Live Production
Orange details ‘highly complex’ operation behind Olympics’ live feeds
For the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, almost 500 cameras will be used (compared to the usual 60)
Orange
Business
New CEO announced at Viaccess-Orca
Kohler has over 20 years of international experience in senior management roles at Orange
Business
Canal Plus signs MOU to acquire Orange’s pay-TV and film business
The deal could add another three million subscribers to Canal Plus's streaming offerings, enabling it to gain traction on the global tech giants
Business
Canal Plus Group ‘in talks to acquire Orange’s pay-TV operations’
Any deal would add another three million subscribers to Canal Plus's streaming offerings, enabling it to gain traction on the global tech giants
Live Production
Globecast facilitates 4K over 5G remote production
Live coverage from the Réunion La 1ère production truck at the start line was sent straight to Paris
Media Delivery
Streaming Video Alliance members reach new interoperability milestone
Ateme, Broadpeak, Orange, Vecima, and Telefonica have demonstrated the capacity for their CDN solutions to be provisioned for streaming delegation within an Open Caching...
Media Delivery
New consortium aims to find sustainable solution for streaming over 5G
It's hoped that the solution will enable multicast for 5G, allowing operators to take a greener approach to streaming
Media Consumption
Canal Plus offers football fans 360-degree stream of live match
Broadcaster installed four high-resolution 360-degree cameras, one behind each goal and the other two on the touchlines, covering the entirety of the pitch
Media Management
Pixel Power adds to graphics products, Orange delivers 1.75 billion multi-DRM licenses, and more
TVBEurope rounds up the latest products and solutions news from Pixel Power, Viaccess-Orca, Orange and ChyronHego
TVBEverywhere
Orange provides be-spoke tech for Tour de France
Including 6,300 hours of broadcasting in 190 countries
Data Centre
French broadcasters increase spending for original content
Local players are diversifying their revenue streams to compete with the likes of Netflix
TVBEverywhere
STARZPLAY enters Spain on Orange TV
Orange TV subscribers can watch on-demand STARZ content across set top boxes, smart TVs, smartphones and tablets
Business
Eleven Sports, Orange extend partnership in Belgium and Luxembourg
Orange to distribute sport channel for another two years
TVBEverywhere
Orange announces 5G, smart speaker plans
Plans to install 5G in 17 European cities in 2019
Business
Orange teams with Google for new submarine cable across Atlantic
Dunant submarine cable connecting the US to French Atlantic coast to launch in 2020
Content
Spain’s All Flamenco dances into France with Orange deal
UHD TV channel dedicated to flamenco will be available on Orange France
Business
France’s Molotov “looking for a buyer”
Orange reportedly considering a bid for the OTT service
Production & Post
Orange to provide 6,300 hours of Tour de France coverage
Company reveals its key stats ahead of Saturday's Grand départ
TVBEverywhere
Orange releases OCast as Open Source
Release is a “milestone” in Orange’s technical strategy
TVBEverywhere
OTT platform association Atrium TV partners with Game of Thrones stars
Pair are executive producing new adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Business
Orange, Netflix extend deal
Orange’s subsidiaries in 29 countries across Europe, Africa and the Middle East will be able to distribute Netflix
TVBEverywhere
Orange launching ‘immersive’ VR pilot service
Orange is set to launch an OSC VR service, which will be made available on Samsung Gear VR from 12 October. The service will...
Production & Post
Universal Electronics chosen for Orange Livebox
Universal Electronics has agreed a deal to develop and supply remote control units for the operator’s new 4K UHD TV decoder, LiveBox. Officially launched...
TVBEverywhere
Orange to release 4K-ready Livebox on 19 May
Orange is set to release its new 4K-ready Livebox on 19 May. The device, which was unveiled at its Hello Show Event in March,...
News
Business
Vodafone, Orange secure La Liga rights
Vodafone Spain and Orange have completed deals with Mediapro to provide coverage of La Liga for the next three seasons. The deal, which also...
News
Business
Orange’s Livebox goes UHD
Orange is launching a UHD-capable version of its Livebox platform. Livebox was announced at the fourth Show Hello in Paris, with the company pledging...
News
Business
Vivendi finalises acquisition of Dailymotion
French media company Vivendi yesterday acquired an 80 per cent stake in Dailymotion from Orange, for €217 million.
Business
Business
TalkTalk attacks BT EE ‘digital champion’ report
BT’s proposed acquisition of EE will create a ‘true UK digital champion’, according to BT chief executive Gavin Patterson, with consumers and businesses benefiting...
Business
Business
Orange to target smaller players in European consolidation
According to the Financial Times, Orange will target Telecom Italia in its plans to consolidate the European telecoms business.
Business
Business
Orange outlines TV plans in Essential2020 strategy
Orange has unveiled plans to offer richer connectivity and to continue to modernise its infrastructure as part of its Essential2020 strategy.
TVBEverywhere
UK leads the app race for video content
The latest report by App Annie shows that the UK is leading the app race for video content, while Germany seems to have a...
Videos
TVBEverywhere
nangu.TV celebrates major milestone
nangu.TV has announced a major milestone in its ten-year history. The company has revealed that more than 450,000 paid subscribers using active devices are...
News
Production & Post
Orange continues support of Tour de France
Tour de France sponsor for 15 years, Orange has revealed the technology it will be providing for this year’s event.