informitv news tag:informitv.com,2008://1 2008-05-12T08:05:44Z INFORMING INTERACTIVE TELEVISION Zattoo claims copyright case for channel carriage http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/09/zattooclaimscopyright/ 2008-05-09T12:00:00Z 2008-05-12T08:05:44Z Zattoo, which is now offering live online streams of the leading British terrestrial television channels, is claiming it has the right to do so under the United Kingdom Copyright Act. Zattoo says it "operates strictly legitimately on the basis of agreements with broadcasters and the copyright law" but the British... informitv Zattoo, which is now offering live online streams of the leading British terrestrial television channels, is claiming it has the right to do so under the United Kingdom Copyright Act. Zattoo says it "operates strictly legitimately on the basis of agreements with broadcasters and the copyright law" but the British broadcasters say they have no agreements with the streaming startup company. The law seems ambiguous at best.

]]> ITV receives record fine for phoney competitions http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/08/itvreceivesrecord/ 2008-05-08T18:00:00Z 2008-05-09T09:06:33Z informitv ITV, the leading commercial broadcaster in the United Kingdom, has been fined a total of nearly £5.7 million for misleading premium rate telephone competitions. The fines, the highest ever imposed by the communications regulator Ofcom or its predecessors, reflect repeated serious failures and breaches of broadcasting codes. ITV was found to have disregarded the terms and conditions of its competitions, selecting finalists for on screen suitability rather than at random.

]]> Vusion introduces high-quality video streaming solution http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/06/vusionintroduceshighquality/ 2008-05-06T15:00:00Z 2008-05-10T15:48:01Z Vusion is a four-year old Silicon Valley startup company, formerly known as Jittr Networks, that is entering the market to compete with companies like Move Networks to deliver high quality video online video. The company has come out of stealth mode to reveal a new streaming media solution that claims... informitv Vusion is a four-year old Silicon Valley startup company, formerly known as Jittr Networks, that is entering the market to compete with companies like Move Networks to deliver high quality video online video. The company has come out of stealth mode to reveal a new streaming media solution that claims to enable high-definition video over existing best efforts broadband networks.

]]> Rok gains Jalipo in paper deal worth over $16 million http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/06/rokgainsjalipo/ 2008-05-06T15:00:00Z 2008-05-11T21:40:15Z Rok Entertainment, a mobile streaming video company, has acquired online video operator Jalipo in a shares deal valued at $16.8 million. Jalipo provides pay-per-view video on demand and live channels over the internet based on a system of credits.... informitv Rok Entertainment, a mobile streaming video company, has acquired online video operator Jalipo in a shares deal valued at $16.8 million. Jalipo provides pay-per-view video on demand and live channels over the internet based on a system of credits.

]]> Freesat launches free satellite television alternative to Sky http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/06/freesatlaunchesfree/ 2008-05-06T12:30:00Z 2008-05-07T02:23:06Z Freesat is a free digital satellite television service now available across the United Kingdom, launched as a not-for-profit joint venture by the BBC and ITV. It offers around 50 television and radio channels, with up to 200 expected to be available by the end of the year. The BBC HD... informitv Freesat is a free digital satellite television service now available across the United Kingdom, launched as a not-for-profit joint venture by the BBC and ITV. It offers around 50 television and radio channels, with up to 200 expected to be available by the end of the year. The BBC HD high-definition channel is available at launch. ITV HD will be offered as a red button service exclusively on Freesat.

]]> Sezmi promises next-generation television experience http://informitv.com/articles/2008/05/01/sezmipromisesnextgeneration/ 2008-05-01T11:00:00Z 2008-05-02T11:13:35Z Sezmi, a startup company originally known only as Building B, is planning to launch a hybrid set-top box that combines broadcast and broadband programming to create a personalised viewing experience. Sezmi is starting pilot trials in preparation for commercial launch later this year and says it has entered into agreements... informitv Sezmi, a startup company originally known only as Building B, is planning to launch a hybrid set-top box that combines broadcast and broadband programming to create a personalised viewing experience. Sezmi is starting pilot trials in preparation for commercial launch later this year and says it has entered into agreements with broadcasters in its initial markets in America.

]]> BBC iPlayer cable television debut with Virgin http://informitv.com/articles/2008/04/30/bbciplayercable/ 2008-04-30T12:00:00Z 2008-04-30T15:00:56Z The BBC iPlayer, previously only an online service, is now available on Virgin Media cable television in the United Kingdom. Cable viewers will be able to watch high quality pictures on their television screen without waiting for programmes to download.... informitv The BBC iPlayer, previously only an online service, is now available on Virgin Media cable television in the United Kingdom. Cable viewers will be able to watch high quality pictures on their television screen without waiting for programmes to download.

]]> Freesat prepares launch of free satellite television service http://informitv.com/articles/2008/04/25/freesatprepareslaunch/ 2008-04-25T16:00:00Z 2008-04-28T08:51:45Z Freesat, a new free-to-air satellite television service, is due to launch in the United Kingdom in early May. Modelled on the successful Freeview digital terrestrial television platform, it will offer the main terrestrial channels and the new BBC HD high-definition service. Receivers will go on sale in high street shops,... informitv Freesat, a new free-to-air satellite television service, is due to launch in the United Kingdom in early May. Modelled on the successful Freeview digital terrestrial television platform, it will offer the main terrestrial channels and the new BBC HD high-definition service. Receivers will go on sale in high street shops, compatible with existing satellite dishes, representing a threat to subscription services from Sky.

]]> Murdoch criticises BBC iPlayer for cramping competition http://informitv.com/articles/2008/04/25/murdochcriticisesbbc/ 2008-04-25T15:00:00Z 2008-04-26T15:57:05Z James Murdoch, the chief executive of BSkyB, has criticised the BBC iPlayer for crowding out competition. He said the way in which the BBC is regulated, which had allowed the online video service to be launched, was an "abrogation of accountability" and that it had "squashed other competitors".... informitv James Murdoch, the chief executive of BSkyB, has criticised the BBC iPlayer for crowding out competition. He said the way in which the BBC is regulated, which had allowed the online video service to be launched, was an "abrogation of accountability" and that it had "squashed other competitors".

]]> Virgin Media video-on-demand will overtake Channel 4 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/04/23/virginmediavideoondemand/ 2008-04-23T19:00:00Z 2008-04-27T14:11:41Z Virgin Media says that within a year its customers will spend more time viewing its video-on-demand service than watching Channel 4. Customers of the British cable television company use the video-on-demand service 22 times a month on average. "We are at the start of a fundamental shift in the way... informitv Virgin Media says that within a year its customers will spend more time viewing its video-on-demand service than watching Channel 4. Customers of the British cable television company use the video-on-demand service 22 times a month on average. "We are at the start of a fundamental shift in the way people consume TV," Virgin Media chief executive Neil Berkett told delegates at the Cable Europe conference in Madrid.

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