Digital TV News: Ed New
U.S. households report consuming 43.5 hours of video per week
Apr 15, 2024 – According to Parks Associates, U.S internet households now consume 43.5 hours of video per week on average across all viewing devices, an increase of more than six hours from 37.2 hours in 2020.
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Parks Associates, Sarah Lee, Digital TV, Market Research, NABShow, TV Services, USA
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.
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Eluvio, Michelle Munson, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide
EMTEK deploys ENENSYS DVB-T2 distribution system in Indonesia
Mar 12, 2024 – ENENSYS has completed the delivery of a distribution solution for EMTEK's new DVB-T2 digital terrestrial TV network. The network provides services throughout Indonesia.
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ENENSYS, EMTEK, Colin Prior, Rachmat Akbari, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Indonesia
Ghana reinstates Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime
Mar 20, 2024 – Ghana has reinstated its Digital Television Receiver Conformance Regime. The regime requires all DTT and DTH receivers to pass a conformance test and be certified to use a receiver certification logo.
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National Communications Authority, Digital TV, Ghana, Regulation, Satellite, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial
Proximus launches multiscreen Pickx apps with 3SS
Mar 14, 2024 – 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has announced that Proximus has launched several 3SS-developed apps to further enhance reach and device variety for its super-aggregated Pickx service.
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3SS, Proximus, Vantiva, Kai-Christian Borchers, Jim Casteele, Apps, Belgium, Digital TV, IPTV, Mobile, Set Top Box
Indian M&E sector at $27.9 billion in 2023
Mar 5, 2024 – The latest FICCI-EY report has revealed that the Indian M&E sector grew by 8% in 2023, reaching INR2.3 trillion (US$27.9 billion), 21% above its pre-pandemic levels in 2019.
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EY, FICCI, Ashish Pherwani, Kevin Vaz, Digital TV, Gaming, India, Market Research
Ateme transcoders integrate Verance Aspect watermarking
Feb 27, 2024 – Ateme has integrated Verance Aspect Watermarking into the audio chain of its Ateme TITAN transcoders, enabling wider distribution of NextGen Broadcast interactive experiences.
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Verance, Ateme, Nil Shah, Julien Mandel, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Content Identification, Digital TV, USA
Rakuten TV announces telco deals in Europe at MWC 2024
Feb 27, 2024 – Rakuten TV has announced new deals in Europe at MWC 2024, extending its agreement with 1&1 to include AVOD content, and adding partnerships with Agile TV in Italy and Masmedia TV in Spain.
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Rakuten TV, 1&1, Agile TV, Masmedia TV, Jorge del Puerto, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, IPTV, MWC24
URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT service
Jan 16, 2024 – URC TV has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to power its new OTT offering. The service provides fans with live and on-demand access to United Rugby Championship games.
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Simplestream, URC TV, Ashley Reynolds-Horne, Tom Lister, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
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