SES Astra is to include TV Genius’ Content Discovery Platform as part of a relaunch of its consumer websites in the UK, France and Germany.
Finland adds four new DTT licences
The Finnish government has decided on which stations will occupy new DTT capacity in multiplexes B, C and E. The new permits will run until 2016.
Eutelsat W3B ready for Ariane launch
Eutelsat’s latest satellite is preparing for an October 28 launch from the Arianespace launch facility in Guiana.
BBC tops VOD usability study
The BBC iPlayer has come out on top of a usability study into the catch-up TV services offered by six of the UK’s major broadcasters.
Studio IBC: The Show Floor
In the third and final webcast recorded at IBC 2010, Jonathan Marks, director, Critical Distance, Thomas Füchs, managing director Füchs Media Consult and Barry Flynn, principal consultant, Farncombe Technology discuss […]
Local TV says no to YouView
A group of 14 would-be local television operators have written to The Times, accusing Britain’s major channels of attempting to hijack the market through the launch of YouView.
Sky adopts open source set-top software
BSkyB is in the process of downloading open source software to its installed base of over three million Sky+ HD receivers.
Mad Men and HBO to run across Sky Atlantic
US advertising drama Mad Men and the recent exclusive acquisition of the HBO content slate will form the backbone of a new channel, Sky Atlantic HD, launching in early 2011.
d’Halluin quits Orbit-Showtime
Marc-Antoine d’Halluin has resigned as president and chief executive of the Orbit Showtime Network.
Mirada suspends shares
Interactive TV specialist Mirada has been forced to suspend its shares after failing to deliver its accounts on time.