A mysterious Russian satellite has spent the past few weeks getting altogether much too close to some well-known international satellite operators. The Russian satellite, called ‘Luch’, launched back in September 2014 and in April popped up within a half-degree of Intelsat 7 and Intelsat 901 satellites orbiting 36,000 kilometres above the Equator. The US Dept. […]
In the wake of federal court action and subsequent enforcement efforts to shut down the distribution of pirated content via the “TVpad” streaming device, Sling TV has announced a promotion to help connect US-based fans of Chinese television with a legal, reliable source of popular programming. Earlier this year, DISH Network (of which Sling TV […]
November 10th should see a giant Ariane 5 rocket lift off with two passengers on a dual launch mission. Arabsat-6B (aka BADR-7), along with Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) GSAT-15, are scheduled for launch with the 43-minute launch window opening at 6.34 pm (French Guiana time (21.34 GMT, 4.34 pm EST. The two satellites have […]
Streaming media service Roku has confirmed the launch of Amazon Video on the Roku streaming platform in the UK. Amazon Video offers Roku customers access to more than 50,000 popular and new release movies and TV episodes they can instantly rent or buy, while Amazon Prime members can stream a library of more than 15,000 […]
Net Insight, a provider of live, interactive and on-demand media transport, today announces that the company is entering the OTT market to solve the live OTT streaming challenges stunting the growth of this market opportunity. Net Insight is uniquely positioned to bring real-time delivery of content, which enables true live OTT distribution, supporting and encouraging […]
Harmonic, a specialist in video delivery infrastructure, has announced that NASA TV UHD, the first consumer Ultra-HD channel in North America, is now available. Leveraging an end-to-end UHD delivery system from Harmonic, NASA’s ambient video channel provides consumers with a wide array of 2160p60 video content, covering the space programme. Transmitted in the clear via […]
Broadcast specialist Vision247 has announced the launch of its VisionTV UK app available globally for iOS and Android devices. The app will facilitate a live stream of all 20+ channels available on VisionTV. VisionTV consists of more than 20 free-to-air channels, allowing viewers to watch a wide variety of both UK and international programmes covering […]
SF Anytime, a VoD service in Scandinavia, has selected MPP Global’s cloud platform, eSuite, for its multiscreen OTT service. Part of AB Svensk Filmindustri and the Bonnier Group, SF Anytime operates throughout the Nordic countries and offers a wide range of films, from the latest Hollywood blockbusters to kids movies. As broadcast and digital continue […]
3D cinema technology specialist RealD is being bought by private equity company Rizvi Traverse Management for $551 million (€513m). The transaction has been approved by the RealD board and upon completion the business will become a privately-held firm. RealD’s 3D projection technology is in some 27,000 screens globally. RealD chairman and CEO Michael Lewis said […]
HMS Media Solutions, a provider of broadcast automation solutions based in Germany, and Swiss media company joiz Global, the creator of a community marketing and social TV platform, have partnered to provide a fully integrated end-to-end solution for live TV, VoD and community interaction. The offering will allow media companies of all sizes to develop new digital strategies […]