Mar
24

Miniweb provides connected TV to Eurosat STBs

Satellite, TV and communication equipment distributor, Eurosat, is integrating Miniweb’s Connected TV Services Platform into its new generation of Manhattan branded Freeview boxes. The deal will add internet video and personalisation.. more
Mar
24

Novatel Wireless announces NovaDrive

Novetel Wireless has just made things even better for users of its MiFi wireless router with the launch of Novadrive a cloud-based storage service. MiFi allows users to take their WiFi.. more
Mar
24

Twitter brings down the hammer on spammers

The head twits at Twitter are very pleased with themselves, announcing on the site’s official blog that they’ve been successfully tackling the age old issue of spam. Spam was first invented.. more
Mar
24

Ariane to launch Astra3B on Friday

Website: Rapid TV News Astra 3B will be launched from the Kourou, French Guiana site this Friday evening, March 26. Readers with iPhones can download a free link App from the iTunes application store (search for Arianespace) and then watch the launch live. This is.. more
Mar
24

Scripps to set up base in India

Website: Rapid TV News Scripps is well known to US audiences for its popular HGTV, Food Network and DIY Network. It is expanding its international roster of channels with some considerable enthusiasm. International president Greg Moyer has just spent a few days in India, and.. more
Mar
24

Solaris Mobile to expand in Europe

Website: Rapid TV News Dublin-based Solaris Mobile yesterday made a presentation to France’s Mobile TV Forum. Solaris Mobile wants to see its S-Band satellite technology used to transmit video and audio channels, as well as telematics services, to vehicles and hand-held smart phones and similar.. more
Mar
24

Korea’s SkyLife announces 3D plans

Website: Rapid TV News SkyLife, transmitting from Seoul in South Korea will go 3D for some sports coverage from May. It is also looking to launch two dedicated 3D movie channels by 2012. The Korea Times reports that SkyLife is investing Won5 million in 3D.. more
Mar
24

ITV unlikely to return to pay TV

Website: Rapid TV News New ITV chairman Archie Norman says he thinks it very likely that ITV will return to pay television. Mr Norman said he would wait until his newly appointed CEO Adam Crozier starts work a month from now on April 26 before.. more
Mar
24

Origin Storage announces 1TB Data Locker

Origin Storage, a leading manufacturer and distributor of IT storage solutions, has today announced the arrival of their one terabyte (1TB) Data Locker. The Data Locker Secure Drive gives users peace of mind in the unfortunate event that their data storage device is lost or.. more
Mar
24

Imperva say ICO penalties focus too much on disclosure

On April 6, the ballgame for data security in the UK changes because, as from that date, the Information Commissioners’ Office (ICO) has the power to fine organisations up to 500,000 pounds – up from 5,000 pounds previously – for serious data leaks or losses... more