Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media) has confirmed that five websites distributing pirated multimedia content have been blocked based on the Moscow City Court’s ruling. The decision follows applications of copyright holders, Sony Music Entertainment and Examen Publisher. Roskomnadzor received 76 rulings of the Moscow City […]
The first half of 2017 has seen rapid growth in sales of DAB+ receivers across Europe – driven by Norway’s switchover from FM to DAB+ and the development of digital radio markets across the continent. GfK research, covering nine European markets, shows a 30 per cent increase in sales volumes for the first six months […]
As expected, Israel has revoked the Press Pass of an Al Jazeera journalist, Elias Karram who is based in Israel. Karram is alleged to have referred to the work of Palestinian journalists as being part of the “resistance” to “Zionist occupation” of former Arab territory. Karram is an Arab citizen of Israel from Nazareth who […]
Brazil’s publicly-owned telecoms infrastructure comp any Telebras says it has postponed its sale of Ka-band capacity on its SGDC defence satellite. It had divided the bandwidth into three lots for sale but has now, following consultations, postponed the process. Companies wishing to bid for the capacity now have until September 27th to enter their bids. […]
In the first half 2017, the Kudelski Group, a provider of media content protection and value-added service technology, grew consolidated revenues by 12.7 per cent reaching $545.7 million, while delivering $6.7 million operating profit, a decline of $27.3 million compared to the first half 2016. The structural change of the markets in which the Group is […]
Amazon Web Services has announced that Portugal-based telecommunications provider NOWO has selected video processing solutions from AWS Elemental to power a unified headend delivering digital cable and OTT video services. NOWO launched its subscription-based OTT video service to customers in the Portuguese market this year with AWS Elemental Live, AWS Elemental Server and AWS Elemental […]
Vibrant TV has been added as a charter television network for the US VIDGO streaming service whose nationwide launch is anticipated this autumn. The VIDGO app is designed to work on any connected device, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart TVs or any television equipped to support alternative streaming platforms. Vibrant TV joins VIDGO at a […]
RealNetworks, a specialist in digital media software and services, has announced a partnership with CIBN Oriental Network, one of the seven broadcasting networks that is licensed to distribute OTT content in China, to enhance the company’s TV and mobile video streaming capabilities. By leveraging RealNetworks’ RealMedia HD technology, CIBN Oriental’s users will can access the […]
MX1’s Past Installation of Net Insight’s solution will be used to offer customers complete control, increased flexibility and greater utilisation of network resources for its sports business segment. MX1, a provider of global digital media services, deploys a service based on its 2016 installation of Net Insight’s customer provisioned networks solution (CPN). The CPN solution […]
Discovery Communications has struck a streaming deal in Germany and Austria with Amazon that brings Amazon Prime members access to Eurosport’s premium live HD sports content, including exclusive Bundesliga live on Friday nights across Germany. Eurosport goes live on Amazon Channels on August 16th 2017. In what the broadcaster describes as “a fantastic deal for […]