As any other Asian regions, South East Asian markets consist mainly of cable and satellite connections. However, Dataxis noticed the increasing share of IPTV subscribers in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. With a 6 per cent increase between July and September, the IPTV segment now represents 6.7 million subscribers. Despite its […]
Irdeto, a specialist in digital platform security, has published its annual predictions looking at the content delivery and security trends in media and entertainment for 2018. The e-book, Disruptive Technologies, Consolidation and Cybersecurity: 2018 Trends in the Connected World, features commentary from multiple Irdeto and industry thought leaders. Topics include the growing competition from OTT […]
Executives at Eutelsat have suggested the satellite operator is well placed to benefit from future connectivity, with satellite having the potential to be on a par with IPTV distribution in the video sector in 2030. Speaking at a press briefing at Eutelsat’s Rambouillet teleport, Jean Hubert Lenotte, Director of Strategy, noted that the company’s strategy […]
In a move set to benefit consumers and customers of both pay-TV platforms, Sky has concluded an agreement with BT which means Sky customers will have their choice of sports all through a single Sky TV subscription, while also broadening the reach of Sky’s entertainment channel brands to all major pay-TV services in the UK […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is merging with the Media Networking Alliance (MNA) to form a single trade association for promoting IP in the media and entertainment industry. The merger comes after a two-year history of collaboration, and it will enable the organisations to have an even greater impact on the industries they […]
MobiTV, a specialist in IP-based video delivery solutions, and National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) have announced a new agreement between both companies which could enable more than 800 pay-TV providers within NCTC’s membership to remain competitive through a new sophisticated and forward thinking approach for transitioning their offerings to IP/app-based solutions. With eight new deals […]
LiveU has published new insights into the massive growth in live IP video traffic in the broadcast market, reflecting the transition away from traditional satellite transmission towards cellular. Based on data from LiveU’s global customer base (over 2,000 customers in over 100 countries), the findings reveal the full extent of the surge in demand for […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has entered into a formal liaison agreement with the North American Broadcasters Association (NABA). The agreement, they say, is a statement that these two industry organisations have common objectives and perspectives about the technology roadmap for IP. The agreement comes on the heels of the successful Media Over […]
The SRT Alliance, an open-source initiative dedicated to overcoming the challenges of low-latency video streaming, has announced that 33 new members have joined the initiative, the latest being video technology provider, Kaltura. Now with 70 members, the SRT Alliance’s rapid growth is a strong indication that open source SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) is becoming a […]
Agama Technologies, the specialist in video service quality and customer experience, has announced that Netstream has selected Agama’s OTT service assurance solution to ensure their service quality and customer viewing experience. In today’s expanding OTT market, it is crucial to have full insight in the service delivery. To achieve this, Netstream has selected Agama’s end-to-end […]