Digital TV News: IAB

Amagi boosts FAST channel count at Globo in Brazil
Jun 5, 2024 – Amagi has announced a partnership with Brazil's Globo through which six of the network's FAST channels were implemented into the Amagi cloud-based playout platform, facilitated by AD Digital.
News categories: Amagi, Globo, AD Digital, Ronaldo Dias, Mauricio Felix, Daniela Souza, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

Xumo releases 2024 FAST Market Update report
Jun 4, 2024 – Xumo has released a report on the U.S. FAST market, covering topics such as who is watching, when and how much they watch, why they watch, and how FAST viewing compares to other forms of entertainment.
News categories: Xumo, FASTMaster, Stefan Van Engen, Gavin Bridge, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

MediaTek to debut Pentonic 800 SoC at Computex 2024
May 31, 2024 – At Computex 2024, MediaTek will debut its Pentonic 800 SoC for 4K premium smart TVs and displays. During the show, MediaTek will exhibit in a private booth.
News categories: MediaTek, Joe Chen, Digital TV, ICs, Smart TV, Taiwan, Worldwide

IAB Tech Lab expands Open Measurement SDK to more CTV platforms
May 30, 2024 – IAB Tech Lab has expanded its Open Measurement SDK to include Samsung and LG - an important step toward achieving standardized viewability metrics for all digital ad platforms.
News categories: IAB Tech Lab, Anthony Katsur, Rachel Creel-McGuire, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

CTS selected by AccuWeather for managed channel origination
May 30, 2024 – AccuWeather has selected Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) to help create, manage, and distribute its linear, on-demand and OTT video channels to audiences in North America.
News categories: Comcast Technology Solutions, AccuWeather, Bart Spriester, Helen Swenson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America

Sony Pictures Networks extends distribution deal with Intelsat
May 29, 2024 – Intelsat has renewed its contract with Sony Pictures Networks India to deliver entertainment to viewers across Asia-Pacific including Southeast Asia where there is a large Indian diaspora.
News categories: Intelsat, Sony Pictures Networks, Gaurav Kharod, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Satellite

Ateme powers TVRI's transition to 4K UHD OTT
May 28, 2024 – Ateme has announced that TVRI, Indonesia's national public broadcaster, has selected Ateme's Gen 7 video encoding and low latency streaming solutions to support its transition to 4K UHD OTT.
News categories: Ateme, TVRI, Sean Tan, Satriyo Dharmanto, Ade Dianofiar, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Indonesia, Streaming

MySat launches bouquet of Arabic TV channels on AsiaSat 9 for Australia
May 23, 2024 – AsiaSat has signed an agreement with MySat to provide managed distribution services in Australia, on AsiaSat 9 at 122°E, for MySat's Direct-To-Home (DTH) bouquet of Arabic TV channels.
News categories: AsiaSat, MySat, Roger Tong, Gregg Creevey, Australia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Satellite

Comcast introduces Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV+ streaming bundle
May 21, 2024 – Comcast has announced Xfinity StreamSaver, a streaming bundle of Apple TV+, Netflix and Peacock, offering entertainment from the best streaming apps at an unparalleled value.
News categories: Comcast, Dave Watson, Digital TV, Streaming, USA