Features
Channeling news
30 Jan 09 - The international news channel market is already extremely competitive and the proliferation of opportunities in the digital media space have added a new edge. Stewart Clarke assesses the state of play.
Through the looking glass
30 Jan 09 - As Europe’s fibre-to-the-home industry gears up for the annual FTTH Council Europe conference, held this year in Copenhagen from February 11-12, Nick Flaherty assesses some of the technology and investment issues still to be resolved.
The middle ground
20 Sep 08 - Some IPTV operators are ready to offer advanced services to compete with rival platforms, while others are focusing on getting the basics right. Graham Pomphrey investigates the role middleware is playing.
Keeping up with the kids
20 Oct 08 -
The number of global kids channels continues to grow as new players emerge alongside established broadcasters. The number of platforms available to them is also increasing. Andy Fry investigates the various business models being pursued.
Home ownership
20 Oct 08 - As technologies such as DLNA begin to make the converged home network a reality, service providers must decide on the role they will play in enabling their customers to exchange content between devices. Stuart Thomson reports.
Watching the web
20 Oct 08 - Online TV is proving popular amongst users but concerns remain over business models and the strain that online video services are placing on service providers’ networks. Graham Pomphrey reports. Online video services have experienced
High stakes
20 Oct 08 - HDTV take-up in Europe is growing steadily, driven by pay-TV operators such as BSkyB and CanalSat. But broadcasters are still finding their feet, reports Andy Fry.
Glass ceiling
20 Oct 08 - Telecom operators recognise the need to upgrade their access networks by deploying fibre closer to the consumer. Cable is in a better position today, but HFC networks may also require further upgrades. Stuart Thomson reports.
French revolution
20 Oct 08 - France is experiencing a period of rapid change, with consolidation of pay-TV and fixed-line broadband taking place alongside the establishment of converged quad-play operators. Julien Alliot surveys recent developments.
Pole position
20 Oct 08 - Poland’s pay-TV market is in a period of rapid growth but competition amongst platform operators abounds, according to Informa Telecoms and Media’s latest Eastern European TV report. Graham Pomphrey takes a closer look.
