itv, DTV, Streaming
Monsoon Multimedia launches Vulkano
Monsoon Multimedia, a California-based provider of video convergence products, has announced the general availability for Vulkano and Vulkano Pro from select retail and distribution partners and Vulkano Deluxe and Vulkano Deluxe Pro direct from Monsoon at Myvulkano.com.
Vulkano integrates multiple disruptive technologies – DVR, web video, place shifting, Universal Plug and Play streaming and Mobile Video [...]
CBS and Comcast sign ten-year content carriage deal
CBS and Comcast have announced a ten-year agreement that provides for retransmission consent of CBS Television Stations until the year 2020.
The long-term, wide-ranging pact also includes carriage of the full suite of Showtime Networks, Comcast’s launch of the Smithsonian Channel and expanded distribution of CBS College Sports. In addition, Comcast will have an expanded on-demand [...]
Alcatel-Lucent introduces IPTV solution based on Microsoft’s Mediaroom
Alcatel-Lucent recently unveiled a turnkey, compact IPTV solution, powered by Microsoft Mediaroom, that is designed to support networks of between 1,000 and 100,000 set-top-boxes.
The solution not only provides television programming, but also enables new consumer media services through the blending and personalisation of web and broadcasting content.
Alca-Lu informed that Cinergy MetroNet is the first customer [...]
Now, TeliaSonera is VoD technology partner for Philips Net TV
Philips Consumer Lifestyle has chosen TeliaSonera International Carrier’s Media Distribution Service (MDS) as the technology platform for the new Video on Demand (VoD) services on Philips Net TV.
Philips Net TV provides access to the internet via the TV. It enables consumers to browse websites and access online services on their Philips TV using their remote [...]
Google and Dish Network develop integrated multichannel TV, web platform
Google and Dish Network, a pay-TV provider in America, recently launched Google TV, an open platform that integrates multichannel television with web media content. The technology is aimed at bringing the full power of the internet to the television viewing experience.
Google TV merges traditional TV programming with content on the web, allowing viewers access, control, [...]
GTA TeleGuam expands Japan’s NHK TV offerings on GUdTV
GTA TeleGuam has expanded its GUdTV programming to include Japan’s NHK World TV high definition channel and a new dual language audio track on the NHK World Premium channel. NHK World provides news from Japan as well as Asian lifestyle programming for international viewers.
The company informed that the latest HD channel addition has brought to [...]
Motorola to acquire Bitband
Motorola has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Bitband, a provider of content management and delivery systems, specialising in video-on-demand for IPTV.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close in Q4 2009. Bitband will be integrated into Motorola’s Home & Networks Mobility business.
Based [...]
Al Jazeera TV selects Irdeto for content protection
Irdeto, a provider of content and business model protection solutions and services, has announced an expanded relationship with Al Jazeera Sport, part of the Al Jazeera Network and a provider of sports TV services in the Middle East and North Africa.
Irdeto will now protect Al Jazeera Sport’s premium content across its entire digital TV network [...]
Altibox selects Harmonic’s VOD, digital mosaic solutions
Harmonic has announced that Altibox (formerly Lyse Tele), a telecommunications service provider based in Norway, has deployed Harmonic’s StreamLiner video servers, Armada ‘intelligent asset management’, and ProStream 8000 digital mosaic solution.
The company informed the deployment will enable advanced IPTV video-on-demand (VOD) services and multi-channel mosaic viewing for Altibox subscribers across Norway and Denmark. Altibox is [...]
Ericsson unveils video-on-demand TV solutions
Ericsson and Tandberg Television, part of the Ericsson Group, are set to launch a host of advanced solutions that will offer consumers the latest in video-on-demand (VOD) technology, including the option to move their viewing experience across various screens.
The solutions will be demonstrated and launched at the 2009 International Broadcasting Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, the [...]
