NXP Semiconductors has confirmed that STMicroelectronics has purchased NXP’s 20 per cent stake in ST-NXP Wireless. On August 20th 2008, STMicroelectronics and Ericsson Mobile Platforms announced an agreement to merge Ericsson Mobile Platforms and ST-NXP Wireless into a 50/50 joint venture. STMicroelectronics indicated at that date that it expected to exercise its call option to […]
retra has welcomed TechniSat as a new associate member. By joining retra, TechniSat says it demonstrates its commitment to supporting the independent electrical retail sector throughout 2009 and beyond. John Norton, UK Sales Manager for TechniSat, said: 'We see our membership of retra as an essential step in developing the relationships with retailers that will […]
KDG achieved 11% growth in digital subs to 846,300 out of its nine million TV subs. KDG had 1,240,700 internet and telephony RGUs at year end, up 105.2% year-on-year, with 163,200 added during the final quarter. Internet customers were 624,700, while phone customers numbered 616,000. The company had 11.386m RGUs in total at the end […]
The ITU says its new standard will presage the day when customers can buy a box at retail pug it in. It believes this is very important as IPTV, defined by ITU-T as "multimedia services such as television/video/ audio/text/graphics/data delivered over IP-based networks managed to support the required level of quality of service (QoS)/quality of […]
South Korea will install a nationwide super-broadband infrastructure by 2013 which would enable the downloading of a feature film in one or two seconds. The project unveiled by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) will require investment of 1.3 trillion won from the government and 32.8 trillion won from the private sector. ‘South Korea will be […]
Digital sports specialist Perform has launched 'Omnisport' – a new online pay-per-view sports portal, featuring official live and on-demand video action from top sporting competitions around the world. The site will stream over 4,500 live sport events per year and will feature top football competitions including the UEFA Cup, World Cup 2010 qualifiers, Hyundai A […]
NBC Universal said its television shows are driving a large portion of mobile video usage for its mobile phone programming. The US media company reported that NBC.com generated more than 60 per cent of traffic to NBCU programming on mobile phones. NBC also said that its share of usage on mobile phones jumped to 11 […]
On the day Iran announced it has launched a satellite, two British companies are involved in discussions about developing a low-cost rocket capable of putting small satellites in orbit. The idea is being promoted by SSTL best known for its Earth observation spacecraft, in conjunction with Virgin Galactic. It is 38 years since the UK […]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) Worldwide Television operation has named Ian Hogg Senior Vice President and Managing Director for the Asia-Pacific territory. In his new role, Hogg will oversee the distribution of MGM film and television properties on a variety of platforms including pay-TV, basic, free TV and digital media in the Asia- Pacific region.
Entone, the IPTV connected home company, has announced that their Amulet IPTV receiver and award-winning Hydra IP video gateway are successfully integrated with Latens software Conditional Access security system. This collaborative effort will enable telcos to quickly and easily deploy a more efficient and enhanced IPTV solution.