Advanced Television

Netflix acquires SVOD rights to Batman ‘Gotham’ series

Netflix and Warner Bros have confirmed an agreement that makes Netflix the exclusive subscription VoD home of the highly anticipated series, Gotham, in each of the territories in which the Internet TV network current operates – and select other territories. Each season of the series will be available to Netflix members following linear broadcast beginning […]

September 3, 2014By Nik Roseveare

Moby Media adds new Iraq channel

Moby Media, based in Dubai but largely focusing on broadcasting in Afghanistan, has launched a new channel for Iraq.  Lana TV (“for us” or “Ours”) is based in Baghdad and is a general entertainment channel. Lana TV is broadcasting from Nilesat and Yahsat 1A. Backed by the Mohseni family, but with a “strategic” minority stake […]

September 3, 2014By Chris Forrester

Channel 4 increases NFL output

Channel 4 will broadcast 21 live NFL matches during the 2014-15 season, the largest number of games ever shown on free-to-air television in the UK over the course of one campaign. The broadcaster, entering its second year of a two-season contract with the NFL, will show all three matches played at Wembley, 17 other regular-season […]

September 3, 2014

DCC Labs joins HbbTV

DCC Labs has become a member of Hybrid broadcast broadband TV (HbbTV), a global initiative defining specifications that streamline and accelerate deployment of IPTV services. DCC Labs strive to improve the video user experience for consumers by empowering TV operators with state-of-the-art solutions. As such, for several years DCC Labs had been an active member […]

September 3, 2014

Krux integrates Digital Element geolocation

Digital Element, aprovider of IP geolocation technology, has announced that Krux, a cross-screen data management solutions provider, has deployed its NetAcuity Edge hyperlocal IP Intelligence technology to improve geographic targeting capability for its global client base. Krux provides a cross-screen Data Management Platform that captures data from any device – smartphones, tablets, desktops, laptops and […]

September 3, 2014

Metrological joins RDK Community

Metrological, provider of a cloud-based Application Platform for TV Apps, has joined the RDK (Reference Design Kit) Community. Metrological joins more than 160 community members. These comprise chip vendors, OEM hardware manufacturers, app developers and system integrators.  Members use the RDK to provide a common underlying technology layer that shortens the development cycle for TV […]

September 3, 2014

Octoshape expands into Australia

Driven in large part by the company’s success across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions, Octoshape, a specialist in cloud-based, OTT stream acceleration and contribution technologies for broadcasters, enterprises and carriers, has announced a further push into Southeast Asia and Oceania with the establishment of a new office in Sydney, Australia. “Not only is Octoshape […]

September 3, 2014

SmartLabs new HEVC STBs

SmartLabs has introduced four completely new STB models. The new SML-482 HEVC STB is at the top of the list. This is a powerful device in an elegant and compact case. Leveraging a new high-performance chipset, this device supports the latest graphics and HEVC format. Using SML-482 HEVC as the foundation of their service will […]

September 3, 2014

Farncombe services for ViewSat

Farncombe, a provider of specialist technology and operational services, is providing business growth, improvement and operational advisory services to ViewSat, a provider of satellite and transmission services for broadcasters. Farncombe started working with ViewSat in early 2014 to align its business growth plans with operational systems, processes and human resources. Farncombe is providing a range […]

September 3, 2014

SMiT deploys Dynamic Sentinel Cardless CAM with Viaccess-Orca

SMiT, a global player in design and development of conditional access modules (CAMs), has partnered with Viaccess-Orca (VO), a global expert in the protection and enhancement of content services, to launch a CAM fully integrated with VO’s Dynamic Sentinel Cardless solution. SMiT is the first CAM provider to achieve VO’s certification for its Dynamic Sentinel […]

September 3, 2014