Com Hem leading trail for future TiVo deployments

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The cloud-based TiVo system slated to launch on Sweden’s Com Hem cablenet later this year will serve as the template for future deployments in the United States and Europe, according to TiVo CEO Tom Rogers.

Liberty Global to sell Chellomedia

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Liberty Global has put its Chellomedia television-channel business up for sale, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Vision TV Network comes to mobile devices

Vision TV Network brings live international television to iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Smart TV failing the connectivity test

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Smart TVs are lagging behind laptops, desktops and set-top boxes when it comes to consumers deciding how to connect their TV sets to the internet.

SES inks Serbian deal

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SES has signed a multi-year agreement with Telekom Srbija for capacity on Astra 3B at 23.5 degrees East.

Bidders line up for Moscow metro TV

Three broadcasters have submitted proposals to operate a TV service on the Moscow metro.

Pathé partners with Xstream for Widevine DRM

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Copenhagen-based Xstream has announced that Holland’s VOD service taps Xstream to implement and deliver Widevine DRM for iOS and Android content delivery.

Analogue shut-off could hurt cable

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Cable operators in the Netherlands continue losing subscribers to other platforms, but losses could be greater when they stop distributing analogue signals.

RCS&RDS sells another Digi operation

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Slovak Telekom has agreed to buy Digi Slovakia for an undisclosed fee.

BBC Trust proposes Online and Red Button merger

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The BBC Trust is to launch a consultation that could lead to the merger of BBC Online and BBC Red Button into a single service.