Mobile operators globally can benefit from a net gain of at least $28.7 billion over five years by deploying mobile video and data optimisation technology in their networks, according to findings from ABI Research, revealed by Opera Software’s Skyfire unit. The independent research, carried out
SES has confirmed that all is looking good with its upcoming launch of Astra 2G on November 28th. International Launch Services (ILS), which is responsible for the Proton rocket launch in Kazakhstan, completed the first day of fuelling the craft on November 10th. ILS also says that the Briz-M Upper Stage is undergoing its final […]
Pay-TV operator Measat/Astro Malaysia is adding 10 channels, most of them in HDTV, on November 16th. Astro is also adding a VoD service option for subscribers. The eight new HD channels are Fox Family Movies HD, Fox Action Movies HD, Hits HD, FYI HD, Astro AEC HD, Astro Shuang Xing HD, DIVA Universal HD and […]
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has revealed that the ITV Player app is now available on Amazon Fire tablets. The app will enable viewers to access their favourite ITV programmes on the move, and is now available to download for free from the Amazon Appstore. The ITV Player app allows users to watch ITV’s channels live […]
Google’s YouTube is starting a subscription service, branded ‘Music Key’, that allows users to stream ad-free music videos, and download them for offline use. The monthly fee for Music Key also provides membership to Google Play All Access, the firm’s pre-existing “all-you-can-eat” song download facility. It is set to take on the likes Spotify, Rdio […]
RTL Group reported stable Q3 results as growth in its German and Dutch operations offset headwinds in France and at its TV production company. The broadcaster, which is majority-owned by German media conglomerate Bertelsmann, said its Q3 earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA), excluding special items, was stable at €160 million. RTL said it […]
Oregan Networks, a specialist in pay-TV systems, has become a member of the RDK (Reference Design Kit), a pre-integrated software bundle that provides a common framework for powering customer-premises equipment from TV service providers, and announced a strategic intent to align its engineering expertise and services with RDK’s initiatives. The RDK is supported by more […]
Cloud-based global video distribution and monetisation network Rightster is teaming up with electric single-seater car race series Formula E as an online video partner. The deal will see Rightster manage Formula E’s YouTube channel with particular focus on channel and rights management, social media amplification, programming support and cross-promotion across the relevant channels in Rightster’s […]
Comcast has unveiled voice-enabled television user interface, a solution that it sys will revolutionise the way its Xfinity TV customers, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, navigate the X1 platform. The “talking guide” features a female voice that reads aloud selections like programme titles, network names and time slots as well as DVR […]
Train operator East Coast is the first brand in the UK to embed live data into its advertising on ITV’s VoD service, ITV Player. The ITV Player now features advertising for East Coast which take a live feed in real time from the train operator’s fares system and incorporates this into the customised advert allowing […]