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Hisense deploys Espial TV browser in Japan

Espial, a specialist in on-demand TV software and solutions, has announced that the Espial TV Browser has been integrated with Hisense TVs. Hisense has recently been gaining traction in markets across the Asia-Pacific region. The Espial TV Browser will initially be deployed on a variety of Hisense TV models in Japan to provide, support for […]

October 31, 2012

Dune HD and Beenius partner for IPTV solutions

Dune HD’s advanced set-top boxes have been certified by Beenius and are now integrated with Beenius’ Beesmart open, flexible, and feature-rich interactive TV middleware platform. Together this provides an adaptable, integrated and best of breed solution to operators and system integrators, backed by the engineering expertise of both partners. “In an increasingly competitive broadcast world, […]

October 23, 2012

New PlayStation store goes live in UK

The new PlayStation Store has gone live in the UK, after initial “teething problems” meant last week’s roll-out was stalled in Europe. The store – which offers games, movies and TV shows to rent or buy – is now more visually-oriented and carousel-based to make it quicker and easier to browse. The UI makes use […]

October 22, 2012

ruwido wins TELUS IPTV deal

Input device specialist ruwido has secured a major supply deal with Canadian telco TELUS. The Austrian firm will provide the remote controls for TELUS’s Optik IPTV service. The deployment supports ruwido’s efforts to expand to new markets and regions outside Europe. ruwido has supplied TELUS with its r107 remote control, designed to meet TELUS’s objective […]

October 18, 2012By Colin Mann

Dune HD deploys Verimatrix VCAS

Verimatrix’ Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for IPTV solution and embedded ViewRight security client are now available across Dune HD’s award-winning range of digital media players, enabling operators to better protect content from piracy while enhancing service revenues. “A robust and flexible approach to Digital Rights Management is crucial for operators, and our partnership with […]

October 17, 2012

Dune HD secures operator content and revenue using Verimatrix VCAS for IPTV

IPTV operators will now benefit from industry-leading revenue security solutions when using Dune HD media players, thanks to a new partnership between Dune HD and Verimatrix. Verimatrix is the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, and its Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for IPTV solution and embedded […]

October 17, 2012

ALi STB solution mass production

ALi Corporation, a provider of STB system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, has revealed that its new AVS+DTMB standard definition STB solution, M3381T, will be shipped to MSO in mass production quantity in October, 2012. The M3381T has gained approval from MSO, signifying recognition on ALi’s achievement in developing AVS+DTMB STBsolutions. According to the Standardisation Administration of China, […]

October 16, 2012

Freeview channel moves

On October 17th, Freeview has confirmed that the following channels will move to a new position on the TV Guide: – HD channels will move to 101-120 with BBC One HD at 101 – Marketplace will move from 61 to LCN 50 – The Adult section will start at 171 (currently 91)

October 10, 2012

DMOL rejects Freeview EPG appeals

Digital Television Multiplex Operators (DMOL), the company responsible for maintaining the UK Freeview EPG and the order of stations listed within it, has thrown out two appeals made against the channel listing revamp. DMOL released the following statement: “Following the publication on July 30th, 2012 of proposals to update the Freeview programme guide, appeals were […]

October 5, 2012

Industry Trust takes control of FindAnyFilm

The BFI – lead body for film in the UK – and copyright consumer education body the Industry Trust for IP Awareness, have announced a new era for FindAnyFilm.com. The website, which helps connect movie fans with the films of their choice, will now come under the stewardship of the Industry Trust to play an […]

October 2, 2012By Colin Mann