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

Accedo powers increased device support for New Zealand's Lightbox
Jun 9, 2015 – Accedo is powering extended device support for Spark New Zealand’s Lightbox TV service. Initially deployed on an Accedo VIA powered iPad app, Lightbox is now available on a range of devices, including tablets and smart phones, PlayStation3 and PlayStation4, Smart TVs, Airplay and Chromecast.
News categories: Accedo, Lightbox, Michael Lantz, Matt Kossatz, Jakob Sorenson, Apps, Digital TV, Gaming, Mobile, New Zealand, Smart TV, Streaming, UX

MEDIA BROADCAST chooses Irdeto for broadcast and multiscreen security
Jun 9, 2015 – Irdeto has announced a new deployment with Germany's MEDIA BROADCAST. The Irdeto Integrated Management System provides a hybrid platform which allows MEDIA BROADCAST to manage content security across broadcast and internet networks targeting multi-screen devices.
News categories: Irdeto, MEDIA BROADCAST, NEOTION, Doug Lowther, Wolfgang Breuer, ANGA COM, CAM, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, Germany, HbbTV, Mobile, Terrestrial

NEOTION and Verimatrix show 'OTT-ready' CI PLUS 1.3 CAMs
Jun 9, 2015 – At ANGA COM, NEOTION and Verimatrix will demonstrate that a NEOTION CI PLUS 1.3 CAM, plugged into a connected and HbbTV-compliant environment, enables operators to improve their linear pay TV offer with secure OTT services using a single device.
News categories: NEOTION, Verimatrix, ANGA COM, CAM, Content Protection, Set Top Box, Streaming, Worldwide

Broadcom introduces Ultra HD SoC with VP9p60 decode support
Jun 9, 2015 – Broadcom (NASDAQ: BRCM) has announced its next-generation Ultra HD home gateway and set-top box system-on-chip. The BCM7445S continues Broadcom's leadership in Ultra HD technology with the addition of VP9p60 decode support.
News categories: Broadcom, Rich Nelson, ANGA COM, Digital TV, Gateway, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming, Worldwide

OTT marketplace remains rife with opportunity for innovative entrants
Jun 8, 2015 – 2015 is proving to be a blockbuster year for over-the-top (OTT) video services, with more than 65 players either offering video services today or announcing plans to do so in the coming months, according to a study conducted by Parks Associates.
News categories: Vindicia, Ooyala, Parks Associates, Bryta Schulz, Market Research, Streaming, Worldwide

Showtime partners with Roku and PlayStation Vue for streaming
Jun 8, 2015 – On the heels of announcing the SHOWTIME stand-alone streaming service, Showtime has partnered with Roku’s Roku players and Roku TV models and Sony Network Entertainment’s PlayStation Vue for the launch in early July.
News categories: Showtime, Roku, Sony Network Entertainment, Matthew C. Blank, Steve Shannon, Dwayne Benefield, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA

Netflix to launch in Portugal in October 2015
Jun 6, 2015 – Netflix has announced that it will arrive in Portugal in October 2015. This autumn, internet users in Portugal will be able to subscribe to Netflix and watch a selection of TV series and movies in HD or even Ultra HD 4K on nearly any connected screen
News categories: Netflix, Portugal, Streaming

Netflix to launch in Italy in October 2015
Jun 5, 2015 – Netflix has announced that it will arrive in Italy in October 2015. This autumn, internet users in Italy will be able to subscribe to Netflix and watch a selection of TV series and movies in HD or Ultra HD 4K on nearly any connected screen.
News categories: Netflix, Italy, Streaming

Amazon tops US digital media streamer market
Jun 4, 2015 – Despite only launching its Fire TV streaming box and stick in 2013, Amazon has quickly established itself at the top of the rankings in the US Digital Media Streamer market taking a 30% share of shipments in Q1 2015, according to Strategy Analytics.
News categories: Strategy Analytics, David Watkins, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Streaming, USA