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SSIMWAVE hires Pineda

Beatriz Pineda, a digital media supply chain expert with HBO and Sony, will help accelerate the development and availability of tools that objectively define video quality as Senior Director, Product Strategy at SSIMWAVE. Pineda will bring market insights honed during nearly two decades in the production, distribution and equipment sectors to her new role, which […]

January 25, 2022

VEO Cinémas selects Globecast

Globecast, the global solutions provider for media and content management, has announced that VEO Cinémas, based in the south of France, has selected Globecast, in partnership with EasyBroadcast, a France-based, patented hybrid streaming technology supplier, to provide a B2B OTT service for distributing value-added live content to cinemas around France.  For some years now, François […]

January 25, 2022

Vislink launches Stellar Cam

Vislink, a global technology playr in the capture, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media & entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets, has announced the release of the Mobile Viewpoint Stellar Cam, a camera designed for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live sports production. Stellar Cam is a new addition […]

January 21, 2022

Irdeto launches Server Side Ad Insertion

Irdeto, a specialist in digital platform cybersecurity, has announced the launch of Irdeto Server Side Ad Insertion (SSAI). This new solution maximizes addressable live ad inventory of OTT video at scale while delivering a seamless ‘TV-like’ viewing experience. It integrates with any ad server or an existing CSAI solution to deliver targeted and personalized ads […]

January 20, 2022

Research: Smart TVs now default streaming platform

Parks Associates consumer research featured in its OTT Video Market Tracker reveals that in Q3 2021, 27 per cent of US broadband subscribers reported the Samsung Tizen Smart TV is their primary device for consuming video content. The firm’s most recent update recaps top industry and consumer trends of Q4 2021 and highlights anticipated market […]

January 19, 2022

DAZN launches DAZN Studios

DAZN, the sports streaming service, is further investing in its global original production strategy with the launch of specialist content development arm, DAZN Studios. DAZN says the new division will enhance its ability to create development deals, sell and license its original sport documentaries, series, and films, and explore new production opportunities. DAZN Studios will […]

January 19, 2022

NENT named top sustainability performer

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group) has been recognised as a leading sustainability performer by Sustainalytics, a global sustainability research, ratings and data firm. Following analysis of more than 4,000 companies around the world, Sustainalytics has awarded NENT Group a 2022 Industry Top-Rated Badge as well as a newly introduced Regional Top-Rated Badge. Sustainalytics is part […]

January 19, 2022

TheViewPoint releases machine learning algorithm from Beta

TheViewPoint, a SaaS video ad monetization platform for CTV/OTT publishers, after successful Beta tests has officially released its machine learning algorithm, TVP Intelpoint, which is now applied on the platform by default. The solution aligns demand-side platforms (DSPs) with matching CTV inventory through smart bidding optimization. The algorithm has already been honorably mentioned by The […]

January 19, 2022

fuboTV integrates FanView into Multiview Feature on Apple TV

fuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has expanded its Multiview mode on Apple TV to support elements of its FanView feature, as the company continues to integrate interactivity into its live TV streaming experience. Subscribers can create their own custom sports viewing dashboard on Apple TV combining multiple streams (Multiview) with live stats and […]

January 19, 2022

Dish and DirecTV: What about the satellites?

At the moment, any merger plan between Dish Network and AT&T’s DirecTV is just behind the scenes talk. But it could happen, and if so, how would the pair start saving cash? The usual synergy promises will trim head-count and the marketing and advertising budgets would be trimmed. But what about those orbital assets? The […]

January 18, 2022