MobiTV, the global enabler of delivery of live and on-demand TV Everywhere, has revealed that it is to expand its EMEA operations to London as part of its continuing growth in the region. The new hub will be managed and operated by MobiTV Co-founder and President Paul Scanlan. “Since the company’s start over ten years […]
Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), the largest multiple system operator (MSO) in Japan, has deployed Concurrent’s MediaHawkTM VX unified content delivery solution to deliver multi-screen VoD services to mobile devices and personal computers. The new TV Everywhere service, branded “Xvie”, allows J:COM subscribers to view “J:COM On Demand” video programming anywhere, anytime, on a wide range of […]
Writing in the Digital Home Observatory blog, Strategy Analytics Vice President and Principal Analyst David Mercer suggests that behaviour and usage patterns for Tablet TV consumption could present opportunities for content providers to drive revenues associated specifically with tablet viewing. “The television industry is still getting to grips with the implications of multiscreen,” suggests Mercer. […]
The London 2012 Olympics mark a watershed in behavior with 90 per cent of the UK’s population following the Games through a combination of TV, PC, mobile, tablet and social media. Millions used media in a new way for the first time, according research from Starcom MediaVest Group who asked 1,010 adults (aged 18+) across […]
Technology giant Ericsson has introduced what it claims is the world’s first HEVC encoder unit for live video transmission in particular to mobile devices. The units tap into the very latest in compression technologies which could save broadcasters and operators up to 50 per cent in delivery bandwidth, while at the same time boosting download […]
Sky Austrra and T-Mobile have co-launched their ‘Mobile Entertainment von Sky’ service Available immediately, the service offers live sports, movies and TV series to iPhones and iPads. Sky Austria customers who already have a Sky Go subscription will receive a free mobile phone and data card courtesy of T-Mobile. Mobiles Entertainment von Sky is priced […]
The rise of ‘second screening’ – the use of other screens, such as laptops, smartphones and tablets while watching TV – is a source of excitement and concern for many in the TV and technology industry according to a new report from Deloitte. Nearly a quarter of all respondents (24 per cent) use second screens. […]
Belgacom is launching its TV Everywhere platform across Belgium on September 3rd. The service, called TV Overal, will allow users to watch TV on PCs, tablets and smartphones and will launch with a 30-channel line-up. Belgacom’s top tier customers will be able to access the service free of charge, with others being charged €4.95 per […]
ESPN Goals, the free mobile app which brings UK fans video of goals and highlights from every Barclays Premier League match within minutes of action taking place, is back with an enhanced version for the new football season. New features include: Fans can watch video from selected ESPN studio-based programming, such as its pre- and […]
Quickflix, Australia’s leading online movie company, has launched its ‘all you can view’ streaming service on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tablet allowing Quickflix subscribers to enjoy blockbuster movies and television shows on the go instantly, for a subscription fee of A$14.99, or pay per view. The Quickflix streaming ‘app’ is pre-loaded on all […]