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ITN to utilise XML technology
News ITN's Webmaster-designate, Ave Wrigley, has announced plans to use XML (eXtensible Mark-up Language) to extend the range of the UK broadcast company's news services. ITN is beginning to supply stories to a range of multimedia platforms," he told... [02 Jun 1999]
And finally, ITN automates online news service
News UK news broadcaster ITN has revealed it is looking to automate its online service with a custom-built Web publishing system. Until now, ITN has used in-house staff to develop scripts for the service, at http://www.itn.co.uk . [13 May 1999]
Mobile rivals unveil multimedia cellphones
News Content providers for Orange's service include ITN, NatWest, Associated News, ITIS (Integrated Traffic Information Service) and http://www.ThisisLondon.com. UK mobile operators, One2One and Orange have simultaneously unveiled plans for multimedia... [18 Mar 1999]
BT trials high-speed ADSL media service
News A range of media companies will provide streamed content for BT Interactive, including the BBC, Flextech, Carlton Online, Pearson Television, ITN, and Chris Evans' Ginger Media Group. BT has stepped up its trials of high-speed DSL (Digital... [10 Dec 1998]
PointCast pushes into European market
News ITN, The Press Association, Reuters and The Economist, among others, have been signed up to provide the content. PointCast has launched UK and German editions of its 'push' technology news service. BT will be the sole sponsor and distributor of the... [30 Nov 1998]
BBC World Service shelves publishing system
News Rival broadcaster ITN is to begin installation of ENPS before the end of this year and CBS has also bought it. The BBC's Bush House newsroom has shelved its high-tech electronic news publishing system (ENPS) and reverted back to using the old... [30 Sep 1998]
UK cable firm offers free digital upgrade
News In August, C&WC announced it had struck deals with Barclays Bank, British Airways, Littlewoods Home Shopping Group, Granada Media Group, Associated New Media and ITN. Cable & Wireless Communications (C&WC), the UK's largest cable television and... [28 Sep 1998]
News system slows BBC network to a crawl
News ITN has also just begun integrating ENPS, but Ted Taylor, ITN director of operations, said he is not concerned because he plans to run it over a dedicated ATM network. Technical problems with the BBC's news editing system have got so bad that TV... [24 Sep 1998]
In brief: RealNetworks reaps benefits from Clinton scandal
News The BBC (www.bbc.co.uk) and ITN (www.itn.co.uk) will be broadcasting the tapes from 1pm GMT. The real winners of the Clinton videotape scandal could be Internet broadcasters rather than the Republican Party. [21 Sep 1998]
In brief: ITN opts for Quantel production system
News After three years of research, ITN has chosen Quantel to provide a production system for its newsroom. ITN said it chose Quantel because it will speed up the news editing process and, by providing a digital environment, will improve the quality of... [15 Sep 1998]
Cable & Wireless Communications to offer interactive services
News The UK's largest cable television and telephony operator has struck deals with Barclays Bank, British Airways, Littlewoods Home Shopping Group, Granada Media Group, Associated New Media and ITN in a move which will challenge British Interactive... [19 Aug 1998]
