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(29 November 2007 5:25 pm)

 

MUMBAI:Asia-Pacific's first Centre for Content Protection (CCP) was officially launched at the Digital Future Symposium held in conjunction with the Asia Television Forum at the Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.

The CCP's key objectives are to be a clearinghouse and resource centre for information related to all aspects of digital distribution and content protection covering resource information for the Asia Pacific region.

"Singapore was chosen to host the Centre because of its strong commitment to the protection of intellectual property as well as its dedicated embrace and implementation of pro-active policies to promote media related industries. Content protection is unquestionably a critical requirement for the continued development of a lively, creative media and entertainment industry in Singapore," said one of the founding directors of the CCP Frank Rittman.

"Although the Centre will be fully regional in its application, the support and encouragement for the initiative by so many of our colleagues within both the private and public sectors here convinced us Singapore was the place to operate from," added Rittman.

"Movie studios and television broadcasters are highly motivated to meet the dynamic demands of the entertainment consuming public-an increasingly large, disparate, and demanding audience. Consumers receive content through an ever-increasing number of paths and wish to enjoy it on an ever-increasing variety of devices - this challenges industry to provide technological solutions to deliver and protect content in a flexible, consumer-friendly, interoperable manner. We hope that the Centre for Content Protection can be a resource that helps the relevant industries meet and exceed consumer expectations," said JMotion Picture Association of America SVP and chief technology officer Jim Williams.

Centre will also expand consumer viewing choices by promoting technological measures that permit secure distribution of digital television; educating the public on the 'digital transition'; and supporting technical solutions for legal downloads, home networking and remote access. The CCP will also discuss anti-piracy technological solutions where members within the organization can network and share knowledge on content protection and expand outreach programs within the region.

The CCP will first have an online offering of core services it provides to all members in its first year.

Further it will produce electronic materials, white papers, create networking channels for its members, and hold events and conferences. The Directors will also seek to finalise its Primary Advisory Committee, consisting of content and technology-related entities, which will lead the organization.

Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) CEO Dr Christopher Chia said,"Singapore is pleased to be selected as the hub for digital media education and content protection in Asia. The move underscores our strengths as a Global Media City, our respect for content management as well as our efforts in exploring new Interactive Digital Media technologies to fast-track our media industry forward in an increasingly converged world. As a secure hub for media content, Singapore will continue to encourage initiatives to promote Intellectual Property protection in Asia and beyond."

Looking ahead, the Centre will publish a set of basic 'primer documents,' map relevant players in the region, offer projects and opportunities in the area and hold a major regional conference on the subject of content protection in Singapore. The cost for membership is $2500 and application information can be found at www.contentprotection.net.

The Digital Future Symposium is an anchor event of the Asia Television Forum which is part of the Asia Media Festival held in Singapore till 4 December 2007 comprising events for both trade professionals and consumers.

Hosted by the Media Development Authority (MDA), the Festival offers opportunities for the media industry to share best practices, forge strong business networks and foster international collaborations.

 
 
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