Digital TV News: Flow
VisualOn to show enhanced content-adaptive encoding solution
Mar 20, 2024 – VisualOn has enhanced its content-adaptive encoding (CAE) solution. At the NAB Show, VisualOn will how video service providers can maximize video efficiency with the AI-enhanced solution.
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VisualOn, Yang Cai, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, Streaming, Worldwide
Simplestream launches automated SCTE-35 Marker Inserter
Mar 19, 2024 – Expanding its ad-tech stack, Simplestream has launched its SCTE-35 Marker Inserter. This provides a technologically elegant solution to further increase monetisation across live streams.
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Simplestream, Lewis Arthur, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Worldwide
Channel 4 chooses Witbe to automate streaming app QA testing
Mar 19, 2024 – Witbe has announced that Channel Four is using Witbe technology to automate the QA testing of its Channel 4 streaming app, providing a more efficient way to deliver a consistent service.
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Witbe, Channel 4, Mathieu Planche, Dave Cameron, Apps, Digital TV, NABShow, QoE, Streaming, UK
Zapping deploys Zixi for OTT content delivery
Mar 12, 2024 – Zapping is deploying Zixi's Software-Defined Video Platform (SDVP) for unified control and orchestration and universal ingest of channels from diverse content providers into its OTT service.
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Zixi, Zapping, Bruno Forchieri, Ignacio Opazo, Jose Pedro Ricalde, Brazil, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming
RSF launches independent journalism via satellite for Russian-speakers
Mar 5, 2024 – Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched the Svoboda Satellite Package, offering Russian-speaking TV and radio by satellite at 13°E to territories including Russia, Ukraine and Baltic countries.
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Reporters Without Borders, Christophe Deloire, Věra Jourová, André Lange, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Satellite
Swisscom negotiating to acquire Vodafone Italia
Feb 28, 2024 – Swisscom has confirmed it is in negotiation with Vodafone Group regarding the acquisition of 100% of Vodafone Italia. Swisscom plans to merge Vodafone Italia with Fastweb.
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Swisscom, Vodafone Group, Digital TV, IPTV, Italy, MandA
Brightcove adds Google Ad Manager support
Feb 27, 2024 – Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) is entering into a strategic partnership with Google to enhance its Ad Monetization service by supporting customers that use Google Ad Manager.
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Brightcove, Google Ad Manager, Marc DeBevoise, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide
Broadpeak elevates mobile video streaming with Deutsche Telekom and Microsoft
Feb 26, 2024 – Broadpeak has joined forces with Microsoft and Deutsche Telekom, adding Quality on Demand (QoD) Network APIs to its BkS450 software to elevate video streaming experiences on mobile devices.
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Broadpeak, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, Microsoft Azure, Guillaume Bichot, Noel Wirzius, Ross Ortega, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mobile, MWC24, Worldwide
PlayBox Neo playout selected by Orange TV in Florida
Feb 21, 2024 – Orange TV, the government access station of Orange County in Florida, has installed a new master and redundant playout system from PlayBox Neo.
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PlayBox Neo, Orange County, Van Duke, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA
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