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

A1 Group to include Netflix in its portfolio of products
Oct 18, 2023 – A1 Group is to include Netflix in its A1 products with customers able to access Netflix from any of their screens. Netflix will also be integrated into the company's Xplore TV Box.
News categories: A1 Group, Netflix, Alejandro Plater, Maja Porczyńska, Apps, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Digital TV, IPTV, Macedonia, Serbia, Set Top Box, Slovenia, Streaming

Globecast provides playout and distribution for the Stellar Network
Oct 17, 2023 – The Stellar Network, an African American cultural linear TV and FAST channel, has partnered with Globecast for the launch and ongoing fully managed cloud playout and distribution of its services.
News categories: Globecast, The Stellar Network, Lou DiMauro, Don Jackson, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Prasar Bharati releases OTT platform RFP
Oct 11, 2023 – E-tenders are invited from Indian bidders for and on behalf of Prasar Bharati, Doordarshan for the design, development, implementation, operation and maintenance of an OTT platform.
News categories: Prasar Bharati, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Streaming

ISA members reach nearly 15% of U.S. TV households
Oct 11, 2023 – The Independent Streaming Alliance (ISA) has shared the results of a study conducted with iSpot TV that shows that its members have an aggregate reach of nearly 18 million U.S. TV households.
News categories: Independent Streaming Alliance, iSpot, Stuart Schwartzapfel, Cameron Saless, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Mirada integrates SoFAST cloud-based FAST channel solution
Oct 10, 2023 – Mirada and SoFAST have announced the integration of SoFAST's cloud-based FAST channel solutions into the Mirada Iris ecosystem, enabling the distribution of FAST channels and AVOD content.
News categories: Mirada, SoFAST, José-Luis Vázquez, Yanaï Arfi, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Visaic integrates Zixi video platform for live distribution
Oct 10, 2023 – Visaic has integrated Zixi's Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP) into the Visaic Interactive Platform (VIP). VIP enables live sports streaming at scale to reach fans wherever they are.
News categories: Zixi, Visaic, Peter Dawidzik, Abhishek Shivadas, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

ACCESS partners with BMW on in-car video entertainment
Oct 10, 2023 – The first BMW cars have hit the road with ACCESS Europe's Twine4Car video entertainment for vehicles installed. Twine4Car provides access to a wide array of video and gaming options.
News categories: ACCESS Europe, BMW, Automotive, Digital TV, Streaming, UX, Worldwide

FWA to help reduce digital divide in South-East Asia
Oct 10, 2023 – According to ABI Research, the Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) market in South-East Asia will constitute 7.87 million subscriptions by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 13% between 2023 and 2028.
News categories: ABI Research, Sarah Yong, Jake Saunders, 5G, Asia, Broadband, Market Research

Rakuten TV to offer local FAST channels with OKAST
Oct 6, 2023 – Rakuten TV has partnered with OKAST to offer local FAST channels in its European territories, providing audiences with content that resonates with their values and culture.
News categories: OKAST, Rakuten TV, Cédric Monnier, Cédric Dufour, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming