The IPTV market is facing strategic and technological disruptions driven by the boom in connected TVs, tablets and new players such as Google and Apple TV, according to the French […]
BBC will refuse requests to build bespoke iPlayer versions
The BBC will refuse requests made by platform operators and receiver manufacturers to build separate versions of its catch-up TV platform, the iPlayer. In provisional conclusions ahead of a new […]
HD channels planned by CBS Chellozone
CBS Chellozone, the joint venture between the US eye network and Liberty Global’s Chellomedia, is to launch two HD channels in the UK market.
Pace in Canal Digital SMATV upgrade
Canal Digital Sweden is embarking on a nationwide upgrade of its SMATV headends, installing the Pace MDC1000 headend platform across the country.
Reshuffle at Canal+ Nordic
Johan Kleberg has been named as the new CEO of Canal+ in the Nordic region, replacing Jonas Eriksson, who returns to Bonnier Broadcasting & Entertainment.
Ireland abandons mobile TV
Mobile TV is off the agenda in Ireland after the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) said that the spectrum “was not the subject of particularly strong interest to potential operators.”
Irdeto CA gains SARFT approval
Irdeto has become the first foreign CA manufacturer in China to receive approval from SARFT (State Administration for Radio Film and Television). The Class A SARFT certification mandates increased levels […]
Dahlia TV enters liquidation
The board of Dahlia TV has approved plans to appoint a liquidator to the troubled Italian DTT pay platform. In a statement the company said it hoped a plan could […]
Cresswell named Arqiva CEO
Former ITV chief operating officer John Cresswell has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of media services company Arqiva.
Amino supplies Vodafone Iceland
Amino Communications has been selected by Vodafone Iceland to supply it with HD set-tops as part of an upgrade to the IPTV platform.