RGB Networks, the provider of scalable multiscreen IP video delivery solutions, has confirmed the availability of its Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG) Gen 2, the second generation model of its VMG product line. Building on the field-proven capabilities of the first-generation platform, the VMG Gen 2 is the heart of RGB’s ’Multiscreen 2.0’ live streaming solution, […]

Communications technology specialist Ericsson is launch a new high performance compression platform which it claims raises the bar for efficiency and flexibility in the delivery of TV services over all networks. The AVP 4000, powered by Ericsson’s first-ever in-house developed programmable video processing chip, addresses multiple applications, regardless of codec, resolution or network. “The AVP […]

Telenor Sweden has selected the Ericsson Multiscreen TV solution for its customers, replacing the legacy platform. The solution is intended to provide the basis of Telenor Sweden’s future TV and media services, enabling it to deliver content to a wide range of connected devices and to meet consumer demand for multi-screen. “Sweden is a highly […]

US digital TV and movie content audiences will grow faster than previously expected as a result of increased viewing on tablets and smartphones, a wave of Internet-enabled TVs, and greater content availability, according to a new report – Digital TV and Movie Streaming: A Rising Tide of Devices, Content and Viewing – from digital marketing […]

Cult TV series Game of Thrones, (Juego de Tronos) is returning for its third season on Canal+ Spain accompanied by an engaging second-screen app. The app, Vive Poniente, was developed by Applicaster, a provider of a white label broadcast platform for delivering multi-screen experiences. “Our main goal was to offer an extended TV experience that […]

Rovio Entertainment, the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, has selected the Brightcove Video Cloud online video platform to support the launch of its Angry Birds Toons animated series. Angry Birds game users, which number more than 1.7 billion downloads according to Rovio, can now watch the latest adventure of the birds and […]

Motive Television, the London-based television software and services company, has revealed plans to install a full-featured demonstration of its disruptive technology that delivers live broadcast television and video-on-demand to tablets and smartphones beginning mid2013. This is expected to be followed by a market field test with Tablet TV equipped T-Pods later in the year and […]

According to findings from adaptive web development software solutions specialist Netbiscuits, the web is changing so rapidly that many organisations are still unprepared for the future of consumer access. The increasing number of devices hitting the market and the unrelenting fragmentation of various operating systems and profiles means it is harder than ever for brands […]

France’s Canal+ Group and HBO have confirmed the signing of a licensing agreement covering all new HBO series for the next five years. The agreement covers all Canal+ Group channels, including premium channels, themed networks and free TV channels Canal+ subscribers and D8 and D17 channels viewers will be able to watch top HBO series, […]