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IMPACT Wrestling free on Pluto TV

IMPACT Wrestling, a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment, is launching the IMPACT Wrestling Channel on Pluto TV, the free US Internet television service. The IMPACT Wrestling Channel gives fans instant, 24-hour access to shows and series from the extensive IMPACT Wrestling catalogue. Programming for the channel will include the flagship IMPACT show, which features […]

October 12, 2017By Nik Roseveare

Kudelski, Roku collaboration

Digital security specialist Kudelski has agreed a patent cross license and technology collaboration with streaming set-top box provider Roku. The comprehensive agreement provides each company the freedom to operate with respect to the other’s patent portfolios. The agreement also establishes a framework for the companies to collaborate on incorporating Kudelski’s security solutions with Roku’s platforms […]

October 12, 2017

Narcos S3 a global success for Netflix

According to Parrot Analytics’ data, the launch of season three of Narcos, which premiered on Netflix September 1st, was a worldwide success. During its launch week, Narcos was the most popular Digital Original title of any SVoD service in the US, with almost double the demand of the next-most popular title, Netflix’s Ozark. During the same week, Narcos also registered […]

October 12, 2017

Filmbox OnDemand for Ukraine

Global media company SPI International / FilmBox and Ukrainian telecommunication platform VOLIA are launching Filmbox OnDemand, an online VoD service which offers non-stop, multi-screen access to a film library featuring a selection of US and European movies. VOLIA operates an SVoD service called Volia Cinema which will feature Filmbox OnDemand as a sub-package available to […]

October 12, 2017

Hulu acquires MTG’s Veni Vidi Vici

Hulu has acquired the US streaming rights to MTG’s original series Veni Vidi Vici. The critically acclaimed series will make its US debut exclusively on the premium streaming service in December. Veni Vidi Vici is a 10-part drama series that explores the consequences of struggling Danish film director Karstan Daugaard’s decision to take a job […]

October 12, 2017

TV Media Partners with Internet Video Archive

Consumers may not know it but APIs or Application Programming Interfaces are essential to supporting their digital lifestyles.  You would not be able to check your bank information, get traffic updates, see your social media feeds, buy products online or watch online videos without APIs.  They are the ‘digital glue’ connecting various systems, databases and […]

October 12, 2017

Mariner xVu supports Hrvatski Telekom in launch of next gen services

Mariner xVu has announced that Hrvatski Telekom, a provider of telecommunications services in Croatia, has expanded its use of xVu’s software as part of a substantial investment in key segments such as television and broadband access. Part of the Deutsche Telekom Group, Hrvatski Telekom has just launched a new generation of MAXtv television services, setting […]

October 12, 2017

ATSC 3.0 broadcast network in South Korea with Rohde & Schwarz transmitters

Broadcasters Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS), Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) and Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) have launched the world’s first terrestrial ATSC 3.0 broadcast network in South Korea for free UHD TV broadcasts. The network includes a total of 31 Rohde & Schwarz transmitter systems at 11 locations. In the capital Seoul, regular operation began at […]

October 12, 2017

Intelsat and Globecast broaden audience reach for France 24 with new HD Spanish channel

Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network and leader in integrated satellite communications, recently announced that Globecast,  a global solutions provider for media, will continue distribution of two France 24 channels and also broadcast a brand new Spanish speaking high-definition (HD) channel via Intelsat 21. Under the new, multi-year expanded agreement, Globecast will distribute […]

October 12, 2017

Akamai announces new services, research and partnerships

Akamai Technologies, the cloud delivery platform, has announced its vision for an integrated approach to delivering world class digital experiences at ‘EDGE’ – its annual customer event taking place in Las Vegas. With customers looking for the fastest online services backed by world-class data protection, EDGE will cover how businesses can make this a reality. […]

October 12, 2017