The Russian pay-TV operator Akado is to radically overhaul its programming structure.
Infinite wisdom
16.21 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Broadcasters are being presented with new opportunities to offer content over the internet and just as importantly, monetise it, reports Julian Clover
Olympic goal for NRK HD
11.55 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Norway’s public broadcaster is planning regular HD programmes in time for the Winter Olympics that will be held in Vancouver, Canada from February 12 – 28, 2010.
HD channel for Russian women
11.48 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Russia will shortly have its first ever HD channel targeted at female viewers.
RTE launches catch-up TV
11.28 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
RTE has introduced the RTE Player, its new online catch-up service, offering Irish broadband users a window of up to 21 days on broadcast content.
Boom time for Croatian IPTV
11.26 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Croatia’s leading IPTV platform MAXtv ended Q1 with 150,953 subscribers, or 167.9% more than in the corresponding quarter in 2008.
Prague prepares for D(igital) Day
11.14 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
The Czech capital Prague will become the first major all-digital region in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) tomorrow (May 1).
Canal Digital begins Conax card pairing
10.58 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Canal Digital is to introduce card pairing, ensuing that smart cards can only be used with a specific receiver, following pressure from providers of HD content.
Comstar eyes network deal
10.48 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Comstar-UTS has made an offer to buy Sinterre, one of Russia’s largest backbone operators.
KDG builds NDS German footprint
10.42 Europe/London, April 30, 2009 By
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has chosen NDS to act as an “end to end provider of technology solutions” as the operator looks to build its digital TV services. The 10-million subscriber cablenet becomes the latest German operator to adopt NDS technology after Premiere, Kabel BW, Arcor and Telecolumbus/Primacom.
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