Set-top box developer Humax has become the first of Korea’s so-called first-generation venture companies to post W1 trillion in sales. A Euro is worth 1,524.26 Korean Won.
Motorola Mobility takes Home 1% increase
09.01 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
Revenues within Motorola Mobility’s Home division increased by just 1% in the fourth quarter as the company published its first financial statements since Motorola split in two separate entities in January.
Russia maps out digital strategy
08.45 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
Russia will not subsidise set-top boxes on a federal level in the run up to digitisation, according to Igor Shchegolev, the country’s minister of communications and mass media.
More DTH for Russia
08.19 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
Russia could see the launch of a new DTH platform by the end of the year. Operated by a production company named Bridge Media, it would join at least six already serving the country.
SBS secures Secret Story carriage
08.03 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
SBS has announced that it has distribution agreements in place with Dutch cablers UPC, Ziggo and Caiway to carry the 24/7 digital channel featuring its new reality show Secret Story.
Sky soars on 68% HD growth
07.26 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
BSkyB has announced a leap in its half-yearly profits. Group revenues for the period to December 31, 2010 were 15% higher year-on-year, giving the satcaster operating profits 26% higher at £520 million.
Chris Dziadul Reports: Digital demise
00.03 Europe/London, January 27, 2011 By
The closure of the news-based station Z1 is undoubtedly a setback for the TV industry in the Czech Republic.
Sony secures major Polish deal
10.44 Europe/London, January 26, 2011 By
The Polish interactive media platform Ipla has become available on Sony TV sets with Bravia Internet Video, as well as PS3 consoles, Blu-ray discs, home cinema and Media Box.
Ronny Verhelst new CEO TeleColumbus
10.35 Europe/London, January 26, 2011 By
Ronny Verhelst is leaving Telenet to become CEO of German cable company TeleColumbus.
Viewers need CI Plus PVR support
10.18 Europe/London, January 26, 2011 By
The news that the just published CI Plus Version 1.3 specification comprises PVR support will be a welcome announcement for people who want to buy a digital TV set with an integrated PVR and CI Plus interface.
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