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ORS trials live 5G broadcast transmission at Donauinselfest in Vienna
Jun 21, 2023 – As part of an RTR-funded 5G Broadcast trial in Vienna, ORS tested 5G Broadcast distribution for large live events regarding latency and hybrid distribution at the Donauinselfest.
News categories: ORS, RTR, ORF, Kronehit, Martin Holovlasky, 5G, Austria, Content Distribution, Digital TV

du upgrades satellite capacity at 7/8°W with Eutelsat
Jun 23, 2023 – Eutelsat (Paris: ETL) has announced that du has upgraded its direct-to-home satellite services in the MENA region by increasing its capacity with Eutelsat at the 7/8° West orbital position.
News categories: Eutelsat, du, Mahmoud El Danaf, Karim Benkirane, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Middle-East, Satellite

WISI launches ATSC 3.0 module for the Inca IP Video Platform
Jun 23, 2023 – WISI has released an advanced ATSC 3.0 receiver, available as a module for the Inca IP Video Platform. The receiver supports the reception of both ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0 signals.
News categories: WISI, Sharen Sandhu, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, North America

SkyShowtime now available on MEO's platform in Portugal
Jun 21, 2023 – MEO and SkyShowtime have announced a distribution agreement that will bring SkyShowtime to MEO's platform, representing SkyShowtime’s first MVPD relationship in Portugal.
News categories: SkyShowtime, MEO, Monty Sarhan, Raquel Berzosa, João Epifânio, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Portugal, Set Top Box

Sky introduces camera for Sky Glass
Jun 22, 2023 – Sky has unveiled Sky Live, a camera for Sky Glass that enables new ways to share TV, work out, play and make video call - all on the TV. Sky Live is available to buy from £6 (~$7.6) per month.
News categories: Sky, Fraser Stirling, Digital TV, Smart TV, UK, UX

Pixalate introduces Samsung Connected TV Trends Report
Jun 21, 2023 – Pixalate has released its Samsung Connected TV Trends Report Q1 2023, analyzing Samsung Smart TV's position in the open programmatic advertising market.
News categories: Pixalate, Samsung, Apps, Digital TV, Market Research, Smart TV, Streaming, Worldwide

FreeWheel launches The Viewer Experience Lab in partnership with MediaScience
Jun 21, 2023 – FreeWheel has launched The Viewer Experience Lab in partnership with MediaScience with the goal of helping media companies ensure a quality experience across a growing array of advertising channels.
News categories: FreeWheel, MediaScience, Mark McKee, Dr. Duane Varan, Evan Adlman, Advertising, Digital TV, Market Research, Worldwide

MYTV Broadcasting and Nielsen roll out TV audience measurement in East Malaysia
Jun 15, 2023 – Nielsen has announced the expansion, in coooperation with MYTV Broadcasting, of its panel coverage into East Malaysia, enabling a better understand of audiences outside Peninsular Malaysia.
News categories: Nielsen, MYTV Broadcasting, Arnaud Frade, Puan Azlina Mohd Yusof, Advertising, Digital TV, Malaysia

Easel TV powers live T20 streaming trial for Kent Cricket
Jun 20, 2023 – Easel TV has helped create a PPV digital service for Kent Cricket as part of a game-wide trial. Kent is the first professional club to stream a live T20 Vitality Blast match behind a paywall.
News categories: Easel TV, Kent Cricket, Joe Foster, Simon Storey, Liam Knight, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, UK