June 14, 2007

Streaming21 announces next-gen IP broadcast solution

by Jan Harris

Streaming21 of Taiwan has announced an innovative IP broadcasting solution - Media Relay Server 2.0.
The solution allows live TV channels and live events to be broadcast to televisions over public Internet with broadcast video quality in standard and high definitions.
It provides a cost effective alternative to satellite delivery of live video, helping broadcasters […]



June 13, 2007

IPTV fastest growing TV platform in Europe

by Jan Harris

According to research from market intelligence company InfoCom, at the end of 2006 Europe held the largest IPTV market share.
In the four largest continental countries, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, the number of IPTV users in 2005 has doubled to approximately 1.65 million at the end of 2006.
Although less than 2% of the […]



June 12, 2007

Global Digital to ship IP set-top boxes to USA

by Jan Harris

Global Digital Broadcast (GDB), which is based in Hove, East Sussex, is to become the first company to ship IP set-top boxes from the UK to the USA.
The company has secured an additional sale order for 70,000 units of its audio visual entertainment centre (AVEC) and has had to seek assurances from manufacturers that […]



June 12, 2007

IPTV Reaches For Heaven

by Kathryn Lang

IPTV is about to be a little closer to heaven. Dominion Video Satellite, Inc. is planning to release its family friendly broadcasting – aptly named Sky Angel – via broadband internet protocol.
The technology of IPTV is already widely used through out the world, especially in areas like Europe and Asia. By […]



June 10, 2007

Tiscali and Disney sign IPTV deal

by Brian Turner

Tiscali TV, which was formerly known as Homechoice, and the Disney Channel have entered into an agreement for Disney to supply its Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney and Disney Cinemagic channels to Tiscali TV subscribers.
The Disney Channel and pre-school channel Playhouse Disney, will be made available as part of Tiscali TV’s Kids Pack. Disney Cinemagic […]



June 10, 2007

Parks expects 60 million IPTV subscribers by 2011

by Brian Turner

According to a new report from Parks Associates - “IPTV: From Quadruple Play to Multiplay” - there will be around 60 million IPTV subscribers around the world by 2011.
The number of IPTV subscribers is expected to grow 138% in 2007, to 10.85 million worldwide, compared with 4.56 million in 2006.
Parks expects the provision […]



June 10, 2007

Apple TV could add IPTV capability in 2008

by Brian Turner

Following Apple’s unveiling of YouTube support for Apple TV, Endgadget has reported rumours of a partnership between Apple and AT&T that could bring IPTV capabilities to Apple TV from next year.
The two companies have been planning to partner over the iPhone, but it seems that this relationship could now be extended to IPTV, to the […]



June 8, 2007

IPTV Industry Working to Unify

by Kathryn Lang

IPTV may be too confusing for the average consumer, but the industry is trying to clear the air. Many experts, from the likes of BBC, Motorola, and the Voice of the Listener and viewer, are participating in roundtable discussion groups to find mutual ways to unify marketing and meet consumer needs.
IPTV is the […]



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