The mobile technology company Fortumo is launching an updated version of its Bundling Platform that opens up new partnership opportunities for VoD services on its platform. Thanks to the update, VoD providers can now partner up with satellite and cable TV networks for user acquisition and monetisation through the Bundling Platform. “In emerging regions such […]
Caringo, a Scale-Out Hybrid Cloud company that pioneered Object Storage technology, has announced sales growth of 50 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016 and upwards of 40 per cent year-over-year growth. This was achieved through a mix of existing customer expansion and new customer acquisitions in […]
Evolution Digital has announced the deployment of software upgrades for its eVUE-TV IP video service experience with upgraded features and functionalities for both operators and their customers across the US. Evolution Digital’s acclaimed eVUE-TV, now deployed by operators nationwide, allows cable and telecommunications operators to cost-effectively add IP Video on Demand, IP Linear, Pay-Per-View and […]
Facebook has appointed Eurosport CEO Peter Hutton to “head up the social network’s efforts to broker worldwide deals for live-streaming sports,” according to a Variety report. At Facebook’s SIlicon Valley base, Hutton will focus on securing global sports rights and report to Facebook Head of Global Sports Partnerships Dan Reed, who was previously with the […]
Over half of UK households (56 per cent) spend more time on the Internet (including streaming) than watching TV, up from 49 per cent in 2016, according to findings from consultancy firm EY’s latest annual digital home survey of 2,500 UK consumers. This is the first time
Amazon is raising the price of Prime membership in the US, and analysts say that UK customers will likely face a similar hike soon. The online shopping giant is increasing the Prime monthly subscription cost, which gives access to its Prime Video streaming service as well as speedier shipping on goods, from $10.99 to $12.99 […]
Just one in four Brits trusts social media and users of platforms such as Facebook and Twitter would like to see tighter regulations, according to the annual Edelman Trust Barometer. Its survey found two-thirds of Britons believe social media sites are not doing enough to prevent illegal behaviour, including extremism. Conversely , faith in traditional […]
For the fourth year in a row German supermarkets Aldi and Lidl fill the top spots on YouGov BrandIndex’s list of the top 10 UK brands, with streaming service Netflix third, rising three places from last year’s list, overtaking BBC iPlayer (fourth) in the process. YouGov BrandIndex measures the public’s perception of brands on a […]
A major report from equity analysts at Exane/BNP-Paribas examines prospects for Europe’s two major satellite operators. The report does not make happy reading for investors. Lead satellite analyst at the bank, Sami Kassab, reminds investors that over the next two weeks three new satellites will go into orbit, two from SES and one from Eutelsat. […]
Ofcom has published its quarterly data on the volume of consumer complaints it has received against major providers of telecoms and pay-TV services. The latest report covers the three-month period from July to September 2017 (Q3), and includes complaints made about providers of home broadband, landline telephone, pay-monthly mobile and pay-TV services. There was a […]