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Giraffic releases video acceleration SDK for FireTV, Apple TV and Android TV
Jan 9, 2018 – Giraffic has announced the availability of its client-side streaming optimization and acceleration technology as an SDK for TV streaming. By integrating AVA TV SDK, video providers can boost the performance of their apps on FireTV, Apple TV and Android TV platforms.
News categories: Giraffic, Yoel Zange, Apps, CES2025, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Media Player, Worldwide

SpotX announces interoperability with AWS Elemental MediaTailor service
Jan 9, 2018 – Video ad serving platform SpotX has announced interoperability with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power server-side insertion for streaming video advertisements with the AWS Elemental MediaTailor service.
News categories: SpotX, AWS Elemental, Jeremy Straight, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Worldwide

NBC Olympics to provide live Winter Olympics coverage in VR with Intel
Jan 8, 2018 – NBC Olympics has announced that it will provide more than 50 hours of live virtual reality coverage powered by Intel True VR during the XXIII Olympic Winter Games from PyeongChang, South Korea, to authenticated users.
News categories: NBC Olympics, Intel, Gary Zenkel, James Carwana, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea, Metaverse, USA

Sky VR Studio selects Jaunt for immersive content distribution
Jan 8, 2018 – Jaunt has announced a partnership for the Jaunt XR Platform with Sky. Jaunt’s XR Platform is a white label immersive content distribution solution. Sky VR Studio will use the technology to deliver content via its Sky VR app.
News categories: Jaunt, Sky, Dominic Collins, Gary Davey, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Metaverse, UK

TiVo introduces cloud-powered TV platform
Jan 4, 2018 – TiVo (NASDAQ: TIVO) has announced the launch of TiVo’s Next-Gen Platform. The portfolio of products is supported by a cloud-based, unified backend and powered by the ultimate entertainment user experience - one that is simple, smart, and elegant.
News categories: TiVo Corp, Michael Hawkey, Brett Sappington, Content Distribution, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

Ellijay Telephone signs up for Espial Elevate SaaS cloud platform
Jan 4, 2018 – Espial has announced that the Ellijay Telephone Company (ETC) is powering its video services with the Espial Elevate Cloud based Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. ETC is a leading operator in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
News categories: Espial, Ellijay Telephone, Matt James, Jason Smith, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, USA

Vecima closes acquisition of Concurrent
Jan 2, 2018 – Vecima Networks (TSX:VCM) has announced that it has closed its acquisition of the assets of the Content Delivery and Storage Business of Concurrent Computer (NASDAQ:CCUR), a leader in the VoD and IP Video Content Delivery space.
News categories: Vecima, Concurrent Computer, Sumit Kumar, Content Distribution, Digital TV, MandA, USA, Worldwide

TV2U launches OTT entertainment services in Brazil
Dec 27, 2017 – TV2U International (ASX TV2: "TV2U") has announced the commercial launch of its OTT entertainment service for the region of Brazil in collaboration with partners SOL Telecom and CCSTV. TV2U completed full commercial deployment on December 26, 2017.
News categories: TV2U, Sol Telecom, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming

Espial signs Eastlink for Elevate SaaS cloud platform
Dec 21, 2017 – Espial has announced that Eastlink, a leading provider of high-speed internet, digital TV and telephone services in NS, NB, PEI, Nfld, ON, AB, and BC, has signed an agreement with Espial to power Eastlink’s video services with the Elevate SaaS cloud platform.
News categories: Espial, Eastlink, Jaison Dolvane, Deborah Shaffner, Cable TV, Canada, Content Distribution, Digital TV