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Conviva launches on Google Cloud Marketplace

Conviva, a continuous measurement analytics platform, has announced its availability on Google Cloud Marketplace, expanding its partnership with Google Cloud and enabling seamless procurement and consolidated billing through a single channel. “We are thrilled to bring Conviva to Google Cloud Marketplace,” said Keith Zubchevich, President & CEO, Conviva. “The entire media industry is undergoing digital […]

April 19, 2022

Forecast: TikTok revenues to surpass Twitter/Snapchat combined

TikTok’s worldwide ad revenues will triple this year and surpass that of two competitors combined, according to Insider Intelligence’s inaugural forecast on TikTok ad revenues. The Chinese-owned social video app will have more than $11 billion (€10bn) in ad revenues in 2022, with more than half coming from the US. Worldwide TikTok’s worldwide ad business […]

April 11, 2022

Study: Smart TVs, gaming lead video accessibility

According to research by Interpret, smart TV makers and gaming companies have been some of the most aggressive in the entertainment arena to bring new accessibility features to market. While innovations related to visual disabilities have been among the most plentiful, new capabilities for auditory and physical / mobility have also emerged. Improvements for cognitive […]

April 8, 2022

CommScope, Orange Belgium partnership

CommScope, a global player in home network solutions, has partnered with Orange Belgium to provide its subscribers with the latest generation of set tops powered by the Android TV operating system (OS) designed to provide both live television and premium streaming services. “There is no doubt that the viewing habits of our subscribers have evolved […]

April 5, 2022

Google’s Doig new Disney Streaming CTO

Jeremy Doig has been named Chief Technology Officer, Disney Streaming, where he will lead the technology organisation and global technology strategy for The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of direct-to-consumer streaming services. Doig, a 30-year veteran in online media, will play a key role in propelling the next phase of technical innovation and growth for Disney+, […]

March 31, 2022

Huawei’s revenues fall as sanctions kick in

Chinese technology company Huawei saw revenues for 2021 of 636.8 billion Chinese yen (€89.6bn), but this is dramatically down on the 891.4 billion yen revenue for 2020 – a fall of 28.5 per cent. The biggest hit was to the company’s consumer business, no longer being allowed access to Google’s Playstore for example, which saw […]

March 30, 2022By Chris Forrester

GTPL Hathway launches GTPL Genie

GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), the Indian Digital Cable TV and Broadband Service provider, has launched GTPL Genie – Hybrid Android TV Set Top Box which offers the convenience of Live TV channels and OTT Apps at an attractive bundle price starting at effective rate of ₹459 per month. GTPL Genie combines the strength of traditional Cable […]

March 28, 2022

GTPL Hathway selects Verimatrix

Verimatrix, a specialist in powering the modern connected world, has announced that GTPL Hathway, a Multi-Service Operator (MSO) in India offering digital cable TV and broadband services, has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) to protect its DVB Hybrid network for Google Android TV-based devices. “Verimatrix is a time-tested content security leader in […]

March 25, 2022

Study: Xbox is world’s favourite console brand

Xbox is the world’s most popular console brand, according to a study by gaming site solitaired, which analysed Google Trends data for searches for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch in more than 200 countries. The data revealed that Xbox is the world’s favourite console, with it being the most searched in 97 nations around the world, […]

March 16, 2022

BT, Google Cloud digital partnership

Google Cloud and BT have announced a strategic, five-year partnership to accelerate BT’s digital transformation. The collaboration will involve BT using a suite of Google Cloud products and services – sincluding cloud infrastructure, machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, security, and API management – to deliver superior customer experiences, reduce costs and […]

March 11, 2022