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• Acer Aspire M5 Ultrabooks to Reach UK in June | Eee PC
  Acer is preparing to launch its new Aspire M5 series in the UK this coming June. This ultrabook series was a hit when it was previewed during CES in January, where it went by the name Timeline Ultra. Now, Acer … Continue reading →
• MultiChoice launches new locally-made DVR » Digital TV Europe
  South African pay TV operator MultiChoice has launched a new locally-developed DVR box. via MultiChoice launches new locally-made DVR » Digital TV Europe.
• SBB using Anevia for OTT service » Digital TV Europe
  Serbia-based pay TV operator SBB Telemach is using a delivery platform from Anevia for the multiscreen over-the-top TV service it launched earlier this year. The service uses content security from Verimatrix and middleware from Zappware. via SBB using Anevia for … Continue reading →
• TalkTalk: YouView remains on track
  UK telco TalkTalk is maintaining that its triple play proposition that will feature YouView is on track for a launch in the autumn. via TalkTalk: YouView remains on track.
• Polish cableco extends digital reach
  The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska has extended its digital TV services to the towns Chojnów, Wolów and Nowa Ruda. via Polish cableco extends digital reach.
• Microsoft to win TV platform battle? | Advanced Television
  Microsoft is winning one of the most important battles in the digital world: the battle for the TV, according to Forrester Research Vice President and Principal Analyst James McQuivey. Writing in a blog post, he suggests that the TV battle … Continue reading →
• Germans watch more online video
  46.9 million German internet users viewed a video online in March 2012, according to comScore. The number of people viewing videos online has grown by 2.3% over the past year and time spent per viewer has increased by 33.7%. via … Continue reading →
• TV shipments to remain flat
  Worldwide TV shipments are expected to remain flat for the second year in a row. via TV shipments to remain flat.
• Cablevision Promotes Kanouff To EVP, Corporate Engineering And Technology – 2012-05-17 19:55:32 | Multichannel News
  Cablevision Systems elevated Yvette Kanouff, the longtime SeaChange International exec who joined the MSO in March, to the position of executive vice president of corporate engineering and technology following the departure of Jim Blackley, who had led technology group for … Continue reading →
• Are you ready for iTV-Commerce? | News | TechRadar
  One in four people will regularly use interactive TV – something we’re dubbing iTV-Commerce – to shop by the end of 2014, generating direct sales worth nearly £750m. via Are you ready for iTV-Commerce? | News | TechRadar.
• TV industry uneasy over PVR’s ability to skip adverts | News | TechRadar
  Big-wigs from the television industry met in New York this week and all the talk was about ad-skipping technology that’s making its way into PVRs. via TV industry uneasy over PVR’s ability to skip adverts | News | TechRadar.
• Netflix to Comcast: Raising the cap is not enough — Online Video News
  Thought Netflix and Comcast would kiss and make up after the broadband provider announced today that it would raise its bandwidth cap from 250GB to 300GB per month? Think again. via Netflix to Comcast: Raising the cap is not enough … Continue reading →
• One TV Everywhere deal down! (Many more to go) — paidContent
  Hey, it’s progress. Whether it actually ignites the kind of momentum needed to ultimately propel TV Everywhere to live up to its ubiquitous promise remains to be seen. via One TV Everywhere deal down! (Many more to go) — paidContent.
• The Hermes Project: BT Q1 Results
  BT have posted their first quarter results as all the big providers are in results season, and as you would expect the big story (from their Retail division at least) is the continuing good performance of selling their BT ‘Infinity’ … Continue reading →
• The Hermes Project: NEC closes buy of Convergys’ billing function
  Japanese technology giant NEC has closed their USD$449m all-cash purchase of the billing and information management functions of Convergys, a company that provides billing services to Virgin Media in the UK and to many other large telecommunications and cable providers … Continue reading →
• The Hermes Project: TalkTalk launches new router to support YouView
  Stories are bouncing backwards and forwards as to when the YouView connected TV service will be launching, something that various partners of the venture are suggesting is either delayed or on time for its last announced launch date of sometime … Continue reading →
• Cable Show 2012: Arris Spins Web Over Moxi Gateway – 2012-05-17 16:19:00 | Multichannel News
  Arris Group is introducing its second-generation software for its Moxi gateway solution that includes an HTML5 WebKit-based browser as well as support for MSO-customizable application storefronts and downloadable applications. via Cable Show 2012: Arris Spins Web Over Moxi Gateway – … Continue reading →
• Clover’s Week: Red Button enters new phase
  The BBC is edging towards more IP streams, but it is far from the final press of the Red Button, writes Julian Clover. via Clover’s Week: Red Button enters new phase.
• Motive in talks with Premier League clubs | Advanced Television
  Motive Television Group is in discussions with six English Premier League Football Clubs regarding the use of its Video2Go (V2G) product as a way for the football clubs to provide an enhanced experience to fans before, during, and following attendance … Continue reading →
• RESEARCH: Connected devices commonplace | Advanced Television
  Futuresource has released a study, conducted in the spring of 2012 in the USA, UK, France and Germany that surveyed more than 4,000 consumers on their usage of and attitudes to connected TVs, smartphones, tablets and eBooks/eReaders. via RESEARCH: Connected … Continue reading →
• BBC shrinks Red Button | Advanced Television
  In its final Delivering Quality report the BBC Trust has confirmed major cuts to Red Button services. It will cut the number of channels available on satellite and cable from nine to one, in line with DTT. The multscreen news … Continue reading →
• Connected TV boosts online shopping | Advanced Television
  New research by retail experts Conlumino, commissioned by eBay, reveals that the retail industry is on the cusp of a third wave of technological revolution. After online and mobile, a new wave of shopping technologies will again present opportunities and … Continue reading →
• Viacom ‘the 3 Cs of social TV’ | Advanced Television
  Viacom has unveiled the results of its new ‘Social TV: Viewers C’s The Moment’ study exploring the social TV phenomenon through the lens of the viewer. While fairly nascent, social TV and co-viewing trends are growing rapidly, representing a shift … Continue reading →
• Hull ISP KC Helps Local Customers Connect their Smart TV to the Internet – ISPreview UK
  KC (Karoo), the incumbent internet and phone provider for Hull and East Riding in Yorkshire (UK), has today launched a new KC Connect service that offers to send out an engineer to help owners of the latest Smart TV’s connect … Continue reading →
• Social TV Twice As Popular For Live Vs. Time-Shifted Viewing: Study – 2012-05-17 13:00:00 | Multichannel News
  Social TV features are twice as likely to be used during live broadcasts than time-shifted viewing, according to a study by Viacom Media Networks — highlighting the opportunity for TV networks to use social media drive live tune-in. via Social … Continue reading →
• Portugal Telecom reports strongest pay TV growth for two years » Digital TV Europe
  Portugal Telecom ended March with 1.111 million pay TV customers following its strongest quarter for over two years. via Portugal Telecom reports strongest pay TV growth for two years » Digital TV Europe.
• ITV launches new online service for Euro2012 » Digital TV Europe
  UK broadcaster ITV has unveiled its dedicated digital offering for the Euro2012 football championship. via ITV launches new online service for Euro2012 » Digital TV Europe.
• Netflix launches updated web video player » Digital TV Europe
  Netflix has launched an updated web video player for viewing of the online video service on PCs and Macs. via Netflix launches updated web video player » Digital TV Europe.
• Viacom, Time Warner settle mobile viewing dispute | Advanced Television
  Viacom and Time Warner Cable have agreed to resolve pending disputes relating to mobile viewing of popular Viacom programming, a move described as “very good news for consumers” in a Viacom company blog. via Viacom, Time Warner settle mobile viewing … Continue reading →
• Social TV: Zeebox empowers TV talent to engage with fans
  zeebox today announces an update to its popular social TV app that celebrities can use to draw fans into their shows, and enables TV viewers to instantly set up group chat rooms around their favourite shows. The new features enable … Continue reading →
• France tops TV connection rates, UK lowest
  A study of more than 4,000 consumers in the United States, UK, France and Germany, and their attitudes to connected TVs, smartphones, tablets and eBooks/eReaders has found UK viewers least likely to connect their sets to the internet. via France … Continue reading →
• Meo helps PT grow residential revenues
  The decision of incumbent telcos to launch TV services continues to be vindicated. via Meo helps PT grow residential revenues.
• New landmark for Czech VOD service
  The Czech online on demand service Voyo.cz is now offering its subscribers over 1,000 film titles. via New landmark for Czech VOD service.

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• Chris Dziadul Reports: The Polish connection
  When it comes to the adoption of such new technologies as HD, 3D and now connected TV, Central and Eastern Europe, and in particular large and dynamic markets like Poland, have never been far behind those in the west. via … Continue reading →
• Twitter Confirms 10 Million Active UK Users | ITProPortal.com
  140 characters goes a long way Since Twitter’s launch six years ago, the microblogging site has come over cyber leaps and virtual bounds to be known as one of the world’s most popular and renowned sites.  And theres’s one part … Continue reading →
• Telia is challenging content owners
  Swedish IPTV provider Telia is challenging studios to shorten the window for theatrical movies, “we are ready to experiment,” said Kent Johnsson, VP consumer marketing at Telia. via Telia is challenging content owners.
• Netflix launches sexy new web-based video player — Online Video News
  Netflix just rolled out a completely revamped video player for browser-based viewing, and I gotta say, it’s pretty slick: Not only does it come with lightbox-like text overlays while a video is paused, users can also preview entire seasons of … Continue reading →
• Visiware Reaches 700 Shows for B2B Playalong Social TV Platform
  Visiware, Inc., a global leader in the interactive television industry, announced today it has reached a milestone of 700 interactive TV shows aired across 10 countries using its second-screen PlayAlong product. via Visiware Reaches 700 Shows for B2B Playalong Social … Continue reading →
• Comcast Skypes Onto TV In 10 Markets – 2012-05-16 17:19:50 | Multichannel News
  Comcast this week is launching Skype on Xfinity, a new HD video calling service priced at $9.95 per month, in 10 markets including Boston, Seattle, Chicago and Atlanta. via Comcast Skypes Onto TV In 10 Markets – 2012-05-16 17:19:50 | … Continue reading →
• Motorola Releases Latest Enhancements to its KreaTV™ OS for IPTV & Hybrid Set-tops
  Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) continues to drive the future of TV by enabling enjoyable, simple and intuitive entertainment experiences. To address the challenges faced by IPTV service providers looking to be more agile in the market with enhanced functionality and … Continue reading →
• Entone’s FusionTV™ Fuels Broadband TV Service for Unity Telecom
  Entone, Inc., a leading provider of Hybrid TV and Connected Home solutions, announced today that Unity Telecom has selected its FusionTV™ solution to launch a first-of-its-kind Broadband TV service that unites live HDTV programming and cloud-based services. via Entone’s FusionTV™ … Continue reading →
• Peel Launches Social TV App for Android
  Peel, the company dedicated to revolutionizing the way you watch TV, today launched an enhanced version of the popular Peel app for Android. With millions of recommended shows viewed, Peel is excited to bring its personalized discovery and social TV … Continue reading →
• Cabovisão not paying content suppliers? | Advanced Television
  Portuguese cable TV operator Cabovisão is allegedly not paying its content providers, especially suppliers of news and thematic channels, according to local media reports. via Cabovisão not paying content suppliers? | Advanced Television.
• “Significant” demand for OLED displays | Advanced Television
  Samsung’s vice-chairman, Kwon Oh-Hyen, has told the Korea Times that his company is enjoying “significant demand” from customers for OLED-equipped thin-film flexible screens. via “Significant” demand for OLED displays | Advanced Television.
• Italian DTT penetration reaches 91.5% | Advanced Television
  According to the latest estimates by Eres from March 2012, the number of Italian DTT households (at least one receiver in the primary residence) rose to about 22.8 million. via Italian DTT penetration reaches 91.5% | Advanced Television.
• TVTechnology: Grass Valley Tapped for Qatar TV Upgrade
  The Qatari Television Support and Development Committee has selected Grass Valley for a modernization project for Qatar TV. Grass Valley will be providing a complete master control room solution for the new Broadcast Center in Doha. Grass Valley’s Trinix NXT … Continue reading →
• TVTechnology: XOR Media Absorbs SeaChange Broadcast
  As announced prior to the 2012 NAB show, the former SeaChange International Broadcast server and storage business unit has established its own privately held independent company named XOR Media. via TVTechnology: XOR Media Absorbs SeaChange Broadcast.
• Court application casts doubt on Eircom plan – The Irish Times – Wed, May 16, 2012
  AN UNPRECEDENTED application that will come before the Commercial Court today has cast doubt on plans by Eircom’s examiner to finalise a survival scheme with creditors on Friday for companies employing 5,800 people. via Court application casts doubt on Eircom … Continue reading →

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• Telstra denies IPTV shift • The Register
  Telstra has strongly rejected claims that the company will move away from the IPTV market, in a response to The Register’s report last Monday that it was reviewing its IPTV strategy and considering moving its 300,000+ T-Box customers to Foxtel. … Continue reading →
• SSD vs HDD: What’s the Difference? | ITProPortal.com | Page One
  A hard drive is a hard drive, right? Wrong. We lay out the differences between SSD and HDD. via SSD vs HDD: What’s the Difference? | ITProPortal.com | Page One.
• Is Comcast prioritizing its Xfinity app over competitors like Netflix? | The Verge
  A detailed study from technical infrastructure expert Bryan Berg reveals that Comcast may be prioritizing traffic for its own Xfinity app for Xbox 360 over other services, like Netflix — which, if accurate, would be a bold deviation from the … Continue reading →
• Will DVR and streaming video kill the live television star? | The Verge
  With so many different avenues for consuming broadcast television content, it’s not hard to imagine that traditional cable viewership has been in steady decline. This week marks the beginning of a new sales season for broadcast networks and potential advertisers, … Continue reading →
• Report: Industry Needs to Lower 3DTV Expectations | Home Media Magazine
  Despite the success of The Avengers in 3D, the consumer electronics industry shouldn’t expect the Marvel Comics juggernaut to boost mainstream consumer interest in 3DTV, according to a new report. via Report: Industry Needs to Lower 3DTV Expectations | Home … Continue reading →
• ITU defines 4K and 8K UHDTV » Digital TV Europe
  The ITU has defined the parameter values for two formats of ultra high definition TV (UHDTV). These are the 4K and 8K UHDTV formats. They are constructed as multiples of the 1080p1920 format in ITU-R Rec. 709. via ITU defines … Continue reading →
• ITV hails Shazam ads as success » Digital TV Europe
  UK broadcaster ITV has hailed its launch of Shazam-enabled advertising during the final of the Britain’s Got Talent show at the weekend as a success. via ITV hails Shazam ads as success » Digital TV Europe.
• Chello change in Czech Republic
  Chello Central Europe is to undergo a process of restructuring in the Czech Republic over the next few weeks. via Chello change in Czech Republic.
• ITU defines UHDTV formats
  The ITU-R working party 6C has officially defined the parameter values for the next two generations of television formats. via ITU defines UHDTV formats.
• From BeeSmart to Beenius | Advanced Television
  Company BeeSmart, the interactive TV middleware provider for service operators, is announcing that its name is changing to Beenius on May 16th. via From BeeSmart to Beenius | Advanced Television.
• Kabel Deutschland acquires Tele Columbus
  Kabel Deutschland (KDG) is acquiring cable operator Tele Columbus, according to Financial Times Deutschland. via Kabel Deutschland acquires Tele Columbus.
• Rostelecom goes three-screen
  Russia’s Rostelecom has commercially launched a new interactive, three-screen product. via Rostelecom goes three-screen.
• How broadcasters could have stopped Dish’s Hopper — paidContent
  Like a long-ago military invasion that didn’t infiltrate far enough to root out a hostile regime, broadcasters are reviewing their decade-old litigation with digital video recorder pioneer ReplayTV with some regret. via How broadcasters could have stopped Dish’s Hopper — … Continue reading →
• UK anti-piracy regulations set for June | Advanced Television
  The UK government has revealed that a new code of practice setting out new anti-piracy measures and procedures is expected to be published in June. The suggestion came in the government’s response to the Film Policy Review Panel’s report – … Continue reading →
• TVTechnology: EchoStar To Launch Broadband Bird
  EchoStar soon will be launching a high-capacity broadband satellite. Space Systems/Loral, which built the bird for EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, said the satellite had arrived in Kourou, French Guiana, where it will be carried aloft aboard the Ariane 5 … Continue reading →
• Are consumers happy with their pay-TV services? Survey says… No – FierceIPTV
  Shoot a 66 at the golf course and your buddies are likely to give you a hard time for scoring so well and, possibly offer to bankroll you on your way to the PGA. But score a 66 out of … Continue reading →
• LG’s Google TV get live demo | Ubergizmo
  We did hear about LG’s Google TV heading Stateside later at the end of this month, and LG Electronics has ramped things up a bit by announcing that they will be conducting live demonstrations of their highly anticipated Google TV … Continue reading →
• Foxconn: Our CEO Did Not Confirm Apple HDTV | Ubergizmo
  Last week, a report from a Chinese news site called ChinaDaily published an article suggesting that Foxconn CEO Terry Gou said that the company was “making preparations for iTV, Apple’s rumored upcoming high-definition television.” From then on, the statement made … Continue reading →
• Telefonica to carry 3D and HD Olympics | Advanced Television
  Telefonica’s Latin American operation is to carry all 36 Olympic Games channels live to its viewers of its Terra on-line broadband service. Terra says its Olympic Games portal will rely on 36 channels simultaneously, for the broadcasting of a total … Continue reading →
• Canal+ nears 13m subs | Advanced Television
  Canal Plus France, including its pay TV operations in mainland France, and Africa, attracted 211,000 new subscribers during the first quarter, ending March with a total of 12,817,000 customers. via Canal+ nears 13m subs | Advanced Television.
• Agama Technologies receives Frost Sullivan’s 2012 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in IP Video Network Management | Advanced Television
  Agama Technologies, the DTV quality assurance expert, has been honoured with Frost & Sullivan’s 2012 Global Customer Value Enhancement Award in IP Video Network Management. In the underlying research, Frost & Sullivan presents Agama as “an impressive player in the … Continue reading →
• CableLabs Preps DOCSIS’s Next Step – DOCSIS 3.1 or 3.x Focuses Heavily on Upstream | DSLReports.com, ISP Information
  Many cable operators haven’t deployed DOCSIS 3.0 yet (especially on the upstream side), but that obviously hasn’t stopped the development of the next step in cable broadband technology. via CableLabs Preps DOCSIS’s Next Step – DOCSIS 3.1 or 3.x Focuses … Continue reading →
• Ensequence gets $26M in latest funding round – FierceIPTV
  The concept of smart TVs and their potential to connect with consumers has been fueling venture capital investment in the space of late, especially in the area of app development. via Ensequence gets $26M in latest funding round – FierceIPTV.
• The Future of Broadcasting
  The transformation and development of the broadcasting industry is gathering pace at a rate not seen before, and whilst this brings a number of challenges, this is also provides great opportunities for key players as well as new entrants. This … Continue reading →
• Netflix to launch in Sweden » Digital TV Europe
  US online video streaming service Netflix is launching in Sweden later this year, our sister publication TBI has revealed. via Netflix to launch in Sweden » Digital TV Europe.
• Rostelecom launches new multiscreen TV service, aims to add 500K subs this year » Digital TV Europe
  Russian service provider Rostelecom is relaunching its IPTV service with the addition of new channels and availability of services across multiple screens. via Rostelecom launches new multiscreen TV service, aims to add 500K subs this year » Digital TV Europe.
• RTÉ urged to rethink cost-cutting plans » Digital TV Europe
  British and Irish politicians have called upon Irish public broadcaster RTÉ to reconsider closing its London base as part of wider cost-cutting plans. via RTÉ urged to rethink cost-cutting plans » Digital TV Europe.
• SatLink to offer HD playout
  SatLink Communications has opened a new HD playout centre in the heart of Tel Aviv’s broadcast district. via SatLink to offer HD playout.
• Glashart puts control with Android
  Dutch FTTH provider Glashart media is introducing an App for customers with Android devices capable of controlling their set-top box. via Glashart puts control with Android.
• Sky Deutschland grows through new services
  There have been many false dawns, but could Sky Deutschland finally have cracked German pay-TV with significant revenue growth and premium HD subscribers topping 1 million. via Sky Deutschland grows through new services.
• Netflix key to US leadership in smart TV usage | Advanced Television
  In the wake of an unfavourable customer satisfaction report, there is better news for online entertainment subscription service Netflix, with the suggestion that the availability in the US of strong online video services such as Netflix means that owners of … Continue reading →
• Hungarian pay-DTT grows
  Pay-DTT is now an established feature of the broadcasting market in Hungary. via Hungarian pay-DTT grows.
• New VOD service for Ukraine
  Media Group Ukraine (MGU) has launched a new online on demand service. via New VOD service for Ukraine.
• TransACT partners with FetchTV in Australia
  TransACT has partnered with FetchTV to offer premium television services in Ballarat, Geelong and Mildura, ushering in a new era in entertainment services on its market-leading DOCSIS 3 network. via TransACT partners with FetchTV in Australia.
• Record gains for Canal+ France
  Canal+ France, which includes Canal+ Group pay-TV operations in mainland France, overseas territories and Africa, saw a record net growth of 211,000 subscribers year-on-year in the first quarter and an increase in ARPU in mainland France despite a rise in … Continue reading →

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• Time Warner Cable CEO Somehow Has No Idea What AirPlay Is
  You’d think the head of a gigantic company that makes money from technology and TV would know what AirPlay is, right? Or how an Apple TV works? One or the other? No? Enjoy today’s edition of Oblivious Rich White Guy. … Continue reading →
• 3DTV endures setbacks, but it’s still coming right at us — paidContent
  One maker of 3D televisions now says Internet-connected “smart TV” features are a better sales hook, and gaming company Nintendo just scuttled its 3D programming channel. via 3DTV endures setbacks, but it’s still coming right at us — paidContent.
• CEA: Consumers viewing video via more platforms | Advanced Television
  As video consumption increases and viewing devices vary, consumers are still using televisions most often to watch video, according to the Evolving Video Landscape study released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). via CEA: Consumers viewing video via more platforms … Continue reading →
• CodecSys expands OTT Solution by Partnering with aioTV’s OTT Video Platform | BriefingRoom on Broadcast Engineering Magazine
  Broadcast International and aioTV unite to provide a complete OTT Content Delivery Solution via CodecSys expands OTT Solution by Partnering with aioTV’s OTT Video Platform | BriefingRoom on Broadcast Engineering Magazine.
• Smartphones, Tablets Not Yet Meaningful Portion Of Total Video Viewing: CEA – 2012-05-14 18:50:17 | Multichannel News
  While TVs are used for two-thirds of overall video viewing time among U.S. adult Internet users, and laptops or desktop computers account for another 30%, smartphones and tablet computers are not yet “significant sources” of video viewing in terms of … Continue reading →
• Channel 4 reports £40m loss | Advanced Television
  Channel 4 group has reported a six-fold increase in losses at its main network to more than £40 million (€49m) in 2011, as ad revenues fell by almost 20 per cent. via Channel 4 reports £40m loss | Advanced Television.
• BT Vision grows, no sign of YouView | News | C21Media
  UK online TV service BT Vision increased its customers by 23% in its latest quarter, but questions remain about when its telco parent will deploy its version of the long-awaited YouView project. via BT Vision grows, no sign of YouView … Continue reading →
• Lenders get Eircom after 3 Mobiles second €2bn bid rejected – Irish, Business – Independent.ie
  A second €2bn bid by 3 Mobile to buy Eircom has been rejected paving the way for its lenders to take control of the company. via Lenders get Eircom after 3 Mobiles second €2bn bid rejected – Irish, Business – … Continue reading →

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• Predicting the Future of Connected TV
  As ‘Chief Evangelist’ at Rovi, Richard Bullwinkle’s job is, as the title suggests, to bang the drum for the company, enthuse people about their products and act as a liaison at events like last week’s Connected TV Summit. But with … Continue reading →
• 43 Million VOD Views for 4oD in March 2012
  Channel 4 catch up and archive Video on Demand content attracted 43 million views in March 2012, across all the platforms on which 4oD is available. via 43 Million VOD Views for 4oD in March 2012.
• Telstra to hand T-box customers to Foxtel • The Register
  Telstra is expected to shut down its aggressive IPTV ambitions and hand over its 300,000 plus T-Box customers to Foxtel, once the merger of Foxtel and Austar is completed, sources close to the deal have told The Register. via Telstra … Continue reading →
• European DTH revenues to inch up in 2012-14 » Digital TV Europe
  Revenues from DTH services in western Europe will continue their slow upward trajectory this year and top US$15 billion (€12 billion) by 2015, according to new research from Informa Telecoms & Media. via European DTH revenues to inch up in … Continue reading →
• ODG wins online VOD deal in CEE » Digital TV Europe
  On Demand Group has announced a deal with Czech and Slovakian online VOD platform Topfun to provide transactional video-on-demand (TVOD) and subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services in Czech Republic. via ODG wins online VOD deal in CEE » Digital TV Europe.
• Ono introduces TiVo incentives
  Spain’s Ono has begun to offer significant discounts to subscribers who successfully recommend TiVo to others. via Ono introduces TiVo incentives.
• Sky to lead broadband growth
  Sky is to positioned to post the strongest broadband growth among all telcos over the next few years, according to the IHS Screen Digest. via Sky to lead broadband growth.
• Apple TV rumor mill makes millions as iTV ‘confirmed’ — paidContent
  Apple may not be buying a high-design German home entertainment device maker, but that doesn’t mean investors in the rumoured target company won’t make a killing – and it doesn’t mean they won’t still have a part to play in … Continue reading →
• Mixed fortunes for Slovak Telekom
  Slovak Telekom has posted a year-on-year increase of 18.9% in its TV subscriber total, the Magio-branded services it operates ending the first quarter with a total of 162,000 customers. via Mixed fortunes for Slovak Telekom.
• Cyfrowy Polsat widens offer
  The leading Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has launched a service that allows subscribers to watch a select number of channels on their PCs for no additional fee. via Cyfrowy Polsat widens offer.
• 36 bidders for South Africa’s DTT STB tender
  Request For Information: Digital Set-Top Boxes (STB) Production For Local Manufacturing Companies For Government Subsidised TV Owning Households via 36 bidders for South Africa’s DTT STB tender.
• AltoBeam Closes $6M Series D Funding
  AltoBeam, a fabless IC design company developing products for advanced DTV receivers, today announces that it has successfully closed a 6 million US dollars round of Series D funding, led by US Venture Partners (USVP). AltoBeam’s other existing investors, DFJ … Continue reading →
• CSA officially declares mobile TV dead
  French media authority CSA has now officially declared the end of mobile TV. via CSA officially declares mobile TV dead.
• Pay TV growth keeps slowing: 484K video users added in Q1 — paidContent
  The pay TV business continued to expand in the first quarter, but that growth is clearly decelerating. via Pay TV growth keeps slowing: 484K video users added in Q1 — paidContent.
• Apple ‘in talks’ to buy TV manufacturer Loewe | News | TechRadar
  Apple is said to be negotiating with high-end German TV manufacturer Loewe, perhaps with a view to its eagerly anticipated plans to enter the flatscreen market. via Apple ‘in talks’ to buy TV manufacturer Loewe | News | TechRadar.
• Cablevision Doubles VOD Window | Home Media Magazine
  Cablevision has doubled from 24 hours to 48 hours the time a consumer can watch transactional video-on-demand movie rentals. via Cablevision Doubles VOD Window | Home Media Magazine.
• Mobile roaming prices to plunge in EU | ZDNet UK
  The cost of mobile roaming within the European Union is to fall dramatically over the next two years, due to a new regulation passed by the European Parliament on Thursday. via Mobile roaming prices to plunge in EU | ZDNet … Continue reading →
• Optus CEO: Our ads pay for TV, so let TV Now live • The Register
  Broadcasters should support, rather than opposing, Optus’ TV Now service, the carrier’s CEO believes, because Optus is a major TV advertiser. via Optus CEO: Our ads pay for TV, so let TV Now live • The Register.
• TVTechnology: Miranda Acquisition to Be Determined by June
  Whether or not Miranda is sold will be decided by June. The company said today in its first-quarter results announcement that the related strategic review, announced March 21, “is expected to last approximately three months from the original announcement.” via … Continue reading →
• Liberty Global up 12% | Advanced Television
  Cable operator Liberty Global reconfirmed its full year guidance targets as fourth quarter consolidated revenues went up 12 per cent year-on-year to $2.54 billion, driven mainly by the addition of KBW and Aster and organic revenue increase.  Excluding the acquisition … Continue reading →
• ‘n’ posts strong growth » Digital TV Europe
  Polish pay TV platform ‘n’ added 37,000 subscribers in the first quarter, taking its total to 966,000, up 16% year-on-year. via ‘n’ posts strong growth » Digital TV Europe.
• BT Infinity: 10m homes and counting… | Simplify Digital Blog
  BT, it seems, has rolled out its wholesale fibre broadband service “several months ahead of schedule”, according to the internet service provider. via BT Infinity: 10m homes and counting… | Simplify Digital Blog.
• informitv – Red Bee Media chief executive to leave
  Bill Patrizio, the chief executive of Red Bee Media, is leaving the media services company with no role to go to and no successor announced. via informitv – Red Bee Media chief executive to leave.
• Telefonica TV reaches one million in Europe
  Telefonica is now serving one million customers in Europe, principally in Spain and the Czech Republic, through its IPTV services. via Telefonica TV reaches one million in Europe.
• Huge IPTV gain for Magyar Telekom
  Following a slow start, Magyar Telekom’s IPTV service has really begun to take off, ending the first quarter with 256,434 subscribers, or 75.5% more than a year earlier. via Huge IPTV gain for Magyar Telekom.
• On Demand Group inks CEE deal
  SeaChange International’s On Demand Group (ODG) has entered into an agreement with Topfun Media, the leading internet VOD service provider in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. via On Demand Group inks CEE deal.
• Clover’s Week: After Murphy
  The knock on effects of the High Court ruling on the distribution of Premier League football outside of the area for which it was originally intended continue to be felt, writes Julian Clover. via Clover’s Week: After Murphy.
• SES sees strong HD growth in Europe
  SES has said that European revenues increased by 3.7% over the prior year period. Satellite capacity increased by 32 transponders compared to Q1 2011. via SES sees strong HD growth in Europe.
• Romtelecom gains TV customers
  Romtelecom ended the first quarter with 1,190,721 subscribers to its DTH, IPTV and cable services, or 11.8% more than a year earlier. via Romtelecom gains TV customers.
• Eutelsat stays on growth track | Advanced Television
  Eutelsat’s quarterly and 9-month financials show that its revenue growth remains firmly upward, although there are signs that its important ‘multi-usage’ segment is slowing in growth terms. via Eutelsat stays on growth track | Advanced Television.
• Primacom PVR offers HD and HbbTV
  German cable operator Primacom is launching its hybrid set-top box on June 30 with its new Premium package. via Primacom PVR offers HD and HbbTV.
• Liberty eyes Horizon, gains record subs
  Liberty Global now expects to commercially launch Horizon in the Netherlands in the third quarter, followed by Switzerland. In its latest set of results, the company also says that broadband and telephony were the main drivers in the first quarter, … Continue reading →
• Liberty Global says 3Q launch for Horizon, posts strongest quarterly subs growth » Digital TV Europe
  Reporting what it described as its best-ever quarterly subscriber growth, Liberty Global now says it will begin rolling out its long-awaited Horizon next-generation TV product in the Netherlands in the third quarter, to be followed by Switzerland. via Liberty Global … Continue reading →

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• Want to reinvent TV? Don’t forget the TV — Online Video News
  Smart TVs, dumb TVs, Google TVs, Ikea TVs and even everything we know about the rumored Apple TV set all have something in common: In the end, they’re just TVs. 42, 50 or 60 inches in size, with a bezel … Continue reading →
• TiVo takes off in Spain
  TiVo is performing well in Spain, with 16,000 Ono subscribers receiving the service as of the end of the first quarter, only five months after its launch. via TiVo takes off in Spain.
• Cisco Cable Unit Sales Pop 12% – 2012-05-10 14:34:16 | Multichannel News
  Cisco Systems’ cable-centric Service Provider Video group posted revenue of $1 billion for the three months ended April 28 — up 12% year over year — but the company’s shares fell on a weak outlook for the current quarter. via … Continue reading →
• Sky Italia loses 86,000 subs | Advanced Television
  Sky Italia has reported third quarter operating income of $40 million, an improvement of $23 million versus the $17 million reported a year ago. via Sky Italia loses 86,000 subs | Advanced Television.
• NDS’ Surfaces turns your wall into a TV, or a TV into a wall… one of those two — Engadget
  Remember the wall that was also a television in Total Recall? That’s the inspiration behind Surfaces via NDS’ Surfaces turns your wall into a TV, or a TV into a wall… one of those two — Engadget.
• Netherlands to block Pirate Bay » Digital TV Europe
  A Dutch court has ruled that internet service providers KPN, T-Mobile, Tele2 and cable operator UPC must bock access to The Pirate Bay website, which allegedly directs users to sources of illegal content on the web. via Netherlands to block … Continue reading →
• Ono stabilises base, grows revenue and profit in tough conditions » Digital TV Europe
  Cable operator Ono stabilised its customer base and grew its revenues and EBITDA in the first quarter, despite tough economic conditions in Spain. via Ono stabilises base, grows revenue and profit in tough conditions » Digital TV Europe.
• Optus to contest TV copyright ruling | Advanced Television
  Australian telco Optus has confirmed that it will appeal against a landmark decision that prevents its customers from streaming delayed sports matches on their mobile phones. via Optus to contest TV copyright ruling | Advanced Television.

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• Sky Italia subs fall
  Sky Italia fell below five million subscribers as the recession took its toll on the satcaster. via Sky Italia subs fall.
• Telstra brings configurable QoS to IP networks • The Register
  Telstra has added user-configurable quality of service to its NextIP network and has even reached out to its Trademark lawyers to give it a flashy name: Application Assured Networking™. via Telstra brings configurable QoS to IP networks • The Register.
• Mobile usage doubles, now accounts for 10% of worldwide Internet usage | Technology News | ElectroGeek
  The number of people accessing the Web through mobile devices has doubled since 2010 and now accounts for 10% of worldwide Internet usage. via Mobile usage doubles, now accounts for 10% of worldwide Internet usage | Technology News | ElectroGeek.
• Cisco hits the targets in fiscal Q3 • The Register
  Cisco Systems hit its revenue and profit targets for the third quarter of its fiscal 2012 ended in April. But the networking giant and systems player will probably take a few lumps because of the candor of CEO John Chambers … Continue reading →
• Maxdome goes multi-platform with Sony
  The ProSiebenSat.1 Group said it has reached agreement with Sony Deutschland to bring Maxdome to the Playstation and all other home entertainment devices. via Maxdome goes multi-platform with Sony.
• BT Vision grows by a quarter
  BT Vision has increased its subscriber base by 23% over the last 12 months, closing the quarter with 707,000 installs. via BT Vision grows by a quarter.
• Elemental raises $13m | Advanced Television
  Elemental Technologies, a leading supplier of video solutions for multiscreen content delivery, has raised $13 million in third round funding led by new investor Norwest Venture Partners which joins existing backers General Catalyst, Voyager Capital and Steamboat Ventures, who also … Continue reading →
• Astra’s HD+ platform reaches over 2.6 million homes
  SES’s German HD+ platform reached more than 2.6 million households at the end of the first quarter of this year. via Astra’s HD+ platform reaches over 2.6 million homes.
• Czech IPTV service inches upwards
  The Czech incumbent telco Telefónica O2 ended the first quarter with 138,100 subscribers to its IPTV service O2 TV, or 7% more than a year earlier. via Czech IPTV service inches upwards.
• TiVo Premiere XL4 review — Engadget
  With the recent spring TiVo Premiere update we figured it was as good of a time as any to spend some quality time with the newly-renamed TiVo Premiere XL4. via TiVo Premiere XL4 review — Engadget.
• TiVo Spring update brings new Netflix and YouTube experience — Engadget
  As promised at CES earlier this year, TiVo has released its Spring update with the anticipated new Netflix and YouTube apps, as well as porting parental control options to the Premieres HD user interface. via TiVo Spring update brings new … Continue reading →
• informitv – SES sets standard for distribution in the home
  Satellite operator SES has demonstrated a new way of distributing satellite signals in the home. SAT-IP converts satellite signals to internet protocols for distribution to devices and displays within the home. Programme streams are forwarded over the data network transparently, … Continue reading →
• The Evolving Definition of Television
  What is television? Historically, its definition was more or less set in stone. A television set was a very particular type of device, which served as the hub of audio-visual entertainment in a given household. To take Wikipedia’s description, it’s … Continue reading →
• Zattoo brings live TV to Luxemburg’s P&T
  Swiss based online streaming video service Zattoo has singed an agreement with P&T of Luxembourg to bring live TV to LuxGSM customers on their smartphones, tablets and PCs. via Zattoo brings live TV to Luxemburg’s P&T.
• Demand for Digital Entertainment and Growing Internet Users to Drive Global Market for Internet TV
  Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Internet TV markets. Global market for Internet TV is forecast to reach US$81.2 billion by the year 2017, primarily driven by factors such as soaring demand … Continue reading →
• Poor ad workflows holding back VoD | Advanced Television
  IMD, the media logistics specialist, has published an independent research paper outlining the shortcomings of current VoD advertising workflows and setting out its vision for helping the market as it grows. This follows an in-depth review undertaken amongst major media … Continue reading →
• ITV predicts 17% ad rise on Euros and Jubilee | Advanced Television
  ITV has said TV ad revenues could be up by as much as 17 per cent in June, thanks to an advertising surge from campaigns around the Queen’s jubilee and the Euro 2012 football tournament. via ITV predicts 17% ad … Continue reading →
• Dos Santos raises Zon Multimedia stake | Advanced Television
  Zon Multimedia shares rose as much as 1.3 per cent after shareholder Isabel dos Santos increased her stake in Portugal’s biggest cable-television provider to 14.9 per cent. via Dos Santos raises Zon Multimedia stake | Advanced Television.
• Norkring Belgium to upgrade network to DVB-T2
  Norkring Belgium, the owner of the transmission park in Flanders and Brussels will, by the end of the first quarter 2013, upgrade its network to the latest broadcast standards: DVB-T2. This will be done together with partner Telenet. via Norkring … Continue reading →
• Alticast ‘Windmill’ interactive ecosystem for TV operators at The Cable Show
  Alticast, a worldwide leader in interactive television, announced today that they will present “Windmill™,” their complete product eco-system based on the company’s next generation service delivery platform, at The Cable Show in Boston, May 21-23. via Alticast ‘Windmill’ interactive ecosystem … Continue reading →

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• ALi Corp M3911 Networking Media Processor for IPTV/OTT selected by VideoWeb | Advanced Television
  ALi Corporation, a  provider of set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) solutions, has announced that its M3911 Networking Media Processor has been selected by VideoWeb, a German OTT (Over-the-top) service provider, to be integrated into the newly launched B12 product line … Continue reading →
• Orange Polska ups the ante
  Orange Polska has launched a product that allows viewers to watch the same content on TVs, computers, tablets and mobiles. via Orange Polska ups the ante.
• Spotlight falls on Romania
  Romania is likely to remain one of the most dynamic markets in the CEE region as the take-up of digital TV services grows across the country. via Spotlight falls on Romania.
• Unitymedia completes VOD outroll
  Liberty Global’s Unitymedia has entered the final phase of the roll-out of its VOD service across its networks in North-Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. via Unitymedia completes VOD outroll.
• TDC has best pay-TV quarter ever
  Danish telco TDC has achieved its best ever quarter for pay-TV, its cable and IPTV platforms adding 37,000 subscribers between them. via TDC has best pay-TV quarter ever.
• Mediaset’s crown slips
  Mediaset has endured a tough first quarter with pressure on both advertising and subscription revenues. via Mediaset’s crown slips.
• Dutch embrace net neutrality
  The Dutch senate has passed a new telecom law which guarantees net neutrality and access to services such as WhatsApp, Viber and Skype. Access to cable networks through third party suppliers has also been regulated for the first time. via … Continue reading →
• SeaChange Innovates Cable’s Deployed Set-Top Boxes with Nitro Now™ Subscriber Experience
  With the goal of improving the consumer experience on all video-enabled devices, SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), the leading global multi-screen video software innovator, has released its Nitro Now™ subscriber experience set-top software. Nitro Now features a lightweight subscriber portal … Continue reading →
• 7 ways Comcast is killing the cable killers — Broadband News and Analysis
  We’re at a flashpoint in the evolution of television, and the battle lines are getting clearer. We have the pay TV providers who want to keep their high-dollar cable packages going even as broadband has the potential to break their … Continue reading →
• Telenor Broadcast’s record numbers | Advanced Television
  Telenor Broadcast, a subsidiary of Norwegian telco giant Telenor, reported an “all time high” EBITDA for its first-quarter trading. CEO Patrik Hofbauer said his division had enjoyed a strong quarter-year with positive developments in all parts of the division. via … Continue reading →
• TVTechnology: TV Takes in $72 Billion in 2011
  NEW YORK: U.S. television ad spending was up 4.5 percent to $72 billion last year, according to the third and final part of Nielsen’s Advertising & Audiences Report, released today. via TVTechnology: TV Takes in $72 Billion in 2011.
• Dish subs up, but profits tumble | Advanced Television
  Colorado-based satellite broadcaster Dish Network added a very healthy 104,000 net subscribers (its best quarterly growth for 2 years) during the quarter (to March 31s but net income fell 34 per cent, and Wall Street was not happy with the … Continue reading →
• Frontier CEO: OTT video more important than anything else – FierceIPTV
  Frontier Communications Nasdaq: FTR reported first-quarter 2012 revenue dipped nearly 7 percent, to $1.27 billion, from $1.35 billion a year ago, and continued to shed the FiOS customers it acquired when it bought Verizons NYSE: VZ landline business in 14 … Continue reading →

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• Dish Chairman: Programmers Devalue Content via SVOD | Home Media Magazine
  Pay-TV channels making available original programming on subscription video-on-demand services such as Netflix are undermining their business platforms, including mandating higher carriage fees going forward from cable and satellite TV operators, said Dish chairman Charlie Ergen. via Dish Chairman: Programmers … Continue reading →
• NetCologne to carry Sky Altantic » Digital TV Europe
  German cable and IPTV provider NetCologne has struck a deal with Sky Deutschland to carry the latter’s Sky Atlantic channel as part of its TV service. via NetCologne to carry Sky Altantic » Digital TV Europe.
• Switchover launches new Italian DTT channel » Digital TV Europe
  Switchover Media, the independent channel operator, will launch a crime and mystery channel next week. Giallo (“Yellow”) will roll out on May 14 on digital terrestrial and be programmed with crime drama, thrillers and whodunits from the US and Europe. … Continue reading →
• Former News Corp employee to complain about football rights deal » Digital TV Europe
  Kelvin MacKenzie, former editor of News Corp-owned newspaper The Sun and a former managing director of News-backed pay TV platform BSkyB, plans to complain about the way in which football rights are traded in the UK, according to the Financial … Continue reading →
• TV viewing shock in Poland
  Viewers in Poland who watch TV services on their PCs, tablets or smartphones are not required to pay receiver licence fees. via TV viewing shock in Poland.
• France will get pay-radio in 2013 | Advanced Television
  A French-backed scheme to launch satellite-based pay-radio is getting closer to operation. Last November the French broadcasting regulator (Le Conseil supérieur de l’audiovisuel, CSA) announced its own beauty contest for national L-band frequencies. Onde Numerique (ON) last week formally declared … Continue reading →
• European VOD registers just 1% of TV revenue
  A report on behalf of the European Commission has found that while video on demand is growing in importance it still only represents 1% of total TV revenues. via European VOD registers just 1% of TV revenue.
• Ziggo launches own music channel
  WATCH VIDEO. Dutch cable operator Ziggo is launching its own music channel in cooperation with Dutch based broadcaster Xite. Making its debut on May 15, Ziggo Xite will broadcast 24/7 as part of the operator’s basic digital tier. via Ziggo … Continue reading →
• Telenor Broadcast EBITDA at all time high
  Continuing subscriber losses at Canal Digital were counterbalanced by a significantly improved EBITDA margin in the first quarter that was reflected across Telenor Broadcast. via Telenor Broadcast EBITDA at all time high.
• Comcast Prioritizing Their Video Content Over Competitors Traffic, Here’s The Proof | Dan Rayburn – StreamingMediaBlog.com
  Last year, when Comcast acquired NBC Universal they had to agree to terms as set forth by the Department Of Justice and the FCC regarding how they would treat competitive content delivered over their network. One of the points in … Continue reading →
• Dish’s Ergen: Streaming on Netflix “devalues” Mad Men — paidContent
  Don’t try to pawn off the argument to Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen that “catch-up” viewing of previous seasons on Netflix, Amazon and iTunes augments current-campaign ratings for shows like Mad Men. via Dish’s Ergen: Streaming on Netflix “devalues” Mad … Continue reading →
• Spain: Antena 3 pay OTT service | Advanced Television
  Antena 3 TV, the second largest commercial TV group in Spain, is jumping on the pay TV bandwagon with the launch of its first pay OTT service, Modo Salon Premium, that allows viewers access to a wide offer of TV … Continue reading →

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• Philips connects Smart TVs to next level
  onsumer electronics manufacturer Philips is taking its Smart TVs to the next level with Smart TV Premium, allowing viewers to stream content to iPhones and iPads. via Philips connects Smart TVs to next level.
• iPad market share: 50% in 2017 | Techwatch: Tech News
  Analyst firm NPD has been gazing into its crystal ball regarding the tablet market, with some interesting predictions. via iPad market share: 50% in 2017 | Techwatch: Tech News.
• LG set for May Google TV launch | Advanced Television
  LG Electronics has revealed plans to launch Internet-enabled TV based on Google’s platform in the United States in the week of May 21. via LG set for May Google TV launch | Advanced Television.
• BBC says participation TV now the rule
  The proportion of people participating online is now significantly higher than 10%, says the BBC’s head of audiences for BBC Future Media, Holly Goodier. via BBC says participation TV now the rule.
• Mediaset launches Premium Play iPad app
  Italian broadcaster Mediaset has launched an iPad app for its Mediaset Premium pay-TV subscribers. via Mediaset launches Premium Play iPad app.
• Peer into the Future: Second Screen Social TV Companion Apps and the BBC
  At the BBC blog, Victoria Jaye, Head of IPTV and TV Online Content, BBC Vision, presented an overview of the BBC’s editorial approach to companion experiences for the Connected TV Summit in London – giving insight into the public broadcasting … Continue reading →
• No Apple iTV launch until 2014, says analyst | News | TechRadar
  Those hoping for Apple flatscreen TV launch before the end of the year should temper their enthusiasm because its not coming until at least 2014, according to one analyst. via No Apple iTV launch until 2014, says analyst | News … Continue reading →
• Three Ireland to make revised offer for Eircom after €2bn bid rejected | Irish Examiner
  Billionaire Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison Whampoa Ltd made a bid of about €2bn for Eircom Group, according to people with knowledge of the matter. via Three Ireland to make revised offer for Eircom after €2bn bid rejected | Irish Examiner.
• Producers, advertisers begin tapping TV’s second screen for fun and profit — paidContent
  When it comes to TV’s emerging second screen phenomenon, broadcasters have been dipping toes in the water. via Producers, advertisers begin tapping TV’s second screen for fun and profit — paidContent.
• 2nd Annual HTML5 Developer Conference – May 21st, San Francisco | Ubergizmo
  The second annual HTML5DevConf will be hosting leading innovators, developers, and luminaries to present and discuss the latest developments in the space on May 21st, 2012 in San Francisco at the Westin Hotel, as part of the largest technology conference … Continue reading →
• Microsoft ejects DVD playback from Windows 8 • The Register
  Digital media playback in Windows 8 has fallen casualty to the savage economics of the PC industry and changing tastes in consumer viewing. via Microsoft ejects DVD playback from Windows 8 • The Register.
• Microsoft: Media Center not part of ‘the future of entertainment’ | ZDNet
  Summary: A new blog post from Microsoft fills in details about how Media Center will fit in Windows 8, as an extra-cost option. And it’s pretty clear that Media Center is not part of “the future of entertainment in Windows.” … Continue reading →
• TVTechnology: Multiplatform TV: Stir The Social TV Conversation, But Not Too Much
  NEW YORK: Networks can juice their TV ratings and keep a show’s super-fans engaged through a deft use of social media — but the efforts can backfire if they’re out of sync with the Facebook and Twitter crowd. via TVTechnology: … Continue reading →
• YouTube: ‘We are coming after TV’ | Advanced Television
  YouTube has TV-sized audiences in its sights for its original programming. In a New York presentation to advertisers of its programme plans, it also unveiled a $200 million promo budget for YouTube TV and Google Display Network. via YouTube: ‘We … Continue reading →
• zeebox: Budweiser extends its sponsorship of the FA Cup to the second screen
  This Saturday the FA Cup broadcast in the UK will for the first time enable fans to engage via the second-screen and social media in a coordinated campaign from FA Cup sponsor Budweiser in partnership with the Football Association. via … Continue reading →
• Irish Saorsat TV service launches in Ka-band » Digital TV Europe
  RTÉNL, the network transmission arm of the Irish public broadcaster, has launched its planned free-to-air digital satellite service Saorsat. via Irish Saorsat TV service launches in Ka-band » Digital TV Europe.
• Clover’s Week: Let’s get Sky
  The Commons Media Committee sets its own Fit and Proper test on BSkyB, but does it really know the rules? Julian Clover asks. via Clover’s Week: Let’s get Sky.
• Dutch Olympic streams connect to smart TVs
  Dutch public broadcaster NOS is planning to fire up to 12 live streams during the Olympic Summer games, which will target multi-screens. via Dutch Olympic streams connect to smart TVs.
• JP Morgan boosts Technicolor balance sheet
  Technicolor is planning a capital increase of up to €158 million as the set-top developer looks to strengthen its balance sheet as part of the Amplify 2015 strategic roadmap. via JP Morgan boosts Technicolor balance sheet.
• German cablers and Sky close HD pact
  Liberty Global’s German cablenets Unitymedia and Kabel BW have closed a new distribution agreement with Sky Deutschland that brings up to 18 HD channels to its customers in North-Rhine Westphalia, Hessen and Baden-Württemberg. via German cablers and Sky close HD … Continue reading →
• Bouygues Telecom acquires Dartybox
  French telecoms operator Bouygues Telecom has announced it is acquiring Darty Telecom with almost 340,000 customers. via Bouygues Telecom acquires Dartybox.
• Is Cablevision about to launch a Netflix competitor, too? — paidContent
  Cablevision Systems Corp. CEO James Dolan calls his blues band “The Straight Shot,” but noted media technology analyst Richard Greenfield and his colleagues at BTIG Research don’t believe he was straight Thursday about his company’s intentions to launch a subscription … Continue reading →

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