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Inview chooses ACCESS browser

ACCESS and Inview have announced a partnership to integrate interactive HTML5 functionality via ACCESS’ NetFront Browser NX with Inview’s technology platform. The partnership will enable Inview to enhance its ability to implement custom interactive services and smart applications to its customers. Inview will be deploying the combined platform with customers in the New Year. Julie […]

December 6, 2016

Mediaset seeks European partners for digital platform

Despite the ongoing dispute with French group Vivendi, Italian broadcaster Mediaset is pushing ahead with its pan-European digital platform. According to Mediaset VP and CEO Pier Silvio Berlusconi, although the original idea was proposed to Vivendi, the project could now include broadcasters in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. He explained that the platform is […]

December 5, 2016From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Hulu offers 4K

Premium entertainment streaming service Hulu now supports streaming in Ultra HD. “As TV and movie lovers ourselves, we want to makes sure viewers can watch their favourite shows and movies in the best possible quality,” says Ben Smith, Head of Experience. “4K Ultra HD gives content creators a more immersive canvas for their stories. So […]

December 5, 2016

Netherlands: TV revenues increase in Q3

Q3 Dutch TV revenues have seen an increase, driven by summer price hikes from key pay-TV players Ziggo and KPN. Revenues grew by 5.8 per cent to €485 million, according to Telecompaper’s Dutch Television Market 2016-Q3 report. Ziggo’s TV revenues grew by just over 8 per cent in the quarter to around €285 million, whie […]

December 5, 2016

Germany: Tele Columbus 4K advanceTV

Tele Columbus, Germany’s third largest cable operator with about 3.6 million connected cable households, has announced the commercial availability of advanceTV, a next-generation, 4k, hybrid IP video service next January. advanceTV brings Tele Columbus subscribers a television and mobile-device experience featuring the latest TV, movies, apps, OTT video, and web content including seamless integration with […]

December 5, 2016

Discovery Italia OTT service sets usage record

Discovery Italia’s free OTT service has set a new record, surpassing 2 million unique users in November. This figure represents a 25 per cent growth compared to the same month last year and up 40 per cent compared to October 2016. Launched last year, Dplay enables viewers to watch content anywhere, anytime and on any […]

December 5, 2016From Branislav Pekic in Rome

LycaTV launches Eros Now

LycaTV, the OTT ethnic entertainment provider, has announced that Eros Now, the OTT Bollywood entertainment platform of Eros International, a global company in the Indian filmed entertainment sector, is now available on its platform. The launch of Eros Now will provide LycaTV customers with access to the world’s largest collection of premium Indian entertainment with […]

December 5, 2016

HBO, Cinemax join Amazon Channels

HBO and Cinemax are now available on Amazon Channels in the US. Prime members can now sign up for a monthly HBO subscription to get HBO’s premium content for $14.99 (€14) per month. Prime members can watch the latest episodes of HBO’s newest hits including Westworld, The Night Of, and Divorce, catch up on all […]

December 2, 2016

Netflix downloads, exceptions are the rule

Netflix revealed on December 1st that it would commence offering downloads for the first time. However, a number of users have become vocal over the fact that the feature does not cover all shows on the streaming service – with some of the company’s biggest shows exempt from being downloaded. Netflix says that it is […]

December 2, 2016

La Liga, Microsoft team for digital experience

Spain’s premier football league La Liga and Microsoft are forming a global alliance that seeks to transform the experience of football fans through innovative digital solutions. The agreement, which plans the development of various lines of action, will enable the 1.6 billion worldwide followers of La Liga through social media channels to access innovative digital […]

December 2, 2016