NSR research predicts there will be a global maximum of 200 channels in 3D in 10 years time. It says much of the current hype is only propelled by the determination of flat screen makers to develop a new market but it sees no genuine swelling of demand and believes 3D TV will not exceed […]
Research and analysis by the Arab Advisors Group reveals that as of September 2010 the three main Satellite pay TV operators in the region offered a combined total of 124 channels. There are five satellite Pay TV providers that cater to the Arab region; Namely: Arab Television and Radio Network (ART), Orbit Showtime Network (OSN), […]
Oracle has published research which it says reveals that while telecoms companies are focused on providing a more personalised and compelling customer experience, the processes and systems they have in place leave them unable to achieve this goal. The research also found that many Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are planning to broaden their range of […]
Leslie Moonves, CBS CEO, says the network is in no hurry to see its content on new OTT platforms like Google TV or Netflix. “People want our content. We’re going to be paid. We’re going to take our time making the right decision,” he told the annual UBS Global Media and Communications Conference. Moonves referred […]
Comcast International Media Group (CIMG) has signed a number of multi-platform deals in Asia Pacific, making content available to E!, Style, G4 and Golf Channel fans via such distribution systems as on demand, mobile and DVD, as well as TV. “We’re pleased to make some of the most loved titles from CIMG’s catalogue, available everywhere […]
Curzon Artificial Eye (CAE), owner of the UK’s Curzon art house cinema chain, is preparing to launch its new on-demand service which it hopes will boost audiences and help tackle digital piracy. The service goes live on December 10th with the debut on Iraq war film “In Our Name” The film will be streamed in […]
INOE Technologies has developed and patented a process that allows for the delivery of visual content in 4D and in HD to users on the Internet. In the 4D mode, it allows for the user to choose their individual viewing angle and his proximity to content and to immerse themselves within that content as if […]
Argentine incumbent teleco Telefonica de Argentina (TdA) has launched a VOD service over its ‘Speedy’ ADSL broadband network. Subscribers of the ‘On Video’, service, will have unlimited access to a library of content, including a variety of television programmes and films. The service is priced at ARS39.9 ($10.2) per month, with no activation fee; subscribers […]
Ericsson has announced multimedia chief Jan Wareby will take over as head of sales and marketing. Wareby, head of Ericsson’s struggling multimedia unit, was previously head of sales and marketing at Sony Ericsson, where he played an integral role in establishing the joint venture. Ericsson said this week its chairman, Michael Treschow, would step down […]
KidsCo, the international children’s channel, is extending its reach across South West Germany in partnership with cable network operator Kable BW. The package enables KidsCo subscribers across the region to enjoy more programming including brand new ‘Pay TV’ exclusive content Turbo Dogs, which will air on KidsCo from 3rd January 2011.