BBC Studios has announced the extension of its partnership with Switch Media in South Africa to enable customers on the Vodacom network access to BBC Kids by paying for the service through add-to bill (for postpaid customers) or through airtime (for prepaid customers). The video destination aimed at families with children aged 0-12 can be […]
UK intellectual property protection body FACT has been honoured for excellence in international trade with the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise 2024. Personally approved by His Majesty, the King’s Award for Enterprise is the highest official award for British businesses, recognising and celebrating business excellence across the country. FACT has been recognised for outstanding growth […]
Virgin Media O2 reports it reduced carbon emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 23 per cent in 2023 – the equivalent of emissions caused by the annual combined energy usage of 14,883 UK homes. Since launching its sustainability strategy, the Better Connections Plan, in 2022, the company has reduced such emissions by 45 per cent […]
DZS, a provider of broadband networking and software-defined cloud solutions, has announced plans to acquire NetComm Wireless. DZS says the acquisition of NetComm’s Fiber Extension, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), Home Broadband and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) products and patents combined with its broadband networking and cloud software solutions will create one of the world’s […]
XITE, the music video platform, has unveiled new brand identity. This revitalisation comes to life through collaboration with strategic design agency Wunder and brand design agency G2K. In a press statement the company said: “In 2015, XITE became the world’s first provider to bridge traditional linear television with the emerging digital on-demand era. Today, XITE […]
Pluto TV, the free streaming television, has added six new FAST streaming channels to the service in Canada from A+E Networks’ library of content. “We are thrilled to showcase six new channels which will serve to underscore our commitment to provide Canadians with an expanding array of iconic brands and captivating content,” said Vanessa Case, VP Content, […]
StreamVue, a specialist in IPTV and digital signage solutions, has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with DigiBox, a UK distributors of technologies for the broadcast, video and ProAV industries. Mark Kinsell, Sales Director of StreamVue, commented: “The decision to offer DigiBox an exclusive distribution agreement for the UK was a simple one. DigiBox has a […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has announced that its SkyEdge IV platform is enabling SES’s O3b mPower System to deliver high-performance connectivity services. SkyEdge IV is Gilat’s next-generation multi-service platform. It is the industry’s first VSAT platform enabling multi-orbit operations supporting service deployment utilising MEO and GEO Very […]
Welsh language broadcaster S4C has announced the first deals to be struck by their Commercial Growth Fund and Commercial Content Fund. S4C’s Commercial Content Fund has backed The Peace Particle, a series with exclusive access to CERN as it celebrates its 70th anniversary. Also backed by the fund is teen drama Hafiach. S4C’s Commercial Growth […]
Racing series Extreme E has extended its broadcast partnership with TV4 in Sweden and Finland for the 2024 campaign. The agreement ensures live coverage of the remainder of the Season 4 Extreme E calendar, with the championship to be shown on both linear and digital platforms TV4 Play (Sweden) and MTV Katsomo (Finland), including highlights, […]