K-Vision partners Cubiware, Ali to offer CubiTV-enabled STBs

Indonesia’s pay-DTH platform which is owned by Kompas Gramedia Group, K-Vision, has signed a licensing agreement with Poland-based software provider for digital TV devices and systems, Cubiware, and Taiwan-based chipset supplier, Ali Corporation.

Under the contract, Cubiware’s CubiTV middleware is deployed on DVB-S standard definition STBs and hybrid high definition DVB-S/OTT STBs powered by ALi’s chipset platforms..

“We are delighted to enhance our competitive advantage by offering a range of customised features that are made possible by the CubiTV solution and strengthened by Ali hardware,” said Harya S Pratama, Executive Director of K-Vision.

K-Vision has rolled out STBs in the second quarter of 2014. CubiTV’s interface enables customers to navigate TV functionalities, it includes graphic rendering engine that delivers menus, programme guides with animation, transitions and effects. STB versions of CubiTV can be deployed on both modern and legacy devices.

K-Vision deploys Conax’s content protection solution

Indonesia’s recently launched pay-DTH platform which is owned by Kompas Gramedia Group, K-Vision, has signed a technology deal with Norway-based TV encryption, conditional access and content security provider, Conax.

Conax will deploy Contego Plus solution to provide advanced content protection; which will enable K-Vision to monetize Fifa World Cup broadcasting rights and to deploy new services.

“The flexibility of the advanced, proven content security back-end and advisory role provided by Conax will enable K-Vision to easily grow with new business models and content package distribution technologies to further develop our business with lucrative product differentiation and advanced marketing strategies,” said Harya Pratama, Executive Director at K-Vision.

K-Vision is planning to include hybrid networks and new business models, such as multiscreen services as its business grows. K-Vision is gearing up to offer 65 international channel in SD and HD and several local channels, in addition to sports channels.

K-Vision to offer beIN Sports in Indonesia

Indonesia’s recently launched pay-DTH platform, K-Vision, has added Qatar-based sports channels beIN Sports 1 and beIN Sports 2 to its line-up. BeIN Sports chairman, Nasser Al Khelaifi, says the broadcaster has enjoyed rapid growth in Indonesia over the last eight months with both channels already carried on rival pay-TV operators – Orange TV and NexMedia. “We’re very pleased to expand our presence on one of the most exciting and ambitious new pay-television platforms in the country,” he added.

beIN Sports 1 will broadcast dual language coverage of the Barclays Premium League in Bahasa and English, and live studio shows presented by media celebrities in Donna Agnesia and Tio Nugroho. It will also air other football matches including from Italian Serie A, Bundesliga, French Ligue 1, Scottish Professional Football League, Major League Soccer and the Brazilian national league.

beIN Sport 2 will also feature live matches from the Barclays Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and French Ligue 1, in addition to events from the Olympic Council Asia, 17th Asian Games INCHEON 2014, ATP 250 tennis events, International Baseball Federations, rugby events and Spanish Basketball League.