Vimond Media Solutions, an enabler of digital video services, has formed a partnership with iflix, the Southeast Asian SVoD service. iflix will employ the Norwegian company’s advanced technology, managed service expertise and advice to power and grow its online and mobile OTT video service across the region. The iflix service, launching initially in Malaysia and […]
US streaming service Hulu has agreed a massive $180 million deal with Sony Pictures Televison for the rights to distribute every episode of classic comedy series Seinfeld via their on-demand platform. The deal would marks one of the biggest streaming content acquisitions ever, reportedly coming in at close to $1 million for each of the […]
Comigo, a multiscreen TV platforms, and Broadpeak, a CDN technology provider, have unveiled an integrated solution that allows IPTV operators to deliver live TV services to TV screens, mobile devices, smartphones, and tablets, in addition to personalised content, advanced social capabilities, and content-related interactive apps. Using the integrated solution that combines Comigo’s Android-based STB solution […]
In time for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and upcoming Triple Crown, NBC Sports Live Extra is now available on Apple TV in the US. NBC Sports Digital announced today that via TV Everywhere, Apple TV users can now access Live Extra’s more than 3,000 live events a year, including exclusive coverage of some of the most-watched properties and […]
Globecast, global content contribution, management and distribution provider, and Arabsat have confirmed the launch of Arabsat TV Everywhere, a new multi-platform OTT TV service with live streams of the best Arabic channels. Powered by Globecast’s OTT Live solution, Arabsat TV Everywhere is an expansion of the Global Arabic Bouquet (GAB), a grouping of premium Arabic […]
XiveTV, a digital video network offering long-form documentary entertainment, has confirmed its expansion to the Roku streaming platform. Hot on the heels of its launch in February as the first-to-market mobile and streaming documentary network, XiveTV now counts Roku players and Roku TV models as part of a growing list of digital distribution platforms and […]
Despite signs of market maturity, cord-cutting is not expected to make much of an impact in Western Europe, according to a report from Digital TV Research. The Digital TV Western Europe Forecasts report (which covers 18 countries) states that pay TV penetration is expected to grow from 56.7 per cent at end-2014 to 60.4 per […]
Zodiak Kids has launched two YouTube channels. ZeeKay and ZeeKay Junior will also be available on the recently launched YouTube Kids app later this year. Zodiak Kids will pilot new content on the platform and use audience reaction online to “back new commissions,” Natalie Walmsley, digital channel manager commented. “We recognise the need for on-demand […]
Google reported higher quarterly revenue and profit as rising online ad volume offset a hit from the strong dollar. Revenue for the quarter that ending March rose 12 per cent to $17.26 billion, from $15.42 billion a year earlier. “Excluding the net impact of foreign currency headwinds, revenue grew a healthy 17 per cent year […]
Fox International Channels (FIC) revealed at the Asia Pacific Operators’ Summit that its key brands Fox, Fox Sports and National Geographic Channel will be made available via OTT in partnership with leading Asian platforms, including Avex in Japan, Tencent in China, Astro in Malaysia and Cignal in the Philippines. These services range from SVoD, linear […]