Digital TV News: IAB

Setplex unveils AI ad-detection technology at IBC 2024
Sep 13, 2024 – Setplex has launched its AI Ad-Detection Module. For live streams, the module detects ad pods and inserts SCTE-35 markers. For VOD content, the module identifies optimal moments for ad insertion.
News categories: Setplex, Lionel Dreshaj, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, Streaming, Worldwide

Amagi enables IP-based distribution across APAC for ABS-CBN
Sep 12, 2024 – Amagi has announced the implementation of an IP-based delivery solution for ABS-CBN's pay-TV channels to multiple affiliates across the APAC region.
News categories: Amagi, ABS-CBN, Srinivasan KA, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Philippines

wedotv adopts Zixi to distribute content to partners
Sep 11, 2024 – wedotv has deployed Zixi to distribute its channels to partners across the globe, shifting content distribution from legacy FAST service providers to cloud infrastructure.
News categories: Zixi, wedotv, Valerio Motti, Philipp Rotermund, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, Streaming, Worldwide

Harmonic VOS360 Ad SaaS validated by FreeWheel
Sep 13, 2024 – Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that its VOS®360 Ad SaaS has been officially integrated with FreeWheel’s platform for server-side ad insertion (SSAI) and in-stream advertising.
News categories: Harmonic, FreeWheel, Gil Rudge, Marc Lauriac, Advertising, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, Worldwide

Accedo to deliver streaming services for Talking Pictures TV
Sep 11, 2024 – Accedo is to deliver streaming services for Talking Pictures TV across web, mobile and other streaming devices using its SaaS platform, Accedo One.
News categories: Accedo, Talking Pictures TV, Joe Foster, Chris Parsons, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, Streaming, UK, UX

Mediacom deploys CommScope ad insertion solution
Sep 10, 2024 – Mediacom has deployed CommScope's (NASDAQ: COMM) Manifest Delivery Controller (MDC) to increase revenue with more finely targeted ads while ensuring a high-quality IP video experience.
News categories: CommScope, Mediacom, Ray Bontempi, JR Walden, Advertising, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA

Dialog Television completes OTT dervice upgrade with UniqCast
Sep 10, 2024 – UniqCast has announced the successful upgrade of Dialog Television's OTT platform, integrating all of Dialog Television's existing client OTT devices, including hybrid DVB-S STBs.
News categories: UniqCast, Dialog Axiata, Marko Hiti, Ranga Kariyawasam, Lim Li San, Apps, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mobile, Set Top Box, Sri Lanka, Streaming

Agama enhances streaming quality at Telenor Sweden with Agile Content
Sep 10, 2024 – Agile Content's intelligent CDN Director has been integrated with the Agama Video Observability and Analytics platform, and has been successfully deployed at Telenor Sweden, a joint customer.
News categories: Agama, Agile Content, Telenor, Johan Görsjö, Jens Forum-Jensen, Marielle Lind, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, QoE, Sweden

Jio expands video content security relationship with Verimatrix
Sep 9, 2024 – Verimatrix (Paris: VMX, FR0010291245) has announced that Jio Platforms has expanded its use of Verimatrix VCAS across all of its premium video entertainment offerings.
News categories: Verimatrix, Jio, Asaf Ashkenazi, Kiran Thomas, Digital TV, DRM, India, Streaming