The BBC Trust has given its provisional approval to the BBC’s participation in Project Canvas, saying the creation of an open joint venture and engagement with industry can help deliver a common technical standard with features currently unavailable in the market.
BBC Trust rejects IP Vision iPlayer complaints
10.11 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
The BBC Trust has criticised new guidelines set by the BBC for the creation of self-build versions of the BBC iPlayer. The comments came as the BBC regulatory body rejected an appeal by IP Vision, which wanted to add a bespoke version of the iPlayer to its FetchTV product.
RCS/RDS seeks more funding
09.50 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
Romania’s RCS/RDS is holding an extraordinary meeting of shareholders today (December 22) to discuss the launch of a bond issue.
Dutch love online viewing
09.13 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
During the first quarter of 2009, about 30% of all Dutch watched at least ten online video streams from one of the public broadcasters or RTL Nederland, according to combined research by SKO (TV audience research) and STIR (online usage research).
UPC to concentrate on HD and VOD
08.50 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
UPC Nederland will concentrate on HDTV and VOD to build its digital television offer. The operator expects to launch a large number of new VOD ‘channels’ during 2010.
CTC Media settles dispute
08.19 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
Russia’s CTC Media has finally settled its dispute with Alexander E. Rodnyansky, the company’s former CEO, president and non-executive director.
TVP channel faces closure
07.55 Europe/London, December 22, 2009 By
The future of TVP Kultura, the longest-established publicly owned thematic channel in Poland, is looking increasingly in doubt.
News Corp takes Sky Deutschland holding to 45%
17.45 Europe/London, December 21, 2009 By
News Corp is to plough another €120 million into Sky Deutschland with the additional financing used on new marketing initiatives and HD content.
Humax adopts ANT for first HbbTV set-top
16.26 Europe/London, December 21, 2009 By
Humax has partnered with ANT in the release of its first HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband) receiver.
Cable Europe Labs launches middleware initiative
10.46 Europe/London, December 21, 2009 By
Cable Europe Labs has announced the launch of a European Middleware Initiative aimed at developing a next generation middleware specification for the European cable market. The technology arm of trade association Cable Europe says the move will accelerate the development of an open middleware platform for applications and services.
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