10.30 Update: Sales of high speed internet continued to drive revenue for Unitymedia in the second quarter.
Losses still plaguing Sky Germany
The nameplate above the door may have changed, but Sky Deutschland has a €365.8 million hangover from its last days under the Premiere brand.
Digital TV reads smart meters
The energy supplier EDF is offering customers a DTT receiver with built in PVR as part of a package to promote smart metering.
Boxee given $6m Catalyst
Over-the-top provider Boxee has received a $6 million (€4.24 million) cash injection through a funding round that brings in Boston-based General Catalyst.
RGB advertising more bandwidth
IBC 2009: Stand No. 5.C14 RGB Networks is concentrating on the maximising of bandwidth, enabling the delivery of more HD and VOD, and new revenues through targeted advertising.
NBC Uni creates new commercial role
NBC Universal Global Networks has appointed Paul Curtis to the new role of VP, commercial strategy, for its ever-increasing portfolio of UK channels.
Ericsson bags Georgian IPTV contract
Ericsson Nikola Tesla has signed an IPTV supply contract with the Georgian telecommunications company Magticom.
Showtime-Orbit merger completes
The Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO), the 75.3% owner of Showtime Arabia, has announced the pay-TV unit’s merger with Mawarid Group’s Orbit.
Bluewin rises in Switzerland
Swisscom’s Bluewin IPTV service continues to make steady progress, doubling its subscriber base in the last 12 months.
YouSee doubles digital revenues
Danish cablenet YouSee increased its revenues by DKK 34 million (€4.57 million) in the first six months of 2009, representing a rise of 54.8%.