Sky is to download the new version of its electronic programme guide to Sky HD households this autumn.
aonTV introduces HD and timeshift
12.52 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
High definition and timeshift TV services are being launched by the Vienna-based IPTV operator aonTV. aonTV HD-Videothek will carry a mix of blockbuster movies, documentaries and music videos. In addition to the high quality pictures, aon is also highlighting the accompanying Dolby 5.1 surround sound.
German voices
12.16 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Julian Clover visits ANGA Cable to find the German cable industry developing new services, despite itself.
Major Bulgarian cable deal mooted
11.53 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Bulgaria is preparing for consolidation in its cable industry at the highest level.
Change at the top for Sistema
11.44 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Russia’s Sistema has, as expected, appointed Leonid Melamed as its new president and CEO.
Springer and Philips plan personalised TV
11.37 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Axel Springer and Philips have established an alliance for the creation of personalised TV services. TV Digital Personal runs on the Philips Aprico electronic programme guide with Axel Springer contributing editorial information services.
Microsoft inks Russian IPTV deal
11.34 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Corbina TV is to become the first company in Russia to use the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV and multimedia software platform.
Khrunichev buys majority share in ILS
11.21 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
Khrunichev State Research and Production Space Center has purchased a majority interest in International Launch Services, the company that uses the Proton launch platform in Kazakhstan.
Sever shipments deliver for SeaChange
11.10 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
SeaChange has reported a year-on year revenue increase of 17%. The VOD technology and services provider said the revenues of $45 million (€28.94m) in the first quarter of its 2009 fiscal year had highlighted the strength of software following a realignment of its operating segments.
Top French shows on Le iTunes
10.56 Europe/London, May 30, 2008 By
France has become the latest European country where it is possible to download video content from the iTunes store.
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