Digital TV Business, Technology and Market Research News

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast with DVB-I Android app
Sep 4, 2024 – Sofia Digital has extended its DVB-I Android application, adding 5G Broadcast capability, enabling video playback without an internet connection using the 5G Broadcast network.
News categories: Sofia Digital, 5G, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Terrestrial, Worldwide

YouTube moves into the lead among media distributors in the US
Sep 3, 2024 – YouTube has moved into the lead among media distributors in the July 2024 Media Distributor Gauge report, Nielsen’s monthly view of U.S. TV consumption by media company.
News categories: Nielsen, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Market Research, USA

Ad-supported streaming surges in Australia
Sep 2, 2024 – The Australian entertainment subscription market, which includes video, music and game services, grew by 5% to 52.3 million services in the 12 months to June 2024, according to Telsyte.
News categories: Telsyte, Foad Fadaghi, Alvin Lee, Australia, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming

Eutelsat and MuxIP bring FAST channels to satellite
Sep 4, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) and MuxIP are bringing together a selection of global sports channels from FAST platforms, via satellite, to audiences in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
News categories: Eutelsat, MuxIP, Laurence Delpy, Frank Brown, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite

Canada’s video service providers combat sports piracy with Friend MTS
Sep 4, 2024 – Friend MTS has reported that numerous video service providers in Canada have chosen Friend MTS as their partner of choice to block access to servers hosting broadcasters' pirated content.
News categories: Friend MTS, Shane McCarthy, Canada, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming

DSCC projects beginning of LCD shortage
Sep 3, 2024 – Capacity additions put in place during the pandemic have resulted in oversupply in the display industry that continues in 2024, but that oversupply will turn to a shortage, according to DSCC.
News categories: DSCC, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Nearly 1 billion UHD TVs shipped worldwide
Sep 3, 2024 – Research from Omdia reveals that nearly 1 billion UHD TVs have been shipped globally, with the majority still in use. This analysis along with other entertainment trends will be presented at IBC.
News categories: Omdia, Jo Mayer, Digital TV, IBCShow, Market Research, Smart TV, Worldwide

Accedo powers launch of +SBT OTT service in Brazil
Sep 3, 2024 – Accedo has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) on its new OTT video offering, +SBT. +SBT leverages Accedo's experience developing multi-screen UXes and its OTT product suite.
News categories: Accedo, SBT, Martin Sebelius, Roberto Grosman, Apps, Brazil, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, UX

iKOMG selects NOVELSAT video gateway for live broadcasting
Sep 3, 2024 – NOVELSAT has announced that iKOMG has chosen NOVELSAT’s multi-purpose video gateway, NOVELSAT Xstream, to power its sports and events broadcasting services.
News categories: NOVELSAT, iKOMG, Aviv Ronai, Orr Ariel, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-S2, Worldwide