Advanced Television

Portable Media

Neotion enables phone to CAM transaction using Naratte’s Zoosh Technology

Neotion, the French company specialising in the design and manufacturing of DVB-CI and CI Plus Modules for Pay TV operators (Broadcast & Telecommunications) and Naratte, a Silicon Valley-based company developing near field communication (NFC) capabilities using inaudible audio, have teamed together to develop the world’s first Conditional Access Module that utilises Naratte’s Zoosh technology. The […]

September 16, 2011

Studios, Row 44 launch in-flight Wi-Fi video

In-flight broadband entertainment platform provider Row 44 is to offer a wireless video-on-demand service that enables passengers to access an extensive library of movies and television episodes in-flight, streamed to their smart phones, tablets and laptops. Row 44’s new service is launching with many popular current and classic movies and TV shows – from launch […]

September 13, 2011By Colin Mann

Campaign trains viewers for ‘TV Everywhere’

A new advertising campaign by Turner Broadcasting aims to tell customers how to use TV Everywhere.. In a series of commercials that will start appearing on the TNT and TBS cable channels, Turner stars like Conan O’Brien will be employed to explain the concept of TV Everywhere, which has been championed by Turner’s parent, Time […]

September 12, 2011

Fries says Horizon will be house of many apps

As expected Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries used his IBC address to reveal the new Horizon set-top box, which will be rolled out first on UPC Netherlands’ network in the first quarter of next year. Liberty Global will work with YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and others to develop applications for a standards-based app store, offering apps […]

September 9, 2011

thePlatform in worldwide Liberty Global online video deal

White-label video publishing company and independent subsidiary of Comcast, thePlatform, has been selected by international cable operator Liberty Global to provide the back-end video management system across its online video properties. Liberty Global – which has operations in 14 countries – will use thePlatform’s ‘TV Everywhere’ solution to enable subscribers to catch-up and watch more […]

September 8, 2011Colin Mann @ IBC

Netgem and Miso enable multi-screen social TV

Netgem and Miso, the creator of a connected social TV platform, have formed a partnership which makes synchronous Social TV features available through the television set, as well as via smartphones, tablets and other IP applications. Miso’s platform integrated with Netgem’s middleware provides a simple and user-friendly way to enrich the TV experience. While watching […]

September 8, 2011

Sky on the Go with KIT digital

KIT digital, a provider of end-to-end video management software and related services, has confirmed the first major multiplatform deployment using technology from ioko, acquired by KIT digital in April 2011. BSkyB, the multichannel, multi-platform television service in the UK and Ireland, has selected ioko, now rebranded and part of KIT digital – to support and […]

September 7, 2011By Colin Mann

Italy’s RAI launches three free apps for iPad

Italian public broadcaster RAI has launched three new free applications for the iPad. The apps are RaiNews 24, Rai Storia and RaiSport, with the later being launched on occasion of the World Athletics Championships, currently underway in Daegu. RaiNews 24 provides videos, photo galleries, and news updated in real time, RaiSport includes videos, sports news […]

September 2, 2011From Branislav Pekic in Rome

DivX Plus for connected devices

Rovi Corporation has unveiled DivX Plus Streaming, a secure adaptive streaming solution for the delivery of a feature-rich, premium digital entertainment experience to connected devices including HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc Players, smartphones, game consoles, PCs, Macs, and cable set-top boxes. DivX Plus Streaming not only delivers video content in high quality, but also supports advanced multimedia […]

September 1, 2011By Colin Mann

50% of tablet owners view movies and TV

In-Stat research reports that 50 per cent of tablet owners are viewing not only feature-length movies on their device, but TV shows as well; an important revelation to both content producers and providers alike.  Tablet and smartphones are not only becoming vital new screens for video consumption, but are also functioning as personal interaction devices […]

August 30, 2011