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Haystack TV on Hisense TVs

Haystack TV, an ad-supported streaming service that connects viewers with local, national and global TV news, is expanding its worldwide distribution through a new technology integration agreement with Hisense, a global television and appliance manufacturer. Hisense, currently the third-largest television manufacturer, will pre-install and place the Haystack TV app prominently on the new VIDAA smart […]

February 19, 2020

Net Insight’s Nimbra Edge on Microsoft Azure

Net Insight has made its Nimbra Edge media transport solution available on Microsoft Azure and will work with Microsoft to help customers who are looking for a contribution and distribution solution to leverage Azure Networking globally. To meet the increasing demands for media innovation and agility, industry-wide partnerships are increasing in importance; thus, Net Insight […]

February 19, 2020

Netflix opioid drama from Narcos showrunner

Netflix has announced Painkiller, a new scripted drama and limited series about the origins of the opioid crisis in the US. Eric Newman will serve as Executive Producer as part of his overall deal with Netflix where he is showrunner on Narcos and Narcos: Mexico. Writing duo Micah Fitzerman-Blue and Noah Harpster (A Beautiful Day […]

February 19, 2020

Flexible TV packages from BT

UK multiplay telco BT is revamping its TV packages, introducing flexible bundles which will allow users to change the channels they subscribe to every month. The TV platform has also fully integrated NOW TV from Sky into its packages for the first time. It said that the new flexible packages will allow users to upgrade, […]

February 18, 2020By Colin Mann

Report: 5G to support 10% of mobile connections

According to the new Cisco Annual Internet Report, 5G will support more than 10 per cent of the world’s mobile connections by 2023. The average 5G speed will be 575 megabits per second, or 13 times faster than the average mobile connection. With advanced performance capabilities, 5G will deliver more dynamic mobile infrastructures for AI […]

February 18, 2020

beIN scores 2020 Pakistan Super League rights

The Pakistan Super League, Global Sports Commerce (GSC), and beIN Media Group have announced a media rights agreement that will see beIN Sports broadcast the 2020 Pakistan Super League live in Australia, as well as showcasing a daily highlights programme to fans across Asia. The deal means that beIN Sports will broadcast the tournament’s 34 […]

February 18, 2020

Sony takes stake in Whisper Group

Whisper has announced that Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has invested in The Whisper Group, which comprises of live sports and non-scripted production company Whisper, Chapter 3 Graphics and East Media, with immediate effect. Co-founded by CEO Sunil Patel, broadcaster Jake Humphrey and retired F1 driver David Coulthard, The Whisper Group produces a raft of sports […]

February 18, 2020

Insight TV expands footprint in Poland

Insight TV, the leading 4K HDR broadcaster and content creator, has announced its latest launch on Polish cable platforms East & West, City Net and Gawex. This announcement follows a slew of recent partnerships and distribution deals across the region, and further marks Insight TV’s commitment to growth across Europe. Insight TV’s  line-up includes the […]

February 18, 2020

Norwegian Film selects NAGRA’s DVnor Organize

NAGRA, a Kudelski Group and independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, has announced that the Norwegian Film Institute (NFI) has selected NAGRA’s media asset management platform, DVnor Organizer, for secure storage and one-click distribution of its films to more than 170 film festivals worldwide. The solution will enable the NFI to receive, […]

February 18, 2020

EBU retains FTA Tour de France

Eurovision Sport and Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) have extended their media rights agreement for the Tour de France through to 2025.  In addition, Eurovision Sport has extended its agreement with Unipublic, a subsidiary of ASO, for the Vuelta, again through to 2025. The Tour de France will be available to audiences in 54 countries, with […]

February 17, 2020