Siano Mobile Silicon, supplier of semiconductor solutions for Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), has signed a collaboration agreement with CMB Satellite, the Hong Kong based affiliate of EchoStar Communications Corporation, and Huaqi, manufacturer of consumer multimedia products to provide advanced solutions for China’s up-coming mobile TV service known as CMMB, or S-TIMI, starting at the 2008 […]
Intellistream, pioneer of streaming interactive 3G video services, has launched a standalone version of its Unistream 3G video content and interactive media platform. This makes it possible for Intellistream customers, whether a mobile content provider or security firm, to install an all-in-one box on their premises to offer interactive 3G video services independent of Intellistream's […]
The Digital TV Group (DTG), the industry association for digital television in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Dermot Nolan as their new Director General. Nolan brings twenty-five years’ experience in broadcasting and telecoms strategy to the role having previously worked as a Director at a variety of consultancy firms specialising in the digital […]
CNN Worldwide has begun expansion in its operations in the United Arab Emirates, which includes the appointment of a new international correspondent, a new bureau chief and the opening of an office with full broadcast and production capabilities in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.
After weeks of wrangling over DirecTV ‘s carriage of HDNet, the two sides have worked out a deal. Last week, HDNet settled its lawsuit with DirecTV, which was filed after the DBS service was preparing to put the high def channel into a tier of “HD-only” channels. The deal keeps HDNet on DirecTV ‘s main […]
The CNN branded channel on YouTube, which features newly extracted content from the channel, is now available to users across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. This move complements a suite of new products and services that CNN and other Turner brands have been rolling out across mobile, web and IPTV platforms this year.
Channel 4 has launched a high-definition version of its primary channel on Sky HD. Channel 4 HD will carry the same programmes as Channel 4, but will show the high-definition versions wherever they are available.
Social netwoking site MySpace is set to launch a music video channel branded Earwig TV. The channel will offer videos and tracks from new and emerging bands to help them find larger audiences and attract attention from record companies. Earwig TV will combine live gig footage with interviews and profiles of the bands.
Technetix Group has entered into an engineering and co-marketing agreement with the Arris TeleWire Supply division of Arris Group. Arris entered the exclusive agreement with Technetix to expand its Regal brand portfolio of drop materials. The newly branded Regal by Technetix series of splitters, taps, in-home active and in-home networking products will include the patent […]
Viasat Broadcasting and CDON have expanded their VOD content further by entering a three year licensing deal with Nordisk Film for feature films and TV-series to be made available on ViasatOnDemand.se, dk, no and CDON.com on their demand services in Scandinavia. The three year agreement with Nordisk Film secures a launch volume of 250 titles […]