TechStorm TV

Tech Storm TV
TechStorm TV Logo
TechStorm TV Logo
Network Tech TV Network Pte Ltd
Owned by Tech TV Network Pte Ltd
Country Singapore
Language English
Broadcast area Asia
Headquarters Singapore

Tech Storm is a soon-to-be-launched international TV channel based in Singapore. Owned by Tech TV Network Pte Ltd, the regional infotainment channel will air programmes on technology and entrepreneurship - featuring a series of shows on gadget and mobile app reviews, social media trends, start-up stories and reality entertainment, these content will be available to audiences on mobile, online, satellite and cable broadcast systems. Founded in May 2014, the channel's web portal was officially launched in Dec 2014[1] and can be accessed via www.techstorm.tv.[2]

The channel is slated to be launched in Singapore by the first quarter of 2016.

Overview

Tech Storm was founded by Singapore-based two-time technology [3] entrepreneur Debbie Lee[4] in May 2014 when she noticed a gaping hole in the market - the lack of a dedicated platform on simplified technology for the masses and the absence of a go-to mass media for entrepreneurs to connect with the public. The company hence sought to bridge the gap by introducing its channel for digital lifestyle infotainment where it would provide a go-to voice for start-ups and entrepreneurs to amplify their creations.

The company is first in Singapore to partner with Nanyang Technological University in adopting its proprietary automatic content recognition (ACR) technology[5] that allows users to interact between mobile devices and larger screens.[6]

In April 2015, former chief technology officer of Singapore Telecommunications’ (Singtel) L!feLabs Lee Lup Yuen was appointed as Tech Storm's technology advisor.[7]

This company was the Finalist in Best Innovative Start-up (Early Stage) 2016 category in the SiTF Awards[8] held in Singapore. December 2016, the company exhibited at Asian TV Forum 2016[9] announcing their launch of Tech Storm as the Entrepreneur TV.[10]

A press[11] announcement was made in April 2017 with Aladdin Street group to bring the company's content on tech gadgets on to the Aladdin Street's website and products selected by Tech Storm to be sold there.

Features

Production

Storm Bytes

The in-house commissioned mini-series has begun its run since March 2015,[12] and is co-hosted by celebrities Benjamin Kheng of The Sam Willows in Singapore[13] and Erin Lim, a host for E! Hollywood based in Los Angeles.[14] Entrepreneurs and gadgets featured include Playmoolah, Infinium Robotics, the Samsung S6 and Darius Cheung, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of property site 99.co.[15] The company has also recently signed on Ki'ern Tan, a former editor with over 10 years' experience in the tech editorial field as the network's in-house TV host.[16]

Editorial & Content Partnership

Staff writers work on editorial pieces released on the portal[17] which have been featured on a variety of news sites and papers in Singapore. These include AsiaOne,[18] a Singapore Press Holdings portal and Weekender,[19] a bi-weekly publication and Yahoo!.[20]

Social Media Presence

Tech Storm can be found on its social media platforms over at Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Dailymotion, Google Plus

References

  1. ↑ The region's first media platform to champion consumer technology and entrepreneurship launches at Asia Television Forum and Market
  2. ↑ TechStorm TV Web Portal
  3. ↑ asiastyle asia interview with Singapore technopreneur
  4. ↑ Founder, Debbie Lee
  5. ↑ Tech Storm announces technology partnership with NTU
  6. ↑ Tech Storm partners with NTU for automatic content recognition
  7. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-09-24. Retrieved 2015-09-03. Tech Storm appoints SingTel Lifelab's former CTO as Technology Advisor
  8. ↑ "Announcement of SiTF Awards 2016 Finalists". SITF. SITF. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "ATF to showcase over 700 hours of compelling Asian stories for global market". Indian Television. 7 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "New Singapore film & TV offerings at ATF". TV asia. 9 December 2016.
  11. ↑ Retail, Retail (5 April 2017). "Tech Storm links with Aladdin Street Singapore". Insider Retail. Retrieved 24 April 2017.
  12. ↑ Storm Bytes casting call
  13. ↑ Benjamin Kheng co-hosts new show
  14. ↑ Erin Lim Biography
  15. ↑ Storm Bytes
  16. ↑ Tech Storm signs new TV host
  17. ↑ Tech Storm Stories
  18. ↑ AsiaOne Content Partner
  19. ↑ Weekender Content Partner
  20. ↑ Tech Gifts story
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