BT Media and Broadcast (BT M&B) has successfully proven virtualised encoding and multiplexing for a complex, multi-region terrestrial television system.
wedotv launches FAST Channels on Joyn
AVOD und FAST Channel provider wedotv is now also distributing its FAST Channels wedo movies, wedo sports and wedo big stories on German streaming platform Joyn.
iWedia launches WatchParty to connect content with social media
IWedia has launched a new solution that combines popular messenger apps with video content to allow family and friends to watch TV content together.
Faster full-fibre broadband now available to over half of UK homes
Ofcom says full-fibre broadband is now on offer to the majority of UK homes.
WELT launches new HbbTV service
German news channel WELT is now making selected content from its catch-up service available to smart TV viewers via the red button on the remote control.
ThinkAnalytics to launch new personalisation and targeted advertising solution at IBC
ThinkAnalytics is adding voice, chatbot and other solutions that combine generative AI, personalised recommendations, content metadata and natural language interaction to its portfolio at IBC2023 (Hall 5, stand B82).
Disney accused of misleading investors on Disney+ growth
A lawsuit has been filed in a California federal court against Disney, alleging the Walt Disney Company misled investors over its streaming service’s growth and profitability targets.
Service List Registry announces recommendations for National Numbering Plan
The Service List Registry has released its recommendations for a new Logical Channel Number plan for TV and radio services in the UK.
ntv launches new HbbTV app for news and videos
German news channel ntv has launched a new HbbTV app, enabling viewers to access current news and videos directly on their TV screen.
Kalle Sandhammar named CEO of Utbildningsradion
Kalle Sandhammar has been appointed as the new CEO of the Swedish Educational Broadcast Company, Utbildningsradion.