Universal Networks International (UNI), the channels division of NBCUniversal International Television, has confirmed that E! Entertainment Television is launching in Russia and the CIS in the second quarter of 2014. “E! Entertainment Television is a core channel brand for Universal Networks International and the launch of the brand in Russia and the CIS is an […]
Eutelsat Communications has confirmed the signature of long-term capacity agreements on the Eutelsat 16A satellite with three of Romania’s flagship channels, Kanal D, B1 TV and Trinitas TV. By joining Eutelsat 16A, the three channels can benefit from immediate and privileged access to hundreds of regional cable networks and all DTH satellite operators serving Romanian […]
Motive Television has entered a joint sales agreement with Castalia Communications, an independent distributor of broadcast, satellite, cable and web-based programming covering Latin America. Under the agreement Castalia will market turn-key VoD solutions to pay-TV operators and terrestrial broadcasters throughout the region combining Motive’s commercially proven Content Express with Castalia’s access to content rights. Leonard […]
High-performance digital media specialist Dune HD has selected Broadcom’s BCM7356 satellite system-on-a-chip (SoC) for its next generation STB deployments. With integrated Ethernet connectivity and interface options to connect with Broadcom’s Wi-Fi and powerline solutions, the single chip solution allows Dune HD to deliver seamless multi-room DVR viewing while reducing cost and power requirements. For more […]
now TV, Hong Kong’s largest quadruple-play pay-TV provider, will launch a horse racing channel now668 on February 2nd, the Chinese New Year Raceday. now668 will broadcast all local races and selected overseas races from the Hong Kong Jockey Club live in SD, HD and Super HD formats. Starting from February 2nd to the end of […]
ContentBridge, a provider of digital supply chain solutions to the content industry, has added Visit Films to its client base. ContentBridge provides major studios, independent distributors and content aggregators with a cost-effective way to manage, transform and deliver their media/metadata to outlets around the world, including DirecTV, AT&T, iTunes, Amazon, Netflix, and Google. “We welcome […]
AMC/Sundance Channel Global, the international division of AMC Networks, has announced that Sundance Channel will launch as a 24-hour linear HD channel and VoD service on VTR in Chile, the largest cable operator in the country. The news follows Sundance Channel’s first-ever launch in Latin America in 2013. The network is now widely available across […]
Ibrarn Television has chosen a PlayBox Technology channel-in-a-box platform for its new broadcast service, transmitting via satellite from the Libyan capital city, Tripoli. The project was managed by system integration specialist Libirel Communications Limited. “A PlayBox Technology CIAB installation was the obvious choice for this new network,” comments Libirel Communications senior engineer Declan Goulding. “It […]
Level 3 Communications has launched a new cloud-based file transfer platform that simplifies and accelerates the process of sending large video and data files, such as syndicated content and advertising files. The new service was developed to meet increasing demand from network broadcast and other media companies to move content to remote locations around the […]
Skyline Communications, a global leader in end-to-end multi-vendor network management solutions for the IPTV, satellite, HFC broadband and broadcast industry, announced record sales figures for 2013 at its annual employee New Year event last weekend. A growth curve that has started and persisted since the very inception of the DataMiner multi-vendor network management platform and […]