Singapore will showcase its broadband and multimedia industry players at Milia 2002 in Cannes, France giving visitors the opportunity to experience the exciting developments in the Singapore interactive broadband multimedia scene.
Singapore, 31 January 2002 | For Immediate Release
Singapore will showcase its broadband and multimedia industry players at Milia 2002 in Cannes, France giving visitors the opportunity to experience the exciting developments in the Singapore interactive broadband multimedia scene.
Led by the Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore, the Singapore ONE Pavilion (Stand No: 14.02 - 16.09) will showcase locally developed innovative technologies, interactive broadband multimedia content for education, games and entertainment.
Singapore ONE (One Network for Everyone) is a national broadband initiative that comprises the rollout of a nation-wide broadband infrastructure and the development of interactive, broadband multimedia applications and services that can be delivered over the network. With 99% island-wide coverage, more than 450,000 users and over 350 partners, Singapore ONE offers a seamless broadband infrastructure for content delivery and the opportunities for European players to reach out to Asian markets.
Visitors to the pavilion can expect to view a snapshot of the best of Singapore's broadband players through real-time demonstrations including:
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"Tomato Twins" an exciting children's television animation project working across multiple platforms of broadcast television, the Web and Wireless Mobile Devices, presented by Peach Blossom Media,
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"Century of Three Kingdoms", a Massively Multi-player Role-Playing Game (MMRPG) based on one of the most famous periods in the history of ancient China, presented by GIME International.
A total of eight Singapore-based exhibitors will be present at the show, they are Cyber Business Network (CBN), DAIICHI Media, ei-Nets, GIME International, iT21, muvee Technologies, Peach Blossom Media, and Silicon Illusions (see Annex A (195.65KB) for detailed profile).
Located strategically at the crossroads of Asia, Singapore offers a vibrant and competitive infocomm environment, where broadband and multimedia industry players can leverage as a living lab for innovation in Asia.
With one of the highest bandwidth links to most of the key Asian markets and content localisation capabilities, Singapore is definitely a launchpad to all Asian markets.
ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Notes to Editor :
1 For more information on Streaming Media East 2000 and a complete list of participating companies, please refer to http://streamingmedia.com/east
About Singapore ONE
Singapore ONE was commercially launched in 1998. It comprises a broadband infrastructure that provides high-speed, interactive, and multimedia applications and services for users. Developed by both MNCs and innovative Singaporean companies, Singapore ONE' services are designed to appeal to users of all ages and occupations, as well as businesses.
Singapore ONE has the full support of the Singapore government, and is driven by the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, the National Science & Technology Board, the Economic Development Board and the Singapore Broadcasting Authority. More information can be found at http://www.s-one.gov.sg.
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit https://www.imda.gov.sg/.
For media clarifications, please contact:
Ms Tan Gim Lay
Senior Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211 0209
Fax: +65 6211 2227
Email: tan_gim_lay@imda.gov.sg
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