China Telecom Global partners with Tata for media content

China Telecom Global has entered into a video network partnership with Tata Communications to enable and manage media content for customers in China and globally.The partnership enables China Telecom Global to leverage the global reach, quality and reliability of Tata Communications’ Global Video Network to offer live sporting events in China. It caters to a market opportunity of USD 2.57 billion.“Mobile video consumption is growing at an exponential rate with a robust growth trajectory expected in the next five years," said Pengcheng Fan, vice president, product development, China Telecom Global."Through our new video network partnership, China Telecom Global can provide seamless connectivity for our media and entertainment customers across China. The partnership is defined by connectivity to key global destinations, premium quality and industry leading SLAs. We are excited about this partnership as it helps to further differentiate our service offerings in the market.”Tata Communications recently launched the new Media Ecosystem which combines traditional video contribution services with IP-based connectivity. This platform provides customers with flexibility and intelligence, allowing customers to experiment with new formats and to launch new services and channels at the touch of a button.Brian Morris, vice president and general manager, Global Media and Entertainment services at Tata Communications, added: “This partnership with China Telecom Global is a natural step in that direction and marks the expansion of Tata Communications’ Global Video Network reach into China. We are excited to leverage China Telecom Global’s video network in China and to offer our customers access to this key region, connecting broadcasters, media and entertainment providers, news bureaus and service providers across the globe.”Tata Communications' Video Network covers more than 300 media hotspots in 125 cities globally. Today, over 24% of the world’s Internet routes travel over Tata Communications’ network and the company is the only Tier-1 provider that is in the top five by routes in five continents.The network inter-connect between Tata Communications and China Telecom Global is located in Hong Kong.Photo courtesy to chinatelecomglobal.com.