From Colin Mann in Monte Carlo Monaco Telecom has launched the Principality's next generation, connected TV experience, bringing the telco's vision of tomorrow's connected home a step closer to reality. The initiative comprises three new developments: the launch of a new generation TVBox, the arrival of a number of new channels and video on demand […]
Broadband Forum, the global consortium of approximately 200 leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and software companies driving broadband solutions around the world, has announced a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at empowering next generation access solutions in a variety of technologies, including ADSL2plus, VDSL2 and GPON. Robin Mersh, COO of the Broadband Forum, […]
Pace has announced its membership of the Wi-Fi Alliance and the incorporation of Wi-Fi technology into selected upcoming STBs. Pace is pioneering the development of technologies to consume and share content around the home; Wi-Fi will be a crucial part of the future converged home entertainment environment.
Amino has signed a deal with Romanian telco Romtelecom to supply DVRs. Romtelecom's Dolce Interactiv IPTV service has rolled out in ten cities, including the capital Bucharest. Amino is providing Mood400 DVRs, which can deliver various service, including VOD, in-home media sharing and instant messaging. Amino has also delivered a half-year trading update: “Continuing on […]
Sony Pictures Entertainment's multi-platform video entertainment network is now available in the UK and Australia. Crackle' content can now be found in both markets, as well as in the US, at AOL, Bebo, Boxee, Break, Dailymotion, Friendster, Metacafe and YouTube, and via Sony's Bravia Internet Video enabled television sets. Advertiser supported, Crackle features original short-form […]
TVonics has announced that it will deliver leading edge HD STBs to market in July 2010 as part of its ongoing HD strategy. TVonics is placing its Freeview HD product development at the heart of its HD strategy and using it as the foundation for the future of its digital TV products. The technology is […]
BigBand Networks, a specialist in digital video networking, has expanded its presence in the European cable market to deliver IP video solutions through a reseller partnership with Technetix Group, the European broadband cable and telecommunications equipment supplier. Through this partnership, the companies say they can provide a turn-key, integrated approach to IP delivery that includes […]
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) is supplying Poland’s INEA – the largest local operator in the Wielkopolska region – with two advanced HD interactive digital cable solutions. ADB’s open standards based solutions are delivered via the ADB-5810CDX high definition digital video recorder and the ADB-5810CD high definition set-top box. Both products include EURODOCSIS 2.0, a USB […]
Users will be able to watch their choice of movies at home for nothing, as a group of Hollywood studios team with UK's Blinkbox to run a week-long free streaming service in an effort to lure Internet users away from pirated material. As part of the “Full Stream Ahead” campaign, which is backed by the […]
On the heels of BBC iPlayer saying they will ingest metadata for programmes from other broadcasters, YouTube is set to do the same. It is said to be in talks with UK broadcasters with which doesn't have a programme carriage deal. YouTube already has deals to host catch-up TV from 4oD and Demand Five but […]