Ericsson is implementing a new end-to-end primary distribution system for Televisa, Mexico’s leading broadcaster and content provider. The system selected by Televisa features Ericsson’s AVP Encoder with the latest HEVC compression module, the MX8400 Multiplexer and many RX8200 HEVC receivers with integrated DVB-S2X de-modulator. By deploying both DVB-S2X and HEVC, Televisa can increase the number […]
Streamroot, a specialist in hybrid OTT video delivery, has entered into an agreement to help Vivendi, the French multinational mass media conglomerate, deliver large-scale OTT video content through its patented Streamroot DNA service. With a wide-ranging multimedia offering that includes Universal Music Group, Dailymotion, Gameloft and Canal+ Group, Vivendi has faced mounting delivery costs from […]
Keepixo, a provider of software-based head-end solutions for IPTV and OTT, and Yospace, a provider of Dynamic Ad Insertion solutions, have announced their systems have been pre-integrated to offer a full end-to-end monetisation solution for live TV channels when viewed online. “Now that OTT services are becoming widely deployed, broadcasters and operators are looking for […]
QYOU Media has partnered with European telecommunications operator, Tele2, to make its linear channel of curated web content available through Tele2’s IPTV service in the Netherlands. The QYOU’s 24/7 channel showcases the best of digital-first creative talent from around the world, covering genres as diverse as music, comedy, children’s entertainment, sports and stunts, packaged and […]
You.i TV, a global player in video experience platforms, and Vimond, experts in the development of OTT video solutions, have announced Vimond’s entry into the You.i TV Partner Programme as part of a joint commitment to accelerate global availability of cross-platform video experiences. “Vimond’s customer base has been built on the strength of our tool […]
Italian media group Mediaset posted its worst-ever loss in 2016, amounting to €294.5 million, largely due to the dispute with Vivendi over Mediaset Premium. This is in contrast to a profit of €3.8 million in 2015. Net revenues were slightly up at €3.66 billion, of which €2.67 billion (+4.8 per cent) were achieved in Italy […]
Vodafone Spain is to air the Real Madrid vs Barcelona football match (dubbed ‘El Clasico’) in Ultra HD on April 23rd. Subscribers with a 4K-equipped TV set, the new Vodafone 4K TiVo STB and the Vodafone Fútbol or Sport package will be able to watch it in the UHD format. Vodafone is strongly relying on […]
Sky Italia has launched Now TV Mobile, a service that enables customers to watch TV programmes on smartphones and tablets, including on demand. Subscribers can select from three “tickets” – Cinema (over 500 movies on demand), TV Series (including House of Cards, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead plus boxed sets) and Entertainment (shows, documentaries, […]
T-Mobile Netherlands’ zero-rated music offer isn’t violating net neutrality a court in Rotterdam has ruled. Regulator ACM challenged the offer, but the court found that while the zero rating did violate the Dutch Telecommunications Law, the ban on price discrimination in the Dutch law does not apply in this case, as the EU’s net neutrality […]
Spanish TV operator Atresmedia, owner of Antena 3 TV and La Sexta, has ended the first quarter of 2017 with a profit of €28.4 million, up 4.5 per cent. Total revenues reached €259 million to March 31st, up 5.3 per cent on the previous quarter largely due to the rise in TV revenues (to €230.6 […]