Sky has extended its relationship with OpenTV, licensing new patents and intellectual property rights, to support the ongoing development of its digital TV platform.
BBC to sublease Freeview capacity
Just days after the BBC announced it was to close the News Multiscreen to Freeview viewers, the corporation has advertised ‘spare’ multiplex capacity.
DVB security upgrade long overdue, says Farncombe
A leading consultancy has called for a replacement for the DVB Common Scrambling Algorithm (CSA), arguing that the growing ubiquity of residential always-on fast internet access has exposed a flaw […]
Video at centre of new CNN.com
CNN has today overhauled its website, integrating its popular iReport social networking feature, and carrying more video.
Arnesen leaves Canal Digital Denmark
Jens B. Arnesen has stepped down has CEO of Canal Digital Denmark by mutual agreement.
Spotify in Telia tie-up
Spotify has announced a deal with the Swedish telco TeliaSonera that puts the music sharing website into the TV environment for the first time.
Thor 6 launch
Thor 6, the latest satellite to join the Telenor Satellite Broadcasting fleet, is scheduled to launch on Thursday (October 29). Julian Clover will be in Kourou, French Guiana to cover […]
Nat Geo lives curious
National Geographic Channel is to rollout a single tagline for both its US and international services.
SES: 5% growth despite German ASO
Satellite operator SES says it expects revenues to grow at a rate of 5% over the next few years despite the analogue switch off of services in the German market.
High definition drives £39 Sky ARPU rise
Sky’s HD services helped the broadcaster add an additional £39 (€43.1) per subscriber over the last 12 months. The ARPU (Average revenue per user) reached £469 as Sky+ HD put […]