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o one needs to be reminded that China is one of the world’s fastest growing markets, but getting content in and out of the country can take some finesse. Making rights deals and signing contracts is only part of the job. You might have sold rights to the Chinese market, but can you reliably deliver that content into the country? What’s required is someone on the ground who can be your infrastructure liaison; someone who understands your needs and is at home with the Chinese technology ecosystem as well. Telstra has an international presence in over 20 countries and has been operating in China since 1989. Through its joint venture, Telstra PBS, it became the first foreign company licensed to provide connectivity and network services on the mainland. Telstra operates data networks in 39 key Chinese cities and has data centres in the country, with connections to Telstra Global Media Network (GMN) points of presence in Beijing and Shanghai. As a result, Telstra has become the go-to provider for media industry connectivity into and out of China.
But beyond its technology, Telstra is distinguished by the expertise of its personnel on the ground. “Since we have an operating licence for providing connectivity and network services in China, we have our own staff operating our data centres and managing the network,” says Sai Ping Sung, CTO of Telstra PBS. “The scalable services we offer in China are the same as what Telstra sells worldwide. The one-stop shop experience customers enjoy with us across the globe is identical to what they get in China.” These services make Telstra very attractive to some of the biggest rights holders in the world, and they’re partnering with the Telstra PBS network to deliver content to Chinese media companies. Likewise, they are providing the infrastructure for Chinese and international content owners and event organisers (particularly live sports) to reach audiences worldwide.
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