North America Digital TV News

Southern Fibernet adds TV Anywhere with Conklin-Intracom
Apr 4, 2016 – Conklin-Intracom has announced an additional order from Southern Fibernet for TV Anywhere features available on fs|cdn Anywhere IPTV platform. Southern Fibernet will optimize their current video services for viewing on mobile devices.
News categories: Conklin-Intracom, Southern Fibernet, Sharad Sundaresan, Bryan Sumner, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Mobile, USA

Nielsen gains access to DISH audience data
Apr 4, 2016 – Nielsen and DISH Network have announced a multi-year agreement to enrich Nielsen's industry-leading national and local TV ratings service by integrating DISH's aggregated set-top-box data.
News categories: Nielsen, DISH Network, Steve Hasker, Warren Schlichting, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, USA

Socionext to demonstrate 8K video decoder IC at NAB
Mar 31, 2016 – Socionext will showcase a complete set of advanced video and broadcast demonstrations for content and service providers at the annual NAB Show. Socionext will highlight its new 8K HEVC decoder device for 8K broadcast receiver systems.
News categories: Socionext, Japan, NABShow, Semiconductor, Smart TV, USA, Worldwide

Enensys to announce ATSC 3.0 products at NAB 2016
Mar 31, 2016 – ENENSYS is to announce initial ATSC 3.0 products at NAB 2016. ENENSYS’ products – a ROUTE server, the ATSC 3.0 Scheduler and an ATSC 3.0 Modulator – will sit between encoding and transmission.
News categories: ENENSYS, Richard Lhermitte, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, NABShow, Terrestrial, USA

Fullscreen to launch SVOD service on April 26
Mar 30, 2016 – Fullscreen has announced plans to launch an ad-free SVOD service. Debuting internationally on April 26, the eponymous service fullscreen will include feature films, scripted and unscripted acquisitions and originals, as well as exclusive content.
News categories: Fullscreen, AT&T, George Strompolos, John Stankey, Digital TV, Mobile, Streaming, USA, Worldwide

Sony to launch 4K streaming service on April 4th
Mar 29, 2016 – Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced that the studio’s new 4K Ultra HD movie streaming service, ULTRA, will debut April 4, 2016 on new Sony 4K television models in the United States.
News categories: Sony Pictures, Sony Electronics, Jake Winett, Mike Fasulo, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, USA

Deluxe delivers live 4K video across the globe over the public internet
Mar 29, 2016 – Deluxe Entertainment has announced that its MediaCloud platform has successfully broadcast live 4K video between Europe and North America at over 50Mbps using the public Internet, delivering 100% uptime and availability.
News categories: Deluxe MediaCloud, Alec Stichbury, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, NABShow, North America, Streaming, Worldwide

LG demonstrates ATSC 3.0 with KBS
Mar 29, 2016 – LG Electronics has demonstrated ATSC 3.0 next generation services in Seoul in partnership with KBS, South Korea's national public broadcaster.
News categories: LG Electronics, KBS, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Korea, Terrestrial, USA

OTT growing in Europe, but North America continues to pull ahead
Mar 29, 2016 – According to Parks Associates, OTT video usage in Western Europe is continuing to expand, with 55% of U.K. broadband households and 51% in France watching TV programming and movies online, compared to 70% in the U.S. However, the number of paid subscriptions in Europe is significantly lower.
News categories: Parks Associates, Brett Sappington, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, Streaming, USA, Worldwide