Following a range of initiatives announced October 2012 as the service approached its 20th anniversary, international news channel Euronews confirmed at MIPTV that it is rolling out a new organisation that plays on the strengths of its 400-strong journalist staff and the quality of its editorial line. The user experience – already pinpointed as a […]
Reinforcing comments made by fellow senior executives at BSkyB as to the broadcaster’s commitment to content production, Sophie Turner Laing, Sky’s Managing Director of Content, has suggested that high-end drama will drive the next stage of its growth. Delivering a MIPTV ‘Media Mastermind’ keynote speech, she told delegates that “you can give viewers all the […]
Consumers are increasingly taking control of their entertainment experience, multitasking while watching television, integrating second screen devices into their viewing experience, and viewing more Internet-based content, according to a new survey from Accenture. The third annual multi-nation Video Over Internet Consumer Survey found that viewers are multitasking with their laptops, phones, tablets and even books […]
Finland’s Teleste has acquired 100 per cent of Asheridge Communications Ltd, the UK provider of access network equipment for cable operators. Asheridge has a particularly strong offering in HFC network passives products and customised solutions. Asheridge is strengthening Teleste’s position as the leading supplier of access networks for European cable operators. With offices in the […]
The future of Sportitalia 1, Sportitalia 2 and Sportitalia 24 is uncertain following the start of bankruptcy proceedings at Interactive, the company that owns the concessions of the Italian thematic TV channels. According to local press the company has changed name to Maroncelli 9 and transferred to EDB Media its assets and employees, however the […]
Sony Pictures Television Networks has unveiled a custom second screen viewing app to accompany the premiere of their hotly anticipated drama, Hannibal, which it co-commissioned for its global portfolio of channels. Developed by SPT Networks’ digital arm, the Hannibal app will initially be made available in local languages to accompany the series on AXN channels […]
Leading multimedia solutions provider Visual Unity has helped Turkish company Calinos Entertainment to deliver a complete Video on Demand service. Based in Istanbul, Calinos Entertainment was established in 1997 as a content distribution company supplying television and film programmes to service providers and channels. With Visual Unity’s expertise, the company has now expanded its operations […]
Civolution confirms its support of 4k Ultra HD for its NexGuard – Streaming forensic watermarking solution. Capitalixsing on its unrivalled experience in 4k video watermarking in Digital Cinema, Civolution is now offering video service providers watermarking solutions for 4k Ultra HD content distribution. Civolution’s NexGuard – Streaming technology can be used to provide service providers […]
BBC R&D has commercially launched Stagebox, a camera-mounted device that enables programme makers to link multiple cameras, and move HD content, over a standard internet network for the very first time. Stagebox is an important step in helping the broadcast industry move toward a truly open and end-to-end internet protocol (IP) production chain. Stagebox combines […]
Digisoft.tv, a global provider of HTML5 set-top box (STB) software and Dune HD, a global leader in full HD media players and connected boxes, announced at NAB a new cost-effective consumer platform aimed at carriers and retailers. Based on the award-winning Dune HD Connect StickSTB with additional support for the company’s full line of IPTV […]