Imagine and Microsoft will debut the new Premium Azure multimedia encoder at NAB 20159 March 2015 [+] This cloud-based solution is designed for on-demand workflows, promising exceptional agility and the scalability necessary to deploy...
Harmonic will improve the security of its multi-screen servers for OTT with Microsoft PlayReady8 January 2015 [+] Microsoft's DRM technology will improve security and deliver live, VOD, and cloud DVR services at the same time. ...
VersioCloud: Imagine's new platform, 100% cloud-based and off-the-shelf (COST)16 September 2014 [+] This proposal will allow broadcasters to control video operations and launch new channels from the cloud, thus accelerating processes. ...
Cires21 incorporates its monitoring solutions into Microsoft Azure multimedia services16 September 2014 [+] Microsoft Azure will include two Cires21 products in its Multimedia Services: C21 Live Mosaic, a multi-screen real-time monitoring system, and C21 Live...
Microsoft promises to shake up the broadcast industry… with Skype10 April 2014 [+] At NAB 2014, Microsoft announces a professional solution for broadcasters that could be released next year. A Skype solution...
Euronews, Nokia and Microsoft join forces to launch new Euronews applications for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 825 February 2014 [+] Euronews apps are now available for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 platforms. These two news apps have been released on...
NBC Olympics uses Microsoft Windows Azure to stream the Olympics. Sochi 201418 February 2014 [+] Comprehensive multi-device coverage, live and on-demand, of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games running until 23...
Harris Broadcast Provides Graphic Automation Solution to TVSN in New Zealand27 November 2013 [+] Using Microsoft's .Net technology, Harris has designed a system in conjunction with its RTX plug-in graphics platform, connected to...
Microsoft announces its return to CES in 20142 October 2013 [+] Although the multinational announced in 2012 that it would not return to the Consumer Electronics Show, it now confirms its presence in the next edition. In 2012, Microsoft...
Ericsson completes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom6 September 2013 [+] This IPTV platform currently serves almost 13 million homes. With this purchase, Ericsson reaches a market share of around...
Eurosport Player, en Xbox12 July 2013 [+] The Eurosport Player application will offer exclusive Eurosport content live and on demand through this game console. Eurosport and Xbox have announced...
Microsoft will turn off MSN TV at the end of September9 July 2013 [+] The MSN TV subscription connected television service had become obsolete due to the emergence of numerous connected devices such as video game consoles, among...
Microsoft's new console, Xbox One, takes another step towards 4K and interactivity with the television24 May 2013 [+] The PS4 rival has a new Kinect, Skype, Blu-ray player and will provide a greater interactive television experience for the...
Ericsson acquires Microsoft Mediaroom and strengthens its broadcast services area10 April 2013 [+] The operation, of which the amount was not disclosed, would make Ericsson a first-class provider of Internet television and solutions...
The Spanish audiovisual industry proposes the adoption of Marlin and Microsoft DRMs for connected TV13 December 2012 [+] A Working Group formed by the main television channels has proposed the use of these content protection systems after evaluating...
Telefónica and Microsoft deploy a Global Video Platform16 November 2012 [+] Telefónica's new Converged Global Video Platform, based on the Microsoft Mediaroom product range, will offer pay television services and...
Microsoft launches Xbox Music, its new music service16 October 2012 [+] Xbox Music will compete at the same time with the large online digital music sales services, such as Apple and Spotify, and with radios...
Comcast takes full control of MSNBC.com16 July 2012 [+] After the sale of 50% of Microsoft's participation in the information portal, and on the same day that the service complied...
The IBC Innovation Awards already have finalists8 June 2012 [+] The IBC 2012 Innovation Awards reward new multi-screen and IP environments. Civolution, Red Bee, Orad, EVS, Dalet, Broadcom, 24/7 Real Media, Metabroadcast, Microsoft, ...
Xbox SmartGlass: Microsoft charts new paths for multi-device TV5 June 2012 [+] Xbox SmartGlass, a second screen application for Windows 8, Windows Phone, and other mobile devices, brings the concept of multi-device smart television even closer. ...
Antena 3 launches an application on Xbox Live that will offer its best series30 May 2012 [+] It is the first private generalist television in Spain to join this initiative, which the BBC, Channel 4 (UK) and M6 (France) already have. ...
Microsoft TV goes cold at CES 201212 January 2012 [+] The tech giant has been in intense talks with potential programming partners for more than a year and hoped to announce the service in the...
PRISA content will be present on XBOX, MSN and Messenger27 December 2011 [+] Microsoft and Prisa sign a strategic agreement with education, digital content and cloud computing as the main ones. Microsoft and PRISA have announced...
Xbox 360 will have 12 Imagenio channels1 December 2011 [+] With the Movistar Imagenio application, the user will be able to access film, music and sports content without having to use controls. The president...
Gol Televisión and Televisa join the Xbox 360 entertainment service9 November 2011 [+] Microsoft has reached agreements with the Spanish GolT; the Mexican Televisa; ESPN, Bravo, Comcast, HBO GO, Verizon, FiOS and Syfy in the United States, ...
Canal+ content can be seen through the Xbox 3606 October 2011 [+] Canal+ and Microsoft have reached an agreement that will allow the best Premium content of this pay channel to leave television to ...
Andrea Gurovich, sales director for Argentina and Uruguay at Microsoft16 August 2011 [+] Andrea Gurovich assumes the direction of sales to Companies, Solutions and Partners for Argentina and Uruguay of the multinational. Microsoft has announced that Andrea...
Gary Shapiro: “innovation in all areas is the strategy to get out of the crisis”5 July 2011 [+] Gary Shapiro, CEO of Consumer Electronics Associated (CEA) and the CES technology fair, has dedicated his speech at the Summer Courses...