Sky has confirmed a number of changes to its Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). Taking effect from February 1st, the changes represent one of the biggest updates to the channel line up for over a decade, and include: a HD ‘channel swap’ for Sky+ HD subscribers; the relocation of a range of leading pay TV channels […]
Thomson Broadcast has revealed that WGCL-TV, the CBS affiliate serving the Atlanta market, has purchased a new Thomson Mobile DTV transmission system based on the ATSC A/153 standard. WGCL-TV contracted Thomson Broadcast to deliver, integrate, and commission the fully redundant Mobile DTV package, which was taken online in September 2010 in a cost-effective upgrade to […]
JDSU has introduced its next-generation cable certifier, the JDSU Certifier40G. The innovative handheld test solution is the fastest and most advanced cable certifier for growing enterprise network bandwidth demands – including local access networks (LAN), storage area networks (SAN), and data centers. The JDSU Certifier40G supports those responsible for quality, reliable performance of private businesses, […]
TV programming is moving more and more towards High Definition content and events. To adapt the performance of reception systems, the installer must be supported by suitable and up to date instruments that comply with the latest technological innovations. Rover offers a wide range of SAT, TV and CATV analysers that satisfy these requirements. The […]
Portuguese cable operator Zon Multimedia has launched a more intuitive technology for advanced television, together with middleware and conditional access provider NDS. The new technology will, for example, allow customers to record an entire series and to search or watch other channels, without leaving the one being watched, according to Zon CEO, Luis Lopes. Named […]
iMovee, the Mobile TV technology, has confirmed the launch of Mobeo, an advanced wireless pocket streamer that enables broadcast mobile TV on any WiFi enabled device, smartphone or tablet. Mobeo brings “Telefusion” to smartphones and tablets by combining live broadcast TV, live streaming TV/VOD and social media networks. The Mobeo line of products addresses several […]
Pace Networks, the specialised division of digital pay-TV technologist Pace, has confirmed that Canal Digital Sweden, part of the Nordic television distributor network and ISP, Canal Digital, is to deploy the Pace MDC1000 head end platform to support its nationwide upgrade of SMATV head ends. Implementing the Pace MDC1000 compact head end platform will enable […]
Enspert, a convergence solution and device provider, has announced at CES that the company will be entering the global mobile TV chip-set and solutions market based on Google’s Android operating system in 2011. The new mobile solutions suite consists of a mobile TV reception chipset, Android tablet player and mobile TV router (which receives and […]
Irdeto, the global expert in securing and delivering content and digital assets, has been awarded the latest Class A certification from the State Administration for Radio Film and Television (SARFT). Irdeto is the first international technology company to receive this certification, which mandates increased levels of specification for providers of conditional access (CA) systems in […]
Technicolor has launched its new MediaNavi platform designed to make navigating the universe of content simple, seamless, and social for consumers everywhere. Technicolor says MediaNavi serves both CE manufacturers striving to maximise the value of their connected devices, as well as network service providers in the broadband cable, telco, and satellite markets. Technicolor also announced […]