2010/10/26



2010/10/26For Immediate ReleaseVee TlME to Launch VeeTV, Powered by Microsoft MediaroomThe new TV service will provide consumers with access to a highly customized TV experience; delivering more entertainment content to more types of screens, using a single cloud-based infrastructureTaipei, October 26, 2010 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced that Vee TIME Corp., a quadruple play service provider in Taiwan will launch VeeTV, a connected TV service powered by the Microsoft Mediaroom Internet Protocol television (IPTV) platform. This is expected to be the first Microsoft Mediaroom-enabled TV service to launch in Taiwan.Vee TV will meet the needs of all family members regardless of their age and gender. VeeTV will enable customized programming for consumers, which features:My Dashboard to provide useful daily life information such as breaking news, lotteries, train schedules, weather in different cities, etc. concurrently, while watching TVMultiview which can display several local, regional, and international sports events on the same screen Multi-screen access across TV, PC, Xbox 360, cell phone, Slate PC, and other Internet devicesInteractive online games Windows Live for TV Internet shopping, audio books, and interactive fitness instruction “As consumers today are becoming more sophisticated, they are demanding more compelling and personalized entertainment to suit their individual needs and preferences. To fulfill the desire of these consumers, Vee Time has chosen a platform that delivers a myriad of media and entertainment services across multiple devices, brought together by one cloud,” said F.Y. Lai, Chairman of Vee TIME Corp. “We needed a carrier-grade, end-to-end TV platform that can easily be integrated into our quadruple play service strategy and innovative capabilities that will breathe new life into the new media era. We chose Microsoft Mediaroom because it is the most widely deployed IPTV platform in the world. Mediaroom is a scalable platform, and it reaches more networks and devices through cloud-based services. This will enable us to delivering more content to more screens to drive new connected entertainment.” Not only does Microsoft Mediaroom enable the delivery of a great lineup of digital TV channels and an extensive video on demand library, it also provides an application development platform for Vee TIME to add innovative TV applications tailored to the needs of our customers. Possibilities include targeted advertising, personalized news applications, and distribution of customized content.“We’re excited to be working with Vee TIME to launch a new compelling TV and video service. VeeTV heralds the arrival of connected TV in Taiwan. The Mediaroom-based service will enable consumers to enjoy TV on their terms and watch the shows they want on their schedule,” said Geoff Thomas, General Manager, Communications Sector, Microsoft Asia. “Our cooperation with Vee TIME is significant as the Mediaroom platform will enable Vee TIME’s service clouds to reach more screens, and more people, this creates new business opportunities for advertisers, content providers and content producers. With its advanced broadband and WiMAX network, Vee TIME provides an ideal platform for new generation of TV service powered by Mediaroom.”About Vee TIME Corp.Vee TIME Corp. (formally known as Vastar cable TV system Co., Ltd.) was established on March 5, 1997. Vee TIME Corp. was the first cable TV system operator that obtained ISO 9001 certification in Taiwan. Later, in October 2003, Vee completed its two-way fiber network infrastructure. In 2007, Vee TIME Corp. obtained a fixed network operating license for Taichung City and County. Following the trend of digital convergence, Vee TIME Corp. acquired a WiMAX operating license in July 2007 to provide better and easier seamless quadruple play service. To enhance performance and overall competitiveness, Vee TIME Corp. raised its capital of NT$4,120,320,500.Vee TIME Corp. targets to provide better development in the telecom market and better quality and more affordable prices to its customers. With WiMAX technology, Vee TIME Corp. will fulfill mass needs and expectations by providing "Quadruple Play Service" in the New Media Era. For more information, please visit .About MicrosoftFounded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.For more information, press only:MicrosoftTan Xiao Yu / Gabriel Tan, Weber Shandwick, +65 6825 8032/ +65 6825 8028xytan@ / gabriel.tan@ Vee TIME CorpJackie Hsu / Arisa Yu, Tel: +886-04-2311-2178 #6637 / +886-04-2311-2178 #6632jackie.hsu@.tw / arisayu@.tw ................
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