Thomson has launched the latest version of its SmartVision Video on Demand (VoD) server. SmartVision VoD version 6 offers both IPTV and cable operators the solution they need to maximise network digital video recording (nDVR) opportunities and thus drive new revenues. Thomson's SmartVision VoD 6.0 introduces a new family of streaming accelerators that double the […]
Detica, the business and technology consultancy, has urged the UK Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) to shift the focus of its consultation process away from enforcement when considering legislative options for addressing illicit peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing. Andy Frost, Director of Media at Detica, says: "While we commend BERR's focus on upholding […]
Software developed by NXVision will turn mobile phones into remote TVs allowing users to view their favourite programmes live or pre-recorded anywhere in the world. The technology will enable smart handsets to receive live broadcasts from digital satellite, cable, IPTV or Freeview TV set top boxes. The system will turn handsets into remote TV controls […]
FastWeb has signed an industrial agreement with Eutelsat Communications via its Skylogic broadband subsidiary that will allow FastWeb to extend the coverage of broadband service through satellite connections. FastWeb’s network currently reaches 50 per cent of the population. Thanks to the satellite connectivity provided by Eutelsat’s Tooway service, broadband access will in the future be […]
Discovery has taken BSkyB to the High Court over a disagreement about the companies’ advertising sales contract.Sky Media has sold advertising for Discovery’s TV channels since 2006. The current deal expires at the end of 2009. It is understood that the dispute centres on a clause that allows Sky Media to cap the amount of […]
MTS Allstream, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services, has selected Harmonic’s MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) high definition and standard definition video processing solutions for an IPTV service expansion. The upgrade will enable MTS Allstream to deliver equivalent MPEG-2 quality at half the bandwidth and a broader HD and SD channel line-up to its customers […]
Subscribers to TV services powered by the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia software platform have more than doubled, reaching over 2 million subscriber homes and powering services on nearly 4 million set-top boxes worldwide. In the past quarter Mediaroom customers have connected 500,000 new subscribers across the globe. AT&T is one of Microsoft's fastest-growing Mediaroom […]
Project Kangaroo's set back continue as CEO Ashley Highfield leaves the online venture before launch to become managing director for Microsoft UK’s online operation. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Rod Henwood, the former Channel 4 business director responsible for launching 4oD, the channel’s on-demand service, while a search for a replacement […]
Video rental giant Blockbuster plans to rollout a consumer set-top box in time for the Christmas shopping season in the US that will deliver movies over the Internet to via its Movielink service. Blockbuster acquired Movielink, a video-on-demand service initially launched with backing from the Hollywood studios, in 2007. …
Portugal’s cable TV and Internet company Zon has posted a 2 per cent drop in net profit for the January-to-September period as higher financial costs offset a rise in revenue. The country’s leading cable operator said net profit slipped to E50.9 million – slightly below market consensus. Zon said nine-month net revenue rose 8 per […]