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acTVe partners with Amagi

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced that acTVe has selected the company as its playout, distribution, and monetisation partner for five of its premium syndicated sports channels. As an independent owner, operator, and manager of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, acTVe has deployed Amagi’s […]

November 14, 2023

Bitmovin, Stoneroos partnership

Bitmovin, a provider of video streaming infrastructure, has partnered with Stoneroos – part of NEP The Netherlands, to power multiple OTT and TV streaming services. The partnership will see the Bitmovin Player integrated with Stoneroos’ OTT NOW! product to ensure a consistent entertainment experience on any screen. “The combination of the Bitmovin Player and Stoneroos’ […]

November 8, 2023

Spain: 3Cat OTT makes debut

The Spanish public TV group CCMA (Corporacion Catalana de Medios Audiovisuales) has launched new streaming platform 3Cat, claiming to be a Netflix-esque service – but free of charge and in Catalonian. The service is aimed at a young audience, with programming based on series, entertainment programmes, documentaries, films, newscasts and children’s content with SX3 and […]

November 6, 2023From David Del Valle in Madrid

Study: Lack of new content not an issue for free streamers

More than half of US adults that watch free streaming video on TV think pro-bono viewing offsets the dearth of newer shows and movies in service offerings, according to research from Aluma Insights, a Colorado-based CTV research firm. Only 16 per cent of adult viewers disagree. Two of the key shortcomings of free streaming services […]

October 24, 2023

Japan: Fixed comms service revenue set for growth

Japan’s fixed communications service revenue is poised to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3 per cent from $29 billion in 2023 to $31 billion in 2028, mainly supported by the fixed broadband segment, forecasts GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Japan Fixed Communications Forecast (Q3-2023) reveals that fixed voice service […]

October 23, 2023

StreamAMG launches Blaze solution

StreamAMG, a specialist in OTT sports streaming, has launched Blaze – a streaming solution designed to empower rights-holders and revolutionise the OTT landscape. With features seamlessly integrated into the new platform, Blaze offers a fast-to-market and future-proof solution.  Designed with the needs of rights-holders in mind, Blaze allows them to capitalise on their brand’s potential […]

October 18, 2023

Report: Croatian pay-TV market worth €31m in Q2

The Croatian pay-TV market earned €31.3 million in revenues during the second quarter of 2023, down 1.21 per cent on the previous quarter but up 4.84 per cent year-on-year, according to data from the Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM). IPTV services led with €18.1 million (+9.67 per cent year-on-year), followed by cable TV […]

October 10, 2023From Branislav Pekic in Rome

The benefits of building your own TV streaming platform

In recent years, Over-The-Top (OTT) TV streaming platforms have taken the world by storm – from streaming services to gaming sites, these platforms have revolutionised the way we consume content and entertainment. But OTT isn’t just changing the way we absorb media, it’s also transforming the business landscape. With the current number of digital streaming […]

October 2, 2023

Friend MTS opens new Singapore office

Friend MTS, the content security specialist for live and on-demand sports and entertainment, has continued its recent expansion by opening a new office in Singapore. Situated in the bustling heart of Singapore city, the new office continues Friend MTS’s strong global growth in 2023 and emphasises its continued commitment to expansion in the APAC region […]

September 26, 2023

Evergent, Irdeto partnership

Evergent, the customer management and monetisation specialist for streaming and digital subscription businesses, and Irdeto, a player in digital platform cybersecurity, have announced a partnership to combine Evergent’s flexible subscription and customer management solutions with Irdeto’s video streaming security and management tools. The new partnership will enable OTT streaming providers to quickly bring custom use […]

September 18, 2023Nick Snow @ IBC