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Feb. 14, 2013

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VISLINK shows Internet newsgathering (ING) transmitter, receiver at this year’s NAB

The multi-mode 3G/4G LTE video broadcast transmission system can operate continuously up to six hours with hot-swappable, rechargeable batteries....More
Feb. 8, 2013

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Europe’s carriage wars spill into Belgium

Belgian IPTV operator Belgacom TV is dropping German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF from its service package over failure to agree on carriage fees....More
Feb. 6, 2013

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FOX stations to launch movie network on DTV subchannels 6

The network will also be shown on select cable systems....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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ITU approves H.265 video codec

Study Group 16 of the ITU has agreed on the first-stage approval for the codec, which could open the door to 4K-resolution content being delivered by streaming services....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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FCC pushes Broadband Acceleration Initiative

A new provision will accelerate deployment and delivery of high-speed mobile broadband to communities across the nation....More
Feb. 4, 2013

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Mexican telco Axtel deploys Mirada Navi for IPTV

New commercial launch in Mexico will provide enhanced IPTV services to complement fixed-line and broadband services across Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey....More
Feb. 1, 2013

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Is streaming TV worth the wait?

Video clip viewers are losing patience with the World Wide Wait....More
Jan. 25, 2013

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BBC and Sky war over carriage fees

BSkyB, the UK’s biggest pay TV operator, with over 10 million subs, has locked horns over carriage fees with the UK government, which is attempting to stop it charging broadcasters including the BBC £10 million ($16 million) a year to carry their programming....More
Jan. 16, 2013

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Broadband-enabled households continue to eschew pay TV

Thirteen percent of broadband subscribers — some 11 million households in the United States — do not subscribe to pay TV services....More
Jan. 16, 2013

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Time Warner and Vudu sign up for Jinni's semantic video guide

Users will be able to simply tell their TV what they are in the mood to watch and Jinni will find the most fitting content from live TV, VoD and any other available video catalogue....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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MatrixStream introduces MatrixCloud IPTV system for virtual cable providers

The new MatrixCloud IPTV system gives IPTV providers complete control over video content security....More
Jan. 9, 2013

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ConnecTV announces new ad network with “second screen” experience

The move to connect primary and secondary screens comes after growing evidence of a digital bridge between these devices....More
Jan. 4, 2013

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Smart TV booms in Germany

Germany came late to pay TV but is now in the vanguard of the connected and hybrid-TV market, with 26.5 million smart TV devices having sold by the end of 2012....More
Dec. 26, 2012

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Understanding network usage is first step to finding solution to OTT bandwidth demands

Stephane Bourque, founder of Incognito Software, discusses how cable TV and IPTV operators can better manage their networks to meet the growing demand for OTT content....More
Dec. 24, 2012

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Predictions 2013: Traditional TV industry needs to get faster, more efficient and more agile 2

Consumers have gained a level of control they never had before. Therefore, fast, efficient and agile might be the mantra for everyone serving them going forward....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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Cox’s new EPG suggests what to watch

Subscribers can pause live TV from any TV in the Whole Home DVR Network and navigate TV Listings faster and easier with additional time slots....More
Dec. 21, 2012

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Nielsen, Twitter collaborate to measure social TV conversation 1

The Nielsen Twitter TV Rating will serve to complement Nielsen’s existing TV ratings, giving TV networks and advertisers the real-time metrics required to understand TV audience social activity....More
Dec. 18, 2012

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ATEME teams up with Sony to fit out multiscreen playout center for France Télévisions.

Ateme is supplying Kyrion Live encoders and Titan Live for OTT encoding....More
Dec. 12, 2012

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Energy conservation agreement to save cable subscribers $1.5 billion annually

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced the agreement, with participating service providers and CE manufacturers....More
Dec. 12, 2012

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Ad-supported, cloud-based television service now on-air 1

Net2TV’s Portico brings to Internet-connected TVs free, program-length shows from recognized brands using cloud technology from ActiveVideo Networks....More
Dec. 12, 2012

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New standards for high bit rate IP video transport announced

“IP networks are growing in speed and capability, and so are video signals,” said Hans Hoffmann, SMPTE engineering vice president....More
Dec. 6, 2012

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Artel expands DigiLink platform in the same space

The goal with this platform is to provide a cost-effective and unique solution for contribution-quality video transport....More
Dec. 5, 2012

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Time Warner Cable manages wireless service with WeFi

Time Warner Cable is one of the nation’s largest providers of video, high-speed data and voice services, connecting more than 15 million customers to entertainment, information and each other....More
Dec. 5, 2012

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Caribbean cable provider launches premium Internet TV service

The system leverages integrated adaptive bit rate and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technologies....More
Nov. 30, 2012

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EchoStar adds capacity with multiple satellites

Michael Dugan, president and CEO for EchoStar, noted that “with this new Arianespace contract, we remain at the forefront of state-of-the-art DTH services while significantly expanding transponder capacity.”...More