The European Commission is to launch a consultation early in 2023 on whether tech giants should bear some of the costs of Europe’s telecoms networks, according to Thierry Breton, Commissioner for the Internal Market. Europe’s telecoms operators have lobbied for a financial contribution from firms such as Google, Facebook and Netflix, contending that they make […]
Allen Media Group and Quickplay announced an agreement that paves the way for Allen Media Group’s direct-to-consumer (DTC) products to unlock the next phase of exponential growth in streaming, using Quickplay’s cloud-native OTT platform. In an announcement at the Devoncroft Summit in advance of IBC 2022, the two companies said that the flexibility, agility, and […]
Broadpeak, a provider of video streaming solutions and content delivery network (CDN) for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, has announced a modernised video delivery solution using Google Cloud, simplifying the deployment of advanced streaming services for network operators. At the heart of the solution is Broadpeak’s BkS350 Origin Packager software running on Google Cloud, […]
FreeWheel has named Soo Jin Oh as Chief Strategy Officer, a new role developed for the company. Oh will work closely with FreeWheel leadership to develop strategic plans in support of achieving the company’s long-term vision, enhance business operations and establish strong relationships within the advertising landscape. She will be based in New York and […]
Bitmovin, a provider of video streaming infrastructure, has announced the launch of the Bitmovin Innovators Network, a community of over 60 technology vendors, resellers, consultants, and academic researchers to provide solutions for video streaming. The Bitmovin Innovators Network members include Akamai, Alpen-Adria-Universität, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Better Software Group, Broadpeak, Dalet, Grass Valley, Google Cloud, […]
The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 200 delegates from across the region for its first ever Korean focused conference and its first in market event since 2019, with Korea in View, which took place on 30 August at the Westin Josun, Seoul. To set the scene, AVIA CEO Louis Boswell presented key highlights […]
Harmonic has announced that its VOS360 SaaS platform is now available on Google Cloud, bringing additional infrastructure options to media and entertainment companies. By running on Google Cloud, the VOS360 SaaS platform reinforces benefits for video service providers, including unparalleled agility, resiliency, security and scalability for a superior viewing experience. “Google Cloud’s highly performant and […]
Google is trying to make its TV experience faster and more responsive for users. According to a company post, it has been working on improving boot time, general performance, and the number of options for managing storage on both third-party TVs as well as its Chromecast with Google TV streaming puck. The company says, as […]
The global smart home market is expected to experience consecutive years of softening growth starting in 2021 before an upward trajectory resumes in 2023 according to Omdia. The downward trend is attributed to a combination of factors including wage stagnation, increased unemployment and a large decline in projected retail sales, especially in 2022. Strong growth, […]
Firstlight Media has achieved key milestones in its collaboration with Google Cloud to create the next generation of cloud-native OTT capabilities. Advancing development activities announced at NAB 2022, Firstlight Media will be showcasing at IBC: Personalized FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels running on Google Cloud and ready for scalable CTV monetisation via pre-integration with Google […]