During the first quarter of 2011, Chile added 43,000 net new pay TV subscribers taking the overall total to 1.97 million users, according to data from Chile’s Telecoms ministry. The largest operator gain was with Telefónica which recorded almost 18,000 new users. The core audience was numbered at just 882,000 DTH subscribers, and 1.09 million […]
Rovi Corporation has inked an agreement with Charter Communications enabling Charter to distribute Rovi TotalGuide Solution on Charter’s set-top boxes, mobile and tablet devices and the Web. In addition, the multi-year agreement includes a licence to the Rovi Remote Record Scheduling Application for i-Guide and Passport Guide and for the use of the Rovi interactive […]
ITU’s latest global Application Challenge encourages developers around the world to create innovative IPTV apps running over ITU standards. Applicants are encouraged to think creatively about the IPTV platform and the opportunities it offers. The best app submitted by an individual or SME will be awarded $10,000, courtesy or sponsors Sumitomo Electric Networks and Dentsu. […]
In 2011 more than 25 per cent of all flat panel TVs shipped are expected to have some form of internet connectivity. According to the DisplaySearch Q2’11 Quarterly TV Design and Features Report, this number is forecast to grow to 138m units in 2015, or 47 per cent of all flat panel TVs shipped. “The […]
Eurosport’s multimedia platform has been named No.1 in Europe, by the 2011 EMS Summer Survey. The survey found that Eurosport’s combined platform reach across TV, online and mobile out-stripped nearest rival MTV by 28 per cent among the EMS target demographics. The Survey cited strong performances in Eastern Europe, premium sports rights and a burgeoning […]
AirTies, the wireless networking and set-top box vendor, has confirmed the integration of BeeSmart middleware with its own set- top boxes to create a high quality, interactive TV user experience. Prompted by customer demand, the integration has resulted in a design that offers support for live video streaming, video on demand and value added services […]
AirTies, the innovative wireless networking and set-top box vendor, is announcing the integration of BeeSmart middleware with its own powerful set- top boxes to create the optimal, high quality, interactive TV user experience. Prompted by customer demand, the integration has resulted in a design that offers support for live video streaming, video on demand and […]
Gildas Perriet, Managing Director Sony UK and Ireland, says Google TV will reappear in some form in the future. Sony was one of the original set suppliers following its launch at the end of 2010, prior to the service being put on hold at the end of the year, ostensibly to refine its software. “Google […]
China’s top search engine Baidu has reached an agreement with a Chinese television company to bring its search box to millions of television screens. Baidu said it reached an agreement with Huashu Media Internet company to jointly develop digital products and business models for Chinese television users. Baidu will also provide its current services of […]
Companies offering OTT content are exploring new strategic ways to monetize their services, which will drive service revenues in the world OTT market at an average compounded annual growth rate of 32% through to 2016, reaching $16.4 billion, forecasts IMS Research. OTT subscriptions, such as ones offered by Netflix Watch Instantly and Hulu Plus, are […]