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NexPlayer SDK fully compatible with Yospace

NexStreaming has announced that its flagship product, NexPlayer SDK is now pre-integrated to support Yospace’s Dynamic Ad Insertion platform. From now on, video service providers and broadcasters will be able to monetise their video apps and ensure their viewers enjoy the best user experience and even easier implementation, thanks to this pre-integration of the two […]

January 3, 2017

MStar, SoftAtHome 4K STB solutions

CPE software provider SoftAtHome and digital home semiconductor solutions MStar company are teaming up for an initiative they say enables outstanding viewing experience and creates growth opportunities for operators. MStar’s latest Hybrid set-top box chipset solution is integrated with SoftAtHome’s SOP8 software to enable operators to benefit from the latest advanced security solutions. With the […]

January 2, 2017

NeuLion, INsight Ultra HD partnership

Live and on-demand technology product and service provider NeuLion is partnering with global Ultra HD channel INsight TV to launch an all-new OTT Ultra HD Entertainment platform with native Ultra HD digital content powered by the NeuLion Digital Platform. INsight TV is a reality, entertainment and sports channel that takes the viewer on an adventurous […]

December 23, 2016

US highlights Notorious Markets

United States Trade Representative Michael Froman has revealed the findings of the Special 301 Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets for 2016, which highlights specific physical and online markets around the world that are reported to be engaging in and facilitating substantial copyright piracy and trademark counterfeiting. This activity harms the American economy by undermining the […]

December 23, 2016By Colin Mann

IHS: “UHD could be another 3D”

A report from IHS Media & Technology Digest says the content side of the Ultra HD supply chain has been “slow to respond” in providing UHD programming to consumers. Report author Richard Cooper says that there are some 400 titles available in UHD across various platforms and formats, although the “vast majority” of these have […]

December 22, 2016By Chris Forrester

AGCom to investigate Vivendi’s Mediaset dealings

Italy’s comms watchdog, the Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCom), has confirmed that it is to open an investigation into French media group Vivendi’s shareholdings in Italian broadcaster Mediaset. Mediaset had sought the Authority’s intervention submitting a complaint to AGCom highlighting the “illegality” of Vivendi’s conduct which it contended was in violation of sector […]

December 22, 2016By Colin Mann

Freeview embarks on all-HD future

High definition TV will become the norm in the UK from January 1st 2017 as the Freeview logo is withdrawn from new SD TVs and set-top boxes. Guy North, Managing Director of digital terrestrial TV platform Freeview, described the move as “a landmark moment” in the evolution of UK television which would pave the way […]

December 22, 2016

Altice sells Coditel Brabant to Telenet

Multinational telco and media company Altice is to sell its Belgium and Luxembourg multiplay business, Coditel Brabant, to Telenet Group BVBA, a direct subsidiary of Telenet Group Holding for €400 million in cash. In addition, Altice Group will provide transitional services. The transaction will be subject to regulatory review by the Belgian authorities. After a […]

December 22, 2016By Colin Mann

£440m broadband boost for UK

A £440 million (€521m) windfall will help up to 600,000 extra homes and businesses get superfast broadband under the UK Government’s flagship rollout scheme. Funding has been unlocked to give more properties in the hardest-to-reach parts of the UK the quick and reliable internet connections which are a vital part of modern life. The cash […]

December 22, 2016

Ooyala predicts 2017 broadcast and video trends

In just about every sector of industry, technology is developing at such speed that processes and the way people work today will look very different in ten, five, even as little as two years from now, according to Ooyala. In this article, the content delivery specialist presents ten trends and changes it expects to impact […]

December 22, 2016