Following deals with with UK commercial broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5, freemium OTT service TVPlayer is adding another 11 channels. TV fans can now choose from over 75 free-to-access channels – all available to stream live or catch up directly to their mobile, tablet or computer. TVPlayer streams live TV across multiple devices from […]
Cloud services for video provider Brightcove has released Brightcove Social, which it says is the first video solution that enables organisations to manage their video presence across social networks from a single interface. Brightcove empowers marketers, enterprises, and media organisations to maximise the tremendous potential of social video. It does this by enabling teams to […]
Broadpeak, a provider of content delivery network (CDN) technologies, and Eutelsat Communications are combining their complementary skills to offer content providers a satellite-based solution for multiscreen video delivery to connected devices. Their new offer is a gamechanger for extending access to video content on mobile devices beyond terrestrial networks and has a competitive edge for […]
NeuLion, a specialist in the broadcasting, distribution and monetisation of live and on-demand digital video content, has announced an expanded partnership with Coliseum Sports Media, to deliver live and on-demand rugby action throughout Asia on RugbyPass, an OTT service, powered by the NeuLion Digital Platform. Every match on RugbyPass is available live and on-demand in […]
Starz Play, the on-demand video streaming service available in 19 countries across the MENA region, has announced a new multi-million-dollar funding investment. This investment is led by existing investors including SEQ Capital Partners and new investors including Delta Partners Capital, an emerging market centric advisory and investment platform for the telecoms, media and digital space. […]
MENA streaming service Icflix has integrated Apple’s new iOS Spotlight technology. The Icflix application is now optimised for Spotlight, a universal search feature available across all iOS 9 and iOS 10 enabled devices. This feature allows users to search for content right from the search bar, making it much easier to find content than ever […]
BT has revealed plans to transform its BT TV service over the coming months, introducing a new, image-rich user experience with easy access to channels and on demand content, and a new BT TV App. The ‘next-generation’ service will enable customers to manage their recordings and stream live and on demand programmes on mobile devices, […]
Orange is making its TV series and movies channels bouquet OCS available as an OTT service in addition to its carriage on Orange, Canal, Bouygues Telecom, Free, SFR and Fransat platforms as well as on PlayStation. OCS, which has 2.5 million subscribers, will be available for €9.99 a month on mobile, tablet and smartphone. A […]
Digital video broadcasting, distribution and monetisation specialist NeuLion is collaborating with mixed martial art promoter UFC to provide fight fans with the option of streaming UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor in HD or 4K. The November 12th bout marks the global brand’s first-ever visit to New York and Madison Square Garden. Powered by NeuLion, UFC.TV […]
Starz has announced that Starz and Starz Encore premium pay-TV channels and services – including Starz and Starz Encore, and Starz Encore Westerns – will be available on the new AT&T streaming service DirecTV Now. When DirecTV Now launches later this month, the service will feature eight Starz Encore channels, with more Starz channels to […]