Advanced Television

Analyst: “Gilat to see strong sales rebound”

Quilty Analytics has conducted its first examination of prospects for Israel-based Gilat Satellite Networks. The report is overall positive and says Gilat’s growth is returning and recovering from the Covid-related downturn. Gilat is today one the world’s largest suppliers of ground equipment for the cellular backhaul, in-flight connectivity (IFC), and broadband markets. Over the past […]

June 10, 2021

Kabelnoord expands 24i powered digital services

Amino Technologies, a software-led global media technology company, has announced that 24i has expanded its deployment with Kabelnoord, a provider of pay-TV and fibre to the home in the Netherlands, to launch streaming applications for Smart TVs. Donald McGarva, Chief Executive Officer of Amino Technologies, said: “24i is deeply embedded within Kabelnoord’s digital offering, providing […]

June 10, 2021

Viacom18 names Mohan Sharma Head of Branded Content

Viacom18, the Indian media and entertainment network, has announced the appointment of Vivek Mohan Sharma as Head of Branded Content, Viacom18. He will be reporting to Mahesh Shetty, Head – Network Sales, Viacom18. In his new role, Mohan Sharma will be responsible for leading branded content and solutions at the network level. Individually, he will […]

June 10, 2021

Rakuten TV launching free women’s football docuseries

Rakuten TV, the European VoD platform, has announced the stars of their new sports free documentary series Champions, which features six European leading women’s football players. With women’s football enjoying a sharp rise in popularity in recent years, the documentary series will explore the highs and lows of the sport. Leading players from a selection […]

June 10, 2021

Argentina: Gigared selects Appear to deliver TV services

Appear, a provider of video delivery technology, has announced that Gigared, the Argentinian telecommunications operator, has chosen Appear to help deliver HD content to more subscribers across the country. “As we looked to migrate our subscribers to digital TV services, we knew we had a challenge on our hands when it came to interoperability. We […]

June 10, 2021

VOOT Studio collaborates with Deutsche Welle on exclusive series

India’s eminent video streaming platform, Voot, has been successfully working towards creating a wholesome entertainment ecosystem to cater to its diverse audience needs with hours of exciting content across formats and genres.  The platform’s brand solutions arm, Voot Studio, has now partnered with leading German international broadcaster, Deutsche Welle, to stream the progressive series ‘HER- […]

June 10, 2021

BAFTA Breakthrough 2021 applications open across UK and USA

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced applications opening across the UK and US for BAFTA Breakthrough 2021, BAFTA’s flagship talent support initiative in partnership with Netflix.  The initiative, previously known as Breakthrough Brits, has been running in the UK since 2013 and in the US and India since the global […]

June 10, 2021

Grass Valley’s Kaleido-IP Video Multiviewer 2elps TV 2 Norway amplify IP capability

Grass Valley announces that Norway’s biggest commercial broadcaster, TV 2 Norway, has chosen the Kaleido-IP Video Multiviewer as part of its migration to open standards-based IP workflows. TV 2 provides a range of programming including news, sports, entertainment, children’s programming, TV series, movies, and magazine shows. It is extending a longstanding partnership with Grass Valley […]

June 10, 2021

Tremor International names Barfuss as CMO

Tremor International has announced the appointment of Emily Barfuss as Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Barfuss will spearhead the development and execution of the global marketing strategy across Tremor International, including its core Tremor Video and Unruly business groups. Barfuss will report to Ofer Druker, CEO of Tremor International, and be based in New […]

June 10, 2021

NAGRA enable Africa’s first UHD TV broadcast event

SES HD PLUS Ghana, the country’s premium high-definition satellite broadcast service provider, has announced the integration of its TV broadcast service into selected Samsung TVs using NAGRA’s TVkey Cloud technology. The integrated operator app called My HD PLUS will offer users direct access to the HD+ Service straight out of the box as part of […]

June 10, 2021