The UK’s domestic TV channels all “met or exceeded” their 2014 targets for providing subtitles, signing and audio description on programmes, according to a report by watchdog Ofcom. The targets, for what are known as “access services”, were set by the 2003 Communications Act. The BBC must subtitle 100 per cent of its programmes, audio […]
Microsoft’s Xbox One has added a new feature for North American owners looking to expand their television viewing on the game console. Members of the Xbox Preview program in the US and Canada can now buy an over-the-air TV tuner from Hauppauge and an HDTV antenna and start watching live television for free through their […]
From April 13th, anyone in Hong Kong can subscribe to HBO GO, an OTT service offering unlimited access to a library of HBO and CINEMAX Original content. HBO GO was first launched in Hong Kong in 2013 for Now TV’s HBO subscribers free of charge. The streaming service will now be extended to users without […]
Intelsat, a provider of satellite services, has expanded its media services offering with the introduction of IntelsatOne Prism, a next-generation, IP content distribution platform and managed service that is fully integrated with Intelsat’s global satellite fleet and IntelsatOne terrestrial network. IntelsatOne Prism’s fully automated, converged IP-based platform allows media customers to conduct multiple content transmissions […]
Saffron Digital, a video platform provider that simplifies the management and delivery of multi-platform video services, has partnered with Verimatrix, a specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen video services, to offer advanced revenue security and monetisation tools to broadcasters and operators. The new partnership enhances Saffron Digital’s OTT platform, MainStage, with Verimatrix’s […]
Fortitude has been renewed for a second series on Sky Atlantic. Sky has ordered ten new episodes of the arctic drama following its international success. Sky Atlantic channel director Zai Bennett added: “[Writer] Simon Donald created a unique and unsettling story which, week after week, has captivated our customers. I am absolutely delighted that we […]
The UFC, the premier mixed martial arts organisation, and Extreme Sports Channel (ESC) have announced that ESC, the action sports and entertainment channel operated by international broadcaster AMC Networks International – Zone, has secured the exclusive live rights to air UFC events on its Polish feed. This four-year deal sees ESC air all live UFC […]
Skyline Communications, a specialist in end-to-end multi-vendor network management and OSS software solutions, has confirmed the appointment of Steven Soenens as Product Marketing Director. In this role, he will lead the product management and marketing activities for DataMiner, across all vertical market segments. Prior to joining Skyline Communications, Soenens served as VP Product Management and […]
EuroMedia March/April 2015 A year ago, managed network providers are increasingly relying on QoE to stave off OTT challengers and the threat of cord-cutting, with the UI and user friendliness of the EPG and recommendation features central to their efforts. Colin Mann takes a look at the role data-mining and management plays in viewer satisfaction, […]
French broadcaster TV5Monde is trying to regain control of its 11 channels and websites after an “extremely powerful” cyber attack by so-called Islamic State. The attack began around 10pm French time on Wednesday, said Yves Bigot in an interview on RTL radio, and the hackers knocked out the TV channels and posted material on the […]