Ericsson has completed the acquisition of Microsoft’s Mediaroom business and TV solution. Together with Ericsson’s existing capability, the acquisition places the firm as the world’s largest, by market share, and brings to Ericsson a skilled team with deep experience in the development and delivery of innovative IPTV services. With a global market share of around 25%, Mediaroom-powered TV services are offered by nearly 60 of the world’s leading operators, delivering … [Read more...] about Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom
IMTV partners Irdeto to launch BIGTV service in Indonesia
Singapore – Irdeto has announced that IMTV, the new broadcasting arm of Indonesia’s Lippo Group, has selected Irdeto Media Protection to securely deliver digital television content over BIGTV, a new DTH satellite service launched in September 2013. BIGTV uses IMTV’s satellite system to deliver more than 300 channels, featuring over 150 content providers, to subscribers across Indonesia. To secure premium content on BIGTV, IMTV is relying on Irdeto Cloaked CA. By … [Read more...] about IMTV partners Irdeto to launch BIGTV service in Indonesia
Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
Prisoners of War Keshet International's Prisoners of War has scooped the top prize at the annual Seoul International Drama Awards, beating its U.S. adaptation Homeland, House S8 and other international dramas for the Grand Jury Prize.The drama, on which Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning Homeland is based, was originally commissioned by Keshet Broadcasting and has now sold to over 20 territories worldwide. It was created by Israeli director and … [Read more...] about Keshet’s “Prisoners of War” wins Grand Jury Prize in Seoul
CTH to offer new STB for satellite-TV users
The Bangkok Post reported that this move is aimed at solving the problem of slow installation of its cable-TV and Ku-band satellite-TV services for new subscribers wishing to watch the EPL games. The new set-top box is priced at 2,140 baht plus a monthly promotional fee of 555 baht, added the report. The report said that subscribers can watch 380 EPL matches on five SD channels as well as two HD channels - Fox Sports Plus and Nat Geo Wild - and 28 other SD channels … [Read more...] about CTH to offer new STB for satellite-TV users
MTV EXIT launches online doc in China
Han Geng Beijing - MTV EXIT and Chinese star Han Geng have launched Human Traffic: China, a documentary aiming to raise awareness and help prevent human trafficking in China. The documentary will be hosted by Han Geng and is also available on MTV EXIT's website. In addition, MTV China’s popular nightly programme TLC will be premiering exclusive clips from the documentary from October 9-11. The 36-minute documentary is in Mandarin, with English subtitles, and is available … [Read more...] about MTV EXIT launches online doc in China
Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus
Star TV India and Spuul have inked a deal allowing 11 Star Plus shows to be made available on-demand on Spuul, 30 minutes after they are broadcast. This service will be made available to viewers in India and Pakistan. Spuul is available as an online service, as well as via iOS and Android apps. The 11 shows to be made available include Junior MasterChef Swaad Ke Ustaad, Diya Aur Baati Hum and Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyar Pyara. Started in 2010 in Singapore, … [Read more...] about Streaming service Spuul in content deal with Star Plus