Global vendor strategy

Thomson announced a strategic alliance with SingTel (Singapore) to provide an Asian digital distribution network for Media & Entertainment clients. The move is in line with Thomson’s strategy to grow in Asia and in electronic content distribution (digital cinema distribution services, broadcasting, production/working files, TV channels, out-of-home video networks and content delivery services).

Huawei is building a regional headquarters in Budapest, Hungary.

ZTE is building a regional headquarters in Singapore.

Seachange bought middleware firm Liberate Technologies for $25m.

Lucent is changing its organization, combining its fixed and wireless business units.

Adobe will buy Macromedia in a $3.4bn stock swap deal.

Motorola invest in Asylum, a global provider of “turnkey” Internet-based communication solutions.