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Accedo launches multiplayer gaming engine for IPTV
Accedo Broadband, a leading content aggregator and distributor for IPTV and consumer electronics, is launching a new multiplayer gaming engine for IPTV at the IBC 2007 (International Broadcasting Convention) in Amsterdam, September 6-11.
The new multiplayer gaming engine enables interaction between users, both within a network and between different operators’ networks and countries.
It uses […]
August 14, 2007
50,000 IPTV users anticipated in 18 months’ time
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL), India’s leading telecom network, anticipates reaching 50,000 subscribers for its IPTV service within 18 months.
Internet Protocol TV was launched by MTNL in July 2007. A month later, subscribers now number less than 1,000 but the company is hoping for a high conversion rate as broadband connections grow to a […]
August 14, 2007
BT Vision gains Adult Swim animation channel
BT has announced the addition of the Adult Swim animation channel to its BT Vision IPTV service.
The channel, which has a cult following in the US, features animated programming for adults, which combines humour and ironic, edgy action.
It is produced by Turner Broadcasting System and includes programmes such as Robot Chicken, The Brak […]
August 14, 2007
ISP’s complain iPlayer uses too much bandwith
UK Internet service providers are concerned that the BBC’s new iPlayer could cause network congestion, leading to consumer complaints about slow broadband services.
iPlayer, which was launched in beta last month, is an on-demand IPTV service based on peer-to-peer technology which allows UK viewers to download BBC content for free. This file sharing technology soaks […]
August 13, 2007
Neptuny announces ContentWise for IPTV
Milan-based IT performance management company, Neptuny, is launching a predictive content recommendation system for IPTV operators at the IBC 2007 event.
The system, called ContentWise, will recommend content which fits a viewers tastes and requirements. Neptuny believes that there is an increasing demand for the system, with IPTV content growing rapidly.
The system will generate recommendations […]
August 13, 2007
Tiscali secures Premier League contract with Setanta
ISP Tiscali has entered into a partnership with Irish broadcaster Setanta, to add Premier League football coverage to its television service.
The service will supplement Tiscali’s Sky Sports package, which is already available via the “Sky by Wire” service.
The deal is a coup for Setanta and follows its success in securing the rights to […]
August 10, 2007
Orange scores with Frank Lampard channel
Orange is to launch a new mobile TV channel dedicated to England and Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard.
The channel will include exclusive footage from the footballer’s video diaries, including training sessions and banter in the Chelsea dressing room.
It also includes scenes from Frank Lampard’s home and features material shot by Lampard on his mobile […]
August 10, 2007
IPTV coming to Xbox 360
British Telecom has joined with Microsoft in a deal which should bring IPTV to the Xbox 360 before the end of the year.
Under the terms of the agreement, only subscribers to BT will have access to the IPTV services, which Microsoft currently powers through BT Vision.
The contract builds on an existing close relationship […]
August 9, 2007
Former ITV West head launches Mendip TV
Steve Eddington, the publisher of regional news magazine Mendip Time, has launched Mendip TV, a new on demand IPTV channel.
Eddington, the former head of ITV West, launched the channel following three years work with software specialists to create a cutting-edge interactive video platform.
Eddington’s vision was to create an interactive channel that allowed viewers […]
August 9, 2007
Boom ahead for Internet TV advertising
Understanding & Solutions, a Dunstable-based specialist information and consulting company, expects Internet television advertising revenue to equal 18 percent of all Internet advertising by 2011.
The company expects worldwide Internet television ad revenues for 2011 to be around $10 billion, nearly double the $5.8 billion recently forecast by market research firm iSuppli.
According to Alison […]