbit emoticon created by Momo Wang in 2006. Outlined in black and white, this rabbit is a youth-oriented character made famous by his expressive and amusing body gestures. The Tuzki emoji package is widely used by young adults across various online platforms such as instant messaging platforms, social media and blogs. There are tens of millions daily shares on global social media platforms, with billions of downloads on WeChat. Tuzki – the milk-drinking, carrot-loathing rabbit – has his own themed restaurant and café in Ningbo, China, and is also the star of an animated series and an upcoming theatrical movie. Tuzki is a Turner-owned IP.

About Turner Asia Pacific
Turner Asia Pacific creates and distributes award-winning brands throughout the region, running 63 channels in 14 languages in 42 countries. These include CNN International, CNNj, CNN, HLN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Boomerang, POGO, Toonami, Warner TV, Oh!K, TNT, TCM Turner Classic Movies, truTV, MondoTV, TABI Channel, Tabi Tele, Mondo Mah-Jong TV, and HBO, HBO HD and WB in South Asia. Turner manages the business of Pay- and Free-TV-channels, as well as Internet-based services, and oversees commercial partnerships with various third-party media ventures; it teams with Warner Bros. and HBO to leverage Time Warner’s global reach. Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc. (“Turner Asia Pacific”) is a Time Warner company.

Paris, Rome, 27 February 2018 – Eutelsat (Euronext Paris: ETL), one of the world’s leading satellite operators, international content producer, distributor and channel operator Blue Ant Media, and iKO Media Group, a global end-to-end service provider for broadcasters and content owners, have joined forces to distribute two HD channels, ZooMoo and Love Nature HD, as well as Love Nature 4K (Ultra HD), across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

ZooMoo is a children’s channel with over 500 hours of original content. ZooMoo offers spectacular wildlife footage, puppetry, animation and narration and creates a unique learning experience for preschool viewers. Love Nature brings wildlife and nature fans of all ages an extensive line-up of in-house natural history programming, with much of the content produced in 4K.

Blue Ant Media and iKO Media Group are leveraging capacity on two Eutelsat satellites to bring the three channels to a broader audience base. The ZooMoo and Love Nature HD channels have chosen the EUTELSAT 9B satellite’s high-power footprint to expand their audiences in Europe. Love Nature 4K is extending its reach with Eutelsat’s popular HOTBIRD neighbourhood, a growing hub for Ultra HD.

Michel Azibert, Chief Commercial and Development Officer at Eutelsat, said: “We are delighted to have gained Blue Ant Media and iKO Media Group’s trust as they extend their reach and seek to bring the highest image quality to viewers across diverse markets. This agreement highlights the importance of satellite to support the rollout of HD and UHD and enhance the television-viewing experience around the globe.”

Shlomi Izkovitz, iKO’s Co-founder, said: “We are very excited about this long-term strategic partnership with Blue Ant Media. Being able to distribute content over HOTBIRD and EUTELSAT 9B, the most suitable and effective solution available in today’s market, was a determining factor in this collaboration. We are very excited and look forward to an extremely fruitful partnership over the coming years.”

Ward Platt, CEO, Global Networks, Blue Ant Media, said: “iKO Media Group’s services via Eutelsat’s satellites is the perfect fit for us as we work to bring Love Nature 4K and ZooMoo’s engaging, original programming to passionate wildlife and nature fans of all ages across the European market.”

About Eutelsat Communications
Founded in 1977, Eutelsat Communications is one of the world’s leading satellite operators. With a global fleet of satellites and associated ground infrastructure, Eutelsat enables clients across Video, Data, Government, Fixed and Mobile Broadband markets to communicate effectively to their customers, irrespective of their location. Over 6,700 television channels operated by leading media groups are broadcast by Eutelsat to one billion viewers equipped for DTH reception or connected to terrestrial networks. Headquartered in Paris, with offices and teleports around the globe, Eutelsat assembles 1,000 men and women from 44 countries who are dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service.

Eutelsat Communications is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).

For more about Eutelsat go to www.eutelsat.com

Press
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Global Media Company Launches Singapore Digital Studio on Heels of Rapid Audience Gains

NEW YORK/ SINGAPORE, 27 FEBRUARY 2018: A+E Networks® has begun rolling out digital studios outside of the United States, under an A+E Digital International initiative, with the first digital studio having launched in Singapore, for Asia, it was announced today by Sean Cohan, President of International & Digital Media, A+E Networks. The rollout further cements its leadership position in creating cross-platform content and reaching viewers everywhere they consume content.

The full-service, integrated creative and content creation units will specialize in producing original, premium short- and mid-form digital content assets, themed around network brands and those of its partners.

In Asia, these brands include HISTORY®, Lifetime®, FYI® and Crime+Investigation®. In its bid to effectively respond to the changing preferences of Asian consumers, this content will be distributed through online platforms, adding to its already substantial OTT offerings, which include some of the most compelling long-form content in the industry.

“At A+E Networks, we are storytellers who understand the needs of our audience, especially in today’s highly dynamic content landscape. A growing share of the consumer’s time is spent consuming short- and mid-form content. We have recognized this opportunity and are taking a leadership position in investing in the creation of digital-first storytelling that is in keeping with the high creative standards we have set for our brands globally,” said Cohan.

Continued Cohan, “Harnessing our strong cross-disciplinary content creation capabilities, we are excited to roll out digital studios to help our viewers experience all their favorite brands through the new lens of short- and mid-form content. Moreover, it also helps our partners and clients leverage our fan base and engagement through meaningful branded experiences and bespoke branded content.”

“We are delighted that A+E Networks has chosen to further expand operations in Asia with the launch of their first digital studio in Singapore. This is a testament to Singapore’s attractiveness as a location for global media companies to innovate and experiment with new business models
for the region, as well as add to our base of digital content creation and commercial capabilities across the media sector,” said Mr. Tung Meng Fai Director, Infocomms and Media, Singapore Economic Development Board.

In Asia, A+E Networks has forged strong growth for its brands in the online space since October 2016 with a unique reach that has doubled to 331 million and engagement that has grown 196 percent to 81 million. Collectively, the network’s flagship brands – HISTORY®, Lifetime® and FYI™ garnered over 218 million video views and 3 million watched hours across its digital platforms. During this period the company also created bespoke branded solutions for regional brands such as POSB Bank, Silk Air, Shiseido and Nestlé.

With the new digital studio in Asia, A+E Networks will be able to provide an additional value-add service in the form of integrated content marketing solutions to help brands build stronger fan bases and meaningful brand experiences in the volatile online and mobile space.

Standing out among the completed work is HISTORY®’s digital-first series, The History Hustle, a host-led short-form edutainment show featuring Simon Yin (Hidden Cities: Extreme). In partnership with POSB Bank, which celebrated its 140th anniversary, special episodes were created to showcase the bank’s technological advancements through interesting trivia around Singapore.

OMG! Philippines showcases amazing Filipino artists and artisans. The short-form digital piece features, among others, a sculptor who carves miniatures out of crayon sticks and an artist who harnesses sunlight through a magnifying glass to create his masterpieces.

In the same vein, Shiseido worked with Lifetime® to show how the region’s top female MMA fighter, diver, pastry chef and dancer all find their strengths while showcasing Shiseido’s latest product.

Nestlé also collaborated with Lifetime® to create short-form branded clips focused on an active and healthy female lifestyle and featuring the food and beverage brand’s own ambassadors in action.

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About A+E Networks
A+E Networks® is an award-winning, global media content company offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from linear channels to websites, gaming, watch apps, SVOD products and educational software. A+E Networks is comprised of A&E®, Lifetime®, HISTORY®, Lifetime Movies, FYI™, VICELAND®, Blaze™ and Crime+Investigation™, as well as its own long-form production division A+E Studios™; film division, A&E IndieFilms®; digital product development division, A+E Networks Digital®; short-medium-form digital content-creation and storytelling hub, 45th & Dean™; strategic investment division, A+E Ventures™; and A+E Networks Consumer Products™. A+E Networks’ channels and branded programming reach more than 335 million households in over 200 territories. A+E Networks is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aenetworks and Facebook at facebook.com/AENetworks.

For media-related enquiries, please contact:
Vicky Kahn / 212.210.9743
Vicky.kahn@aenetworks.com

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Shane Lee / +65 93871376
shane.lee@aenetworks.com

Hong Kong, 27 February 2018 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), Asia’s leading satellite operator announced new appointment in its business development and strategy team, with a focus on formulating strategic directions, business planning and development for the company.

Michael Chan has joined as Director of Business Development and Strategy, tasked with fulfilling the role left by Lara Kwok who was promoted to Vice President of the team earlier this month.

Michael possesses more than 15 years of experience in the TMT sector, where prior to AsiaSat, he was employed by Emperor Motion Pictures as Director of Corporate Development and held senior positions at media as well as investment management companies. Michael started his career in
investment banking having graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Science from The Wharton School and a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts from the College of Arts and Sciences.

On the new appointment, Andrew Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat said, “I am thrilled to have fresh perspective in our business development and strategy team, and with Michael’s invaluable experience to deliver the strategies to grow the company. I look forward to the contribution and value of his future work will bring.”

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About AsiaSat
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), the leading satellite operator in Asia, serves over two-thirds of the world’s population with its seven satellites, AsiaSat 3S, AsiaSat 4, AsiaSat 5, AsiaSat 6, AsiaSat 7 and AsiaSat 8, and the new AsiaSat 9. The AsiaSat satellite fleet serves both the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Over 600 television and radio channels are now delivered by the company’s satellites offering access to more than 830 million TV households across the Asia-Pacific region. AsiaSat is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1135). For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Mobile App

Media Contact:
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
Winnie Pang, Manager, Marketing Communications | Tel: (852) 2500 0880 | Email: wpang@asiasat.com

Kuala Lumpur, 27 February 2018 – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (“MEASAT”) announced today an agreement with international content producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media to distribute six (6) video channels across Asia Pacific, further reinforcing its 91.5°E orbital position as Asia’s leading video neighbourhood.

Blue Ant Media’s roster of channels, available throughout the Asia Pacific region, includes Blue Ant Entertainment (formerly RTL CBS Entertainment) which airs top drama, reality series, late night talk shows and prestigious U.S. award show telecasts; and its action-packed content Blue Ant Extreme (formerly RTL CBS Extreme) which showcases, popular series, extreme sports, magic and reality programming. The media company’s bouquet of channels in Asia Pacific also includes Love Nature which offers exclusive and family-friendly, original wildlife and nature programming via its 4K and HD linear channels; and ZooMoo, a children’s nature broadcaster with 500 hours of original content combining spectacular wildlife footage with puppetry, animation and narration for the Kids aged 2-7 category.

As part of a new carriage deal, Blue Ant Entertainment HD, Blue Ant Extreme HD, Blue Ant Entertainment Philippines SD, ZooMoo HD, Love Nature 4K and Love Nature HD have all begun transmission and are available to Pay-TV operators across Asia Pacific. MEASAT is the preferred option for the Asia Pacific distribution given the popularity of the video neighbourhood at 91.5°E, wide affiliate reach and ability to offer customized solutions.

“Our partnership with MEASAT, a leading satellite operator in the Asia Pacific market, is integral to the expanded distribution of Blue Ant Media’s channels across the region,” said Beatrice Lee, CEO, Blue Ant Media Asia Pacific. “With hundreds of hours of originally produced programming, top series and in-demand telecasts, our premium brands are sure to entertain audiences of all ages everywhere.”

“The pace of adoption of both HD and UHD video is accelerating across Asia Pacific and MEASAT will continue to increase its leadership position. With the addition of six diverse, highly entertaining channels from the Blue Ant Media’s portfolio, 91.5°E continues growing from strength to strength as a prime gateway with ever more compelling content,” says Raj Malik, Senior Vice President, Sales, MEASAT.

The 91.5°E prime video hot slot is home to the MEASAT-3, MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-3b satellites, forming the region’s strongest video neighbourhood. From 91.5°E, MEASAT supports broadcasters and DTH operators to distribute UHD, HD and SD channels to audiences across Asia, Australia, East Africa and South Eastern Europe.

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About Blue Ant Media
Blue Ant Media is a privately held, international content producer, distributor and channel operator. From our production houses around the world, we create content for multiple genres including factual, factual entertainment, short-form digital series and kids programming. Our distribution business, Blue Ant International, offers a catalogue of 3,200+ hours of content, including the largest 4K natural history offering on the market. Blue Ant Media’s international channel business offers a portfolio of media brands such as Love Nature (International), ZooMoo Networks (International), Smithsonian Channel Canada, BBC Earth (Canada), Blue Ant Entertainment (International), Blue Ant Extreme (International) and HGTV (New Zealand). Blue Ant Media is headquartered in Toronto with operations in Los Angeles, Singapore, Auckland, Dunedin, London, Sydney, Beijing and Taipei. Blueantmedia.com.

Sarah Etherden
Senior Director, Global Communications, Blue Ant Media
+1 416 440 7283 / sarah.etherden@blueantmedia.ca
Omar Gepiga
Head of Marketing, Blue Ant Media Asia-Pacific
+65 6421 8308 / omar.gepiga@blueantmedia.com

About MEASAT

MEASAT is a premium supplier of communication and video services to leading broadcasters, Direct-To-Home (DTH) platforms and telecom operators. With capacity across six (6) communication satellites, MEASAT provides services to over 150 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and Australia.

The MEASAT satellite fleet includes the state-of-the-art MEASAT-3, MEASAT-3a and MEASAT-3b satellites co-located at 91.5°E, supporting Asia’s premium DTH and video distribution neighbourhood; MEASAT-2 at 148.0°E; and, MEASAT-5 at 119.5°E. In Africa, the AFRICASAT-1a satellite at 46.0°E provides satellite capacity across the African continent with connectivity to Europe, the Middle East, Malaysia and Singapore.

Working with a select group of world-class partners, MEASAT also provides a complete range of broadcast and telecommunications solutions. Services include UHD, HD and SD video play-out, video turnaround, co-location, uplinking, broadband and IP connectivity services. For more information, please visit www.measat.com.

Ilham Bakti Adnan
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communications, MEASAT
+60 (3) 8213 2154 / ilham@measat.com

Luxembourg, 26 February 2018
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite solutions, was selected by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, to support Gilat’s solutions to leading mobile network operators (MNOs) in the United States as they accelerate their expansion of 4G wireless services to underserved areas across North America.

Gilat will leverage Ku-band satellite services from two Intelsat satellites to enable MNOs to execute on their expansion plans and quickly increase network coverage to serve remote areas of the North American market.

“Gilat is the leading LTE satellite backhaul solution provider to MNOs worldwide who require rapid and efficient network expansion,” said Ron Levin, Vice President Global Accounts at Gilat. “In our recent projects in North America, we selected Intelsat for its strengths in scalability and reliability, and ability to provide unprecedented reach, availability and consistency of service that network operators require.”

“Intelsat’s Globalized Network was designed to support the broadening connectivity requirements of MNO customers,” said Jean-Philippe Gillet, Intelsat’s Vice President and General Manager, Broadband. “Gilat’s selection of Intelsat is a testament to our ability to seamlessly integrate with other technologies in a simpler manner as needed to support MNOs as they expand service availability to rural and remote regions, whether those are in mature markets such as the United States or in growing markets in the developing world. We have created a clear roadmap and solid foundation that will enable Intelsat’s market leading satellite technology to continue to lead and serve as a backbone to the hybrid networks of the future.”

Supporting Resources:
Learn more about Intelsat Solutions for Mobile Network Operators: http://www2.intelsat.com/e/48312/solutions-data-telecoms-mno-/6h7j6r/316645978

About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network, delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure, managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity, multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one that allows us to envision the impossible, innovate, connect without boundaries, and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.

Using an End-to-End, Fully Managed Cloud Service Solution, Myanmar’s Leading Telco Operator Set to Deliver Live and VOD Content

SAN JOSE, Calif. and PARIS — Feb. 22, 2018 — Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in OTT video delivery solutions, and Viaccess-Orca (www.viaccess-orca.com), a global leader providing OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions, announced today that Global Technology Group, a leading telecommunications operator in Myanmar, is launching an OTT service called La La Kyi powered by Harmonic’s VOS™ 360 media processing SaaS and Viaccess-Orca’s TVaaS cloud-based TV platform. Designed to speed up the time to market for OTT services, the end-to-end, fully managed cloud-based TV service solution will enable Global Technology Group to deliver high-quality live and VOD content on any screen with unique user experience.

“Providing TV Everywhere services is becoming an absolute necessity for operators that want to stay competitive,” said Prasert Laosaengpha, Chief Technology Officer at Global Technology Group. “We chose Harmonic and Viaccess-Orca’s end-to-end managed cloud-based media service platform to reduce our infrastructure costs and allow us to move fast, in terms of getting our new OTT service off the ground and adding new features in the future. We’re excited to offer subscribers a large portfolio of local content on TVs, smartphones, and tablets to compete with the major players.”

Harmonic and Viaccess-Orca will manage Global Technology Group’s media processing and distribution workflow via the cloud, ensuring increased business agility, scalability, and operational efficiency. With a fully managed and operated cloud-based video service delivery platform, Global Technology Group can optimize the monetization of its new OTT service, focusing on building an exclusive content library and marketing campaign.

Since both Harmonic VOS 360 media processing SaaS and Viaccess-Orca’s TVaaS offer a usage-based pricing model, no infrastructure will be required on-premises at Global Technology Group. Through the use of data and analytics, Viaccess-Orca’s TVaaS platform will help drive better video experiences for the operator’s OTT customers and also provide best-in-class security and extensive DRM support for any device. VOS 360 is highly scalable and elastic which allows Global Technology Group to support additional new services or peak events in the future and to instantaneously deploy them.

“The dynamic pay-TV industry, with an increasingly global audience, is asking for original and premium video content across all devices,” said Tony Berthaud, Vice President of Sales, APAC, at Harmonic. “Software-as-a-service is the best approach for new players in the OTT environment because it provides workflow simplicity, a fast time to market, and a usage-based pricing model. We’re thrilled to help Global Technology Group deliver live and on-demand content with superior video quality, ensuring an unrivalled user experience.”

“This deployment further strengthens our OTT deployment expertise in the APAC region,” said Chem Assayag, EVP Marketing and Sales at Viaccess-Orca. “Thanks to our solid partnership with Harmonic, the market leader in OTT video delivery, we’re able to offer customers like Global Technology Group a comprehensive solution for service delivery that will enable monetization in the multiscreen environment right away.”

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About Global Technology Group
Global Technology Group is the leading technology company – established in 2002. Initially, the Group provided a broad range of world-class telecommunications services and later on the Group diversified to the vertical business sectors including TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications), financial services, trading, real estate, and consultation. The Group serves as the market leader of telecom industry of broadband internet, telecom infrastructure, and the pioneer of TMT services since 2002. With a workforce of over 250 employees, the Group is located at building 16, #3-01, Myanmar ICT Park, University of Hlaing Campus, Hlaing Town, Yangon.

For more information on the Group see: http://www.globaltechgroup.com.mm/.

Global Technology Group latest news: https://frontiermyanmar.net/mm/news/7623#.WjjaadQkoNs.facebook.

About Viaccess-Orca
Viaccess-Orca is a leading global solutions provider of OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions for a personalized TV experience. The company offers an extensive range of innovative, proven, and best-of-breed solutions for content delivery, protection, discovery, and monetization. With over 20 years of industry leadership, Viaccess-Orca helps content providers and TV operators shape a smarter and safer TV and OTT experience.

Viaccess-Orca is part of the Orange Group and the company’s solutions have been deployed in over 35 countries, reaching more than 27 million subscribers.

For more information, visit www.viaccess-orca.com or follow the company on Twitter @ViaccessOrca and LinkedIn

About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in video delivery technology and services, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality broadcast and OTT video services to consumers globally. The company has also revolutionized cable access networking via the industry’s first virtualized CCAP solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers’ homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and VOD content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements concerning Harmonic’s business and the anticipated capabilities, advantages, reliability, efficiency, market acceptance, market growth, specifications and benefits of Harmonic products, services and technology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties more fully described in Harmonic’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec.31, 2016, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its Current Reports on Form 8-K. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Harmonic as of the date hereof, and Harmonic disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Product and company names used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Viaccess-Orca Contact
Atika Boulgaz
Communications Manager
Tel: +33 (0) 1 44 45 64 60
press-relations@viaccess-orca.com

Harmonic Contact
Sarah Kavanagh
Senior Public Relations Manager
Tel: +1 408 490 6607
sarah.kavanagh@harmonicinc.com

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202 Communications
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BBC Worldwide Showcase, Liverpool: BBC Worldwide announced today at its annual Showcase event in Liverpool that it has signed a deal with MIGU Video, China Mobile’s video platform, that will see more than 2200 hours of BBC content from across factual, lifestyle and pre-school genres available to more than 856 million* of China Mobile’s subscribers.

MIGU Video was set up in 2014 as a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, the world’s largest wireless network operator. BBC Wordwide will provide the platform with programmes available as AVOD and SVOD online, via mobile and on IPTV.

MIGU Video’s subscribers will have access to BBC’s wide assortment of programmes covering preschool, documentaries, factual entertainment, history, music & arts, news and current affairs, natural history and science. Some of the programmes sold include Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Hey Duggee, Amazing Hotels- Life Beyond the Lobby, Steve Jobs- Billion Dollar Hippy, The Truth About Exercise, Simon Reeve in Russia and U2- From the Sky Down. The programmes will either be subtitled or dubbed into Mandarin.

“We are extremely pleased to be partnering with China Mobile’s MIGU Video to be the first content partners to sign a direct deal for their video platform. We look forward to working with them to build viewership and loyalty for BBC’s programmes on the service,” said Kelvin Yau, GM, Greater China, BBC Worldwide. “Late last year, we also signed an MOU with them to explore co-developing and co-producing content relating to the Chinese and overseas markets and hope to further grow and strengthen our relationship with them, exploring even more synergies and opportunities to work together.”

“China is going through a time of tremendous growth and rapid market development. Everyone here is curious about popular cultures around the world. At the same time, they want to share their Chinese culture and values. We are very pleased that, with this strategic relationship with BBC Worldwide, we will be able to achieve mutually beneficial results”, said Mr. Wang Bin, CEO, MIGU Video. “I look forward to a long and fruitful relationship with BBC Worldwide.”

This deal with MIGU Video marks BBC Worldwide’s first deal with a Chinese telco.

*as of March 31 2017

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For more information, please contact:
Jeanne Leong
BBC Worldwide Asia
Jeanne.Leong@bbc.com

About BBC Worldwide Showcase
• BBC Worldwide sells programmes on behalf of the BBC and UK independent producers
• BBC Worldwide is the biggest distributor of TV content outside of the US studios
• BBC Worldwide Showcase is the world’s largest international TV market to be hosted by a single distributor
• 700 TV buyers, along with British TV executives, producers and financiers, attend BBC Worldwide Showcase which is in its 42nd year
• Attended by A list on and off screen talent and some of Britain’s most successful creatives in the TV industry, BBC Worldwide Showcase brings together an array of Britain’s top executives from the BBC and the independent production community
• With 600 digi booths available at Showcase, buyers collectively screen over 3000 hours of content during the three days
• There will be co-production forums, masterclasses with major talent and insight sessions on global trends at BBC Worldwide Showcase along with premieres covering drama, natural history, music, comedy, science, history, documentaries, formats and factual entertainment.

About BBC Worldwide

BBC Worldwide is a principal commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Its vision is to build the BBC’s brands, audiences, commercial returns and reputation across the world. This is achieved through investing in, commercialising and showcasing content from the BBC around the world, in a way that is consistent with BBC standards and values. The business also champions British creativity globally.

In 2016/17 BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £157.3m and headline sales of £1,059.9m and returned £210.5m to the BBC.

For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review webpage: bbcworldwide.com/annual-review/.