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Telestream integrates with NVIDIA for video monitoring
Apr 9, 2024 – Telestream has integrated NVIDIA Holoscan for Media with its INSPECT monitoring platform to bring cloud-native video monitoring to media enterprises and professionals.
News categories: Telestream, NVIDIA, Charlie Dunn, Bob Pette, Big Data, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Semiconductor, Worldwide

MwareTV adds ATSC 3.0 channels to create unified TV experience
Apr 9, 2024 – MwareTV has integrated ATSC 3.0 channels into its TV platform. Viewers can now enjoy an experience that combines both national and local channels with MwareTV's IPTV and OTT services.
News categories: MwareTV, Sander Kerstens, Apps, ATSC 3, Digital TV, NABShow, Set Top Box, USA, UX

Eluvio unveils next-gen Content Fabric and debuts new apps
Apr 9, 2024 – Eluvio has updated its Eluvio Content Fabric, delivering live streaming, PVOD, FAST channels and video archive monetization at scale, alongside apps to extract the full potential of the Fabric.
News categories: Eluvio, Michelle Munson, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide

Gracenote metadata for Cineverse conversational search platform
Apr 8, 2024 – Cineverse (NASDAQ:CNVS) has announced a deal to integrate Gracenote metadata into cineSearch – its AI-powered conversational entertainment search platform to be unveiled this spring.
News categories: Cineverse, Gracenote, Tony Huidor, Trent Wheeler, Big Data, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, UX

Synamedia enhances D2C streaming SaaS solution
Apr 8, 2024 – Synamedia has added capabilities to its D2C streaming SaaS solution, giving content owners greater control of their QoE, lower latency and the ability to distribute event highlights.
News categories: Synamedia, Marc Baillavoine, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Streaming, Worldwide

Via LA extends HEVC patent pool to include VVC
Apr 3, 2024 – Via LA has extended its HEVC Program to include the VVC standard (also known as H.266 and MPEG-I Part 3). The extended program has also welcomed TCL as a licensor and licensee.
News categories: Via LA, TCL, Heath Hoglund, Victor Yang, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Licensing, Media Player, Patent, Smart TV, Worldwide

MediaKind powers video experiences on Apple Vision Pro
Apr 4, 2024 – MediaKind has announced support for Apple's Vision Pro spatial computing product. With MediaKind's Engage solution, digital video content can be blended with the user's physical space.
News categories: MediaKind, Apple, Boris Felts, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Metaverse, NABShow, Worldwide

HbbTV releases HbbTV Conformance Test Suite Version 2024-1
Apr 4, 2024 – The HbbTV Association has released a new version of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The release includes 177 tests for features of the latest version of the HbbTV core specification, HbbTV 2.0.4.
News categories: HbbTV Association, Vincent Grivet, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Worldwide

Harmonic teams up with Contentwise on personalization
Apr 3, 2024 – Harmonic has partnered with ContentWise to integrate ContentWise's UX Engine personalization technology into its VOS360 Media SaaS cloud playout and monetization ecosystem.
News categories: ContentWise, Harmonic, Alessandro Vacca, Eric Gallier, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, UX, Worldwide