Net Insight, a provider of live, interactive and on-demand media transport, has announced that DMC, provider of media logistics services to channel owners and operators, has selected the company for a new IP distribution network. DMC, the Digital Media Centre, part of AMC Networks International, provides services including the origination of over 100 television channels […]
Tulix and ImmediaTV are proud to launch their web streaming solution designed specifically for TV Broadcasters. Key Features include: Closed Caption support 720p or 1080i ingest Live, Linear (Cloud PlayOut), and On Demand Streaming globally to all devices Broadcast grade encoder – Stand Alone or openGear card Custom apps for Android, iOS, Amazon Fire TV, […]
Findings from content delivery network services specialist Akamai Technologies’ Third Quarter, 2015 State of the Internet Report indicate that European countries dominate a number of key connectivity metrics, with a growth in IP addresses having 15 Mbps ‘4K-ready’ connection speeds. “While we did observe an
The chairman of Portugal’s National Communications Authority (Anacom), Fátima Barros, has admitted the possibility of activating a second DTT multiplex (so-called Mux B) to host new TV channels. However, according to her, this would be a “political decision”. Should the project proceed, she added, it would require at least one year and an investor would […]
Shareablee, the social media benchmarking and audience analysis firm that partners with TV and cable networks CBS, NBC, ESPN, Univision, FOX News and CNN, among others, has released a November ranking of the most socially engaged TV Networks in the US The ranking, which includes all television shows and the main network brand accounts under […]
Israel’s Spacecom Satellite Communications which operates the Amos fleet of communication satellites says that its Amos-5 craft is a total loss. The satellite failed on Nov 21st and all attempts to communicate with it have failed. Amos-5 is insured for some $158 million, and Dec 15 saw the company make a statement to the Tel […]
The BBC and ITV have confirmed the split of matches for next summer’s UEFA Euro 2016 in France. TheFTA broadcasters will share the 11 group matches contested by England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The BBC will broadcast the highly anticipated home nations clash between England and Wales June 16th and ITV […]
The Canal+ Group and France Télévisions are celebrating having been awarded the rights to France’s Coupe de la Ligue (League Cup) for four seasons. Beginning in August 2016, Canal+ Group channels will broadcast 100 per cent of the games featuring France’s professional clubs over the tournament’s seven match days. The contract lasts four years up […]
Alibaba Group and Walt Disney Co have struck a deal to sell a new smart device for the home that will bring Disney’s movies, TV series and games to Chinese consumers. Pre-sales of the Mickey Mouse-themed device, which connects TVs to the Internet and costs CNY 799 ($125), have started on Alibaba’s online marketplace Tmall.com. […]
Popular TV streaming service TVPlayer is now available on the new Apple TV, giving Apple users the opportunity to watch over 85 of the UK’s top TV channels within a single app. TVPlayer Plus, the low-cost pay-TV service is also available, offering premium channels, including Discovery Channel, TLC, Eurosport 1, HISTORY, and Sony Movie Channel, […]