Tiscali expands IPTV service

Tiscali has launched a new PVR (personal video recorder) for its ‘Tiscali TV’ IPTV service in the UK. The Tiscali+ has a 160 GB hard drive and three TV tuners, allowing users to record two channels while watching a third. The PVR supports high-definition content and is compatible with the BBC’s iPlayer, and Channel 4’s 4oD, on demand services.

Tiscali powers up music with Audio Network

Tiscali is beefing up the music content offered via its online and IPTV services, through a licensing deal with music provider Audio Network. Tiscali has secured an unlimited use deal to supply Tiscali UK with a catalogue of more than 13,000 tracks for use across its different platforms, allowing it to mirror its campaigns across different services. (Brand Republic)

Tech Firms Respond To McGuinness Blast

Following the speech, a handful of tech firms and ISPs distanced themselves from illegal file distribution. AOL executives stressed that their company stood for legal music, and always took "prompt action" against users uploading illicit content on its service. Mario Mariani, CEO of Tiscali Italia, came out in support of McGuinness's calls for greater cross-sector co-operation. Apple and HP were among the technology firms contacted who declined to give comment to Billboard. (Billboard)