Sky News has announced plans to launch a high definition version of the channel in the spring of 2010.
Discovery recommends OpenTV Kudelski buyback
OpenTV’s largest independent shareholder is proposing the middleware company buy back the 32% economic stake currently held by the Kudelski Group at $1.35 (€0.97) per share.
New German DTH platform to offer Kabelkiosk
The German firm AllesSehen GmbH (SeeAll Inc) is to launch a new DTH platform that will draw on channels broadcast by the Eutelsat Kabelkiosk platform.
Virgin and Gemstar meet in High Court
Virgin Media will this week face a High Court challenge over the alleged breach of three European patents in the Gemstar portfolio. The case was brought in January 2008 by […]
Boxer acquires PlusTV
Teracom-owned DTT platform Boxer has acquired a majority stake in its Finnish counterpart PlusTV. The existing shareholders Baker Capital and IT Provider Funds will remain minority shareholders.
Kudelski: OpenTV needs investment
OpenTV faces serious challenges that will impact on revenues and margins if they are not addressed, so says Kudelski in a robust response to the OpenTV Special Committee, which this […]
OpenTV rejects ‘inadequate’ Kudelski bid
The Special Committee formed by OpenTV to assess Kudelski’s offer to buy the middleware and advertising solutions company has rejected the proposal.
ITV considers moving multichannels to pay
ITV plc has reportedly held talks with BSkyB amid proposals to place its multichannel services within the satcaster’s basic packages. The ‘discussions’ call into question ITV’s commitment both to the […]
Virgin recommits to High Street
Virgin Media has announced a three-year expansion plan for its retail stores, 18 months after the cablenet reduced its high street operations.
VOD services offer 90% European content
The majority of the video-on-demand services provided by television channels are made up exclusively of European content, according to a study carried out on behalf of the European Commission.