Cox cements NDS relationship

THE CABLE SHOW – WASHINGTON DC. Cox Communications has appointed the NDS Professional Services team to manage and implement its tru2way system deployment.

ADB supplying Yes HD PVR

Advanced Digital Broadcast has said it is supplying its ADB-7820SX HD PVR to the Israeli satcaster Yes.

Freesat launches first TV campaign

The free-to-air satellite platform Freesat will go live with its first TV advertising campaign on April 1.

North Americans ready to buy connected TV

The International research firm Parks Associates reports that approximately 2.5 million broadband households in the US and Canada are ready to purchase an internet-connected TV if priced at a $100 (€75.7) premium over regular TVs.

Vivendi/Telefonica set flexible bid for Digital+

The Vivendi and Telefonica consortium has set a flexible bid for the possible purchase of Digital+. The final price will depend on the development of the platform’s financial results.

Giga TV ceases broadcasts

The German games and geek channel Giga TV has ceased broadcasting over satellite, cable and IPTV platforms and now only maintains an online presence.

Kabel Deutschland expands management team

Kabel Deutschland KDG has appointed Erik Adams as CMO from today (April 1). Dr. Manuel Cubero, chief commercial officer and member of the management board, will add responsibility for technical matters to its portfolio.

Net Insight inks Italian deal

Italy’s Telespazio is to deploy Net Insight’s Nimbra platform for a multiservice video contribution network.

Comstar expands regional reach

Comstar-UTS has completed a FTTH-based new generation network in the Russian city of Tobolsk.

Ziggo confirms CI Plus commitment

Ziggo, Holland’s largest cable operator today officially confirmed that is supporting the CI Plus standard for conditional access.