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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…

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Akamai and Verimatrix combine for multiplatform video solution

Content delivery network specialist Akamai Technologies and Verimatrix have launched an alliance that integrates Akamai’s…

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Tough quarter for SeaChange

Video software provider SeaChange posted a second quarter net loss of US$5.3 million (€4.2 million),…

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Conax and SMIT launch integrated CI Plus CAM

Content security specialist Conax has launched an integrated CI Plus CAM. The solution is a…

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SES announces Ka-band broadband launch plans

SES has announced that it will launch its satellite broadband service, SES Broadband, in Ka-band…

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Red Bee extends BBC deal for access services

The BBC has signed a deal with broadcast services provider Red Bee Media to provide…

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Ruwido launches voice control device

Remote control specialist Ruwido has launched a new device that offers voice control functionality. Ruwido…

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Arqiva acquires Connect TV

UK broadcast services provider Arqiva has acquired Connect TV, the platform that brings OTT content…

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DNA in multiscreen pilot

Finnish cable and DTT operator DNA has begun a multiscreen pilot with vendors Conax, Cubiware,…

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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…

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Multimedia Polska sees strong digital TV growth

Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska had 1.68 million revenue-generating units at the end of June,…

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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…

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Videoweb makes channel packages available on Zattoo

Online video provider Videoweb, which provides a range of TV services in Germany via its…

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Sky secures NFL broadcast deal

BSkyB’s Sky Sports network has acquired broadcast rights to the NFL for three years. The…

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Cyfra Plus adds action channels

Polish pay TV operator Cyfra Plus has added movie channel FilmBox Action and combat sports…

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Volia launches kids package

Ukrainian pay TV operator Volia has launched a new kids package for its customers in…

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Topfield uses Opera SDK for HbbTV

Set-top manufacturer Topfield has teamed up with browser software company Opera Software to develop an…

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SCTE opens awards for nominations

The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) has opened its 2013 Technological Innovation Awards and Individual…

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BBC iPlayer launches mobile downloads

The BBC has today launched mobile iPlayer downloads, meaning smartphone and tablet users can watch…

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Germany satellite homes grow despite switchover

Satellite homes in Germany grew by 100,000 in the first half of this year to…

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Russian set-top market continues strong growth

Set-top boxes sold in Russia amounted to 3.95 million last year and will likely reach…

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HBO Nordic strikes programming deals with FME

Forthcoming online video service HBO Nordic has struck its first programming deals for its over-the-top…

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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…

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Eurosport 2 HD debuts on BSkyB

A HD version of Eurosport 2 is now available to UK viewers. The sports broadcaster…

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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…

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MTS launches digital cable in new cities

Russian service provider MTS has launched digital cable services in 10 cities in central Russia….

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BT Vision chooses BeBanjo for workflow

BT Vision has chosen TDF-owned Spanish technology company BeBanjo to help manage its video-on-demand offering…

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SES names regulatory chief

SES has named Gerry Oberst as head of its regulatory team. Oberst will join SES…

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Beltelecom adds new channel

Belarusian IPTV operator Beltelecom has added Russian entertainment channel Amedia to its Zala TV offering….

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CME issues new debt

Broadcast group Central European Media Enterprises (CME) is to make a €50 million bond issue….