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

Wurl TV launches on TiVo
Mar 14, 2017 – Wurl TV has announced that Wurl’s Internet-delivered programming is now available on TiVo’s cable TV and retail set-top boxes. For cable operators, Wurl provides a programming alternative to traditional cable networks.
News categories: Wurl TV, TiVo, Sean Doherty, Cable TV, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA

Cisco collaborates with Sky to launch OnPrime TV
Mar 14, 2017 – Consumers in the UK, Italy and Germany can now access foreign language film, TV and news channels in one place via OnPrime TV, an app-based streaming service developed by Cisco in collaboration with Sky, and supported by Encompass Digital Media.
News categories: Cisco Systems, Sky, Encompass Digital Media, Rajeev Raman, Emma Lloyd, Apps, Content Distribution, Germany, Italy, Mobile, Streaming, UK

Brightcove powers Dekkho OTT entertainment in India
Mar 12, 2017 – Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) has announced that Dekkho has selected Brightcove to power its OTT service. The service, which debuted in India in February 2017, was built on Brightcove Video Cloud.
News categories: Brightcove, Dekkho, Tomer Azenkot, Vinay Pillai, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Streaming

Hulu signs up A+E Networks for upcoming live TV streaming service
Mar 10, 2017 – Hulu and A+E Networks have announced an affiliate agreement that will bring all six original brands from the A+E Networks Family to Hulu’s new live TV streaming service, set to launch this spring.
News categories: Hulu, A+E Networks, Mike Hopkins, Nancy Dubuc, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Nordic region leads Europe's SVOD market
Mar 9, 2017 – The Nordic region comprising Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden leads the SVOD market in Europe. According to Dataxis research, the Nordic region represented almost 20% of all SVOD subscriptions in Europe in Q4 2016.
News categories: Dataxis, Denmark, Digital TV, Europe, Finland, Market Research, Norway, Streaming, Subscribers, Sweden

comScore introduces Connected Home consumer interaction measurement
Mar 9, 2017 – comScore has announced comScore Connected Home. Connected Home delivers insight into usage of products including computers, mobile phones, tablets, streaming sticks, smart TVs, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and more.
News categories: comScore, Dan Hess, Big Data, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Smart Home, USA

Netflix and Amazon heavily investing in higher resolution offerings
Mar 9, 2017 – Amazon and Netflix are not only acquiring documentaries and films, but are also heavily involved in producing their own content using UHD technologies, according to a white paper released by IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO).
News categories: IHS Markit, Jonathan Broughton, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK, Worldwide

Vimeo adds 360 video support
Mar 8, 2017 – Vimeo has introduced support for 360 video. Vimeo aims to provide a home for creators to learn new techniques, upload, share, and sell 360 videos, while viewers can discover 360 videos from the world’s best creators across multiple platforms.
News categories: Vimeo, Anjali Sud, Sara Poorsattar, Digital TV, Metaverse, Streaming, Worldwide

Turner and Warner Bros to offer Boomerang OTT
Mar 8, 2017 – Time Warner’s Turner and Warner Bros. have announced that they have partnered on a standalone U.S. premium video subscription service – Boomerang – that will launch in the Spring.
News categories: Warner Bros., Turner, Craig Hunegs, Christina Miller, Digital TV, Streaming, USA