Worldwide (not region-specific) Digital TV News

Avanci launches streaming video patent licensing platform
Oct 18, 2023 – Avanci has launched Avanci Video, a platform aiming to reduce the complexity of patent licensing by providing a single license encompassing AV1, H.265 (HEVC), H.266 (VVC), MPEG-DASH and VP9.
News categories: Avanci, Kasim Alfalahi, Luke McLeroy, Digital TV, Licensing, Patent, Streaming, Worldwide

Nielsen ONE launches globally, beginning with Denmark
Oct 18, 2023 – Nielsen has announced that it is launching Nielsen ONE, its cross-media measurement solution, in markets around the world, beginning with Nielsen ONE Content in Denmark.
News categories: Nielsen, Deirdre Thomas, Advertising, Big Data, Denmark, Digital TV, Worldwide

Grey Juice Lab to support 3SS content ecosystem expansion
Oct 12, 2023 – 3SS has selected Grey Juice Lab as a partner to help scale and accelerate the onboarding of content partners to 3SS' 3Ready entertainment platform in automotive and operator environments.
News categories: 3SS, Grey Juice Lab, Automotive, Content Distribution, Digital TV, TV Services, UX, Worldwide

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

Cineverse search integrates Vionlabs' cognitive AI
Oct 5, 2023 – Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS) is to use Vionlabs' AI technology to enable search capabilities on its streaming platform and to provide metadata for an upcoming advanced search product.
News categories: Cineverse, Vionlabs, Tony Huidor, Marcus Bergström, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

Global pay TV subscribers stable at just under 1 billion
Oct 9, 2023 – The number of pay TV subscribers worldwide will remain at just under 1 billion. Digital TV Research forecasts a slender decline until 2025, with a small recovery thereafter.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Terrestrial, Worldwide

Roku introduces new platform features
Oct 4, 2023 – Roku (NASDAQ:ROKU) has announced that users will gain new personalized discovery features, with updates across Sports, Live TV, What to Watch, Music Playlists, Roku Photo Streams, and more.
News categories: Roku, Preston Smalley, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Smart TV, TV OS, UX, Worldwide