Digisoft.tv, a global provider of carrier class solutions to the IPTV and media entertainment markets, has revealed that Personal Media Technology (PMT) has selected its DigiHost IPTV Service Delivery Platform and Java Based Middleware for the delivery of Next Generation Personalised IP Video Services across the Russian Market. In addition, Digisoft has been appointed programme […]
Vodafone Portugal has launched Vodafone Casa TV for Xbox 360 games console, bringing together all the content and functionality of its Casa TV service with the functionality of Xbox 360. Casa TV for Xbox 360 gives customers access all their live channels and on-demand programming. Customers will also be able to access recorded shows stored […]
From Branislav Pekic in Rome Telecom Italia has launched the cuboVision, an innovative product that turns the traditional TV set at home into an online media centre that can offer multiple services and digital content using a single remote control. The broadband multimedia device can receive, via the TV set, the digital terrestrial TV channels […]
Blockbuster is planning to launch a new set-top-box that will allow it to stream movies according to reports, likely in conjunction with online film services firm Movielink, which Blockbuster acquired last year. Its OTT play is expected to be a stand-alone box that will compete head-to-head with the likes of Apple TV.
Paramount Pictures is creating an online video clip service that will allow users to search hundreds of feature films on a frame-by-frame basis. Users can log on to ParamountClips.com, search for the exact video wanted and press the checkout button. The price depends on the type of licensing required — Paramount will electronically deliver the […]
BSkyB has ended talks with Google about the opportunity for its pay-TV content to be made available on YouTube. Sky said : “The pay model is at the heart of our business and allows us to invest significantly in high-quality, distinctive content.While we do offer some content on a free basis via both the TV […]
Along with nine major Chinese TV brands, the China Video Industry Association (CVIA) under The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MII) has filed applications for two industry standards for Web-enabled TV sets The standards are drafted mainly by CVIA, China Digital Home Industry Association (CDHIA), and Chinese TV makers such as TCL, Skyworth, and […]
From Branislav Pekic in Rome During the first four months Italy's free-to-air satellite platform TivùSat has managed to double its own growth objectives. To date it has sold 570,000 smart-cards to manufacturers of decoders and TV sets, almost double the objective of 300,000 cards. This result comes at a time when three new TivùSat-certified decoders […]
NDS and DOXTV, a leading value-added TV service provider in China, have launched China's first HD digital video recorder and push VOD service for Chongqing Cable subscribers. In the first deployment of both a HD DVR and push VOD in China, Chongqing has chosen solutions from NDS including VideoGuard conditional access, MediaHighway STB software, XTV […]
YouTube is to launch a sport portal with video content from some of the world's leading sport athletics organisations and events including the Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. The Google video site has signed a multi-territory deal with SportAccord, a body which represents international sports federations, to create the Sports Hub. It will feature video content […]