ThinkAnalytic has announced that its cloud-based personalised content discovery platform is the first in the industry to scale to over 100 million monthly active users in the cloud. ThinkAnalytics’ customers rely on this ability to deal with massive scale to power personalized user experiences as they undergo rapid growth in both audience numbers and the […]
VOD365, a provider of branded OTT TV channels via Freeview, YouView, Freesat, mobile and smart TV devices, has struck a content deal with global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group for over 300 hours of programming to appear on their kids entertainment channel Ketchup TV and documentary channel Planet Knowledge. The partnership will […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for STB and multiscreen digital entertainment, has been chosen to provide development, engineering and integration for Joyn, the new entertainment streaming service co-owned by ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery. Joyn (formerly 7TV) features Germany’s biggest range of free-TV content, including live TV and catch-up, with live streams from […]
Verimatrix, a global provider of security and analytics solutions that protect devices, services and applications, today announced the launch of ProtectMyApp, a new service designed to bring cost-effective mobile application security to developers. With rampant reverse engineering and tampering activities that can lead to potentially devastating vulnerabilities, financial losses and data theft, today’s mobile application […]
TiVo has entered into a global intellectual property (IP) licence agreement with LG Electronics. This agreement expands upon LG’s previous Rovi patent portfolio license to also include the TiVo patent portfolio. “Our licensing agreement with LG further solidifies our long-term partnership with them,” said Arvin Patel, executive vice president and chief IP officer, TiVo. “We […]
Red Bee Media, a global managed services provider in broadcasting and media, has entered a partnership with Swedish streaming innovator Nenda, boosting the company’s efforts in disrupting the global B2B Television market. Nenda will leverage Red Bee Media’s Managed OTT and Distribution services in order to provide the hospitality industry with a unique streaming service, […]
Gilat Satellite Networks, a specialist in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, has announced that Globe Telecom, a telecom company in the Philippines, has chosen Gilat for a three-year multi-million US dollar contract, to enable WiFi service over satellite to schools and hospitals, in addition to cellular backhaul throughout the Philippines. The WIFI Broadband multi-million […]
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is the latest sports organisation to accuse beoutQ of blatant piracy. The CAF licenses its games only to Qatar’s beIN Sports, but that doesn’t seem to create a headache for Saudi Arabia’s piracy operation beoutQ which has telecast the 2019 Total Africa Cup tournament. CAF said that all 36 […]
Research by Ampere Analysis reveals Netflix’s adoption of a quick-release or ‘surprise drop’ marketing strategy for blockbuster unscripted A-list comedies such as Amy Schumer and Trevor Noah’s stand-up shows, and concerts such as Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour. Nineteen per cent of Netflix
Cloud networking provider GTT Communications has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire KPN International, a division of KPN headquartered in Netherlands, for approximately €50 million in cash, on a cash and debt-free basis. KPN International operates a global IP network serving enterprise and carrier clients. “The acquisition of KPN International deepens our market presence […]