Advanced Television

Apple certifies Infostrada to deliver TV content to iTunes

Infostrada, a provider of video technology services, has been certified by Apple as an official iTunes Certified Encoding House for the delivery of TV content. This certification follows Infostrada being officially certified by Apple at the end of last year for delivering movies for iTunes. Infostrada joins an exclusive group of worldwide encoding houses officially […]

July 8, 2015

Globecast Australia opens new revenue generating streams

Globecast Australia has enhanced its Online Video Platform, to provide media owners with the ability to charge for content. Earlier this year, Australian News Channel announced the launch of Australia Channel, powered by Globecast Australia’s Online Video Platform. As Australia’s first, truly global television service, Australia Channel offers international audiences live and catch-up Australian news, sport and […]

July 8, 2015

ESPNcricinfo unveils Ashes coverage

ESPNcricinfo, the digital cricket brand, will provide extensive coverage of the 2015 Ashes series between England and Australia, starting on July 8th at SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. On ESPNcricinfo’s site and app, fans will get comprehensive video, news, information, features and analysis from an unmatched line-up of cricket journalists, experts and former players. The coverage is […]

July 8, 2015

LiveXLive Picks Verizon Digital Media Services

Verizon Digital Media Services now powers Loton Corp.’s new subsidiary LiveXLive, the dedicated live music-streaming network. With its end-to-end video workflow, Verizon Digital Media Services enables the video experience from ingest through delivery and distribution of LiveXLive’s streaming of the world’s leading music festivals, concerts and performances in full high-definition and with social media integration. […]

July 8, 2015

Dubai: icflix available to Zain customers

Watching movies and TV series just became easier for Zain customers. A partnership with icflix will give customers access to entertainment on the move with Jazwood, Hollywood and Bollywood content, including movies, TV shows, cartoons and documentaries. The icflix offer gives Zain customers two months of free unlimited streaming access. The recently announced partnership will […]

July 8, 2015

Korea: Pioneer, PAAN launch Buzz Media prodco

Pioneer Productions, one of the world’s leading factual producers, part of the Tinopolis Group has partnered with South Korean production company PAAN Media to launch joint venture company, Buzz Media. Operating out of Seoul, Korea, the new production company will develop and produce a wide range of factual programming for UK, Korean and international broadcasters. […]

July 8, 2015

MediaMelon, Media Excel collaborate

MediaMelon, the smart streaming company, and Media Excel, a supplier of OTT multiscreen transcoding solutions, has announced product integration designed to improve streaming video quality and bandwidth efficiency. Service providers deploying Media Excel HERO encoders with MediaMelon QBR streaming optimisation technology can reduce bitrates by 35 per cent, paving the way to 4K delivery. MediaMelon […]

July 8, 2015

Edgeware VCP for CableLabs

Edgeware, a specialist in video delivery networks, has announced its drive for innovation by modelling industry interoperability for IP video delivery networks. Edgeware’s Video Consolidation Platform (VCP) is hosted in the CableLabs’ IPTV Innovations laboratory for cable operators and others to test-drive. In addition, the company recently worked with a number of industry players to […]

July 8, 2015

3Zero2 TV deploys AVIWEST solutions

AVIWEST, a global provider of video contribution systems, has announced that Italian television production and services provider 3Zero2 TV has deployed 50 units of the company’s DMNG PRO180-RA video uplink solutions to deliver live video transmissions for the Lega Pro football league coverage. The project was supported by Comsytec, AVIWEST’s Italian distributor and system integrator. […]

July 8, 2015

Kent County Cricket Club streaming live TV following MediaStar installation

 Kent County Cricket Club, one of England’s first-class county clubs, is able to stream live televised and customised video content to displays across the network at its recently re-developed pavilion and corporate hospitality centre, following the installation of Cabletime’s MediaStar and MediaManager solutions. The Club which is housed at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in […]

July 8, 2015