OneWeb and Sat One, the Perth based satellite service company that provides telecommunications services to enterprise customers, have announced multi-year partnership to deliver OneWeb’s low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity solutions across Australia and New Zealand. Powered by OneWeb’s LEO satellite communications network, Sat One will be able to offer connectivity services designed specifically for the […]
Television New Zealand (TVNZ) has launched a new OTT streaming platform for live sports broadcasting with support by Qvest as the systems integrator. The broadcaster can now offer its viewers exclusive live coverage of international and national sports events with a highly flexible and scalable OTT solution.TVNZ partnered with Qvest to launch a new streaming […]
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched NZR+ a digital platform in partnership with has partnered with Endeavor Streaming, enabling fans to get closer to the Teams in Black through exclusive, behind the scenes content. NZR+ will kick off with two four-episode documentaries following the All Blacks and Black Ferns’ 2022 seasons. The Black Ferns Road […]
A Rocket Lab ‘Electron’ rocket has successfully launched seven satellites from its New Zealand operational site. After launch the rocket’s powerful first stage was detached from the mission and returned to Earth with a suite of parachutes for recovery. The mission was dubbed ‘Baby come back’ and reflected a change in plan. Initially Rocket Lab […]
Sky and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced an extension of their relationship with a multi-year content and platform agreement, securing Sky as the home of HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros and Discovery programming for New Zealand audiences. The agreement includes channel and content rights, including:• Continuation of WBD’s eight channel portfolio including Discovery, Discovery […]
TVNZ has recommissioned Country House Hunters New Zealand (30×30’). Following the success of Country House Hunters Season 1 TVNZ has re-ordered the 30-part property series, produced by Abode Entertainment, to air in 2024 on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ +. Country House Hunters is a primetime series which helps couples as they embark on their journey […]
Qvest has strengthened its position in Australia and New Zealand through the integration of tm stagetec systems. With the new Qvest Australia hub, the company can now offer all global Qvest Group practices in this region as well. Customers of Qvest thus have access to an even broader range of offerings to meet the challenges […]
TVSN, Australia and New Zealand’s broadcast network specialised in home shopping, has chosen Simplestream to power the expansion of its teleshopping channel beyond traditional, linear distribution. ‘Open’ 24/7, TVSN Now is the new destination for millions of consumers looking to shop through the fashion, health, beauty, kitchen, electronics, homewares, and jewellery departments, from the comfort […]
Netflix is rolling out limits on password sharing in four more countries: Canada, New Zealand, Portugal and Spain. Subscribers in these countries are being asked to pay an extra fee if they want to share their subscription with someone who lives in a different household. The move follows a crackdown on sharing passwords in South […]
AE Live, a provider of graphics and data solutions, has appointed Kaylene Hurley as General Manager, responsible for leading its New Zealand operations, driving new growth initiatives, and developing strategic partnerships. Hurley will focus on helping customers and partners adapt their business models to accommodate changing audience habits and increasing demand for mixed-reality experiences. “This […]