EU (European Union) Digital TV News

Media Distillery deployed at Magenta Telekom in Austria
Sep 4, 2023 – Media Distillery has announced that Magenta Telekom is deploying its EPG Correction Distiller to resolve the discrepancy between actual and scheduled EPG start and end times of TV shows.
News categories: Media Distillery, Magenta Telekom, Roland Sars, Christian Jaros, Austria, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, UX

Pay TV and paid video content revenues in Germany rose again in 2022
Aug 31, 2023 – According to VAUNET, in 2022, revenues for pay TV and paid VOD in Germany rose by nearly 5% to €4.9 billion. Looking ahead, VAUNET projects an 8% growth for 2023 to €5.3 billion.
News categories: VAUNET, Austria, Digital TV, Germany, Market Research, Streaming, Switzerland, TV Services

3SS powers Allente Stream Multiscreen OTT apps
Sep 4, 2023 – Allente, supported by 3SS, has launched its new Allente Stream Multiscreen OTT offering. The operator has gone live with new apps, all based on the 3Ready product platform from 3SS.
News categories: 3SS, Allente, Pierre Donath, Jon Espen Nergård, Apps, Denmark, Digital TV, Finland, IBCShow, Norway, Streaming, Sweden

SEK 900 million streaming revenue lost in Sweden due to sharing
Aug 31, 2023 – According to Mediavision, in Sweden approximately 1.4 million SVOD accounts are used by people outside the paying household, leading to foregone revenue of up to SEK 900 million [~$80m] (ex. VAT) per year.
News categories: Mediavision, Marie Nilsson, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Sweden

MediaHub, Media-Press and Enetpulse power sports streaming at Bulsatcom
Aug 31, 2023 – MediaHub, Media-Press and Enetpulse have announced 'Sports Module', a platform for OTT and IPTV operators that integrates real-time sports data with streaming.
News categories: MediaHub, Media-Press, Enetpulse, Bulsatcom, Petar Rizov, Big Data, Bulgaria, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Streaming

Simplestream enters alliance with Globecast
Aug 30, 2023 – Simplestream has announced an alliance with Globecast, kicking off with the launch of OTT services for GAAGO - the Gaelic Athletic Association and RTÉ sports subscription channel.
News categories: Simplestream, Globecast, Lewis Arthur, Steve MacMurray, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Ireland, Streaming, Worldwide

DPG Media selects Actus Digital for compliance monitoring
Aug 22, 2023 – DPG Media has transitioned to the AI-based Intelligent Monitoring Platform from Actus Digital for regulatory compliance recording/monitoring and ad verification.
News categories: Actus Digital, DPG Media, Diginet, Sima Levy, Stijn Mertens, Karl Imbrechts, Advertising, Belgium, Denmark, Digital TV, IBCShow, Netherlands, QoE

TOYA selects Codespot Android TV-based middleware
Aug 22, 2023 – Codespot has signed a contract to deliver its Android TV-based middleware platform to Polish cable provider TOYA. The solution will power TOYA's Maxx 4K set-top box.
News categories: Codespot, TOYA, Jakub Górski, Adam Dawidziuk, Jacek Kobierzycki, Android TV, Cable TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, Poland, Set Top Box

LaLiga launches FAST channel with the The Channel Store
Aug 18, 2023 – The Channel Store has announced a partnership with LaLiga to manage the distribution and monetization of LaLiga's FAST channel, LALIGA+, on major Spanish FAST channel platforms.
News categories: The Channel Store, LaLiga, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Spain, Streaming