Digisoft.tv Joins Open IPTV Forum

Digisoft.tv, a provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV, and Media and Entertainment markets, has become a member of the Open IPTV Forum. The forum is a pan industry organisation.. more

Batelco acquires 49% stake in S Tel

Bahrain Telecommunications Co. (Batelco) has invested $225 million in India-based GSM start up S Tel Ltd. Batelco, which owns mobile operations in six Middle Eastern countries, announced the investment on Sunday,.. more

Palm Pre exclusive to Vodafone?

Leaks by Vodafone officials have revealed that the much anticipated Palm Pre smartphone will be a Vodafone exclusive. Exclusive distribution of the Palm Pre would help consolidate Vodafone’s position against O2,.. more

Flash drives taken to the cleaners

It seems that every time government employees lose data on disc or laptops it hits the headlines, but it would appear that they are not the people are being less security conscious than they should be. Just a visit to the local the dry cleaners.. more

BBC licence fee guarantees staff house prices

The BBC has decided to cut costs and relocate staff to other BBC departments in Salford, Manchester. However, in order to make sure that the BBC staff do not lose out on the property market, the TV Licence Fee will be used to ensure that.. more

Channel Four and Five merger off

It could have been a way out for Channel Four, but talk of the broadcaster merging with fellow TV channel, Five is just that, talk but with no substance. A merger could have solved the problems that Channel Four are facing, with a shortfall of.. more

Six hours of TV or computer for kids

The computer is gradually taking over our lives, with around a third of people saying that they could not do without it, but for some it seems to be taking up more time than for others, especially young children and teenagers. Recent research from ChildWise.. more

Setanta replay on Virgin Media

Virgin Media have announced that their customers will be able to access the Setanta Replay service. This means that they will be able to view Premiership Games, FA Cup matches and even boxing events, but only after the events have taken place. In order for.. more

Testing to start on H2O’s superfast broadband

The first households in Bournemouth are getting ready to try out superfast broadband that runs through the sewer network before connecting to boxes located just outside each property. H2O Networks Ltd has announced that thirty households will be in a position to begin testing the.. more

HTC lowers growth expectations

Taiwan-based handset maker, High Tech Computer (HTC), has lowered its expected 2009 revenue growth because of global economic slowdown. CEO Peter Chou said he expects revenue growth to be in ‘double digits’ this year. This is a significant step back from the 20% growth he.. more