Franco-German cultural channel Arte has been added to Italy’s growing Tivùsat free-to-view bouquet. Tivùsat, which had 2.2 million issued smart-card ‘subscribers’ as at July 31st, up 100,000 in the three months to July. Tivùsat launched five years ago, and offers 68 ‘free’ TV channels including the complete output from public broadcaster RAI and the free-to-air channels from […]
KPN has reached an agreement with joint-venture partner Reggeborgh to acquire the remaining 40 per cent stake in Reggefiber and obtain 100 per cent ownership for €610 million. Joost Farwerck, Member Board of Management KPN, commented: “We are pleased to have obtained full ownership of Reggefiber and aim to learn and make use of the […]
UPnP Forum, the global standards group responsible for the seamless connectivity of home devices, has launched its UPnP+ Certification level for improved device and open source implementations in new paradigms, including mobile connected computing, Cloud-based service delivery, Smartphone content sharing and the Internet of Things (IoT). With Gartner predicting the number of devices connected by […]
The BBC’s Turkish-language service, BBC Turkce, is launching the Archive Room series of audio interviews, filmed and presented for a digital video platform. Available from the BBC Turkce YouTube channel, the 50-part series, presented by Aylin Yazan, brings to life some of the key interviews broadcast by BBC Turkce radio. Co-produced by Cenk Erdil and […]
MobiTV, a global player in enabling delivery of live and on-demand TV everywhere, and TV Bank, a live video distribution system and video provider for connected devices in Japan, have announced a partnership to leverage MobiTV’s software-based platform and NetDVR (nDVR) technology to extend TV services across screens. The service, launching this fall, will enable […]
Conviva, a specialist in real-time big data, viewer-centric video optimisation, has announced its collaboration with SKO, the television audience measurement service in the Netherlands. Conviva’s Intelligent Control Platform received official SKO certification and will be used to arm Dutch broadcasters, advertisers and content delivery network providers with the most comprehensive, real-time quality and audience metrics […]
Amagi, a specialist in cloud-based TV broadcast platform,s has announced the opening of its sales and support office in Tokyo, Japan. The office will oversee Amagi’s progression into the Japanese TV broadcasting industry, giving TV networks in the region improved access to its path-breaking channel playout and monetisation solutions. The office in Tokyo will be […]
Piksel, a global provider of video monetisation software and solutions, has confirmed that Neil Berry has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Commercial for EMEA. Berry will be leading the expansion of Piksel’s business in Europe, building on 25 years’ experience as a senior executive in the broadcast, digital media, and enterprise space. […]
Tilgin, a leading provider of solutions for multi-play and next-generation broadband access, announces a CEO change and has appointed Jonny Wetterborn as new CEO for the company from November 1st 2014. After five years as CEO, Mats Victorin has decided to pursue opportunities outside Tilgin. The Board has decided to appoint Wetterborn as new CEO. […]
Will STBs match the upcoming and future Challenges, Network Operators of Converging Cable Networks and new IP Services are facing? IPTV is moving from a pure linear product to a complete TV experience with Live TV, OnDemand services and 3rd party content. This new world of connecting the TV to the Internet means both, opportunities […]