Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the Secure Packager and Encoder Key Exchange (SPEKE), an open, extensible API specification developed to streamline integration of Digital Rights Management (DRM) with encoders, transcoders, and origin servers (encryptors). Until recently, most integrations required a custom API for each DRM solutions provider and each encryptor, which proved costly and […]
Starz Play, the SVoD platform, has confirmed the launch of a new TV Channel in Iraq. Danny Bates, Co-Founder of Starz Play, commented: “We have signed and partnered with Zain as our first launch partner. With over 15 million customers and the largest operator today in Iraq, it provides amazing access for customers to Starz […]
Sportskeeda, the all-sports site in India owned by Absolute Sports, has added content from Karate Combat, the new full contact martial arts league, which has become a verified partner. Sportskeeda, which has over 45 million monthly uniques, will carry Karate Combat’s past fights and future events, capitalising on a boom in combat sports across India, and global […]
ACCESS and 7digital have announced a partnership to bring cutting-edge connected radio services into the car. The collaboration will see 7digital’s IP radio services and APIs pre-integrated into ACCESS’ Twine for Car automotive service platform, delivering a solution that capitalizes on growing in-car connectivity to bring a wider range of audio services to drivers and […]
Speedcast International, a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, announced today that it has expanded its Speedcast Media Network global infrastructure by integrating satellite, fiber, and cellular networks from Globecomm, the company’s recent acquisition. Speedcast Media Network provides secure point-to-point and point-to-multipoint live and linear digital video delivery anywhere in the world, with low […]
EuroMedia March/April 2019 Will blockchain’s intrinsic characteristics bring benefits to workflow, to content security, to transactional monetisation? Colin Mann spoke to a range of industry specialists to identify where it fits in the media ecosystem. Read the article and the rest of the issue here
Virgin Media and Sky have revealed that AdSmart technology for addressable TV advertising will be available on the Virgin TV footprint in the UK from July 1st. The companies say the launch of AdSmart will enable advertisers to target a potential audience over time of more than 30 million viewers across Sky and Virgin Media […]
IHS Markit has offered its insight following Apple’s unveiling of its new streaming TV and news service from Apple Apple’s commitment to content across all media forms, as well as credit and payment options, indicates the company will continue to invest in its expanding service provision businesses, according to Maria Rua-Aguete, executive director, IHS Markit, […]
Under the EC’s plan the 28 countries in the EU are to carry out national risk assessments in the next three months, then a further 15 to act on and improve the new standards to protect critical communications infrastructure. UK government security agencies as well as authorities in the Czechia and Poland have also expressed […]
The Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE), the leading global coalition dedicated to protecting the dynamic legal market for creative content and reducing online piracy, has announced the addition of three new members: Discovery, Telefe, and Channel 5. The three broadcasters will add their expertise and international reach to ACE’s operation, strengthening the coalition’s efforts […]