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

ZEE5 selects NAGRA Active Streaming Protection
Apr 11, 2023 – ZEE5 has selected Active Streaming Protection from NAGRA (SIX:KUD.S). The multi-DRM session management solution has the added benefit of built-in security monitoring and analytics.
News categories: NAGRA, ZEE5, Stéphane Le Dreau, Kishore AK, Big Data, Digital TV, DRM, India, Streaming, Worldwide

U.S. households spend 5.7 minutes deciding what to watch on streaming TV
Apr 11, 2023 – LG Ad Solutions has released findings from its latest streaming report which found that nearly half of U.S. households aren't sure what they want to watch when they turn the television on.
News categories: LG Ad Solutions, Tony Marlow, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA, UX

Actus Digital to show OTT StreamWatch at NAB
Apr 11, 2023 – At the 2023 NAB show, Actus Digital will introduce OTT StreamWatch, a SaaS/on-prem product that provides QA, compliance logging, stream monitoring, and aircheck recording for ABR streams.
News categories: Actus Digital, Ken Rubin, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Streaming, Worldwide

Bitcentral launches ViewNexa streaming platform
Apr 11, 2023 – Bitcentral has announced a solution for the modern video business that delivers video management, distribution, and monetization all without the overhead of multiple platforms.
News categories: Bitcentral, Greg Morrow, Steve Petilli, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

LTN powers live soccer streaming at scale for TelevisaUnivision
Apr 11, 2023 – TelevisaUnivision is using LTN's fully managed production service to deliver live sports events for its streaming service, ViX, available across the U.S. and Latin America.
News categories: LTN, TelevisaUnivision, Malik Khan, Olek Loewenstein, Digital TV, Latin America, NABShow, Streaming, USA

PlayOn and MediaRadar ink streaming data deal
Apr 6, 2023 – MediaRadar and PlayOn have announced that MediaRadar will use data derived from video captured via PlayOn to enhance their streaming Media advertising analytics and insights products.
News categories: MediaRadar, PlayOn, Todd Krizelman, Jeff Lawrence, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

FreeCast launches no cost FAST channel creation service
Apr 10, 2023 – FreeCast has launched FreeCast FAST, an end-to-end solution for niche content producers and influencers wishing to turn video content into monetizable FAST channels.
News categories: FreeCast, William Mobley, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

JW Player and Bitcentral partner on FAST channel delivery
Apr 10, 2023 – Bitcentral has partnered with JW Player (JWP) to combine Bitcentral's FAST capabilities with JWP's Live and VOD streaming products, enabling expanded content reach across multiple platforms.
News categories: Bitcentral, JW Player, Greg Morrow, Steve Petilli, Christopher Cunningham, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

Nielsen now reporting comparable metrics for local TV OTT apps
Apr 6, 2023 – Nielsen has begun reporting on local television's OTT streaming apps. By capturing audiences across both streaming and linear, broadcasters can understand the full reach of their content.
News categories: Nielsen, Catherine Herkovic, Advertising, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, USA