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
17.00 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
Advanced Digital Broadcast has said it is supplying its ADB-7820SX HD PVR to the Israeli satcaster Yes.
Freesat launches first TV campaign
16.47 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
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
14.07 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
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+
13.59 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
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
13.46 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
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
13.36 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
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
10.04 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
Italy’s Telespazio is to deploy Net Insight’s Nimbra platform for a multiservice video contribution network.
Comstar expands regional reach
09.54 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
Comstar-UTS has completed a FTTH-based new generation network in the Russian city of Tobolsk.
Ziggo confirms CI Plus commitment
08.59 Europe/London, March 31, 2009 By
Ziggo, Holland’s largest cable operator today officially confirmed that is supporting the CI Plus standard for conditional access.
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