VSNL, Thomson ink deal for media, entertainment

Videsh Sanchar Nigam (VSNL) has announced an agreement with Thomson to jointly explore opportunities and combine expertise to offer high quality services and new technologies to the Indian media and entertainment market.

According to a release issued by VSNL to the BSE today, Thomson's expertise in digital video technologies will offer significant benefits to the company, and the companies will explore new opportunities in managing and delivering content for third parties including broadcasters and content providers.

"Thomson and VSNL will also explore development of end-to-end solutions for network operators such as optimised satellite transmission as well as content management and distribution solutions like digital cinema," the release added.