Advanced Television

IP to usurp cable as main pay-TV tech in CIS, Baltics

IP based technologies are expected to see their pay-TV subscriber shares gradually increase in the upcoming years in the CIS and Baltics region, from 23 per cent in 2018 to 35 per cent in 2023, according to figures from Dataxis. This would occur at the cost of cable, with an estimated market share of 33 […]

September 13, 2019

Imagine enhances ITV’s ad management

Media and entertainment technologist Imagine Communications, has confirmed that a new generation of its Landmark Sales solution will improve advertising management for the UK’s largest commercial television network ITV. In an extension of Imagine’s longstanding relationship with the network, earlier this summer, ITV completed an upgrade to the more modern, efficient and technically-advanced Landmark II […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Netflix signs overall deal with Kuku Studios

Netflix has entered into a multi-year overall agreement with Kuku Studios, under which its key members – Alex Woo, Stanley Moore, Tim Hahn, and Erik Benson – will exclusively produce animated films and series for Netflix members worldwide. Their credits include Ratatouille, Wall-e, Toy Story 3, Monster’s University, and Finding Dory, among others. Kuku Studios’ […]

September 13, 2019

Irdeto Trusted Home boost for IoT Security

Consumer demand for IoT devices is growing rapidly as they look to make the most of connectivity and the smart home. However, the increase in IoT devices also increases the number of security vulnerabilities and creates challenges for communication service providers (CSPs) and consumers alike around control of the smart home. To address these challenges, […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Gogo equips 1500 aircraft with IFC

In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity specialists Gogo says it has now installed more than 1500 aircraft with its Satellite-based In-Flight technology. The specifics are that: • 1,262 aircraft installed and activated with Gogo’s 2Ku technology (categorized as Aircraft Online, or “AOL”); • 252 aircraft installed and activated with Ku technology (categorized as AOL); • Approximately 850 2Ku aircraft currently […]

September 13, 2019By Chris Forrester

Vodafone deploys TiVo’s Personalized Content Discovery

Entertainment technology and audience insights specialist TiVo has confirmed that multiplay operator Vodafone deploying TiVo’s Personalized Content Discovery (PCD) to deliver engaging, highly-relevant entertainment experiences to its subscribers. Vodafone offers broadband, TV, mobile and telephone services to 640 million customers in 24 countries.. Vodafone is introducing PCD as part of the new Vodafone TV service […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Telenor deploys ADB pay-TV system

ADB, a provider of CPE and complete solutions for TV and broadband networks, has announced that Telenor, a provider of telecommunications and digital services in Norway, has started to deploy ADB’s graphyne2 Pay-TV system to all subscribers connected to Telenor’s Cable and IP network. ADB’s graphyne2™ solution includes an ADB designed Service Delivery Platform and […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

ActiveVideo enables Charter’s next-gen Spectrum Guide

Leveraging ActiveVideo’s CloudTV virtualisation platform, Charter Communications next-generation Spectrum Guide is available on millions of set-tops, as deployment continues to nearly all new Spectrum TV subscribers in the US. The on-screen guide features enhanced customisations and functionality, video previews, engaging graphics and more intuitive navigation. The solution provides a user experience that aims to make […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Envoi, Eluvio partner for end-to-end video streaming

Envoi and Eluvio have announced an integration to provide an end-to-end video streaming platform and media repository. Envoi is the first commercially available solution on the market for the new Eluvio video distribution platform. Eluvio Content Fabric is a software platform for content providers to manage and distribute premium video to consumers and business partners […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Es’hailSat showcasing capabilities of Es’hail-1 and Es’hail-2 at IBC

Es’hailSat is exhibiting at the annual IBC exhibition in Amsterdam, the leading platform for the broadcast, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.  Es’hailSat will be showcasing Es’hail-1, Es’hail-2 and a wide range of services to be delivered through the new state of the art teleport in […]

September 13, 2019