Advanced Television

Piksel launches Fuse Publisher

Piksel has launched a new product, Fuse Publisher, to allow broadcasters and service providers to consolidate complex digital supply chains when delivering broadcast and digital content. Clive Malcher, SVP Commercial at Piksel said: “The distribution of content from broadcast to digital platforms has been hamstringing providers for years. As consumers continue to watch more and […]

September 7, 2017

Divitel and Keepixo power IP-based TV solution for Media Broadcast

Recently, Divitel designed a state-of-the-art streaming headend featuring Keepixo encoders for service provider Media Broadcast GmbH in Germany. As part of a bigger switch to the new hybrid offering freenet TV connect, this solution enables Media Broadcast GmbH to offer viewers advanced adaptive MPEG-DASH streaming capabilities. Viewers can access the streams via the innovative freenet […]

September 7, 2017

AirTies launches Android TV IP STB

Ahead of the 2017 IBCShow, AirTies Wireless Networks, an international provider of premium in-home wireless systems and managed IPTV and OTT set-top box (STB) solutions, today unveiled an Android TV edition of the Air 7415, a 4K IP STB, to address the growing demand for the Android platform from TV operators. The Air 7415 STB enables operators […]

September 7, 2017

Technicolor adopts Metrological’s browser architecture

Metrological has announced that Technicolor is adopting Metrological’s Application Platform and Web-Platform for Embedded (WPE) on the Technicolor 4K Ultra HD hybrid cable and IP set-top boxes (STBs). The WPE browser and cloud based architecture simplify the onboarding of premium OTT content, provide a unified framework for IP based video delivery and enable operators anywhere […]

September 7, 2017

NovelSat Introduces ProtCASTER

NovelSat, a specialist in satellite transmission technology, today announced availability of NovelSat ProtCASTER; a new broadcast content protection, entitlement and scheduling solution for satellite-based content distribution. ProtCASTER is the only satellite broadcast DRM (Digital Rights Management) platform based on virtually unbreakable AES 256-bit encryption, delivering the highest level of satellite content security available today. Satellite […]

September 7, 2017

Inverto and QTEC announce quantum router collaboration

China Quantum Technologies (QTEC), an  operator of quantum equipment and communication networks across China and FTA Communication Technologies (Inverto), a leader in satellite reception and streaming solutions for connected home applications, have announced partnership focusing on the development of quantum-secure smart home networking and streaming appliances for communication applications. “Quantum communication is an essential technology […]

September 7, 2017

Sixty integrates Ease TV with Huawei Envision solution

The Interactive TV company Sixty has integrated its Ease TV user interface framework with Huawei’s Envision Solution. Sixty’s Ease TV will use Huawei Envision Open API to provide a more powerful and flexible hybrid video solution for new and existing operator customers. Developed by a unique team of graphic, broadcast design professionals and developers, Sixty […]

September 7, 2017

Millennials watch more time-shifted content than live TV

Millennials (ages 18-34) watch more time-shifted content through self-recording or on-demand (55 per cent) than live TV (45 per cent), according to a study from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The Exploring Preferences for Personalized Content Consumption Experiences Study also shows that only 35 per cent of those over the age of 35 watch time-shifted […]

September 6, 2017

RhythmOne acquires YuMe for $185m

Digital ad company RhythmOne has entered into a definitive agreement with YuMe, a provider of digital video brand advertising, to acquire all its issued and to be issued share capital for a total consideration of approximately $185 million (€154.9m) based on current exchange rates. The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2018. The combination of […]

September 6, 2017

Emmy award for BT

UK telco BT has won a prestigious industry accolade – an Emmy Award – for the way it connects television companies to BT Tower to distribute live footage. The Emmy Awards recognise past and present achievements in the global television industry – including technology innovations – with the US National Academy for Television Arts and […]

September 6, 2017By Colin Mann