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

Accedo launches OTT video managed services offering
Mar 20, 2024 – Accedo has launched a dedicated OTT Video Managed Services with Accedo taking complete ownership of operating and enhancing OTT video services, managing the entire end-to-end ecosystem.
News categories: Accedo, Michael Lantz, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

IRTP chooses Eutelsat for satellite streaming in Peru
Mar 20, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris, London: ETL) has announced that Peru's IRTP has signed an agreement for capacity on EUTELSAT 117 West A for content distribution to homes and IP devices using the DVB-NIP standard.
News categories: Eutelsat, IRTP, José Ignacio González-Núñez, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Peru, Satellite, Streaming

VisualOn to show enhanced content-adaptive encoding solution
Mar 20, 2024 – VisualOn has enhanced its content-adaptive encoding (CAE) solution. At the NAB Show, VisualOn will how video service providers can maximize video efficiency with the AI-enhanced solution.
News categories: VisualOn, Yang Cai, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

Paramount+ announces international rollout plan details
Mar 19, 2024 – Paramount+ (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) has announced launch timing and pricing for its international ad-supported subscription offering. Its Premium subscription plan is also to be rolled out in Europe.
News categories: Paramount+, Marco Nobili, Lee Sears, Australia, Canada, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming

StarTV to offer streaming video via satellite in Mexico
Mar 18, 2024 – StarTV has selected EUTELSAT 117 West B for the deployment of its StarFlix video streaming service. Viewers in Mexico will be able to enjoy the service streamed to their screens via satellite.
News categories: Eutelsat, StarTV, Jose Ignacio González-Núñez, Monica Aguirre, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mexico, Satellite, Streaming

Channel 4 chooses Witbe to automate streaming app QA testing
Mar 19, 2024 – Witbe has announced that Channel Four is using Witbe technology to automate the QA testing of its Channel 4 streaming app, providing a more efficient way to deliver a consistent service.
News categories: Witbe, Channel 4, Mathieu Planche, Dave Cameron, Apps, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Streaming, UK

Swisscom to acquire Vodafone Italia
Mar 15, 2024 – Swisscom has entered into binding agreements with Vodafone Group to acquire 100% of Vodafone Italia for €8 billion, with the aim of merging it with Fastweb, Swisscom's subsidiary in Italy.
News categories: Swisscom, Vodafone, Digital TV, IPTV, Italy, MandA, Mobile

Video Solutions selects Whip Media reporting and royalty payments system
Mar 14, 2024 – Whip Media and Video Solutions have announced a partnership to implement Whip Media's FASTrack FAST channel and AVOD reporting and royalty payments system.
News categories: Whip Media, Video Solutions AG, Saj Jayasinghe, Philipp Rotermund, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

SLING TV launches free classic arcade games
Mar 6, 2024 – SLING TV has announced the launch of a free games experience, Arcade. Subscribers and users can now launch and play games in Arcade while simultaneously watching TV.
News categories: SLING TV, Play.Works, Gary Schanman, Jonathan Boltax, Digital TV, Gaming, Streaming, USA