Streaming (Over-the-top, OTT, P2P, PC-TV, Internet TV, online video, IP Video) News

NetRange extends reach of Vidio OTT service in Indonesia
Jun 27, 2023 – NetRange has announced a partnership with Vidio to extend the reach of Vidio's video-on-demand service in Indonesia through inclusion in the NetRange Smart TV App Store ecosystem.
News categories: NetRange, Vidio, Michi Uemetsu, Hadikusuma Wahab, Apps, Digital TV, Indonesia, Smart TV, Streaming

Global entertainment and media industry to hit $2.8 trillion in 2027
Jun 27, 2023 – According to PwC, global entertainment & media (E&M) industry revenue rose 5.4% in 2022 to US$2.32 trillion – a sharp deceleration from the post-COVID 10.6% growth rate of 2021.
News categories: PwC, Werner Ballhaus, Advertising, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Worldwide

ORS trials live 5G broadcast transmission at Donauinselfest in Vienna
Jun 21, 2023 – As part of an RTR-funded 5G Broadcast trial in Vienna, ORS tested 5G Broadcast distribution for large live events regarding latency and hybrid distribution at the Donauinselfest.
News categories: ORS, RTR, ORF, Kronehit, Martin Holovlasky, 5G, Austria, Content Distribution, Digital TV

June 2023 edition of Ericsson Mobility Report released
Jun 21, 2023 – Despite geopolitical challenges and macroeconomic slowdown in some markets, CSPs worldwide are continuing to invest in 5G, the latest edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report shows.
News categories: Ericsson, Fredrik Jejdling, 5G, Broadband, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Worldwide

Malaysia SVOD household penetration to reach 41% in 2027
Jun 21, 2023 – According to GlobalData, household penetration of SVOD services in Malaysia is expected to grow from 22% in 2022 to 41% in 2027, driven by the increasing consumer preference for the platforms.
News categories: GlobalData, Kantipudi Pradeepthi, Digital TV, Malaysia, Market Research, Streaming

PCCW and CANAL+ partner to accelerate growth of Viu
Jun 21, 2023 – PCCW [SEHK:0008] and CANAL+ have announced a deal under which CANAL+ will become a 26.1% minority shareholder in Viu, with an option for further investment to bring its holding to 51%.
News categories: PCCW, CANAL+ Group, Viu, Susanna Hui, Maxime Saada, Jacques du Puy, Janice Lee, Asia, Digital TV, MandA, Middle-East, South Africa, Streaming

Pixalate introduces Samsung Connected TV Trends Report
Jun 21, 2023 – Pixalate has released its Samsung Connected TV Trends Report Q1 2023, analyzing Samsung Smart TV's position in the open programmatic advertising market.
News categories: Pixalate, Samsung, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Easel TV powers live T20 streaming trial for Kent Cricket
Jun 20, 2023 – Easel TV has helped create a PPV digital service for Kent Cricket as part of a game-wide trial. Kent is the first professional club to stream a live T20 Vitality Blast match behind a paywall.
News categories: Easel TV, Kent Cricket, Joe Foster, Simon Storey, Liam Knight, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

A+E Networks EMEA leverages Gracenote metadata distribution services
Jun 21, 2023 – A+E Networks EMEA is using Gracenote metadata, IDs and imagery to ensure that programming delivered by its FAST channels on Amazon Freevee in the UK can be easily discovered and watched by viewers.
News categories: Gracenote, A+E Networks, Vikram Kulkarni, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, UX