Vodafone and Liberty Global face hurdles to buy Kabel Deutschland

Telecom Lead Europe:Vodafone and Liberty Global are facing several hurdles to buy Kabel Deutschland. Liberty Global of the U.S. is ready to offer 85 euro a share for buying Kabel Deutschland against Vodafone’s 81-82 euro a share offer. Reuters reported that both Vodafone and Liberty Global face ...

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ORBIT launches OceanTRx maritime stabilized mobile VSAT platform

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TelecomLead @ CommunicAsia 2013: ORBIT Communication Systems has launched its OceanTRx maritime stabilized mobile VSAT platform for Asian telecom markets. The connectivity solutions provider for mobile satellite communications says Asia’s international maritime industries will benefit ...

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Comcast Launches the X1 Platform from Xfinity in Greater Baltimore Area

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Telecom Lead America: Comcast has launched the X1 Platform from Xfinity in the Greater Baltimore area. The X1 Platform uses IP technology and cloud servers on Comcast’s network to create the world’s first entertainment operating system. It integrates the largest collection of video ...

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Microsoft joins Dynamic Spectrum Alliance that will focus on TV White Spaces

23 companies and organizations announced formation of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance. Microsoft and MediaTek are some of its founding members. The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance is aimed at promoting regulatory policies to address growing wireless data and digital divide challenges. The initial ...

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StarHub deploys Broadpeak’s content delivery network manager

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StarHub has deployed Broadpeak’s BkM100 Mediator content delivery network manager and BkS300 multiformat video streaming servers to power its live video services. Utilizing Broadpeak’s CDN and video server solutions, StarHub can cost-effectively deliver live television content in a variety of ...

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Time Warner Cable offers content to Samsung Smart TVs without STB

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Telecom Lead America: Time Warner Cable on Tuesday said it is ready to offer content directly to Samsung Smart TVs without a set top box (STB). Time Warner Cable’s TWC TV application, available from this summer, on compatible Samsung Smart TVs, gives more flexibility to customers. The new ...

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BBTV Channel 7 selects TVUPack solutions to expand broadcast capabilities

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Telecom Lead India: BBTV Channel 7, a broadcaster in Thailand, has selected TVUPack mobile cellular uplink solutions to expand its live broadcast capabilities. TVU Networks, a provider of live mobile electronic newsgathering (ENG) solutions, says it was selected because of its portability, ease ...

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Latest news and highlights from Cable Show 2013

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Telecom Lead @ Cable Show 2013: ARRIS Group is showcasing its portfolio of solutions for service providers at The Cable Show 2013. After the acquisition of Motorola Home two months ago, ARRIS has unveiled its solutions that directly address major industry trends in multiscreen, the IP ...

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Octoshape to power Deutsche Telekom’s LiveStream video Perform

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Telecom Lead Europe: Octoshape is set to power Deutsche Telekom’s LiveStream video Perform. Deutsche Telekom’s new cloud-based video solution provides the best quality video distribution of over-the-top (OTT) content via fixed and mobile broadband networks. The LiveStream Perform solution is ...

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Amdocs, SeaChange unveil solution for service providers to set up multi-screen TV operations

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Telecom Lead America: Amdocs and SeaChange International will unveil a new solution for service providers to set up multi-screen TV operations. SeaChange and Amdocs on Monday said the new solution covers the deployment of video streaming capabilities, through the management of the associated ...

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Numericable taps Casa Systems’ C10G cable modem termination system

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Telecom Lead Europe: Numericable has selected Casa Systems’ C10G cable modem termination system (CMTS). Casa Systems’ CMTS will support Numericable’s rollout of Ultra High Speed Data (UHSD 100M+) and voice over IP (VoIP) services. Numericable, France’s largest cable operator, has over 9.8 ...

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Slovak Telekom selects Verimatrix video solution for Internet TV

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Telecom Lead Europe: Slovak Telekom has selected Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for Internet TV. Verimatrix says its VCAS will protect Slovak Telekom’s new Magio GO over-the-top (OTT) multi-screen services. The Deutsche Telekom subsidiary has more than 180,000 TV subscribers. ...

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Cable operator Vectra selects ARRIS Group STB for IP shifting

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Telecom Lead Europe: Cable service provider Vectra has selected ARRIS Group’s HMC3021 hybrid HD set-top for shifting to IP. Utilization of ARRIS Group set-top will assist Vectra to transition its analogue subscribers to digital. Consumers of Vectra in Poland will benefit from multi-screen ...

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Cisco powers 100G for Zhejiang Wasu Cable TV Network

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Telecom Lead Asia: Cisco has supplied ASR 9000 Aggregation Services Router and coherent DWDM line cards to Zhejiang Wasu Cable TV Network for its 100G IP+DWDM backbone network. The 100G network that relies on the Cisco ASR 9000 Aggregation Services Router and coherent DWDM line cards on the ...

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SITI Cable appoints VD Wadhwa as its new CEO

SITI Cable CEO VD Wadhwa

Telecom Lead India: SITI Cable has appointed VD Wadhwa as its new CEO. SITI Cable reaches to over 10 million viewers in India. Wadhwa will be responsible for growing the business of SITI Cable, one of the leading MSOs, multifold through digitization. He is joining SITI Cable from Timex Group. ...

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Alcatel-Lucent and ECI Telecom executive Mario Querner joins Newtec as VP Asia

Mario Querner joins Newtec as VP Asia

Telecom Lead India: Newtec has appointed Mario Querner as its new VP Asia. Before joining Newtec, Mario worked with Technicolor, Alcatel-Lucent, and ECI Telecom. Mario, who has more than 25 years of business experience in telecom and media working in both Europe and Asia, will lead the business ...

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