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January 6, 2010
MIPS Technologies, Inc. announced today that ViXS Systems Inc. has partnered with MIPS to enable advanced set-top box, connected TV, Blu-ray disc and video network processor applications including transcoding functionality using the MIPS32® 74K™ and 1004K™ platforms. A global leader in innovative and advanced networked multimedia solutions, ViXS has leveraged these platforms to help customers develop next-generation IPTV and cable set-top ...
ViXS Systems Teams with MIPS Technologies
by Janet HarrisMIPS Technologies, Inc. announced today that ViXS Systems Inc. has partnered with MIPS to enable advanced set-top box, connected TV, Blu-ray disc and video network processor applications including transcoding functionality using the MIPS32® 74K™ and 1004K™ platforms. A global leader in innovative and advanced networked multimedia solutions, ViXS has leveraged these platforms to help customers develop next-generation IPTV and cable set-top ...
Sigma Launches Next Generation Z-Wave Technology
by Janet HarrisSigma Designs, a leading provider of system-on-chip (SoC) solutions used to deliver entertainment and control throughout the home, today announced the availability of its new SD3402 Z-Wave™ chip designed to add Z-Wave wireless control and status capabilities to radio frequency (RF) remote controls, set-top boxes (STB) and consumer electronic (CE) products. Thanks to its Z-Wave heritage – the most widely adopted ...
Dailymotion Announces Broadband TV Advertising Formats
by Janet HarrisDailymotion, one of the largest Web video sites in the world, announced interactive advertising formats for Dailymotion’s broadband TV and IPTV channels. The announcement follows the successful launch of Dailymotion’s iPhone app and expands Dailymotion’s successful ad-supported content strategy to all three screens. The newly-launched Dailymotion ad formats bring the rich, interactive experience of Web advertising to Internet connected TVs. Based on success ...
Netgem Expands International Operations
by Janet HarrisNetgem (www.netgem.com) a leading provider of IPTV technology and services to Telecom operators worldwide, today announced the appointment of Pritam Misra as Sales and Business Development Director Asia Pacific, based out the Company’s new regional offices in Singapore. With over 16 years senior management experience within the field of data communications, telecom and IT systems, Pritam was previously Service Line Manager ...
January 5, 2010
InOutTV and Electra have entered into a long term partnership to offer broadcast and connected interactive television services to consumers in Spain over DVB-T (DTT). Nationwide service availability will commence from first quarter 2010 over InOutTV’s digital terrestrial TDT (DVB-T) network. Launch will commence on zapper and PVR STB silicon free-to-air and Premium TDT solutions, following shortly afterwards in digital TVs. Electra’s patented ...
InOutTV and Electra announce Interactive TV Platform Service availability for Spain
by Janet HarrisInOutTV and Electra have entered into a long term partnership to offer broadcast and connected interactive television services to consumers in Spain over DVB-T (DTT). Nationwide service availability will commence from first quarter 2010 over InOutTV’s digital terrestrial TDT (DVB-T) network. Launch will commence on zapper and PVR STB silicon free-to-air and Premium TDT solutions, following shortly afterwards in digital TVs. Electra’s patented ...
Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem Announces Key Milestones
by Janet HarrisToday the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem LLC (DECE LLC), www.decellc.com, a coalition with support from every industry involved in digital entertainment, announced it has reached key milestones toward establishing the first open market for digital content distribution. In addition, DECE announced that 21 companies have joined the group which now includes 48 members across entertainment, software, hardware, retail, infrastructure and delivery. The ...
December 22, 2009
Tilgin has won a breakthrough order for products and software from a leading Nordic fiber operator. With Tilgin’s solution the operator is able to further enhance its consumer offering with an evolution of its Triple Play Services. This operator will introduce Tilgin’s Full Service Routing solution for Triple Play, based on Tilgin’s Home Gateway HG1300 together with the softwares HGA 570 and ...
Tilgin Wins Breakthrough Order for IP Technology
by Janet HarrisTilgin has won a breakthrough order for products and software from a leading Nordic fiber operator. With Tilgin’s solution the operator is able to further enhance its consumer offering with an evolution of its Triple Play Services. This operator will introduce Tilgin’s Full Service Routing solution for Triple Play, based on Tilgin’s Home Gateway HG1300 together with the softwares HGA 570 and ...
December 21, 2009
Humax and ANT have partnered to deliver the first Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) set-top boxes to market. Humax, one of the world’s largest set-top box manufacturers, selected the ANT Galio HbbTV Platform for its new iCord HD+ set-top box, which began shipping to German retail outlets in December 2009 to become the first HbbTV set-top box to be deployed. The iCord ...
Humax Partners with ANT to deploy first HbbTV Set-Top Box
by Janet HarrisHumax and ANT have partnered to deliver the first Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) set-top boxes to market. Humax, one of the world’s largest set-top box manufacturers, selected the ANT Galio HbbTV Platform for its new iCord HD+ set-top box, which began shipping to German retail outlets in December 2009 to become the first HbbTV set-top box to be deployed. The iCord ...
December 18, 2009
Livestation is proud to announce that CNN International is now available in Europe, Middle East and Africa as part of the Livestation premium service. Livestation offers access to the best international news and special interest channels on one, simple online platform to give viewers more choice and perspective wherever they are. CNN International is the latest channel to join the platform and ...
Livestation adds CNN International to its channel offering
by Janet HarrisLivestation is proud to announce that CNN International is now available in Europe, Middle East and Africa as part of the Livestation premium service. Livestation offers access to the best international news and special interest channels on one, simple online platform to give viewers more choice and perspective wherever they are. CNN International is the latest channel to join the platform and ...
PMT selects Digisoft’s IPTV Service Delivery Platform
by Janet HarrisDigisoft.tv Ltd, a leading global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media entertainment markets , has announced that Personal Media Technology (PMT) has selected its DigiHost IPTV Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware for the delivery of Next Generation Personalized IP Video Services across the Russian Market. In addition, Digisoft has been appointed program manager, managing an ...
December 16, 2009
According to new pay-TV market data from ABI Research, global pay-TV subscribers will number more than 730 million by the end of 2011. North America has the highest subscriber penetration and should reach 115.4 million by the end of 2011. Telco TV continues to grow, with operators such as AT&T U-Verse, Verizon Fios, and China Telecom enjoying a strong year. According to ABI ...
Telco TV Subscribers Expected to Double by 2011
by Janet HarrisAccording to new pay-TV market data from ABI Research, global pay-TV subscribers will number more than 730 million by the end of 2011. North America has the highest subscriber penetration and should reach 115.4 million by the end of 2011. Telco TV continues to grow, with operators such as AT&T U-Verse, Verizon Fios, and China Telecom enjoying a strong year. According to ABI ...
Global IPTV Subscribers To Grow 31%
by Janet HarrisResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "IPTV Global Forecast Report: 2009 to 2013 - Semiannual IPTV Global Forecast Report - Edition 2" report to their offering. The November 2009 IPTV Global Forecast - 2009 to 2013 is the latest update to the earlier edition published in May 2009. It incorporates the most recent information on current IPTV deployments around ...
December 15, 2009
The Open IPTV Forum e.V. today announced that it has signed liaison agreements with the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), the Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to further drive for an interoperable end-to-end IPTV solution for Managed Network and Open Internet deployments in a global market. These liaison agreements underline the Forum’s commitment to ...
Open IPTV Forum signs agreement with DLNA, DVB and ETSI
by Janet HarrisThe Open IPTV Forum e.V. today announced that it has signed liaison agreements with the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA), the Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) and the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) to further drive for an interoperable end-to-end IPTV solution for Managed Network and Open Internet deployments in a global market. These liaison agreements underline the Forum’s commitment to ...
December 11, 2009
Swisscom has installed its convergent IPTV and Internet solution at the Hilton Frankfurt. The solution delivers HD live-TV and VOD plus Internet access through the hotel’s telephone system. Pioneering the use of VDSL technology for hotel IPTV solutions, this Swisscom deployment represents a breakthrough in terms of network technology. It positions Swisscom uniquely to maximise the benefits of IP convergence, irrespective of ...
Swisscom deploys next-gen guest room technology at Hilton Frankfurt
by Janet HarrisSwisscom has installed its convergent IPTV and Internet solution at the Hilton Frankfurt. The solution delivers HD live-TV and VOD plus Internet access through the hotel’s telephone system. Pioneering the use of VDSL technology for hotel IPTV solutions, this Swisscom deployment represents a breakthrough in terms of network technology. It positions Swisscom uniquely to maximise the benefits of IP convergence, irrespective of ...
Alpha Networks Presents Wireless HD Kit for IPTV/Connected TV Solution
by Janet HarrisAlpha Networks, a global leader in the networking ODM/OEM industry, today announced that it will showcase its new Wireless HD Kit for IPTV/Connected TV Solution that features an optimal, cost-effective application for at-home distribution of multimedia content, at booth #44001 in the Las Vegas Hilton. Wireless distribution of high-definition video around the home has often been viewed as a luxurious lifestyle ...
December 10, 2009
The Netgem Group, has announced the proposal to offer its shareholders a special dividend of €1.36 per share both in cash and Videofutur Entertainment stock. Netgem’s strategic priority is now the international development of its IPTV technology offering to telecom operators, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, under the leadership of Christophe Aulnette, Managing Director. The T-box project undertaken with ...
Negem to split out its B2B IPTV technology
by Janet HarrisThe Netgem Group, has announced the proposal to offer its shareholders a special dividend of €1.36 per share both in cash and Videofutur Entertainment stock. Netgem’s strategic priority is now the international development of its IPTV technology offering to telecom operators, primarily in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, under the leadership of Christophe Aulnette, Managing Director. The T-box project undertaken with ...
Huawei Gaining Momentum in IPTV STB Market
by Janet HarrisDell’Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, reported today that the worldwide Set-top Box (STB) market fell 10 percent sequentially during the third quarter of this year to $2.6 billion. “The global economic recession, with its shrinking incomes, high unemployment, and tight credit market, has resulted in significantly less home construction and fewer residential ...
December 7, 2009
Munich’s Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT), which is developing the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV protocol (HbbTV), has submitted the HbbTV 1.1.1 specification draft to international standards body, ETSI. When ETSI has processed the application it will be set to the Broadcast Joint Technical Committee for approval, hopefully by the end of January. This would mean that HbbTV specs could be published in March, ...
HbbTV seeks standardisation
by Janet HarrisMunich’s Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT), which is developing the Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV protocol (HbbTV), has submitted the HbbTV 1.1.1 specification draft to international standards body, ETSI. When ETSI has processed the application it will be set to the Broadcast Joint Technical Committee for approval, hopefully by the end of January. This would mean that HbbTV specs could be published in March, ...
December 4, 2009
Digisoft.tv Ltd and Wotone Group have joined forced to offer an end to end service delivery solution to IPTV, Cable and Hybrid operators in the Chinese market. The partnership will see Wotone offer a solution incorporating Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware. This will allow service providers to launch high definition services such as Video and Music on Demand, ...
Wotone and Digisoft.tv in China IPTV partnership
by Janet HarrisDigisoft.tv Ltd and Wotone Group have joined forced to offer an end to end service delivery solution to IPTV, Cable and Hybrid operators in the Chinese market. The partnership will see Wotone offer a solution incorporating Digisoft’s DigiHost Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware. This will allow service providers to launch high definition services such as Video and Music on Demand, ...
December 1, 2009
Nestlé TV, an online video platform designed to let the confectionery company’s customers connect with the brand, has received an award from the State Secretary of Telecommunications and Information Society. The interactive WebTV service received the title of “Best 20 websites in the history of the .es domain”, commemorating its 20th anniversary. The service was judged on various criteria, including accessibility, innovation, ...
Nestlé’s WebTV wins award
by Janet HarrisNestlé TV, an online video platform designed to let the confectionery company’s customers connect with the brand, has received an award from the State Secretary of Telecommunications and Information Society. The interactive WebTV service received the title of “Best 20 websites in the history of the .es domain”, commemorating its 20th anniversary. The service was judged on various criteria, including accessibility, innovation, ...
Boxee STB Beta announced
by Janet HarrisBoxee, the Internet TV service, has informed its users that a beta version of its set-top-box will be available on 7 December. It is said to offer easier navigation and a re-designed interface. Boxee said at the beginning of November that it has entered into a partnership with a consumer electronics company to make the STB. Further details are expected at the launch, ...
November 30, 2009
There were 79.3 million requests for the BBC’s iPlayer in October, making it a record month for the service, which launched in 2007. On average, there were 2.6 million requests for TV and radio programmes each day during the month. The figures were boosted by the appearance British National Party leader Nick Griffin on Question Time on October 22, which generated 928,000 ...
iPlayer heads for 80 million users a month
by Janet HarrisThere were 79.3 million requests for the BBC’s iPlayer in October, making it a record month for the service, which launched in 2007. On average, there were 2.6 million requests for TV and radio programmes each day during the month. The figures were boosted by the appearance British National Party leader Nick Griffin on Question Time on October 22, which generated 928,000 ...
November 26, 2009
The Freesat satellite TV service will offer on-demand content, with the BBC's iPlayer launching in beta on Freesat from December 7, and the ITV Player launching in the first half of 2010. The services will eventually be available to viewers with an HDTV with integrated Freesat, or a Freesat HD box and ethernet connection, although the iPlayer beta will initially only ...
VoD boost for Freesat
by Janet HarrisThe Freesat satellite TV service will offer on-demand content, with the BBC's iPlayer launching in beta on Freesat from December 7, and the ITV Player launching in the first half of 2010. The services will eventually be available to viewers with an HDTV with integrated Freesat, or a Freesat HD box and ethernet connection, although the iPlayer beta will initially only ...
November 24, 2009
Livestation, the live news streaming service, announced the launch of version 3.0 of its desktop software. The software, which is free to download, now offers a native Twitter client, allowing users to follow friends and post tweets directly under the video window without having to switch applications. There is also a new feature which allows users to post a screenshot of whatever ...
Livestation Version 3.0 Launched
by Janet HarrisLivestation, the live news streaming service, announced the launch of version 3.0 of its desktop software. The software, which is free to download, now offers a native Twitter client, allowing users to follow friends and post tweets directly under the video window without having to switch applications. There is also a new feature which allows users to post a screenshot of whatever ...
November 23, 2009
The Open IPTV Forum has successfully completed its first Interoperability Event, which was hosted by Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin, Germany. The event aimed to promote IPTV interoperability by allowing participants to conduct detailed interoperability testing between consumer terminal equipment and IMS-based IPTV middleware and gateways. It was attended by Open IPTV Forum members including Ericsson, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Motorola, and Sharp. Diego Gibellino of ...
Open IPTV Forum tests device interoperability
by Janet HarrisThe Open IPTV Forum has successfully completed its first Interoperability Event, which was hosted by Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin, Germany. The event aimed to promote IPTV interoperability by allowing participants to conduct detailed interoperability testing between consumer terminal equipment and IMS-based IPTV middleware and gateways. It was attended by Open IPTV Forum members including Ericsson, Fraunhofer FOKUS, Motorola, and Sharp. Diego Gibellino of ...
November 20, 2009
Switzerland-based IPTV service, Bluewin TV has been rebranded as Swisscom TV, as part of efforts to boost the Swisscom brand. Since Swisscom’s IPTV service was launched in 2006 it has attracted over 200,000 customers, with the number doubling in the last year. Swisscom TV offers around 140 TV channels, 30 radio stations, a video library, live sports and 30 channels provided by ...
Bluewin TV become Swisscom TV
by Janet HarrisSwitzerland-based IPTV service, Bluewin TV has been rebranded as Swisscom TV, as part of efforts to boost the Swisscom brand. Since Swisscom’s IPTV service was launched in 2006 it has attracted over 200,000 customers, with the number doubling in the last year. Swisscom TV offers around 140 TV channels, 30 radio stations, a video library, live sports and 30 channels provided by ...
November 19, 2009
BT’s hybrid DTT/IPTV service, BT Vision, is adding Freeview HD to the next generation of its set top boxes, but no date has yet been announced for the launch. Freeview HD will offer HD content from the BBC ITV, Channel 4 and S4C, with broadcasts starting in the Granada region and London next month. The roll-out of the service to other regions ...
BT Vision to receive Freeview HD
by Janet HarrisBT’s hybrid DTT/IPTV service, BT Vision, is adding Freeview HD to the next generation of its set top boxes, but no date has yet been announced for the launch. Freeview HD will offer HD content from the BBC ITV, Channel 4 and S4C, with broadcasts starting in the Granada region and London next month. The roll-out of the service to other regions ...
November 18, 2009
Microsoft is finally launching its Zune video streaming service in the UK, as part of XBox Live for the XBox 360 game console. The service has been available in the USA for three years. Video Marketplace, which allows Xbox Live users to download or purchase content will be re-launched as Zune, which is expected to live streaming of full 1080p video, depending ...
Zune makes UK debut on XBox 360
by Janet HarrisMicrosoft is finally launching its Zune video streaming service in the UK, as part of XBox Live for the XBox 360 game console. The service has been available in the USA for three years. Video Marketplace, which allows Xbox Live users to download or purchase content will be re-launched as Zune, which is expected to live streaming of full 1080p video, depending ...
November 17, 2009
A new version of the BBC iPlayer will be launched on the Nintendo Wii tomorrow. It will offer broadband-connected Wii users an improved, full screen user interface, compared with the earlier version which was launched in April last year. The new application is part of Nintendo’s strategy to increase the amount of content available on the device. It can be downloaded for free ...
iPlayer launching on Nintendo Wii
by Janet HarrisA new version of the BBC iPlayer will be launched on the Nintendo Wii tomorrow. It will offer broadband-connected Wii users an improved, full screen user interface, compared with the earlier version which was launched in April last year. The new application is part of Nintendo’s strategy to increase the amount of content available on the device. It can be downloaded for free ...
November 13, 2009
The UK set-top box testing company, Mirifice, has made significant progress with its push into eastern Europe through a deal with Russia’s Comstar-UTS. Russia’s largest broadband Internet provider will use MiriATE, a set-top box testing system from Mirifice, for all its future IPTV and set-top box deployments. Comstar-UTS has been using Mirifice’s monitoring system, MiriMON, since 2008. MiriATE, an automated testing system, is ...
Mirifice in deal with Russia’s Comstar-UTS
by Janet HarrisThe UK set-top box testing company, Mirifice, has made significant progress with its push into eastern Europe through a deal with Russia’s Comstar-UTS. Russia’s largest broadband Internet provider will use MiriATE, a set-top box testing system from Mirifice, for all its future IPTV and set-top box deployments. Comstar-UTS has been using Mirifice’s monitoring system, MiriMON, since 2008. MiriATE, an automated testing system, is ...
November 12, 2009
BT Vision signed up just 18,000 new customers to its IPTV service in the three months to September, less than half of the 38,000 new sign-ups in the previous quarter. To make matters worse, after cleansing its database, the total number of subscribers was 436,000, just 3,000 more than at the end of June. Last month the company announced that it no ...
BT Vision slow to attract new customers
by Janet HarrisBT Vision signed up just 18,000 new customers to its IPTV service in the three months to September, less than half of the 38,000 new sign-ups in the previous quarter. To make matters worse, after cleansing its database, the total number of subscribers was 436,000, just 3,000 more than at the end of June. Last month the company announced that it no ...
November 11, 2009
London-based On Demand Group is to provide video-on-demand (VOD) content and services to Germany cable TV operator, Kabel BW, through its On Demand Deutschland joint venture with Tele München Gruppe. Kabel BW plans to launch a new VOD service in early 2010, which will offer major film and television series titles. Tony Kelly, On Demand Group’s CEO, said: “On Demand Deutschland was ...
On Demand to provide content to Kabel BW
by Janet HarrisLondon-based On Demand Group is to provide video-on-demand (VOD) content and services to Germany cable TV operator, Kabel BW, through its On Demand Deutschland joint venture with Tele München Gruppe. Kabel BW plans to launch a new VOD service in early 2010, which will offer major film and television series titles. Tony Kelly, On Demand Group’s CEO, said: “On Demand Deutschland was ...
November 10, 2009
BSkyB has warned subscribers to its Sky Player broadband-based TV service that it plans to introduce AdSmart technology from the New Year. AdSmart sounds very similar to BT’s Phorm, which proved unpopular with BT’s customers after the company ran secret trials of the technology. Like Phorm, AdSmart aims to allow advertising to be targeted to subscriber’s interests. However, unlike BT, BSkyB has warned ...
Targeted ads for Sky Player subscribers
by Janet HarrisBSkyB has warned subscribers to its Sky Player broadband-based TV service that it plans to introduce AdSmart technology from the New Year. AdSmart sounds very similar to BT’s Phorm, which proved unpopular with BT’s customers after the company ran secret trials of the technology. Like Phorm, AdSmart aims to allow advertising to be targeted to subscriber’s interests. However, unlike BT, BSkyB has warned ...
November 9, 2009
rphone Warehouse has signed a deal with IP Vision to sell its FetchTV SmartBoxes in Carphone Warehouse’s digital lifestyle stores. The Fetch TV SmartBox is a Freeview+ DTT personal video recorder with its own on-demand service providing content via broadband. Content is available from BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Sky Sports News, Discovery Channel and CNN. Sky Player is also expected to be available ...
Carphone Warehouse to sell Fetch TV SmartBoxes
by Janet Harrisrphone Warehouse has signed a deal with IP Vision to sell its FetchTV SmartBoxes in Carphone Warehouse’s digital lifestyle stores. The Fetch TV SmartBox is a Freeview+ DTT personal video recorder with its own on-demand service providing content via broadband. Content is available from BBC iPlayer, Channel 4, Sky Sports News, Discovery Channel and CNN. Sky Player is also expected to be available ...
November 5, 2009
Cuatro, one of Spain’s main terrestrial TV channels, has joined with streaming software company, Flumotion, to develop a pioneering WebTV service. The new service, called ‘play cuatro’ uses Flumotion’s content delivery network and WebTV technology. Cuatro already offers content via the web, on portals such as YouTube. ‘play cuatro’ will build on this success while ensuring the quality of the viewing experience. The 3D ...
Cuatro and Flumotion launch 3D WebTV
by Janet HarrisCuatro, one of Spain’s main terrestrial TV channels, has joined with streaming software company, Flumotion, to develop a pioneering WebTV service. The new service, called ‘play cuatro’ uses Flumotion’s content delivery network and WebTV technology. Cuatro already offers content via the web, on portals such as YouTube. ‘play cuatro’ will build on this success while ensuring the quality of the viewing experience. The 3D ...
Freesat iPlayer beta to launch
by Janet HarrisThe BBC is continuing its strategy to make its successful iPlayer service available on more platforms with the launch of a beta version on the Freesat platform this month. A full service is expected next year, and will be available on all Freesat HD boxes. The iPlayer is also available via the Nintendo Wii and Sony Playstation 3 games consoles, and through ...
November 4, 2009
Cambridge-based Amino Technologies has warned that it will record a loss in the second half, and will fail to meet market expectations. The company has been suffering from a shortage of components and has been unable to complete orders on time. Revenues from some of these orders will now fail to be recorded in this financial year. Amino’s shares fell 11.5 pence or ...
Amino Technologies issues profits warning
by Janet HarrisCambridge-based Amino Technologies has warned that it will record a loss in the second half, and will fail to meet market expectations. The company has been suffering from a shortage of components and has been unable to complete orders on time. Revenues from some of these orders will now fail to be recorded in this financial year. Amino’s shares fell 11.5 pence or ...
World’s First IPTV Managed Cloud Service announced
by Janet HarrisMBO Video and 180SQUARED have announced Cirrus Managed Cloud Solutions which allows multiple users to share an IPTV Middleware platform, while keeping each user’s back-end systems separate and secure. It is 180SQUARED’s v.Unison Solution Set which allows MBO Video to share its IPTV Middleware Platform with other entities. Gene Baldwin of MBO Video LLC said: “By sharing the infrastructure and costs, IPTV ...
November 2, 2009
The BBC has boosted its online offering with the launch of the Democracy Live website at bbc.co.uk/democracylive. The site, which cost £1m to launch, provides both on-demand and live content from the House of Commons, House of Lords, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Assembly, and European Parliament. Viewers can choose from eight video streams, displayed on a ‘video wall’, ...
Democracy Live launched on iPlayer
by Janet HarrisThe BBC has boosted its online offering with the launch of the Democracy Live website at bbc.co.uk/democracylive. The site, which cost £1m to launch, provides both on-demand and live content from the House of Commons, House of Lords, Scottish Parliament, Northern Ireland Assembly, Welsh Assembly, and European Parliament. Viewers can choose from eight video streams, displayed on a ‘video wall’, ...
October 30, 2009
Project Canvas is expected to be a serious rival to existing IPTV, cable and satellite by 2014, according to Screen Digest. With the platform set to offer free broadband content alongside broadcast content, on digital TV, it isn’t surprising that it is expected to be a big hit with consumers. Screen Digest forecasts that Canvas could be in 3.5 million homes by ...
Screen Digest predicts Project Canvas’s future
by Janet HarrisProject Canvas is expected to be a serious rival to existing IPTV, cable and satellite by 2014, according to Screen Digest. With the platform set to offer free broadband content alongside broadcast content, on digital TV, it isn’t surprising that it is expected to be a big hit with consumers. Screen Digest forecasts that Canvas could be in 3.5 million homes by ...
October 29, 2009
VidZapper, TV Everywhere’s enterprise video platform, has been updated with a more powerful API. The upgrade follows the recent launch of new channels on the platform, including Moviebeat.tv which features celebrity interviews, movie trailers and exclusive red carpet premier coverage. TV Everywhere CEO, Iolo Jones said: “We’re seeing more and more live events featured on the platform, and many more varied channels, ...
TV Everywhere updates VidZapper
by Janet HarrisVidZapper, TV Everywhere’s enterprise video platform, has been updated with a more powerful API. The upgrade follows the recent launch of new channels on the platform, including Moviebeat.tv which features celebrity interviews, movie trailers and exclusive red carpet premier coverage. TV Everywhere CEO, Iolo Jones said: “We’re seeing more and more live events featured on the platform, and many more varied channels, ...
October 28, 2009
Netherlands based KPN is boosting its IPTV Interactieve TV service with the introduction of HD channels in the second quarter of next year. KPN’s IPTV service currently has 70,000 subscribers, compared with 854,000 for its digital TV platform, Digitenne. In total KPN has 924,000 digital TV customers and expects to break the 1 million barrier next year. To support the expansion of ...
KPN launches HD on Interactieve IPTV
by Janet HarrisNetherlands based KPN is boosting its IPTV Interactieve TV service with the introduction of HD channels in the second quarter of next year. KPN’s IPTV service currently has 70,000 subscribers, compared with 854,000 for its digital TV platform, Digitenne. In total KPN has 924,000 digital TV customers and expects to break the 1 million barrier next year. To support the expansion of ...
October 26, 2009
Video sharing site, Dailymotion, has announced a $25 million funding round led by the French Sovereign Fund, which contributed $11M to the round. Other investors include Advent Venture Partners, AGF Private Equity, Atlas Venture and Partech International. The fundraising will allow Dailymotion to expand globally and diversify to multiple platforms, including mobile and IPTV. The company is in on-going negotiations with IPTV providers ...
Dailymotion raising funds for IPTV and mobile platform
by Janet HarrisVideo sharing site, Dailymotion, has announced a $25 million funding round led by the French Sovereign Fund, which contributed $11M to the round. Other investors include Advent Venture Partners, AGF Private Equity, Atlas Venture and Partech International. The fundraising will allow Dailymotion to expand globally and diversify to multiple platforms, including mobile and IPTV. The company is in on-going negotiations with IPTV providers ...
October 23, 2009
An increasing number of mobile devices are accessing content from the BBC’s iPlayer, as well as games consoles, computers and cable tv services. This has prompted the BBC to consider tailoring the iPlayer to suit further devices in order to ensure quality of service. Only those devices with an installed base of over half a million will be considered for the programme. The ...
BBC suggests bespoke iPlayer development
by Janet HarrisAn increasing number of mobile devices are accessing content from the BBC’s iPlayer, as well as games consoles, computers and cable tv services. This has prompted the BBC to consider tailoring the iPlayer to suit further devices in order to ensure quality of service. Only those devices with an installed base of over half a million will be considered for the programme. The ...
October 22, 2009
Orca Interactive and AirTies have jointly developed the first pre-integrated wireless, end-to-end IPTV and Web TV solution. The solution, which will be on display at the IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe, uses Orca’s RiGHTv middleware, Orca’s COMPASS content discovery solution, and a set top box (STB) from AirTies with built-in support for wireless and 3D graphics. Sefy Ariely, VP of Sales & ...
Orca Interactive and AirTies IPTV innovation
by Janet HarrisOrca Interactive and AirTies have jointly developed the first pre-integrated wireless, end-to-end IPTV and Web TV solution. The solution, which will be on display at the IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe, uses Orca’s RiGHTv middleware, Orca’s COMPASS content discovery solution, and a set top box (STB) from AirTies with built-in support for wireless and 3D graphics. Sefy Ariely, VP of Sales & ...
October 21, 2009
Tiscali TV’s managing director, Jonathan Sykes, has left the company just five months after it was acquired by the Carphone Warehouse for £236m. Mr Sykes joined the IPTV provider as Managing Director of Content Strategy when it was called HomeChoice. HomeChoice was taken over by Tiscali in August 2006 and renamed Tiscali TV early in the following year. Tiscali TV is part of ...
Jonathan Sykes leaves Tiscali TV
by Janet HarrisTiscali TV’s managing director, Jonathan Sykes, has left the company just five months after it was acquired by the Carphone Warehouse for £236m. Mr Sykes joined the IPTV provider as Managing Director of Content Strategy when it was called HomeChoice. HomeChoice was taken over by Tiscali in August 2006 and renamed Tiscali TV early in the following year. Tiscali TV is part of ...
October 20, 2009
There were 145 video on demand (VoD), or catch up TV services in the UK at the end of 2008, out of a total of 696 of these services in Europe. The figures, released by The European Audiovisual Observatory and France’s Direction du développement des medias, place the UK as the firm leader for VoD. France was in second place with 106 ...
UK top in Europe for VOD services
by Janet HarrisThere were 145 video on demand (VoD), or catch up TV services in the UK at the end of 2008, out of a total of 696 of these services in Europe. The figures, released by The European Audiovisual Observatory and France’s Direction du développement des medias, place the UK as the firm leader for VoD. France was in second place with 106 ...
October 16, 2009
Premium channels, such as Sky Sports and Sky Movies could be available on an IPTV platform as early as next year. As part of its efforts to extend the number of platforms for its content, Sky has entered into a deal to make Sky Player available through IP Vision’s Fetch TV set-top box. The deal will give Sky’s customers access to content ...
Sky IPTV deal
by Janet HarrisPremium channels, such as Sky Sports and Sky Movies could be available on an IPTV platform as early as next year. As part of its efforts to extend the number of platforms for its content, Sky has entered into a deal to make Sky Player available through IP Vision’s Fetch TV set-top box. The deal will give Sky’s customers access to content ...
October 15, 2009
The online web-TV service, Joost UK Ltd, has gone into liquidation after failing to gain a sufficient share of the market. The company has been showing signs of strain for a while with its CEO, Mike Volpi, stepping down a few months ago. A change in strategy, to focus on white label online video platforms for media companies and distributors, wasn’t enough ...
Joost UK in liquidation
by Janet HarrisThe online web-TV service, Joost UK Ltd, has gone into liquidation after failing to gain a sufficient share of the market. The company has been showing signs of strain for a while with its CEO, Mike Volpi, stepping down a few months ago. A change in strategy, to focus on white label online video platforms for media companies and distributors, wasn’t enough ...
October 14, 2009
In an interview with the Financial Times, BT Vision’s chief executive, Marc Watson, admitted that he thought it unlikely that the company would achieve its target of 2-3 million subscribers by December 2010. Instead, Watson aims to double the present number of subscribers to one million within a short period, although an actual date was not specified. The higher target was set ...
BT Vision downgrades subscriber target
by Janet HarrisIn an interview with the Financial Times, BT Vision’s chief executive, Marc Watson, admitted that he thought it unlikely that the company would achieve its target of 2-3 million subscribers by December 2010. Instead, Watson aims to double the present number of subscribers to one million within a short period, although an actual date was not specified. The higher target was set ...
