Ericsson to supply on-demand TV platform to SBS/Sanoma
Ericsson announced its multi-year deal with SBS/Sanoma, a media organization in the Netherlands, to supply a managed over-the-top (OTT) live and on-demand TV platform.
The...
Tata Sky launches new set-top box with Wi-Fi
Direct broadcast satellite television provider Tata Sky on Wednesday launched a new set-top box (STB) which will have recording ability and will come with...
Altice to hire Alcatel-Lucent CEO Michel Combes as COO
Michel Combes, who’s leaving Alcatel-Lucent as CEO, will be joining French cable giant Altice as chief operating officer (COO).
Combes will also be chairman of...
Indian rocket lifts off with communication satellite
An Indian rocket with over two tonne communication satellite GSAT-6, which has several strategic applications, blasted off from the Sriharikota spaceport on Thursday.
Precisely at...
Countdown for launch of Indian rocket progresses smoothly
The countdown for the launch of India's heavy rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-D6 (GSLV-D6) carrying communication satellite GSAT-6 with strategic use progressed smoothly on...
India to launch communication satellite on Thursday
The 29-hour countdown for the launch of India's heavy rocket geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle-D6 (GSLV-D6) carrying communication satellite GSAT-6 with strategic use began at...
Work on to complete cable TV digitisation in northeast
The information and broadcasting ministry is expediting the process of cable TV digitisation in all eight northeastern states within set deadlines.
A workshop in this...
Airtel, ErosNow sign OTT partnership for Wynk Movies
In yet another collaboration between a telco and OTT provider, Bharti Airtel has formed partnership with ErosNow, the OTT Bollywood entertainment network of Eros International...
Cisco sells SP video business to Technicolor for $600 million
Cisco has sold its SP video customer premises equipment (CPE) business to Technicolor for $600 million.
Technicolor and Cisco also signed a partnership agreement to...
Hansen signs billing deal with Hinduja for NXT DIGITAL
Hansen Technologies announced its billing solution deal with Hinduja Group for NXT DIGITAL, its Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) platform in India.
More than 110 million TV homes...
Hinduja plans $100 mn investment on digital TV distribution
Nxt Digital, Hinduja Group's Headend-In-The-Sky (HITS) service, has lined up an investment of $100 million in India to roll out its digital TV distribution...
Airtel launches made-in India STB for DTH users
Airtel Digital TV, the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel, has launched its made-in-India set-top-boxes (STBs) for HD users.
The made in India STBs will be...
Ericsson to power Collector Swedish Open
Ericsson said tennis fans around the world can watch the TV broadcast of Collector Swedish Open in Bastad, Sweden, from July 13 to 19...
Saavn closes $100 million funding led by Tiger Global
Indian music streaming company Saavn has closed $100 million in a new funding round led by Tiger Global Management.
Saavn will use the funds for...
Ooyala acquires cloud-based media software firm Nativ
Ooyala, a video, analytics and advertising technology provider, has acquired Nativ, a provider of cloud-based media logistics and workflow software and services.
The Telstra subsidiary...
Hero Group plans Rs 500 crore investment in electronics biz
The $5-billion Brijmohan Lall Munjal-led Hero Group on Monday said it has forayed into the electronics sector with the formation of a new company...