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Backscreen integrates NPAW analytics solutions
May 31, 2024 – Backscreen and NPAW have integrated Backscreen's UX products with NPAW's analytics solutions, empowering service providers to make informed decisions about content, advertising, and product usability.
News categories: NPAW, Backscreen, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

Five million pirates in the Nordics
May 28, 2024 – According to Mediavision, 25% of all 15-74-year-olds in the Nordics have downloaded or illegally streamed films, series or live sports in the last month, equating to ~5 million pirates in the Nordics.
News categories: Mediavision, Natalia Borelius, Content Protection, Denmark, Digital TV, Finland, Iceland, Market Research, Norway, Sweden

WSC Sports introduces three new fan personalization products
May 28, 2024 – WSC Sports is introducing three new solutions to its product suite: Around the Game, In-App Stories and Discovery Network. The solutions help sports entities better own their relationship with the fan.
News categories: WSC Sports, Daniel Shichman, Big Data, Digital TV, UX, Worldwide

Irdeto certifies security on latest Amlogic HD broadcast chipsets
May 28, 2024 – Amlogic has extended its partnership with Irdeto by achieving certification to use Irdeto's security solutions on its latest generation of HD broadcast chipsets, the S805C1.
News categories: Amlogic, Irdeto, James Xie, Andrew Bunten, BroadcastAsia, Content Protection, Digital TV, ICs, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Worldwide

LG Automotive Content Platform features in new Kia EV
May 27, 2024 – LG is bringing its Automotive Content Platform (ACP) powered by webOS to the latest all-electric SUV from Kia. ACP initially debuted in Korea last year on Hyundai's Genesis GV80 and GV80 Coupe.
News categories: LG Electronics, Kia, Eun Seok-hyun, Ryu Chang-sung, Apps, Automotive, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

MySat launches bouquet of Arabic TV channels on AsiaSat 9 for Australia
May 23, 2024 – AsiaSat has signed an agreement with MySat to provide managed distribution services in Australia, on AsiaSat 9 at 122°E, for MySat's Direct-To-Home (DTH) bouquet of Arabic TV channels.
News categories: AsiaSat, MySat, Roger Tong, Gregg Creevey, Australia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Satellite

Ad server from SAS powers advertising on ITVX
May 23, 2024 – ITV is using an API-driven first-party ad server, developed by SAS, to deliver personalized advertising to the 40 million registered users of its content hub, ITVX.
News categories: SAS, ITV, Roderick Crawford, Alex Maison, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, UK

Mangomolo powers SABC+ video platform expansion
May 21, 2024 – Mangomolo has been chosen by the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) to upgrade its SABC+ platform capabilities, expanding the service to internet connected devices.
News categories: Mangomolo, SABC, Broadsmart, Wissam Sabbagh, Lungile Binza, Content Distribution, Digital TV, South Africa, Streaming

Accedo supports extension of ITVX to Sony PlayStation
May 22, 2024 – Accedo has worked with ITV to bring its streaming service, ITVX to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK, broadening its reach and making its content available to more viewers.
News categories: Accedo, ITV, Martin Sebelius, Huw Byrne Jones, Apps, Digital TV, Streaming, UK