Singapore, 4 November 2009- In collaboration with host broadcaster MediaCorp, GlobeCast and AP Global Media Services, a division of The Associated Press, will provide international satellite delivery and full broadcast services and facilities for APEC Singapore 2009 to broadcasters worldwide. APEC Singapore 2009 is scheduled to take place from 8 to15 November 2009 at Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre

The event is an important yearly forum for politicians and business leaders from APEC member economies who account for approximately 40% of the world’s population, 54% of world GDP and about 44% of world trade.

MediaCorp as the leading broadcast transmission infrastructure operator and service provider for digital and analogue broadcasting services is proud to be appointed as the Host Broadcaster for APEC 2009. As host broadcaster, MediaCorp will build the International Broadcast Centre which will include the operation of broadcast quality cameras, a live video and audio feed distribution system and a master control room. MediaCorp’s expertise in broadcast production and technology will enable broadcasters to high quality pool feeds and with a short turnaround time. At APEC Singapore 2009, besides providing pool feeds, MediaCorp will also be providing ad-hoc production services such as video dubbing and conversion services as well as editing suites.

MediaCorp, together with GlobeCast and AP will provide transmission services and facilities to international broadcasters covering the gathering of the leaders of 21 member economies. Facilities include fully manned live standup positions within the International Media Centre and multi-format tape playout facilities.

Through this collaboration, broadcasters can tap into GlobeCast’s and AP’s global fibre and satellite network for international satellite delivery and turnaround on AsiaSat, Eutelsat and Intelsat satellites for Asia, Europe and the Americas via GlobeCast’s points of presence (PoP) in Culver City, Los Angeles and AP in New York and Washington DC. Additionally, GlobeCast will extend its worldwide reach to Africa via Johannesburg.

GlobeCast and AP crews deploy at every major breaking news stories and special events, providing live video feeds of news as they happen to broadcasters all over the world. The latest joint deployment serviced over 20 broadcast networks covering the recent devastating earthquake in Padang, Sumatra.

“It is our great pleasure and honour to be appointed host broadcaster for the APEC Singapore 2009 event. Together with our partners Globecast and Associated Press, MediaCorp will provide the highlights of the APEC Leaders meetings and related events to audiences around the world.” said Mr Mock Pak Lum, Managing Director of MediaCorp Technologies

Issued by MediaCorp Technologies