Ziggo, a cable operator in the Netherlands, and SMiT, the leading CAM (Conditional Access Module) provider, have teamed-up to accomplish the on-demand and catch-up TV services without separated digital receivers as is normally required, which has launched into the Netherlands market in November. Ziggo subscribers could enjoy interactive services with a new SMiT CI+ Module […]
International Datacasting Corporation has announced the appointment of new executives to key Company functions. The changes include a new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Products, as well as a restructuring of IDC’s global Sales force. The restructuring will increase IDC’s responsiveness to opportunities in rapidly-growing emerging markets and position the Company for increased […]
BVE (Broadcast Video Expo) 2014, the UK’s largest trade event showcasing the latest technology and trends for consumer consumption of content on any platform (25-27 February, ExCEL, London) will focus on content delivery, new platforms and explain to content owners how to reach today’s audiences. Last year there were over 15,000 attendees at BVE, and when polled […]
Ulla Koivula, EVP for Customer Delight at Magine, has been selected as a member of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, best known for producing the International Emmy Awards. Magine is a pioneering cloud-based TV service for all devices, currently commercial in Sweden, and in beta tests in Germany and Spain. Ulla’s role […]
Patrick Woolcocks has been appointed by Stream Labs to manage its business in the UK. Woolcocks will be responsible for growing Stream Labs business in the UK covering end users through System Integrators and resellers. He has previously worked for Marquis, IPV, Clear-Com and Leitch/Harris. “Patrick’s appointment underscores our commitment to the UK market” said […]
TV Connect, the connected entertainment event, is inviting leading industry players to join its Connected 100 panel. New to the 2014 programme of the TV Connect London exhibition and conference, the panel will poll key players in the TV and media market to collect their expert opinions on the trends changing the face of connected […]
UK IPTV specialist Techex has deployed products from leading media transport provider Nevion for the up and coming local TV project in the UK. Techex was commissioned by DTT infrastructure operator Comux to design, commission and support the end-to-end broadcast network for the local TV broadcasting platform. The first service on the network, Estuary TV, […]
Netflix will premiere the second season of its original series “Lilyhammer” starring Steven Van Zandt (“The Sopranos,” E Street Band) on December 13th at 12:01 AM PT. All eight episodes of the one-hour series about a mob fixer who enters the witness protection program in Lillehammer, Norway will be available for Netflix members to stream […]
Noel Curran, Director General of RTÉ will deliver the key note speech at this year’s Royal Television Society (RTS) Northern Ireland Dan Gilbert Memorial Lecture in the Europa Hotel on Thursday 29th November. With more than 20 years of experience in Irish broadcasting, in both print and television, Noel is a prominent industry figure and […]
Eutelsat chooses to showcase Aston XEBA HD Twin Connect platform on its booth during DigiWorld Summit. This event brings together the international players of the Digital Economy. XENA HD Twin Connect, the new platform powered by Aston R&D Team, is the first satellite receiver on the market to embed the 1.5 version of HbbTV and […]