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Vimond: New products and features on display at 2012 NAB Show

Vimond will showcase a beta version of its upcoming Online Video Platform (OVP) product code-named VCC (Vimond Control Center). VCC builds on the current robust nature of the Vimond media platform, but simplifies the publishing workflow and adds powerful features that easily make it the most complete online TV tool on the market today. VCC […]

February 8, 2012

Verizon, Redbox video JV

Online entertainment service Netflix is to face nationwide competition in the OTT and physical and digital markets with the news that US telco Verizon and retail solutions specialist Coinstar are forming a joint venture designed to create a new choice for quality- and value-conscious consumers seeking a simple and affordable way to access the video […]

February 6, 2012By Colin Mann

EC points way to European broadcast rights

The European Commission is likely to propose collective copyright legislation that could lead to BSkyB and other digital TV operators being forced to make their programmes available to viewers across the EU. In a January 11th communication to government ministers and the European Parliament on ‘A coherent framework for building trust in the Digital Single […]

January 13, 2012By Colin Mann

Research: Dramatic shift in traditional TV viewing experience

Consumer hunger for social media connectivity and demand for ‘anytime, anywhere’ entertainment is driving the most dramatic industry convergence in the past 20 years and radically shifting the traditional TV viewing experience, according to a global study released today by Motorola Mobility. The aim of the study was to develop both a global and regional […]

December 8, 2011

Growing demand for C- and Ku-band transponders

The worldwide demand for C- and Ku-band Satellite Transponders is projected to reach 7,840 36-MHz TPEs (Transponder Equivalents) by the year 2017, driven by rapidly expanding DTH, digital TV, UAV communications, consumer broadband and 3D markets and increased governmental expenditure on military satellite navigation, positioning systems, and space exploration, according to market research firm Global […]

November 14, 2011

Technicolor box sales profits tumble

French set-top box maker Technicolor, (which used to trade as Thomson) saw revenues fall back significantly in Q3, at €837 million, down nine per cent y-o-y. Technicolor’s technology-based revenues slumped 25 per cent when compared to last year’s same quarter. Its Entertainment division, which includes elements such as digital cinema, grew 6.2 per cent, helped […]

October 27, 2011By Chris Forrester

BigBand unveils targeted advertising for IPTV

BigBand Networks has unveiled its IP-based targeted advertising application. Operators using the application can increase advertising revenue generated from live TV that is delivered to both STBs and IP-connected devices. With its patented virtual zoning technique, BigBand has created a method for digital TV service providers to deliver ads based on targeting criteria most attractive […]

October 27, 2011

Pace introduces Helium software

Pace has announced the launch of its Helium Unified Gateway Software for broadband network providers. Helium enables operators to manage their services through any gateway or next generation smartbox system, regardless of vendor, and provides advanced home networking services to the consumer in a simple, operator-defined environment. Helium, a new addition to Pace’s Elements platform, […]

September 26, 2011

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

US mobile TV gears up; adds Conditional Access

Mobile Digital Television is on track to reach two-thirds of US households by early 2012, as dozens of TV broadcast stations are now installing new transmission equipment that will allow live, local TV signals to reach viewers wherever they go in a local market. Based on a new survey of member plans, the Open Mobile […]

August 4, 2011By Colin Mann