Net Insight has announced the launch of JPEG XS applications for the Nimbra 600 and Nimbra 1000. Based on industry partnership, the latest Nimbra software update fully leverages intoPIX’s cutting-edge video compression technology. Nimbra-accelerated JPEG XS is presently rolling out in support of major live events, mainly sports, where low latency and high quality are […]
Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) has upgraded its polar and equatorial locations to support Ka-band data reception and has rolled out a global Ka-band network mainly focused on Earth Observation (EO) missions. This important milestone will enable EO missions to use higher bandwidths and receive larger data volumes, allowing space companies to use their assets more […]
BT Sport has announced that will broadcast action from the Stockholm Open, the indoor tennis event, from November 7th. This year’s line up includes Andy Murray, alongside Olympic winner Alexander Zverev and current British number 1 Cameron Norrie. BT Sport’s live coverage of the first round will commence on November 7th on ESPN. Coverage […]
The Swedish audiobook market shows signs of strength according to Mediavision analysis. Total revenues for the Swedish audio streaming subscription market grew by SEK 100 million in H1 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. There are however indications of household penetration approaching maturity. Recent years have been eventful for the Swedish audiobook industry. […]
Allente, the Nordic pay-TV broadcaster, has announced an agreement with Discovery Networks that will see the discovery+ streaming service integrated into its platform. Allente subscribers will have the opportunity to buy three different optional packages from discovery+, something that was previously only possible for Viasat customers. The deal will include 480 football matches from Sweden’s […]
Avid has announced that Sveriges Television (SVT), Sweden’s largest television broadcaster, has expanded its investment in Avid technology to further enhance its end-to-end media production workflows, marking a new chapter in the two companies’ longstanding relationship. After almost three decades as an Avid customer, SVT has updated and future-proofed its production operations with the innovative […]
Telia, the Swedish multinational telco, has reported that net sales declined 1.1 per cent to SEK 43,691 million (€42.5m) and like for like, net sales increased 2.4 per cent in H1. Service revenues decreased 3.1 per cent to SEK 37,629 million and like for like, service revenues increased 0.4 per cent in the same period. […]
Forsway and KenCast has announced the two technology companies are partnering to deliver KenCast’s Fazzt multicast content delivery system on Forsway’s Odin F-50 satellite modem and cost-effective Forsway Xtend satellite platform. A specialist in providing ultra-reliable content delivery over wireless and wired networks, KenCast can now offer a cost-savvy solution for underserved segments with poor […]
Swedish public innovation agency, Vinnova, has awarded a SEK 4 million development grant to a Swedish project group aimed at boosting development of a next generation, low-cost LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite terminal. The award is part of Vinnova’s Electronic components & systems – research and innovation projects 2021. The project group, led by Satcube and […]
Bjørn Ivar Moen will take up the role of CEO in Telenor Sweden on October 1st, and Jonas Gustafsson will take over as CEO of Allente, the pay-TV distribution joint venture owned by NENT Group and Telenor Group, effective immediately. “Bjørn Ivar knows Telenor well, and his strong commercial profile, energetic leadership style, and solid […]