Digital TV News: Pivot

Comcast to deploy Qwilt Open Edge CDN platform
Sep 24, 2024 – Comcast is to deploy Qwilt's Open Edge platform to create the most distributed CDN in the U.S. and deliver a better experience for applications like streaming and gaming.
News categories: Qwilt, Comcast, Alon Maor, Elad Nafshi, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

FreeWheel selects Samba TV as ACR partner
Sep 11, 2024 – FreeWheel has integrated Samba TV's opted-in, first-party ACR data with its large pool of inventory to help advertisers maximize reach, optimize frequency, and increase return on ad spend.
News categories: FreeWheel, Samba TV, Katy Loria, Ashwin Navin, Ivanka Farrell, Daria Grastara, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, Smart TV, USA, Worldwide

Makedonski Telekom and MediaKind unveil MagentaTV
Sep 12, 2024 – Makedonski Telekom has partnered with MediaKind to launch MagentaTV. Powered by MediaKind's MediaFirst Cloud TV platform, the service offers customers an advanced, personalized viewing experience.
News categories: MediaKind, Makedonski Telekom, Ashish Patel, Emilija Andonovska, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, IPTV, Macedonia

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

Whale TV launches next generation independent TV OS
Sep 10, 2024 – Whale TV has announced the next generation of its independent TV OS: Whale OS 10. The new content-first UX has fewer menu levels and is personalized through AI-powered recommendations.
News categories: Whale TV, Jason He, Digital TV, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide

Channel 4 and Yospace extend SSAI partnership
Sep 9, 2024 – Channel 4 and Yospace have extended their partnership. Yospace's SSAI technology plays a pivotal role in Channel 4’s digital ambitions by opening up addressable advertising across its live streams.
News categories: Yospace, Channel 4, Tim Sewell, Barry John, Advertising, Digital TV, IBC2024, Streaming, UK

5G Broadcast receiver profile for Europe released for review
Sep 2, 2024 – The European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce has published a 5G Broadcast receiver profile for use by companies that are preparing for the roll-out of 5G Broadcast services in Europe.
News categories: European Broadcasting Union, Broadcast Networks Europe, Qualcomm, Antonio Arcidiacono, Lars Backlund, Lorenzo Casaccia, 5G, Broadcast, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile

Immergo outlines FAST channel and mobile app development projects
Aug 30, 2024 – Immergo, a provider of video technology solutions, has outlined its strategic partnerships, FAST channel solutions and mobile app development projects for 2024.
News categories: Immergo, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Israel, Jamaica, Poland, Serbia, Streaming

Stream-IQ to launch video delivery platform at IBC 2024
Aug 28, 2024 – At IBC2024, Stream-IQ is to launch a video delivery platform that enables service providers to deliver linear TV, catch-up TV, restart TV and VOD services efficiently and affordably.
News categories: Stream-IQ, Pim van der Heijden, Tijn Smithuis, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBC2024, Worldwide