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HBO Nordic chooses Ericsson for playout services
HBO Nordic has selected Ericsson to manage the playout of its new online video service…
Akamai and Verimatrix combine for multiplatform video solution
Content delivery network specialist Akamai Technologies and Verimatrix have launched an alliance that integrates Akamai’s…
Tough quarter for SeaChange
Video software provider SeaChange posted a second quarter net loss of US$5.3 million (€4.2 million),…
Conax and SMIT launch integrated CI Plus CAM
Content security specialist Conax has launched an integrated CI Plus CAM. The solution is a…
SES announces Ka-band broadband launch plans
SES has announced that it will launch its satellite broadband service, SES Broadband, in Ka-band…
Red Bee extends BBC deal for access services
The BBC has signed a deal with broadcast services provider Red Bee Media to provide…
Ruwido launches voice control device
Remote control specialist Ruwido has launched a new device that offers voice control functionality. Ruwido…
Arqiva acquires Connect TV
UK broadcast services provider Arqiva has acquired Connect TV, the platform that brings OTT content…
DNA in multiscreen pilot
Finnish cable and DTT operator DNA has begun a multiscreen pilot with vendors Conax, Cubiware,…
European pay TV top five to reshuffle, but UPC stays on top
UPC Broadband will remain the leading European pay TV operator in 2017, with Russia’s Tricolor…
Multimedia Polska sees strong digital TV growth
Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska had 1.68 million revenue-generating units at the end of June,…
Canal Plus to triple Direct 8 budget
Canal Plus plans to triple the budget of formerly Bolloré-owned free-to-air channel Direct 8 to…
Videoweb makes channel packages available on Zattoo
Online video provider Videoweb, which provides a range of TV services in Germany via its…
Sky secures NFL broadcast deal
BSkyB’s Sky Sports network has acquired broadcast rights to the NFL for three years. The…
Cyfra Plus adds action channels
Polish pay TV operator Cyfra Plus has added movie channel FilmBox Action and combat sports…
Volia launches kids package
Ukrainian pay TV operator Volia has launched a new kids package for its customers in…
Topfield uses Opera SDK for HbbTV
Set-top manufacturer Topfield has teamed up with browser software company Opera Software to develop an…
SCTE opens awards for nominations
The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) has opened its 2013 Technological Innovation Awards and Individual…
BBC iPlayer launches mobile downloads
The BBC has today launched mobile iPlayer downloads, meaning smartphone and tablet users can watch…
Germany satellite homes grow despite switchover
Satellite homes in Germany grew by 100,000 in the first half of this year to…
Russian set-top market continues strong growth
Set-top boxes sold in Russia amounted to 3.95 million last year and will likely reach…
HBO Nordic strikes programming deals with FME
Forthcoming online video service HBO Nordic has struck its first programming deals for its over-the-top…
Nordic sale could boost ProSiebenSat.1 valuation
ProSiebenSat.1’s Nordic business could fetch between €1.3 billion to €1.5 billion, according to a note…
Eurosport 2 HD debuts on BSkyB
A HD version of Eurosport 2 is now available to UK viewers. The sports broadcaster…
Magyar Telekom to boost channel line-up with Spacecom
Spacecom has extended a long-term contract with Hungarian telco Magyar Telekom for capacity on its…
MTS launches digital cable in new cities
Russian service provider MTS has launched digital cable services in 10 cities in central Russia….
BT Vision chooses BeBanjo for workflow
BT Vision has chosen TDF-owned Spanish technology company BeBanjo to help manage its video-on-demand offering…
SES names regulatory chief
SES has named Gerry Oberst as head of its regulatory team. Oberst will join SES…
Beltelecom adds new channel
Belarusian IPTV operator Beltelecom has added Russian entertainment channel Amedia to its Zala TV offering….
CME issues new debt
Broadcast group Central European Media Enterprises (CME) is to make a €50 million bond issue….