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

Business Models Evolve as Companies Flock to OTT
Jun 23, 2011 – There is a plethora of business models being implemented to find an ideal monetization method for OTT. IMS Research forecasts that pay OTT subscription services will generate a cumulative $32 billion in revenues over the next five years.
News categories: IMS Research, Blu-ray, Gaming, Market Research, Smart TV, Streaming

Rovi and LG Expand Relationship With DivX Licensing Agreements
Jun 23, 2011 – Rovi (Nasdaq:ROVI) and LG Electronics (KSE: 066570) have signed multi-year licensing agreements that expand their relationship and provide further integration of DivX® technology into a wider range of consumer electronics devices.
News categories: Rovi Corp, LG Electronics, Automotive, Blu-ray, DRM, Media Player, Mobile, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, Tablet

3D Mobile Devices to Increase Demand for Image Sensors 130% by 2015
Jun 22, 2011 – After decades of interest and false starts, 3D is finally becoming a mainstream technology through gaming and video content. Not only will this have an impact on traditional home CE devices, but mobile devices as well.
News categories: In-Stat, Gaming, Market Research, Metaverse, Mobile, Semiconductor, Tablet

Mobile Video: smartphone and tablet traffic skyrocketing
Jun 22, 2011 – IDATE has released its 'Mobile Video' report. The global mobile video market (cellular networks only) was worth an estimated 4.3 billion EUR in 2010, and forecast to reach 12.6 billion EUR in 2015.
News categories: IDATE, Market Research, Mobile

ROK Powers Mobile TV Services for Claro in Guatemala and Nicaragua
Jun 22, 2011 – ROK Global has announced that following the success of its Mobile TV subscription services with other América Móvil operators ROK-powered Mobile TV is now live with Claro in Guatemala and Nicaragua.
News categories: ROK Global, América Móvil, Guatemala, Mobile, Nicaragua

Renesas Expands EMMA Family with Set-Top Box SoCs Supporting 3D and Internet-Based Content
Jun 21, 2011 – Renesas (TSE: 6723) has announced the availability of a new SoC for set-top boxes (STBs), the EMMA™3SE/P, that supports worldwide digital TV broadcast video standards and a variety of video formats required to play internet-based content.
News categories: Renesas, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, Metaverse, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Streaming

Irdeto ActiveCloak™ for Media Protects Streaming Content on Toshiba's Connected TV
Jun 20, 2011 – Irdeto (JSE: NPN) has announced that Toshiba (Tokyo:6502) has decided to adopt Irdeto's dynamic security solution for its high-end Cinema Series high definition television (HDTV) sets.
News categories: Irdeto, Toshiba, Netflix, Content Protection, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Mediaset Begins The First Beta Test Broadcast Of HbbTV In Spain
Jun 17, 2011 – Mediaset Spain (Madrid: TL5) has begun beta tests of its HbbTV technology through the technological development carried out by Telefónica (Madrid and NYSE: TEF), thus becoming a forerunner in implementing HbbTV in Spain.
News categories: Mediaset, Telefónica, Digital TV, HbbTV, IPTV, Middleware, Spain, Streaming

Consumer Electronics Vendors Must Navigate the Competitive Landscape of Apple and Google's Growing Digital Media Ecosystems
Jun 16, 2011 – New In-Stat research reports that currently, over 40 million US broadband households own and operate an Apple device. Google's fast growing ecosystem, based on the Android OS, is expected to double in size over the next five years.
News categories: In-Stat, Market Research, Mobile, Streaming