http://informitv.com/ INFORMING INTERACTIVE TELEVISION en-uk informitv 2008-07-04T12:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/ http://informitv.com/images/rss-logo.gif http://informitv.com/articles/2008/07/04/teletextextrajuice/ Teletext Extra is a new interactive service available for Freeview digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom. It has been launched by Teletext and InView Interactive in response to the technical limitations of existing digital text services. Based on new software known as Juice, it is faster, easier to navigate... MHEG Platforms Products Services Standards Technology Terrestrial informitv 2008-07-04T12:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/07/03/ofcomencouragesinvestment/ The chief executive of the communications regulator in the United Kingdom has underlined the importance of developing next generation high-speed broadband networks. Ed Richards said that Ofcom favoured a regulatory environment that allows and encourages operators to make risky investments for the potential benefit of their shareholders.... Broadband Platforms Regulation Services informitv 2008-07-03T17:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/07/01/espialbuyskasenna/ Canadian company Espial, which provides browser based clients and middleware for internet protocol television services, is to acquire California based video server and middleware company Kasenna in a stock deal worth just $6.5 million. Over $70 million has been invested in Kasenna since it was founded in 2000, coming out... Business IPTV Platforms Products Technology informitv 2008-07-01T12:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/30/kangarooforcedto/ The Kangaroo joint video venture between BBC Worldwide, ITV and Channel 4 has been referred to the Competition Commission. It follows complaints to the Office of Fair Trading from other providers including Sky and Virgin Media. The Competition Commission will now take six months to consider the matter.... BBC Broadband Channels Platforms Programmes Regulation VOD informitv 2008-06-30T14:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/27/interactivestandardsdebate/ A leading advocate of the DVB-MHP platform for interactive television has said that claims by promoters of the rival MHEG-5 standard are "absurd and outdated". He said that MHEG-5 is an old technology that is "not designed for next generation services," urging broadcasters to thing about future services that would... Broadband Cable IPTV MHEG MHP Platforms Satellite Standards Technology Terrestrial informitv 2008-06-27T12:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/27/microsoftfijiproject/ The military regime in Fiji has made a formal complaint to Microsoft over the use of the name Fiji in connection with its products. A Microsoft project currently codenamed Fiji aims to update its media centre offering to enhance support for digital television standards and interactive television.... Platforms Products Products informitv 2008-06-27T09:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/26/bbciplayerupdate/ The BBC has unveiled the latest version of its iPlayer online media service which now includes radio and television in a single interface. The size of the video window has also been increased by more than 50% and the audio quality of radio programmes has also been improved. Now the... BBC Broadband Platforms Services VOD informitv 2008-06-26T18:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/26/sonysetssights/ Sony is aiming to become the leading global provider of networked consumer electronics and entertainment. The company will make 90% of its electronics products network-enabled and wireless capable, rolling out video services across its key product lines, starting this summer with the PlayStation Network.... Broadband Business Platforms Products Services informitv 2008-06-26T15:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/26/targetedadvertisingproject/ American cable television operators have launched a combined initiative to offer targeted interactive television advertising under the name Canoe Ventures, but could face concerns from consumers over the implications for privacy. The greater challenge is more likely to be one of technical integration.... Adverts Business Cable Platforms informitv 2008-06-26T14:00:00+00:00 http://informitv.com/articles/2008/06/20/interactivewimbledondelivers/ Wimbledon will once again be interactive this year on the BBC, with the addition of live streams on the web and highlights available through the BBC iPlayer. DirecTV is also doubling up with ESPN to provide interactive Wimbledon coverage. Viewing figures suggest that those using such interactive services tend to... Applications BBC Broadband Cable Programmes Satellite Terrestrial informitv 2008-06-20T14:00:00+00:00