A world leader in next generation telecommunications adds expertise to ANYTIME Technology Partner Program

Singapore, December 6, 2006 - ANYTIME, Asia Pacific’s leading Video on-Demand (VoD) channel, today announced that Huawei Technologies, a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators and carriers around the world, has become the sixth member of the ANYTIME Technology Partner Program.

The ANYTIME Technology Partner Program is a collaboration between ANYTIME and the world’s leading VoD technology vendors. It aims to reduce the time to deploy secure, quality, VoD services in Asia Pacific.

With a reputation for innovation through R&D, Huawei develops world-class products and solutions for service providers, the enterprise and consumers. Its end-to-end IPTV solution gives broadband network operators state-of-the-art infrastructure to deliver VoD and live Broadcast TV (BTV) services to subscribers. Huawei's end-to-end IPTV solutions have been deployed by over 40 telecom operators globally, including six commercial deployments, serving over 300,000 subscribers.

“As more and more consumers embrace broadband, network operators are refining their multi-play offerings VoD represents a huge opportunity for carriers and consumers alike. The ANYTIME Technology Partner Program is driving collaboration in VoD across Asia Pacific and helping members integrate solutions and explore new business opportunities. Ultimately, it will expedite rollout of VoD in the region, making it easier and more efficient for carriers to implement and improve VoD services,” said Zhang Guoxing, President of Digital Media Product Line, Huawei.

The ANYTIME Technology Partner program allows technology vendors to come together and develop best practices in delivering and marketing VoD services and ensures process compliance and data flow compatibility from publishing, to billing API’s, and royalty reporting.
ANYTIME Chief Technology Officer Craig Ginsberg said, “Huawei is a very important addition to the ANYTIME Technology Partner Program. The company brings its global expertise in IPTV and broadband TV solutions to the Program. Its innovative approach and tendency to push the boundaries of next generation networks is a major boon to all members of the program.”

Huawei joins Verimatrix, SecureMedia, Concurrent, Tatung and BitBand and NDS in the ANYTIME Technology Partner Program.

The Program has two levels of agreement – Technology compliance, and Cooperation & Co-marketing. If accepted into the Program, vendors can work with ANYTIME to ensure their products, services or solutions, comply with the highest industry standards for VoD content delivery.

The Program is open to STB manufacturers, middleware vendors, Conditional Access and DRM hardware and software makers, VoD server manufacturers, and Systems Integrators. It is vendor agnostic, ensuring that Telcos, ISPs and Digital Cable providers receive impartial advice and information on VoD delivery technology.

About ANYTIME

Headquartered in Singapore, ANYTIME is Asia Pacific’s leading video on-demand channel delivered to consumers over IPTV, broadband and digital cable networks. With output deals and access to the libraries of five of Hollywood’s leading studios—Fox, Sony, Warner, Universal and Buena Vista International Television (Asia Pacific)—and licenses with regional content providers like Celestial Pictures, ICON Film Distribution and Becker Entertainment, ANYTIME has an unsurpassed programming line-up.

When added to proven technology, ANYTIME delivers compelling content with the control and convenience that consumers demand.

ANYTIME has existing carriage deals in Australia, India, Taiwan and Thailand, and the rights to license into 14 territories in Asia Pacific.

ANYTIME’s shareholder’s include CPE Holdings Inc. (Sony), Fox Media Services Inc., Intel Capital, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc., YTC Group (a Singapore based multinational conglomerate), the Macquarie Bank Group and Coote/Hayes Productions LLC (a U.S. based TV and film production company).

For more information about the ANYTIME Technology Partner Program visitor: http://www.anytimeondemand.com/anytime_chlicensing_techpartners.html or to apply, email: techpartners@anytimeondemand.com

About Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) is a leader in providing next generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and customized products, services and solutions to create long-term value and potential growth for its customers. Huawei’s products and solutions are deployed in over 100 countries and serve 28 of the world’s top 50 operators, as well as over one billion users worldwide.

For more information, please visit www.huawei.com.