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Warner Bros. Discovery and SES renew satellite deal
Nov 5, 2024 – SES has extended its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). SES will provide playout services and satellite capacity to deliver WBD's channels across Germany and Austria from 19.2°E.
News categories: SES S.A, Warner Bros. Discovery, Norbert Hölzle, Matthias Heinze, Austria, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Germany, Satellite

Strong trading for Aferian in second half
Nov 5, 2024 – Aferian (LSE AIM: AFRN) has provided a trading update for the year to 30 November 2024. The Group has continued to win new business and has received increased sales orders in the second half of the year.
News categories: Aferian, Mark Carlisle, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Results, Set Top Box, UK, Worldwide

El Reino Infantil chooses Amagi to broaden content reach
Nov 5, 2024 – El Reino Infantil is to deploy Amagi's cloud-native automation and playout platform and its content scheduling platform to distribute its library of children's content to new digital platforms
News categories: Amagi, El Reino Infantil, Ronaldo Dias, Alejandra Muchelac, Pablo Lacroix, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Latin America, Streaming

Talkie Fiber launches ad-supported streaming with FAST Channels TV
Nov 4, 2024 – Talkie Fiber has developed Watchie TV, an ad-supported streaming platform powered by FAST Channels TV’s white-label technology, content, middleware, app ecosystem, and ad-monetization services.
News categories: FAST Channels TV, Watchie TV, Talkie Fiber, Russell Foy, Andre DeMattia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Fibre, USA, UX

Xumo teams up with Target to offer Hisense Xumo TVs
Nov 4, 2024 – Xumo has teamed up with Target to offer Hisense Xumo TVs, launching in U.S. stores and online next week. They will be available in 55” and 65” models and be priced at $249.99 and $359.99 respectively.
News categories: Xumo, Hisense, Target, Stephanie Cassi, Craig Gunther, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, USA

KT launches 8K AI-powered IPTV set-top box
Nov 5, 2024 – KT has launched its 'KT Genie TV Set-Top Box 4', the first in the IPTV industry to support 8K. The box includes AI technology for optimal picture and sound quality, and personalized features.
News categories: KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX

Telekom Srbija renews satellite services contract with SES
Nov 4, 2024 – Telekom Srbija has extended the contract for SES to provide capacity on ASTRA 3C at 23.5°E for its M:Sat TV platform, covering Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
News categories: SES S.A, Telekom Srbija, Norbert Hölzle, Katarina Subotić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Macedonia, Montenegro, Satellite, Serbia

DTG launches D-Book 12.9
Oct 31, 2024 – The DTG has released D-Book 12.9, the latest version of the UK's technical standard for digital TV. D-Book 12.9 introduces critical updates that reflect the fast-changing landscape of the market.
News categories: Digital Television Group, Richard Lindsay-Davies, Advertising, Digital TV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Sky Glass now available to buy at Currys
Oct 31, 2024 – Sky Glass, the TV with Sky built-in, can now be bought in Currys stores and online in the UK. With the TV on display in over 200 stores, consumers can see and hear the benefits before they buy.
News categories: Sky, Currys, Sophia Ahmad, Ed Connolly, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, UK