Advanced Television

Samsung Art Store adds Disney artwork

Samsung Electronics has announced the addition of new pieces from Disney’s portfolio to the Samsung Art Store, offering TV users worldwide a new way to enjoy iconic visuals from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars and National Geographic — all in 4K resolution. “We’re thrilled to expand our collaboration with Disney to offer their most beloved artwork […]

May 22, 2025By Nik Roseveare

MDA ups bid for SatixFy by massive 43%

Canadian-based satellite construction specialists MDA has increased its offer to buy satcom technology provider SatixFy by 43 per cent as it faced a competing bid. The increased offer values SatixFy at $280 million (€247.9m). Back on April 1 when the acquisition was first announced MDA had offered $2.10 per share. SatixFy then approached 75 potential […]

May 22, 2025By Chris Forrester

Nilesat Q1 revenues dips

Cairo-based satellite operator Nilesat suffered a downturn in its revenues for the first quarter of the year (to March 31st) although net income rose. For the first quarter, Nilesat reported sales was $24.07 million (€21.3m) compared to $25.45 million a year ago. Net income was $14.75 million compared to $6.38 million a year ago. The […]

May 22, 2025By Chris Forrester

Nokia, Three Sweden expand access to fast broadband

Nokia has been selected by Hi3G Access (known as ‘Three’ in Sweden) to supply its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology towards Three’s Business to Business (B2B) customers. The collaboration enables Three Sweden to offer faster, more accessible, reliable high-capacity broadband to households and small businesses across the country – particularly in areas not yet covered […]

May 22, 2025

MTV announces new digital shows

MTV has announced a raft of new and returning digital commissions that are set to launch this year.  The slate was ordered as part of MTV’s strategy to serve a wide range of audiences with compelling stories that build on the channel’s most popular franchises. The first new commission is a docuseries, Geordie Stories: Nathan […]

May 22, 2025

Kordia completes digital transformation with DataMiner

Skyline Communications, the global leader in unifying and orchestrating mission-critical digital ecosystems across telecom, broadcast, satellite, and smart infrastructure, has completed the successful digital transformation of Kordia’s network operations through the deployment of its DataMiner platform. The milestone project will enable Kordia, a state-owned communications and safety-of-life technology provider across New Zealand, Australia, and the […]

May 22, 2025

Disney+ commences filming on Alice and Steve starring Jemaine Clement, Nicole Walker

Disney+ has confirmed the greenlight and casting of brand-new Original comedy series Alice and Steve (working title), from the award-winning Clerkenwell Films (Baby Reindeer).  Nicola Walker(The Split, Unforgotten) and Jemaine Clement (What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of The Conchords) have been cast in the titular roles and filming has commenced in London, UK. Lifelong best […]

May 22, 2025

DoubleVerify issues industry alert for Ads.txt Exploits

DoubleVerify, a software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, today issued guidance in its Transparency Center to help advertisers navigate a rise in schemes designed to exploit ads.txt — the industry standard that enables publishers and platforms to publicly declare authorised digital inventory sellers. The DV Fraud Lab has identified more than 100 […]

May 22, 2025

Kids Like Us sold into 106 new territories in direct deal with WBD

Echo Velvet secures distribution deal with Warner Bros Discovery, selling Kids Like Us into 106 territories for TLC networks across EMEA. The film will premiere from May 24th, across Nordics, Benelux, Middle East and Africa, CEE, Portugal and France. The film is available to stream on Sky in the UK, and rights are still available in […]

May 22, 2025

SoftAtHome powers Orange’s Wi-Fi 7 Liveboxes

SoftAtHome, an independent software company for broadband, video, and analytics, is proud to announce its instrumental role in enabling the launch of Orange France’s two new Wi-Fi 7 Liveboxes: the high-end Livebox 7 and the all-new mid-range Livebox S. These launches mark a significant milestone in the democratisation of next-generation Wi-Fi experiences, with a strong […]

May 22, 2025