In a move that expands its technology stack into video production, pre-production and broadcast planning for hybrid OTT and on-air video services, video, analytics and advertising technology provider Ooyala, an independent subsidiary of telecommunications company Telstra, has acquired Nativ, a provider of cloud-based media logistics and workflow software and services. Nativ’s modular suite of media […]
Multinational cable and telecommunications player Altice has issued clarification of its bid to acquire fellow French mobile telco Bouygues Telecom, noting with regret that the Bouyges Board had decided not to follow up on the Altice group’s offer to enter into negotiations, but had not once, either through its advisers or through its management teams, […]
Vivendi has received 1.11 billion ordinary shares (or 8.24 per cent) of Telecom Italia in exchange for 4.5 per cent of the share capital of Telefonica Brasil, in accordance with the option given to it as part of the sale of GVT to Telefonica, which closed on May 28th 2015. Separately, the Group increased its […]
beIN Sports, the Qatar-based broadcaster, is ready to pay $1.5 billion (€1.3bn) for Digiturk and is close to finalising a deal according to Bloomberg. Previous reports in Turkish media had already suggested that Digiturk had been offloaded to Qatari beIn Media Group, the parent company of beIn Sports. Digiturk is Turkey’s premier cable provider with […]
ITV is set to acquire Boom Supervisory Limited, the holding company of the Twofour Group, as the commercial broadcaster continues to strengthen its global content business. The acquisition supports ITV Studios’ growth internationally by increasing its exposure to factual entertainment formats and drama. Twofour is a fast growing group of companies that produced over 1,200 […]
Israel’s government has approved a plan by Bezeq to take full control of satellite TV operator Yes after determining it would not harm competition in the multi-channel TV market. The approval by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, acting as communications minister, came after Israel’s cable and satellite TV council said there was no reason to reject […]
In a move that it says accelerates delivery of solutions and services that create immersive, engaging viewing experiences, Espial has announced the acquisition of Bluestreak Technologies, a software and services provider of video solutions for connected devices including set-top boxes, smart TVs, smartphones, and tablets. With teams based in Montreal and Paris, Bluestreak strengthens Espial’s […]
Following weekend reports, multinational cable and telecommunications player Altice has confirmed it has made an offer to acquire France’s Bouygues Telecom through its subsidiary, Numericable-SFR. Altice will update the market in due course. The reports suggested that Numericable-SFR, France’s second-ranked mobile operator, had offered to buy smaller rival Bouygues Telecom for about €10 billion in […]
ARRIS’s acquisition of Pace created the largest set-top manufacturer, with 22 per cent worldwide market share of the set-top box market. ARRIS is about three times larger than most competitors including EchoStar, Technicolor, Cisco, and Humax. Set-top semiconductor leader
Polaris Private Equity has acquired TRIAX A/S from Nielsen & Nielsen Holding. TRIAX is an international provider of high-tech solutions for reception and distribution of TV, radio and internet. TRIAX’ products and solutions are used by broadcasters, cable operators, local networks and private households. Following Nielsen & Nielsen Holding’s 28 years of successful ownership, TRIAX […]