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RESEARCH: Everyone likes TV Everywhere

Parks Associates has released findings from a new multi-country consumer study showing 15-30 per cent of broadband households in North America and Western Europe are interested in a TV Everywhere solution. The research firm’s analysts say as multi-screen solutions and streaming options become available to more consumers, these services will be valuable in retaining and […]

September 22, 2011

BBC homepage focus on iPlayer and tablets

The BBC has launched a new version of its homepage in beta. The emphasis is shifted from news, sport and weather to the iPlayer, which was still in its infancy when the current homepage was launched in 2008. The new site is clearly built for the tablet age. The entire homepage fits inside the screen […]

September 21, 2011

Sony names first UltraViolet titles

Sony has revealed that The Smurfs and Friends With Benefits will be the first movies it releases on home video that will be compatible with the UltraViolet view-anywhere system. The movies will arrive in stores December 2. The high-definition Blu-ray versions will be UltraViolet compatible. Under the UltraViolet system, home movie purchases are recorded on […]

September 21, 2011By Colin Mann

Sky Go hits 1m downloads

Barely two months after its early July launch, the Sky Go service has recorded its one-millionth download. Writing in BSkyB’s ‘Sky Views’ company blog, Holly Knill, Head of Sky Player and Mobile TV, has shared some insight into how customers have been using Sky Go since its launch as well as some significant milestones that […]

September 20, 2011By Colin Mann

Oracle launches Communications Digital Store

To help Communications Service Providers (CSPs) enhance their digital content offerings, drive revenue and mitigate customer churn, Oracle has announced the availability of Oracle Communications Digital Store. The Communications Digital Store is an end-to-end digital content platform that helps CSPs manage the complete content lifecycle, spanning content submission, test and approval and storefront management. It […]

September 20, 2011

Neotion presents 3 innovations at IBC

Neotion is very pleased to communicate you these three press releases concerning three innovations which were demonstrated on the Neotion booth during the show. Innovation 1 : Neotion NFC CAM Neotion and Alcineo present the world’s first Conditional Access Module (CAM) with built-in NFC technology! The Neotion CAM with NFC technology provides a wireless connection […]

September 19, 2011

Neotion and Alcineo present CAM with built-in NFC technology

Neotion, the French company specialised in the design and manufacture of DVB-CI and CI Plus Modules for Pay TV operators (Broadcast & Telecommunications) and Alcineo, the French company specialised in developing built-in applications and supplying secure payment solutions have joined forces in developing the first Conditional Access Module with built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) technology. […]

September 16, 2011

Neotion enables phone to CAM transaction using Naratte’s Zoosh Technology

Neotion, the French company specialising in the design and manufacturing of DVB-CI and CI Plus Modules for Pay TV operators (Broadcast & Telecommunications) and Naratte, a Silicon Valley-based company developing near field communication (NFC) capabilities using inaudible audio, have teamed together to develop the world’s first Conditional Access Module that utilises Naratte’s Zoosh technology. The […]

September 16, 2011

Studios, Row 44 launch in-flight Wi-Fi video

In-flight broadband entertainment platform provider Row 44 is to offer a wireless video-on-demand service that enables passengers to access an extensive library of movies and television episodes in-flight, streamed to their smart phones, tablets and laptops. Row 44’s new service is launching with many popular current and classic movies and TV shows – from launch […]

September 13, 2011By Colin Mann

Campaign trains viewers for ‘TV Everywhere’

A new advertising campaign by Turner Broadcasting aims to tell customers how to use TV Everywhere.. In a series of commercials that will start appearing on the TNT and TBS cable channels, Turner stars like Conan O’Brien will be employed to explain the concept of TV Everywhere, which has been championed by Turner’s parent, Time […]

September 12, 2011