Synamedia, the renamed NDS division that was acquired by Cisco, is back in independent hands. Financed by global investment firm Permira, the buyout from Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions, has completed. Financial terms of the deal were not released. Synamedia’s portfolio of over 200 pay-TV and media customers includes AT&T, Astro, beIN, Bharti Airtel, […]
The UK’s public service broadcasters – BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 – are calling for new rules to ensure their programming receives top billing in the era of on-demand TV viewing. The chief executives of the UK’s biggest public service broadcasters, including STV in Scotland and S4C in Wales, have co-signed a letter, […]
Connected TV specialist VIZIO has introduced expanded Google Assistant actions for VIZIO SmartCast TVs, granting consumers access to a wider range of voice control features. VIZIO SmartCast TV users with a Google Home or Google Assistant-enabled device, such as the Google Home Hub, will have the ability to use simple voice commands for input selection […]
Connekt, a technology company that activates smarter TV experiences, has developed a collaboration with Sony Electronics to enable T-Commerce on select Sony Smart TVs and Blu-ray Disc Players in the US. Through Connekt’s ShopTV application, Sony Smart TV consumers with select TV models will be able to securely purchase products directly from retailers and brands. […]
Evolution Digital has unveiled its operator-customisable eMERGE app-based software client that integrates pay-TV operators’ IP video services, enabled by eVUE-TV, including live linear, VoD, PPV and network DVR recordings, with OTT streaming content. The aggregation of these video offerings allow consumers to discover and stream their favourite content on a single user interface. Evolution Digital’s […]
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku is expanding its streaming player lineup with the addition of two new devices – the new Roku Premiere and the new Roku Premiere+. The Roku Premiere ($39.99 [€33.06] MSRP) and Roku Premiere+ ($49.99 MSRP) offer picture quality in HD, 4K Ultra HD or 4K HDR. The company also announced […]
In a move that it says will offer more ways to discover and enjoy music, Apple has completed its December 2017 acquisition of Shazam, one of the world’s most popular and highly-rated music apps, used by hundreds of millions of people worldwide. “Apple and Shazam have a long history together. Shazam was one of the […]
Telefónica’s pay-TV platform Movistar Plus has upgraded its Smart TV app with the launch of a new interface that it describes as “more attractive and visual”. The new UI allows subscribers to surf through TV channels and content more easily, with new options to personalise and discover. The UI includes more (and better quality) images […]
Bonnier Broadcasting, part of Bonnier the Nordic region’s leading media company, has chosen Paywizard, the pay-TV subscription, billing and customer relationship management (CRM) specialist, to boost growth of its subscription-based OTT services. “We currently have a solution in place for subscribers to our C More and TV4 services using a combination of systems with minimal but […]
According to the Connected Devices and Media Consumption survey from IHS Markit, TV content discovery is at the heart of the battle among TV and video providers to convince consumers that their user experience is both easy to use and truly personalised. Even with