Streaming21, player in broadcast-quality streaming solutions, and Cool.revo, IPTV system integrator in Japan, have entered into a new system integration partnership to develop and market end-to-end IPTV and video on demand solutions for telcos, broadband service providers, content service providers and hotel operators in Japan.
Channel 4 has confirmed former Yahoo! executive John Gisby as its first dedicated director of new media and technology. Gisby will be responsible for expanding Channel 4’s presence in online digital media and growing revenue. In the new role, which now incorporates technology, Gisby will report direct to Channel 4 chief executive Andy Duncan and […]
UDcast, provider of IP over broadcast and satellite, has announced that David Richardson has joined the company as vice president of corporate and business development. Richardson was previously the Director of Business Development for NDS in North America.
SES Sirius has confirmed that its Sirius 4 satellite has been successfully launched into orbit. The satellite will now be brought into its final orbital position within the next few weeks, and will be made commercially available beginning in January 2008, after extensive in-orbit testing. Sirius 4 will be located at 5° East orbital position […]
As a key part of its transition from analogue to digital terrestrial broadcasting, Saarländischer Rundfunk (SR), part of the German federal broadcaster ARD, has ordered a DVB-T multiplex centre from Thomson. The installation will allow SR's digital services to officially go on air by the end of 2007. German broadcasters are migrating rapidly to digital […]
SyncTV, a new US online television service, plans to launch a private test this week to offer viewers the ability to download anything they want to a computer from channels they pay for on a monthly basis. Subscription fees range from $2 (E1.4) to $4 per month per channel. Shows will also be offered for […]
From David Del Valle in Madrid Spain’s largest cable company ONO has declared a loss of E186 million in the first nine months of the year as a result of the extra costs for the acquisition of its former rival Auna. However it achieved well EBITDA of E480 million, up 17.8 per cent, and with […]
Australian free-to-air television network have reached an impasse on ad-skipping personal video recorders as they prepare to release a free electronic programme guide for the first time. Despite releasing the guide, the industry is pressuring PVR makers to limit the advertisement-skipping functions of their products before they are authorised to access it. The networks have […]
From Branislav Pekic in Rome Italian telecom operator Wind is putting the final touches to its IPTV offer that should launch in time for Christmas. According to director general, Fabrizio Bona, Wind will not be a content producer but only a distributor. The TV offer will include all of the Sky Italia channels available on […]
Tiscali UK has secured a deal to stream Setanta Sports channels live on its website. The deal will enable Tiscali customers to watch sports content online for £7.99 a month (E11.5). Users will have access to Setanta Sports 1, 2 and Golf as well as on-demand highlights through both PC and Mac platforms.