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Jun 21, 2011 23:00 JST

Source: Conax

Vietnam's First Private Pay-tv Operator Chooses Security Partner Conax for its new DTH and DTT Platform

CommunicAsia, Singapore, Jun 21, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Global security provider Conax today announced its contract with Audio Visual Global JSC (AVG) to deliver a high-end security solution for AVGs new direct-to-home (DTH) satellite and Digital Terrestrial television service in Vietnam. AVG is the first private firm in Vietnam to be awarded broadcast licenses for digital technology and permission to broadcast television programs nationwide.

Additionally, AVG has already completed the purchase of broadcast rights for sports events - a benchmark for Vietnamese federations to generate revenues on sports broadcasting.

Vietnam is one of the fastest growing pay-tv markets in Asia-Pacific with a population approaching 90 million, including 18 million TV households. AVG plans to offer up to 80 channels and the advantages of a digital environment to households across the nation, driving the standard for pay-tv services in Vietnam.

"AVG is confident in its choice of a strong and stable security partner like Conax to protect and enhance our DTH and DTT business as its grows, said Mr. Tran Dang Tuan, Director General of AVG. We believe that Conax' DTH experience will secure the future of our operations and target market."

"Conax is proud to be chosen as security partner for Vietnam,s first private pay-tv operator, says Are Mathisen, VP Asia Sales. Conax will support AVG's ambitious growth strategy and provide expertise in developing its potential to becoming one of the largest platforms in SE Asia."

About AVG

Audio Visual Global Joint Stock Company (AVG) is part of An Vien Group, one of the leading private business groups in Vietnam, having large investment projects in mineral resources exploration and refinery, wind energy, real estate and media. AVG has been approved by the Government of Vietnam to develop and operate a nation-wide digital terrestrial broadcasting network in combination with digital satellite transmissions and to provide multi-channel DTT and DTH services in Vietnam.

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

Telenor Broadcast--	
Jorgen Thaule, Communications Director
Email. Jorgen.thaule@telenor.com
Phone: +47 91 55 96 07

AVG--
Nguyen Thanh Lam 
Deputy Director General of Communications
Email: infor@avg.vn
Phone: +84  903 424243
Source: Conax
Sectors: Media & Marketing, Electronics, Broadcast, Film & Sat, Daily News

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