Austrian public broadcaster ORF will discontinue the SD distribution of its domestic television channels via Astra (19.2° East) on 7 January 2025.
ORF and ORS extend SES satellite contract
Astra satellite operator SES has extended its contracts with Austrian public broadcaster ORF and its content distribution subsidiary ORS Group for TV distribution on its 19.2° East orbital position.
EBU members found Security4Media association
The EBU and several of its members have created Security4Media, a non-profit association for media organisations and technology vendors dedicated to reducing cyber risks and supporting trust in media.
Austria to measure TV ratings via HbbTV
The Teletest working group (AGTT), which measures TV and video usage in Austria, will upgrade its system with HbbTV-based data collection from 1 September 2024.
ORF launches new streaming service ORF ON
Austrian public service broadcaster ORF is launching its new streaming platform ORF ON on 22 May 2024.
ORF to launch children’s channel ORF Kids
Austrian public broadcaster ORF is launching children’s channel ORF Kids on January 1, 2024.
ORS selects 3SS and Skyworth for Android TV 4K service
ORS, the technical services subsidiary of Austrian public broadcaster ORF, has selected German software solutions provider 3SS and Chinese hardware manufacturer Skyworth Digital for next-gen set-top boxes.
ORF adds radio and streaming service to HbbTV portal
Austrian public broadcaster ORF has expanded its HbbTV portal ORF Smart with new services.
Sky Austria adds ORF-TVthek to TV platform
Pay-TV operator Sky is now offering its subscribers in Austria the catch-up service of the Austrian public broadcaster ORF as an app on its TV platform.
ORS: 5G Broadcast is the future of television, but challenges remain
5G Broadcast is the future of television, but there are still some hurdles to overcome. This is the conclusion by Michael Wagenhofer, CEO of ORS, the technical services subsidiary of […]