Broadband TV News : Thomas Kohler appointed new CEO of Viaccess-Orca
Viaccess-Orca (VO) has appointed a former Orange executive as its new CEO. Thomas Kohler will replace Philippe Léonetti, who is retiring. “Over the course of his career, Thomas has demonstrated […]
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Broadband TV News : Talpa Network’s SBS9 channel to rebrand as Viaplay
Viaplay and Talpa network have struck a partnership that will see Talpa’s SBS9 linear TV channel rebranded as Viaplay TV. From 5 April, the rebranded channel will show selected content […]
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Broadband TV News : Did Netflix force Meta to abandon Facebook Watch v
Meta has again been forced to defend its relationship with Netflix after it was accused of shutting Facebook Watch in order to maintain its advertising relationship with the streamer. The […]
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Broadband TV News : Mediaset joins Piracy Shield to fight Coppa Italia
Mediaset has renewed its commitment in the fight against online piracy. The Italian commercial broadcaster has given its backing to recent initiatives put forward by the communications regulator Agcom and […]
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Broadband TV News : Redge Technologies agrees partnership with Associa
Streaming technology provider Redge Technologies has formed a partnership with Associação NEO, the Brazilian trade association established to negotiate better commercial conditions for pay-TV channels, broadband internet and telecommunications services. […]
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Broadband TV News : Disney password crackdown to commence in June
Disney will begin to enforce rules on password sharing beginning in some countries in June, ahead of a wider crackdown in September. Rules preventing the use of a legitimate subscribers […]
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Broadband TV News : Via LA extends HEVC Patent Pool to include VVC
Via Licensing Alliance (Via LA) has announced the extension of its HEVC Program to include the VVC standard (also known as H.266 and MPEG-I Part 3). The move brings together […]
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Broadband TV News : Macquarie Capital backed Onivia to add 6 million h
A consortium backed by Macquarie Capital has purchased a 6 million home fibre network from DIGI Spain Telecom. It means that Onivia, which is also funded by abrdn and Arjun […]
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Broadband TV News : German DTT platform Freenet TV adds RTLup
German DTT platform Freenet TV is expanding its TV channel lineup with RTLup. The free-TV channel, which mainly shows TV classics, is now available to Freenet TV subscribers. As a […]
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Broadband TV News : Paramount in exclusive merger talks with Skydance
Paramount Global has entered exclusive merger talks with Skydance after turning down a $26 billion offer from private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The production company now has 30 days […]
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Broadband TV News : Disney’s activist investor is Frozen out
Disney has successfully seen off attempts by a veteran activist investor to win seats on its board. All 12 existing Disney board members were re-elected following a ballot, the results […]
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Broadband TV News : Redge Media video cloud deployed at Lithuanian pub
Redge Technologies has agreed to deliver a video on demand solution to the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT. The Warsaw-based technology supplier has agreed a 36-month contract following a public tender. […]
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Broadband TV News : The History Channel relaunches in Bulgaria
A+E Networks EMEA has relaunched The History Channel in Bulgaria with a dedicated local feed. The channel is broadcasting a mix of original and international programming content, with specific ad […]
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Broadband TV News : Nimrod Ben-Natan to succeed Patrick Harshman as Ha
Harmonic has announced that a strategic review of its video business has found current market conditions “do not support its value creation objectives”. The video technology company says it will […]
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Broadband TV News : Premier Sports restored to UK audiences
Premier Sports has made a return to UK screens have the owners bought the business back from Nordic operator Viaplay. The company has today (April 9) launched a new website, […]
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