Joost, the OTT video service, has launched an iPhone application, making its P2P web TV service available on the go. With the application, iPhone users can watch Joost's content library of more than 46,000 videos on the go for free. The service streams video over Wi-Fi connections and not over the phone's EDGE or 3G […]
Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), the largest multiple system operator in Japan has acquired 97.9 per cent of the total outstanding shares in the Jyohoku New Media. As a result of the purchase, Taito Cable Television has now become a consolidated subsidiary of J:COM. J:Com said that it expected the deal to expand its reach in the […]
Viaccess, the conditional access company and telecommunications provider Ericsson have signed an agreement for Viaccess to provide security software and services in support of IMS-based IPTV solutions. TV technology providers have begun to integrate their consumer devices, content protection solutions, video servers and applications software with the new Ericsson IPTV solution, an open, carrier-class ecosystem […]
Etisalat and France Telecom have signed a cooperation agreement covering Digital Home services, content, international networks and Enterprise solutions. Etisalat will acquire a 16.6 per cent stake of SoftAtHome, a joint venture launched by Thomson, Sagem and France Telecom to develop software solutions for triple-play services in the Digital Home. Etisalat will adopt SoftAtHome solutions […]
Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) has announced a major investment in XDCAM High Definition technology that will see the Italian public broadcaster transition to an HD infrastructure over a three year period. The deal will see 180 of Sony's High-end PDW-700 camcorders and 180 PDW-HD1500 decks used across the organisation's entire range of operations from news gathering […]
Object Matrix, a developer of secure asset archive and retrieval software, has partnered with distributor Channel Dynamics to launch The MatrixStore, a multi-purpose disk based archive solution. The MatrixStore provides a secure archive to businesses with large data libraries at a fraction of the cost of a tape library. Ideal for the broadcast, design and […]
Duna TV, the Hungarian public broadcaster, has secured carriage on the country's DTT platform due to launch in December. Under the terms of the 12-year deal, Antenna Hungária – a HD version of Duna TV – along with standard definition channel Duna ll Autónomia, will be distributed on the first multiplex and available to users […]
Russian telco Comstar has reported a 22 per cent year-on-year increase in third-quarter core earnings, but has said it would cut capital expenditure due to the financial crisis. Comstar said its adjusted operating income before depreciation and amortisation reached $184.8 million, higher than the average forecast of $163.6 million. Its OIBDA margin increased to 43.8 […]
Google will power some web ads for the broadcaster site ITV.com which will start running AdSense text ads on its search results pages in the next 10 days or so. Google has already powered ITV.com's site search for 18 months so this is a logical extension of the deal – and it may be extended […]