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LIWEST evolves IPTV security with Verimatrix & Ocilion

Verimatrix, a global provider of security and business intelligence solutions that protect content, devices, applications and communications, has announced that LIWEST Kabelmedienhas deployed Ocilion’s IPTV solutions integrated with Verimatrix security to enable more flexible and future-proof video delivery models. LIWEST joins kabelplus and Salzburg AG as the third Austrian operator to leverage the combined strengths […]

September 18, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Analysis: How the new SVoDs will use original content

A profile of six new SVoD players launching in the American market from late 2019 to the first half of 2020 has just been published by Ampere Analysis. Four of these new players are studio-led: Disney+, Viacom’s BET+, WarnerMedia’s HBO Max and NBCU’s streaming service. Only Apple TV+ and short-form start-up Quibi are new to […]

September 17, 2019

Research: Loving Brits share house keys before Netflix passwords

From saying “I love you” for the first time, to moving in together and starting a family, couples progress through a series of milestones that show increasing amounts of commitment. But now there’s a new landmark for loyalty – the day you’re prepared to hand over your Netflix password. New research from property sellers’ website […]

September 17, 2019

BBC DG: “TV entering 2nd wave of disruption”

BBC director-general Tony Hall believes the television industry is about to enter “a second wave of disruption” because of new entrants in the streaming market. Speaking at the Royal Television Society convention in Cambridge later this week, Lord Hall will argue that rather than being a threat, this “second wave of disruption” is an opportunity […]

September 16, 2019

‘Krusher’ Kovalev WBO title fight on DAZN

Canelo Alvarez, the king of the middleweight boxing division, will take on a new challenge as he moves into the 175-pound weight class in a 12-round bout against champion Sergey ‘Krusher’ Kovalev for the WBO Light Heavyweight World Title. The event will take place on November 2nd at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will […]

September 16, 2019

Liberty Latin America selects TiVo

TiVo has announced that Liberty Latin America, a telco operating in over 20 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, has selected TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform to bring cutting-edge innovations to its customers in Puerto Rico. Over time, Liberty Latin America also plans to launch TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform in other markets across Latin America. TiVo’s Next-Gen […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Vodafone deploys TiVo’s Personalized Content Discovery

Entertainment technology and audience insights specialist TiVo has confirmed that multiplay operator Vodafone deploying TiVo’s Personalized Content Discovery (PCD) to deliver engaging, highly-relevant entertainment experiences to its subscribers. Vodafone offers broadband, TV, mobile and telephone services to 640 million customers in 24 countries.. Vodafone is introducing PCD as part of the new Vodafone TV service […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

ActiveVideo enables Charter’s next-gen Spectrum Guide

Leveraging ActiveVideo’s CloudTV virtualisation platform, Charter Communications next-generation Spectrum Guide is available on millions of set-tops, as deployment continues to nearly all new Spectrum TV subscribers in the US. The on-screen guide features enhanced customisations and functionality, video previews, engaging graphics and more intuitive navigation. The solution provides a user experience that aims to make […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Envoi, Eluvio partner for end-to-end video streaming

Envoi and Eluvio have announced an integration to provide an end-to-end video streaming platform and media repository. Envoi is the first commercially available solution on the market for the new Eluvio video distribution platform. Eluvio Content Fabric is a software platform for content providers to manage and distribute premium video to consumers and business partners […]

September 13, 2019Colin Mann @ IBC

Report: Pay-TV execs see positive OTT impact

The global findings of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum, produced by content protection and multiscreen television solutions provider NAGRA in partnership with international research and strategy consultancy MTM, highlight that the rapid growth in OTT consumption is increasingly seen as both an opportunity and a challenge, with 70 per cent of pay-TV executives believing it […]

September 12, 2019