Modern Times Group’s Andrew Barron is to become Virgin Media’s new managing director of strategy.
Portugal reveals broadband stats
According to data produced by the regulatory body Anacom, there were eight companies offering cable modem and 14 ADSL Internet access in Portugal at the end of 2007.
Rubery puts spark into Electra
Barry Rubery, the founder and former CEO of Pace Micro Technology, has re-emerged as the chief executive of interactive technology provider Electra Entertainment.
Babelgum adds Mac and web 2.0 features
Babelgum today announced the launch of its new Web TV platform. The new, fully redesigned interface incorporates a whole host of new popular Web 2.0 features and social networking tools. […]
MTG consolidates in Russia
Sweden’s Modern Times Group (MTG) has sold its Russian FTA network DTV to CTC Media for around $395 million (€257 million) in cash.
ONO reaches one million TV customers
The Spanish MSO ONO has said it has reached one million TV subscribers on its tenth anniversary. The operators claims to be the number one provider of television services in […]
Widevine strikes TEO deal
The Lithuanian incumbent telco TEO LT has chosen Widevine Technologies to protect its Interactive GALA IPTV service.
New channel for Dutch live football
Dutch football clubs are planning to launch their own channel following disappointing results in the first two rounds of bidding for top flight football coverage. The clubs will partner production […]
Bennett confirmed as OpenTV CEO
OpenTV’s board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Ben Bennett as the middleware company’s chief executive officer. Bennett has been acting CEO since August 2007.
Eurosport launches international HD
Eurosport is to launch its much-anticipated HD service on May 25, 2008 in time for the start of the French Open-Roland Garros tennis Grand Slam.