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Search engine companies are increasing their presence on the internet, with the latest data from Nielsen//NetRatings showing that the number of searches totalled 5.1 billion in December 2005, up 55% from 3.3 billion in December 2004. Google retained its position as the top search engine, accounting for 49% of searches. Google, MSN and Yahoo! handled… Continue reading Search Engines Enjoy 5.1 Billion Hits In December 2005

Telecoms giant BT has signed a content licencing deal with programme maker Endemol, according to reports this morning, with the deal bringing the producer’s shows to BT’s forthcoming video on-demand service.The deal will see Endemol, which is responsible for big name productions including Big Brother, provide content to BT’s yet to be launched TV offering,… Continue reading BT Signs Deals For TV Content And Mobile Platform

Europe has overtaken North America as the second largest broadband market in the world, with France currently having the most competitive market in Europe. According to the recent Ogilvyone Report, by the end of 2006, the top three countries in terms of broadband penetration will be the Netherlands at 56%, Switzerland with 51% and Denmark… Continue reading Europe Pushes Broadband Uptake Forward

Cable giant NTL is to begin testing new technologies to deliver TV content via ultra-fast peer to peer downloads, partnering with file sharing icon BitTorrent to develop a legal distribution system.The trial, which is expected to launch in April, will see NTL join BitTorrent Inc and peer to peer caching specialist Cachelogic in developing a… Continue reading NTL Partners BitTorrent To Test Legal TV Downloads

Five is continuing to sign high profile American shows to shore up its primetime schedules, with its latest acquisition, a drama from US producer HBO, likely to continue the success of House and the CSI franchise.The new programme, Big Love, follows a polygamist with three wives and a successful business to maintain. Airing in 12… Continue reading Five Continues US Imports With First HBO Drama

US internet advertising specialist company, BURST! Media, looks set to list on the London markets, reflecting the continuing strength of the online advertising market. According to a report in today’s Times, the company has already hired British advisors, with plans to float later this year. It is understood that BURST! Media could make a statement… Continue reading BURST! Media To List On UK Market

BBC One saw drama series Hotel Babylon continuing to pull in impressive audiences last night, as 5.4 million adults tuned in on average, topping primetime viewing against ITV1’s Eleventh Hour.The commercial giant saw 3.9 million adults tune in on average to see the final part of Eleventh Hour, with the thriller securing a share of… Continue reading No Reservations For Hotel Babylon Audiences

The Japanese mobile phone market is leading the way in terms of advance feature uptake, with consumers using their handsets for wireless ringtone downloading and surfing the web. According to a new survey from the NPD Group, a massive 76% of mobile phone users in Japan are going online via their mobile phones, compared to… Continue reading Japanese Consumers Surge Ahead In Advance Mobile Uptake

The BBC is to launch a new web TV trial, dubbed TV Plus, to explore new ways in which to engage audiences across broadband platforms.The trial will launch with content from BBC Two’s new series of The Apprentice, running across the channel’s new look website and providing catch-up programming as well as ‘must see’ moments… Continue reading BBC Launches New Web TV Trials

Worldwide cable telephony service revenues reached $5.6 billion in 2005, up from $4.5 billion in 2004 and are projected to hit $10 billion by 2009. According to a recent report from In-Stat, voice over internet protocol (VoIP) is increasingly becoming the technology choice for cable operators, with the technology having a big impact in the… Continue reading Cable VoIP Revenue Hit $5.6 Billion In 2005