Total video streaming minutes on mobile grew 30 per cent Q/Q in Q1 2020 across four Southeast Asia markets and a further 19 per cent Q/Q in Q2 to reach 657 billion, according to a study published by Media Partners Asia (MPA). The report, entitled Southeast Asia Online Video Consumer Insights & Analytics: A Definitive […]
Worldwide spending on telecommunication and pay TV services will reach $1.55 trillion in 2020, a decrease of 1.4 per cent year over year, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semi-annual Telecom Services Tracker. IDC expects the market to start its recovery next year, but pre-crisis spending levels will not be reached before 2022. […]
Across software, hardware and accessories, worldwide consumer spend on gaming reached $194 billion last year, according to a report from Futuresource Consulting. In addition, in-game ads, video streaming sites and eSports created another $17 billion in revenue. “Gaming may be on the verge of having its Netflix moment,” says Morris Garrard, Research Analyst at Futuresource […]
On-demand and OTT specialist Simplestream and media solutions provider VISTA Worldlink have formed a strategic partnership for the US market, with VISTA now offering Simplestream’s App Platform as part of its VIBE (Video Internet Broadcast Eco-system) end-to-end service for both new and existing customers. The partnership will enable VISTA to combine the elements of traditional […]
China’s CMMB Vision Holdings wants to hold onto an important 21 degrees East orbital slot for a satellite to beam radio programming over Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Hong Kong-based company is reportedly developing a business which plans on using L-band (which is very suitable for satellite-based radio) and is officially termed S-DARS […]
In-Flight broadband business Gogo is proposing to shareholders that it should adopt a ‘poison pill’ defence as a protection against a hostile take-over bid. Gogo is willingly selling its Commercial Aviation division to Intelsat for $400 million, but Gogo will retain its lucrative Business Aviation division. The reason for the strategy is that Gogo has […]
Optus Sport is adding Samsung Smart TV platform to its roster of compatible streaming options. Optus’s Head of TV and Content, Corin Dimopoulos said with Optus Sport expanding its device streaming options it was clear the broadcaster was “building credibility as one of Australia’s most popular streaming services”. “We don’t just want to be the […]
From October 5th to 12th, Disney+ is hosting a Drive-In Festival at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The screening series will bring guests together to enjoy Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content under the stars in a safe setting. The week will kick off with the world premiere of The […]
Verimatrix has announced that Pennsylvania-based Armstrong, a US cable company offering services in more than 469 zip codes, has deployed the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS). Armstrong recently incorporated a more sophisticated TiVo platform into its set-top boxes. In order to make the transition worthwhile, the company required a high-quality, easy-to-integrate encryption solution that […]
Pebble Beach Systems, an automation, content management and integrated channel specialist, has announced the appointment of David Kicks as VP of Sales for the North America and LatAm regions. Kicks brings 40 years of diverse industry experience to his new role, having begun his career in engineering roles at Pro-Bel in the UK and then […]