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iPlayer attracts 1 million users a week
The number of iPlayer users is still growing rapidly according to new figures from the BBC, with the average number of daily requests to download or stream programmes exceeding the half million mark last month.
The service has attracted 25 percent more users month-on-month since its launch on Christmas Day, with a total of […]
April 16, 2008
Sigma Systems manages 100 million Quad-Play IP services globally
Sigma Systems, a world leader in the delivery of advanced IP service fulfilment solutions, has surpassed 100 million managed Quad-Play IP services globally, extending its market leadership position.
The company’s IP service fulfilment solution now manages more than 100 million bundled IP services for communications service providers all over the world. The solution enables efficient delivery […]
April 15, 2008
Amino completes MPEGIF logo qualification program
Cambridge-based IPTV set-top-box (STB) manufacturer, Amino Communications, has successfully completed the Premium Conformance Tier of the MPEGIF Logo Qualification Program.
At the NAB Show in Las Vegas it was announced that Amino’s AmiNET130 and AmiNET530 STBs are first HD H.264 IPTV and HD H.264 DVR STBs in the world to meet the program requirements.
MPEGIF aims […]
April 14, 2008
New chief for Project Kangaroo
Ashley Highfield, the BBC’s director of future media and technology, is leaving the BBC to become the chief executive of ‘Project Kangaroo’, a joint venture between BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4.
Highfield led the development of the BBC’s iPlayer on demand TV service.
Project Kangaroo will provide content from the joint venture partners over the […]
April 14, 2008
First VOD for KidsCo
A video-on-demand service in South Korea, on KidsCo, and will be the first VOD for the channel, due to the recent agreement between KidsCo and HanaTV.
Programmes included in the service on KidsCo will be Babar, Madeline, Sonic The Hedgehog, Cyberchase, Franklin and Rolie Polie Olie.
KidsCo’s now broadcasts in Romania, the Middle East, Hungary, Russia, […]
April 14, 2008
Canalstat to incorporate Harmonic solutions
Canalsat has incorporated the DiviCom® Electra® 7000 high definition (HD) and Electra 5400 standard definition (SD) high density encoders from Harmonic, into its ASDL video service to meet the demand for superior HD quality.
Other providers have seen the advantages Harmonics compression systems can do including: Aliant, HanseNet, Jazztel, PCCW, Portugal Telecom, SaskTel, SingTel, T-Com Germany, […]
April 14, 2008
RRsat Global Communications sign Intelsat contract
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd has signed a multi year contract to Intelsat’s Galaxy 25 satellite to increase its services in the North American region.
RRsat will use the Galaxy 25 to gain access to the regional television in areas such as Europe, and distribute them into the cable market in the US.
April 14, 2008
Intelstat and Elite multi year deal
Elite Entertainment Television has contracted a multi year deal with Intelstat, LTD., to distribute DTH content to Columbian customers, and will make Elite, the 28th DTH platform on Intelsats Global Network.
April 13, 2008
New satellite capacity into Brazil from Intelsat
The IS 10-02 satellite from Intelsat has been authorised for the provision of satellite capacity to Brazil. The Intelsat 10-02 spacecraft will join the other 13 satellites within Intelsat’s global fleet serving Brazil.
The EADS Astrium-built Intelsat 10-02, which was launched in 2004, has been providing a full range of services on its C- and […]
April 13, 2008
NAB demo of live HD video encoding at 3Mbps
A demonstration at NAB2008 of Broadcast’s International live HD video encoding under 3Mbps will be the first time in the broadcast industry that video has been encoded from a live camera feed at this rate of video compression. Until now, most HD video has been transmitted at the MPEG 2 standard of 19.4 Mbps.
By compressing […]