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Mangomolo powers SABC+ video platform expansion
May 21, 2024 – Mangomolo has been chosen by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to upgrade its SABC+ platform capabilities, expanding the service to internet connected devices.
News categories: Mangomolo, SABC, Broadsmart, Wissam Sabbagh, Lungile Binza, Content Distribution, Digital TV, South Africa, Streaming

A1 Group offers white-label OTT streaming in the Cloud with UniqCast
May 21, 2024 – A1 Group's International Business division has expanded its offering with a B2B white-label OTT platform in the Cloud. The platform is powered by UniqCast IPTV/OTT technology.
News categories: UniqCast, A1 Group, Darko Robič, Elena Petrova, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming

Grass Valley powers Arabsat cloud-playout services
May 21, 2024 – Arabsat has chosen Grass Valley's AMPP SaaS platform for its new three-tiered suite of broadcast transmission services, enabling Arabsat customers to broadcast in a more flexible and efficient way.
News categories: Grass Valley, Arabsat, Louis Hernandez, Alhamedi Alanezi, CABSAT, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Satellite

Nilesat chooses PlayBox Neo for service expansion
May 21, 2024 – PlayBox Neo has expanded the broadcast channel management and playout infrastructure at the Cairo headquarters of Nilesat. The project was supported by PlayBox Neo distribution partner MBC.
News categories: PlayBox Neo, Nilesat, Modern Broadcast Center, Pavlin Rahnev, Maissa Aly Kamel, Sabri Arafa, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Egypt, Satellite

TikTok tests allowing users to upload 60-minute videos
May 16, 2024 – According to TechCrunch, TikTok is testing allowing users to upload 60-minute videos. The feature is only available to a limited set of users, with no plans to make the feature widely available.
News categories: TikTok, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

DAZN launches 10 free channels globally with Amagi
May 16, 2024 – DAZN has launched 10 new channels, in collaboration with Amagi, to extend its free sports offer. The inclusion of two new boxing channels further cements DAZN as the global home of combat sports.
News categories: DAZN, Amagi, Shay Segev, Baskar Subramanian, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

A+E Networks EMEA enhances BLAZE streaming service with Simplestream
May 15, 2024 – A+E Networks EMEA has upgraded its BLAZE streaming service in the UK with Simplestream. The enhanced service increases BLAZE's content offering, adding A+E Networks' collection of FAST channels.
News categories: A+E Networks, Simplestream, Julie Mitchelmore, James Hall, Dan Finch, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

ATEME integrates Advanced HDR by Technicolor
May 15, 2024 – ATEME has integrated Advanced HDR by Technicolor - a suite of high dynamic range production, distribution, and display solutions - into its TITAN offerings.
News categories: ATEME, Technicolor, Valerie Allie, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Smart TV, Worldwide

Eutelsat reports results for the period ended 31 March 2024
May 14, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) has reported results to end-March 2024. In the quarter, video revenues amounted to €160.2 million, down 4.9% YoY, in line with the broader market trend.
News categories: Eutelsat, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Results, Satellite, Worldwide