Luxembourg deal for TechniSat

TechniSat Digital will supply the Digit HD4 CX CSP for the Luxemburgish Imagin digital cable platform which is operated by the cable networks of Eltrona Interdiffusion and Nokia Siemens Networks.

New owner for RTL Klub backer

Infocenter.hu has acquired 100% of IKO Média Holding, one of the leading shareholders (31%) in the company that operates the leading Hungarian station RTL Klub.

International partners for IPTV solutions

ANGA Cable 2010 – stands Blankom (B21), TechnoTrend Görler (D39) and Verimax (J51) Four international companies, BeeSmart, Blankom, TechnoTrend Görler and Verimatrix, have announced their cooperation in the area of IPTV.

Forget Susan Boyle, there’s more money in set-top boxes

Simon Cowell may be the media darling, but it is the owner of Top Up TV and one of the founders of Pace that have the greater fortunes, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.

History widens Romanian reach

AETN UK has announced the launch of History on the Romanian cable networks Telemach and DCS.

VGTRK secures football rights

The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK has been given the right to transmit a certain number of football matches from the country’s Premier League.

IFA 2010 to highlight 3D TV

This year will see the 50th IFA Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin, Germany, with a wide range of innovations including 3D TV and eMedia.

Canal Digital preparing to launch hybrid VOD

Canal Digital is close to introducing a new Linux-based application that will bring in a new video-on-demand service for its satellite and cable customers.

Ownership change for Hungarian cableco

The Hungarian cable operator TVNetWork has seen a change in its ownership structure, with more developments likely to place later in the year.

More DTT channels for Hamburg

Four new private broadcasters will be added to the digital terrestrial multiplexes available in the city of Hamburg.