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Capital Networks launches new version of Audience

Capital Networks Limited, a global provider of broadcasting and dynamic digital signage content creation and management software, has launched a major new version of Audience£ – the industry leading information delivery platform. Audience 4.0 provides both broadcasters and organisations operating digital signage networks with a powerful, flexible HD solution for highest quality broadcast content and […]

December 2, 2010

Outdoor Channel chooses Telestream Systems for digital workflow

Telestream, a provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced that Outdoor Channel, America’s leader in outdoor television, has implemented Telestream Vantage digital workflow automation and Pipeline HD Dual digital video capture products to improve operational efficiency. Vantage was selected to automate critical, high-volume video transcoding and digital workflows across all departments. Pipeline […]

December 1, 2010

3D TV sales developing well

The retail performance of 3D hardware for the home has been developing at a healthy pace, bolstered by 3DTV prices falling by close to 40 per cent in some cases, and year one adoption of 3DTV is running at a far quicker rate in most territories than it did for high definition, according to a […]

December 1, 2010

Cedar Point unveils new technology to drive adoption of HD voice services

Cedar Point Communications, a leader in integrated Voice over IP (VoIP) switching technologies for service providers, has announced the availability of Enhanced HD Voice, a new technology that is designed to accelerate adoption and marketability of high-definition (HD) voice for service providers. Cedar Point has released a software upgrade for its SAFARI C3 Multimedia Switching […]

December 1, 2010

Spain broadcasters must label HD

Following the public complaint made by electronic manufacturers for the lack of a real HDTV in the country, the Government is finalising a new piece of legislation that will oblige broadcasters to label their content, in an attempt to avoid public confusion between HD and standard definition services in the market. Several nationwide TV broadcasters […]

November 30, 2010From David Del Valle in Madrid

3D on Poland’s n

Platform ‘n’ will launch Poland’s first regular 3D TV service, to be called “nShow 3D.”  The new 3D service debuts on December 4th, with special live coverage of the European Boxing Union’s (EBU) heavyweight showdown between Poland’s Albert “The Dragon” Sosnowski and defending champion Alexander Dimitrenko. The announcement was made by Christian Anting, Platform ‘n’ […]

November 29, 2010

Digital Plus goes multi-platform

Prisa-owned digital DTH platform, Digital Plus, is opening itself up to all screens with the launch of a specific micro service for iPad, iPhone and (PC and Mac) computers and, in the near future, for all Android-equipped devices. The service is composed of six TV channels: Canal +, Canal + Futbol, Canal + Deportes, Canal […]

November 26, 2010From David Del Valle in Madrid

Deutsche Telekom boosts IPTV content

Deutsche Telekom has confirmed it will expand the number of HD channel on its IPTV platform Entertain. From December, TNT Film HD, TNT Serie HD, Syfy HD, Sport1+ HD, Planet HD and Classica HD will be accessible to subscribers – with AXN HD to follow in February of next year. All of the German telco’s […]

November 26, 2010

US TV viewers still prefer traditional services

An annual study of consumer video consumption habits and platforms conducted by Frank N. Magid Associates has revealed that despite the increased use of alternative video viewing platforms (like VOD set-top boxes, instant streaming, and mobile apps), the vast majority of consumers intend to continue to maintain their traditional subscriptions with cable, satellite, and telco […]

November 26, 2010

Royal wedding to be broadcast in 3D

A planning meeting next week between the UK’s main networks on TV plans for next April’s marriage between Prince William and Kate Middleton will discuss 3D-TV coverage. Jana Bennett, BBC Vision’s director, acknowledged that BSkyB had certain 3D plans of their own, but that the ‘pool’ of UK networks including the BBC and ITV channels […]

November 25, 2010By Chris Forrester