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Emcali announced IPTV service in Colombia

Andrei Patrick

The possibility of IP subscription television in Colombia is almost a reality. Currently, Emcali is testing the technology and the structure packages to be launched. Soon, the company will begin offering the subscription television packages through the IP system. The offer will be 90 channels in standard and high definition.

Videoplaza gets $12 million funding to accelerate its international expansion

Andrei Patrick

Videoplaza, the world's leading management platform video advertising for publishers, today announced it has received a second round of funding worth $12 million from Qualcomm Ventures and Innovacom. The funding will accelerate the global expansion of the company and ensure sustained product leadership following the evolution of video ad inventory to new devices and platforms. After a good 2011, Videoplaza has increased its international customer base and has more than five times the volume of ads served in the past year. The company has opened new offices in Madrid, Berlin and Singapore and works with a customer base in 17 markets worldwide.

Microsoft helps Telefónica Spain revive its pay television service

Andrei Patrick

Determined to revive its failing IPTV service, Spain’s Telefónica banged on the table to substantially improve its pay-TV service, which operates under the brand Imagenio and that can receive over 70 channels via broadband networks (ADSL and optical fiber).

To do this, Telefónica recently launched a new Imagenio, renewing the technology platform that supports it and that from now on will be provided by Microsoft.

Malaysian government to use Internet TV for public relations

Andrei Patrick

Malaysia has introduced a new Internet video service which will help the government deliver information, news and other updates to the public in the country, according to media reports.

The IPTV channel, 1MalaysiaIPTV, can be visited online from all Internet devices, PC or mobile, while dedicated applications for BlackBerry, Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) will provide additional access points for Malaysians.

Time Warner Cable soon to launch latest online offerings from HBO in January

Andrei Patrick

Time Warner Cable recently announced the upcoming launch of HBO’s online video offerings, HBO GO and MAX GO.  The companies will run a short beta trial and then the service is expected to launch to all Time Warner Cable viewers who subscribe to HBO in January. Time Warner Cable customers who subscribe to HBO or Cinemax will have free, unlimited access to the corresponding online services 24 hours on any computer within the U.S. with a broadband connection, as well as a host of other devices, including the  Apple’s iPad.

Sony plans to enter into the IPTV market

Andrei Patrick

Sony is reportedly experimenting with a new TV service that would bring content from providers like NBC, News Corp. and various cable channels directly to viewers through the Internet. Compatible devices would most likely include Sony TVs, Blu-ray players and video game systems. Tech insiders say next-generation online TV could soon be a hotly contested battle zone between Sony, Apple, Google and others.

Minerva Networks launches next-gen IPTV software

Andrei Patrick

Minerva Network develops software for operators that want to roll out TV service over IP networks. That includes those that want to enhance traditional TV services with on-demand IP video, as well as ISPs who are searching means to build out greenfield video deployments without investing heavily in traditional TV infrastructure.

The xTVFusion 5 platform is designed with that latter case in mind, and was made specifically to enable live and on-demand video services to be deployed over low- and high-bandwidth IP networks. Specifically that will enable new entrants to take advantage of their existing networks to roll out new services.

Microsoft Promises IPTV on Xbox for Christmas 2011

Andrei Patrick

Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer told a convention center full of financial analysts that the company plans to offer live TV on the Xbox in time for the holiday season. That would give families another reason to put an Xbox 360 on their gift list, and it moves Internet-connected television further into the mainstream.

NBC's new video content for iPad weakens Hulu auction

Andrei Patrick

While both TV networks Fox and ABC are taking measures to walled up their content, Comcast's NBC Universal has taken a different turn, last week making more of its content available in full to iPad users. And the move, said BTIG Research analyst Richard Greenfield, makes the sale of Hulu more difficult – better deal for viewers.

Uzbekistan to bolster fledgling IPTV offerings

Uzbektelecom, the state-owned telecommunications provider for Uzbekistan, has put out to tender an order for almost $1 million in hardware, software and implementation services to launch a nascent IPTV offering in the country. The tender is open for submissions until July 14th, 2011.

 

English Text of Tender terms below taken from : http://www.uztelecom.uz/ru/press/news/1239

British Telecom to have IPTV services soon

Andrei Patrick

British Telecom (BT) will change the majority of its broadband network to use multicast routers starting next year. This means that complete IPTV services, using quality of service protocols, could then be launched for the first time on the BT network.

New IPTV company promises broadcast TV on any connected device

Andrei Patrick

Bamboom Labs, a new IPTV provider, said it will let you watch live broadcast TV anywhere you can get Internet connection, on whatever device you want. This company could potentially threaten the revenues of broadcasters and pay-TV operators.