IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Irdeto has announced enhancements to its conditional access system version 3 (CAS 3), making it fully backward compatible to support all deployed Irdeto smart cards and […]
Eutelsat supportive of 3D standards
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Eutelsat Communications has given its backing to the emerging standards surrounding the broadcast of 3D television in Europe.
Nine MSOs for DVB-C2
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Nine of Western Europe’s leading cable operators have chosen to adopt the new DVB-C2 standard. Between them, the operators represent over 22 million households.
BBC to open iPlayer to third parties
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. The BBC has announced plans to create an Open iPlayer following requests from international broadcasters who wanted to share in the technology.
Astra demonstrates CEE growth
Astra has underlined its credentials in the Central and East European markets as an announcement on TVP’s plans for a Polish Freesat come closer to fruition.
GlobeCast scores with UEFA HD upgrade
GlobeCast has invested £2 million (€2.28 million) in upgrading its two UK sites after an expansion in its contract with UEFA.
Showcase for next gen UIs
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Middleware developers are showcasing next generation user interfaces and 3D graphics.
Australia sets scene for UK return path
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. The Australian Freeview DTT platform is to use a version of the MHEG-5 middleware that is close to the specification being adopted by its UK counterpart […]
Hill warns on 3D costs
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. Broadcasters will not invest in 3D technology until they know that their costs can be reimbursed. Fox Sports chairman David Hill told delegates in Amsterdam that […]
Mosey plan for 3D Olympics
IBC 2009 – Amsterdam. The BBC’s director for London 2012 Roger Mosey has indicated the possibility of an Olympics both in 3D and Super HD. In the opening session of […]