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THEO Technologies enables Swisscom’s blue TV

THEO Technologies , a provider of universal video playback technologies, has announced that THEOplayer will be used by Swisscom to deliver its blue TV (previously known as TV Air) service. Swisscom will now use THEOplayer across its web clients as well as on Connected TVs. blue TV carries a wide selection of premium live and […]

November 17, 2020

The Switch expands with Ajuri

The Switch, a platform for the production and global delivery of live video, has teamed up with Aruji, a Japanese transmission and production services provider, to extend the global reach of its combined transmission networks. The agreement allows The Switch and Aruji’s customers to leverage live feeds from more events and seamlessly distribute them via […]

November 11, 2020

CommScope, Kaltura deliver cloud TV with AWS

CommScope and Kaltura, a video cloud provider, are partnering to deliver cloud TV offerings to communications service providers and media companies worldwide. The integrated solutions will leverage the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a streamlined cloud platform — from planning to delivery, deployment and implementation, and ongoing growth — for customers launching […]

November 10, 2020

Accenture helps UPC Polska tap Google Cloud

Accenture and Google Cloud have collaborated to help UPC Polska, the Polish connectivity and entertainment provider, move from an on-premises infrastructure to cloud, in response to changing customer demands. The new model balances UPC Polska’s traditional IT systems with the speed and flexibility of cloud services to reduce time to market and enable content personalisation […]

November 10, 2020

TriCoast’s Dark Matter TV linear streaming with Amagi Cloud

Amagi, a global leader in cloud-based technology for broadcast TV and streaming TV, has announced that Dark Matter TV featuring Science Fiction, Horror and Action-themed content has launched its 24/7 linear channel using Amagi cloud playout platform. Founded in 2019 by TriCoast TV, a full-service media company based in Los Angeles, Dark Matter TV was, […]

October 30, 2020

5G platform boost for Verizon Media

Verizon Business is launching an international private 5G platform for global enterprises located in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Delivered in partnership with Nokia, the offering will enable businesses to deploy a private industrial-grade dedicated 5G network capability within their premises. In addition to ultra-low latency and increased speed, a key benefit of a private […]

October 21, 2020By Colin Mann

Telestream acquires EcoDigital

Telestream has confirmed its acquisition of EcoDigital (formerly known as Front Porch Digital). Telestream, a portfolio company of Genstar Capital, is a vertical market software business focused on the video space and is a global player in media workflow orchestration, media streaming and delivery technologies. EcoDigital brings to market a Content Management Software (CMS) solution […]

October 20, 2020

SSIMWAVE launches Video Quality Dial

SSIMWAVE, the video quality solutions innovator, has announced the launch of a new product that is says enables video providers to achieve big savings in delivery costs while delivering “just right” levels of video quality across entire VOD asset libraries. The SSIMPLUS Video Quality Dial is a software application that allows video providers total control […]

October 20, 2020

MediaKind launches the CE1

MediaKind, a global player in media technology and services, has announced the launch of the CE1 – a next-generation media contribution encoder based on cloud-ready software, coupled with hardware acceleration. It enables speedy time-to-market for new video offerings while facilitating immersive and compelling experiences. MediaKind says that, when combined with its’s multi-codec and multi-service professional […]

October 16, 2020

The Switch chooses MediaKind

MediaKind, a global player in media technology and services, has been selected by The Switch to support the provision of next-generation IP infrastructure and content delivery services to NESN (New England Sports Network). The Switch, a provider of production services and live video delivery, selected MediaKind’s best-of-breed Cygnus Distribution product suite to support the replacement […]

October 15, 2020