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Synamedia: Clarissa business insights solution

Video software provider Synamedia has unveiled Clarissa, which it says is the industry’s first business insights solution to take a holistic view of traditional pay-TV and OTT businesses and reveal critical behavioural and consumption insights. Business managers without data science skills can now unlock untapped potential and find new connections in their data to make […]

February 17, 2021

Synamedia, Akamai partner to speed piracy take downs

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has announced that its security and watermarking solutions are now integrated with Akamai, the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, to protect customers’ streaming OTT content. Synamedia’s solutions now detect and disrupt pirate streams in real time over the Akamai Intelligent Edge Platform and redirect viewers to […]

January 12, 2021

Synamedia: “Streamers looking at power of linear TV”

Nick Thexton, CTO, Synamedia, has offered his industry thoughts and predictions for 2021. Thexton believes that consumers’ loyalty to content will play a big part in driving demand for business insights. He comments: As consumers we are loyal to content, not platforms. If you’re a Game of Thrones addict the chances are you will follow […]

December 11, 2020

KT chooses Synamedia headend

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has announced that KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, will implement the first virtualized  headend in Asia Pacific for its Olleh TV IPTV service. This is the first win for Synamedia with KT’s IPTV business. KT selected Synamedia’s Converged Headend to deliver a virtualised full stack solution […]

December 8, 2020

Report: Incentives, deterrents key to beating sports piracy

A report from video software provider Synamedia, Tackling Sports Piracy in an IP World, sets out an evidence-based approach to fight sports piracy, alongside new strategies for sports rights owners and pay-TV providers to combat streaming piracy while proposing creative ways of luring sports fans to legal services. The report, featuring research conducted by Ampere […]

October 26, 2020By Colin Mann

New CEO at Synamedia

Synamedia has announced the appointment of a new CEO. Paul Segre takes over from Yves Padrines with immediate effect. Previously CEO of Genesys, Segre will be based in London. In a statement, the company said: “Paul’s software and telecoms software industry pedigree and his experience building high-growth businesses make him the right choice to lead […]

October 22, 2020

Synamedia joins LOT Network

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has joined the global non-profit organisation LOT Network as a protective measure against patent assertion entities (PAEs, or more commonly referred to as ‘patent trolls’). Synamedia is the first UK-headquartered leader in the global video and pay-TV solutions industry to join LOT Network’s community. LOT Network is committed to […]

October 8, 2020

Intelligence-first anti-piracy model from Synamedia

Video software provider Synamedia has launched a new intelligence-first security model suggesting it is “laser-focused” on eradicating streaming pirates’ businesses and protecting legitimate providers’ revenues. Suggesting it is an industry first, this data-led model also makes it possible to measure the efficacy and ROI of anti-piracy initiatives. The new approach combines digital and human intelligence […]

September 3, 2020By Colin Mann

India: Fastway deploys Synamedia solutions

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has announced a partnership with the fifth largest multi-system operator in India, Fastway Transmissions. Fastway is the first provider in India to go live with Synamedia’s Converged Headend solution. The deployment will allow Fastway to bring together its video service and IP workflows to deliver a broadcast-quality viewing experience on […]

August 19, 2020

Synamedia launches Iris addressable ad solution

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has unveiledd Iris, a new addressable advertising solution. Iris will create addressable advertising opportunities for pay-TV and broadcasters as well as OTT and hybrid service providers to unlock new revenue streams. As demand for more targeted TV advertising increases, they can use Iris to help create compelling advertising propositions […]

August 12, 2020