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Irdeto China deal for 2m smart cards

Irdeto has signed an agreement for two million smart cards from China’s Jilin Provincial Network. The agreement, which will support the cable TV operator’s digital migration project, is the largest for Irdeto to date.

December 13, 2007

ADB and Osmosys achieve DLNA certification

Advanced Digital Broadcast has revealed that its latest home-networking enabled digital video recorder (DVR), the ADB-5000 series, powered by Osmosys HomeNet software, has gained certification from the Digital Living Network Alliance. The combined home networking solution will ensure, simple, fast and effective networking of compatible devices. The DLNA comprises a number of leading, world-wide consumer […]

December 13, 2007

HDTV intenders to decide HD-DVD battle

According to research from The Diffusion Group, close to one-third of non-HDTV households are interested in purchasing a new HDTV in the next six months – a very encouraging sign for HDTV manufacturers and HD DVD manufacturers. The same research found that the characteristics of these 'HDTV Intenders' vary widely from that of current HDTV […]

December 12, 2007

Interactive TV channel on Imagenio

From David Del Valle in Madrid The Spanish telco Telefonica and the Virtual Mobile Operator and leader in premium services World Premium Rates (WPR) have launched on Telefonica’s IPTV service Imagenio, Adivina TV (Guess TV), a new TV channel with interactive services such as quiz shows, astrology, tarot, horoscope, chat services, among others. The new […]

December 12, 2007

LG Dacom to join free IPTV market

LG Dacom has unveiled 'myLGtv', its free IPTV service to join the competition in the Triple Play Service market. LG Dacom will launch 'myLGtv' to offer the TPS service which provides three services including high-speed Internet (Xpeed) and Internet telephone (myLG707) in one line. LG Dacom said they will offer 10 per cent and 20 […]

December 12, 2007

Narrowstep and TSS Cross Media partnership

Narrowstep and TSS Cross Media Group of Benelux have announced a strategic partnership to offer advanced Internet TV solutions for telecoms, broadcasters and advertisers to effectively monetise video content over the Internet. Narrowstep provides solution for managing, distributing and commercialising video on the Internet securely in TV-like quality. Narrowstep's platform supports over 180 channels, with […]

December 12, 2007

Siano, Huaqi and CMBSat join for mobile TV

Siano Mobile Silicon, supplier of semiconductor solutions for Mobile Digital TV (MDTV), has signed a collaboration agreement with CMB Satellite, the Hong Kong based affiliate of EchoStar Communications Corporation, and Huaqi, manufacturer of consumer multimedia products to provide advanced solutions for China’s up-coming mobile TV service known as CMMB, or S-TIMI, starting at the 2008 […]

December 12, 2007

Intellistream single box interactive mobile video platform

Intellistream, pioneer of streaming interactive 3G video services, has launched a standalone version of its Unistream 3G video content and interactive media platform. This makes it possible for Intellistream customers, whether a mobile content provider or security firm, to install an all-in-one box on their premises to offer interactive 3G video services independent of Intellistream's […]

December 12, 2007

Nolan appointed Director General at DTG

The Digital TV Group (DTG), the industry association for digital television in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Dermot Nolan as their new Director General. Nolan brings twenty-five years’ experience in broadcasting and telecoms strategy to the role having previously worked as a Director at a variety of consultancy firms specialising in the digital […]

December 12, 2007

CNN expands in UAE

CNN Worldwide has begun expansion in its operations in the United Arab Emirates, which includes the appointment of a new international correspondent, a new bureau chief and the opening of an office with full broadcast and production capabilities in the capital city of Abu Dhabi.

December 12, 2007