Video creation platform Wochit has published its Q3 social index providing insight from its analysis of over 10,000 Facebook videos, created by more than 200 publishers. These videos were published on 300+ Facebook pages between June 2017 and August 2017. One of the most notable trends found is that increasing the number of videos shared […]
Italy has set a deadline of June 30th 2022 for the transition from DVB-T to the second-generation digital broadcasting standard DVB-T2/HEVC. The date is mentioned in the 2018 Budget that refers to efficient spectrum use and the transition to 5G technology. The shutdown of DVB-T broadcasts is motivated by the need to make available the […]
According to Global Internet Phenomena Spotlight, a report focusing on paid subscription television piracy services from network intelligence specialist Sandvine, reveals that 6.5 per cent of households in North America are accessing pirated live television services each month, an adoption rate that may cost Communication Service Providers (CSPs) over $4 billion in revenue in 2017. […]
Chinese equipment manufacturer Huawei has completed the overhaul of the IT network infrastructure of Italian private broadcaster Mediaset as part of its future IPTV strategy. Mediaset’s requirement was for a comprehensive replacement solution that would provide the server infrastructure, internet connectivity and storage for video content. Huawei’s IP vertical solution is based on the CloudEngine […]
Ian Katz, currently Editor of Newsnight, the BBC’s flagship daily news and current affairs programme, has been appointed Director of Programmes by UK Commercial public service broadcaster, a surprise move given his relative inexperience in the TV industry, having only been in his post since 2013 following previous roles in the newspaper industry. Katz, previously Deputy […]
Just in time for Season 2 of Stranger Things, US cable MSO Comcast has confirmed the availability of Netflix 4K programming on its Xfinity X1 platform. Xfinity customers on 4K-capable X1 devices can now browse and enjoy Netflix 4K movies and shows alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription. […]
Seasoned Android platform provider Beenius has added content security – partnering with Conax – and a recommendation dashboard – partnering with Think Analytics – to its end-to-end solution for telcos and other networks moving to deploy TV Everywhere alongside existing services. Watch the interview with Filip Remskar, CEO.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL), the parent of the powerful Zee Network, is seeking further global expansion beyond its existing availability to 1.3 billion viewers globally via 173 countries. ZEEL CEO Punit Goenka recently unveiled a brand identity refresh along with its strapline ‘Extraordinary Together’, and said that today’s broadcasting pattern was going to be very […]
The Amazon Prime Video app is now available on Xbox One consoles globally through the Microsoft Store. Prime Video members will be able to stream content on all Microsoft Xbox One devices, including the Xbox One X – which supports 4K streaming and makes its global debut on November 7th. Streaming titles available in 4K […]
China’s StarTimes Group, already busy broadcasting over Africa with DTH and DTT services and with a claimed 10 million subscribers, says it seeks expanding that number to 30 million-40 million. The target was unveiled by a StarTimes’ VP, Guo Ziqi, who was hosting a visit to Beijing for a group of African journalists timed to […]