Media content distribution and IPTV specialist Vision247 has created a bespoke VoD screening platform designed to enable content distributors to share and stream media assets with partners and clients around the world securely and without the risk of piracy. Vision247 has created a technology that transcodes content at source before leaving a dedicated server, stamping […]
AT&T and A+E Networks have reached a distribution agreement to continue providing A+E Networks to both AT&T’s U-verse TV and DirecTV’s national subscriber base. AT&T said the new agreement delivered to AT&T terms that reflected its new scale and status as the largest pay-TV provider in the world. The renewal includes a comprehensive deal that […]
Ooyala, a Telstra subsidiary and specialist in video publishing, analytics and monetisation, has released an unbundled version of its Ooyala IQ video analytics product, which can now be used to measure content performance and audience engagement alongside other video players including those from JW Player, Brightcove, Kaltura, thePlatform, Flowplayer and YouTube. Internet-delivered video continues to […]
It has been a bumpy road for Windows Tablets but 2015 proved to be the year that Microsoft and its partner OEMs finally got Tablets right, according to a report from Strategy Analytics’ Tablet & Touchscreen Strategies (TTS) service. Windows Tablet shipments have already increased at a 58 per cent annual rate in the first […]
net-m, a specialist in payment solutions and mobile entertainment services, has partnered with African media and content provider WatchAfrica to launch the WatchAfrica app, an African mobile IPTV and VoD service, showcasing the service for the first time at the recent AfricaCom expo. The service is made possible by net-m’s Anyscreen service, which supports the […]
Entertainment communications and creative agency Premier has announced that it is now an Apple-approved iTunes Extras encoding house. One of only two companies in the UK qualified to do so, Premier will make special features for a large variety of films available via iTunes. The bonus content will include deleted scenes, commentary, mini movies and […]
Daystar Television, one of the largest religious broadcasters in the world, is launching its network in HD on Sky, which is supported by Arqiva’s DTH satellite solution. This launch makes Daystar Television the first religious TV channel to launch an HD channel, on the Sky platform, in the UK. David Crawford, Managing Director, Satellite & […]
Kaltura, the video technology platform, and 3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of customised software solutions and services, have announced that TEN: The Enthusiast Network has selected Kaltura OTT TV, including front end development provided by 3 Screen Solutions, to power its new Motor Trend OnDemand SVoD service, the first SVoD service for automotive enthusiasts. […]
TV technology company Axonista announces the addition of The QYOU to its illustrious client base for its end to end interactive video platform Ediflo. Commenting on the deal, Axonista CEO Claire McHugh said ‘It’s fantastic to have the opportunity to work with digital innovators like The QYOU who are fully embracing the changing face of […]
Metro TV, Indonesia’s first 24 hour news channel, has installed Axon Digital Design’s Cerebrum monitoring and control software as part of a major upgrade of its High Definition news studio. Based in West Jakarta, the station chose Cerebrum because it provides a fully automated and seamless workflow and delivers significant cost savings by reducing downtime. […]