ALi Corporation, a leading innovator and developer of set-top box (STB) chipsets, has announced that its upcoming generation of chipsets will feature Advanced HDR by Technicolor technology. “Viewers today are demanding an enhanced, sophisticated and true-color viewing experience. With Advanced HDR by Technicolor, ALi-equipped STBs can receive HDR content from any broadcast operator that has […]
Globecast, the global solutions provider for media, has appointed Jacques Rivals as Chief Quality and Change Officer, effective immediately. In his new position, Rivals will work closely with the marketing, operations and sales teams in all regions on the quality control of Globecast’s solutions. Rivals joined the Orange Group, Globecast’s parent company, in 1986. Since […]
TRIAX has announced the launch of TRIAX In Touch, a major new software solution that combines an array of business services in an open, intuitive, centrally managed platform that interacts with any device. With TRIAX In Touch, businesses can build lasting relationships with customers and improve their loyalty before, during and after point of sale. […]
At CES this week, Cisco is demonstrating for its global service provider customers innovation and use cases for cloud-powered, app-driven video services, ranging from cloud DVR to OTT video and mobile-friendly experiences. Service providers today are virtualising their network infrastructure and applications, using multiple clouds – or a ‘hybrid cloud’ approach, including their own private […]
DNA and Discovery have agreed on the introduction of new high-definition channels to the DNA cable and terrestrial networks. TV5 HD, Frii HD and Kutonen HD will launch on the DNA cable network. Furthermore, TV5 HD will be available on the DNA VHF terrestrial network for a duration of three months. The new HD channels […]
Amazon looks increasing likely to bid for Premier League streaming rights in the UK, according to Richard Broughton, Research Director at Ampere Analysis. Broughton said the online giant is “very likely” to bid for one of the smaller packages in the upcoming auction for Premier League live broadcast rights in the UK. The auction for […]
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai has cancelled an appearance at the CES trade show – that would have coincided with release of the net neutrality roll back order – after allegedly receiving death threats. The exact nature of the threat, made in advance of Pai’s fireside chat, isn’t clear, but Recode reports that two […]
As we head into the first major tech event of 2018, CCS Insight has shared its expectations, from the rise of smart home devices, to the deluge of pseudo artificial intelligence devices and a shift in emphasis from VR to AR. Intelligent Voice Assistants Lead the Charge in Smart Home CCS expects a huge array […]
The UK’s Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a consultation on its proposed approach to enforcement of the EU Portability Regulation which ends on January 31st 2018. From April 1st 2018, online streaming services will be required to allow EU-based subscribers access to paid-for content when temporarily in another EU Member State, for example when […]
The Spanish Administration will grant €104.9 million in public funds to 33 operators to extend the deployment of FTTH at a minimum speed of 100 Mbps to small cities and villages. Some 73 operators submitted their bids with a total of 264 proposals. 138 were approved from 33 operators with a total investment of €169.48 […]