ERT has launched the latest version of the Greek ERTFLIX OTT platform. The new backend implementation and the updated interface are the results of cooperation with the Greek systems company Telmaco S. A. and the team from Insys Video Technologies. ERTFLIX is a platform of the Greek state TV broadcaster, ERT, and provides users with […]
Greece-based INA TV is using Calrec’s Summa console and Hydra2 networking technology to satisfy the complex UEFA technical specifications to broadcast European qualifying matches for this year’s World Cup. INA TV, providers of OB and production services in the Greek and Balkan regions, uses a Summa to handle the HD, 4K, and Dolby 5.1.2 immersive audio requirements. […]
Arabsat, despite losing CEO Khaled Balkheyour last week, is still very much present at the Satellite 2021 show in Washington DC. Hadi Alhassani, VP and chief strategy officer of Arabsat, talking on a conference session at the show, said that Arabsat was busy looking to expand its geographical footprint. Alhassani told delegates that Arabsat was […]
Southeast Europe—focused telecommunications services and media provider United Group has reached an agreement with Crystal Almond Holdings Limited to acquire Greek multiplay telco Wind Hellas, one of the country’s three mobile operators. Wind has a total of 4.2 million users and offers mobile, fixed, Internet, and television services. It generates revenues in excess of €500 […]
THEMA, a Canal+ Group Company, has announced the launch of MyZen TV at Vodafone Greece, part of Vodafone Group. With this new distribution agreement, the channel also celebrates the launch of the localised version of its programmes in Greek. Vodafone TV subscribers will get access to a lifestyle channel for women, available through the following […]
WIND VISION, the first Android TV subscription platform launched in Greece and one of the first of its kind in Europe, continues to innovate and evolve to provide the best user experience. One of the ingredients of this success is leveraging leading technology and IT services. In addition to using ZAPPWARE’s platform for video services, […]
Cosmote TV, the service from Greek telco OTE, has delivered what it claims as the first live television broadcast via a 5G network in Greece during the Greek Cup final football match. Cosmote TV’s pilot application included remote control of two robotic cameras and transmission of audio and video via its 5G network, without the […]
Following the tender process in Greece to acquire the media rights to the World Cup 2022, FIFA has awarded them to Antenna TV. Antenna TV will provide daily free-to-air coverage of the tournament, with at least 32 matches, including the opening match, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final, to be shown via its primary channel, Ant1TV. All […]
Nova, a provider of bundled home entertainment and communication services in Greece, has launched its new Novasports channel: Novasports World The channel targets Greeks living abroad, all around the world, providing live and on-demand coverage of all the games from the Greek football championship and more. The Greek football championship, with 240 games in total […]