ASIA-PACIFIC – Over-the-top services like Netflix have changed the game. According to a Nielsen study, globally, 32% of the respondents said they planned to cut the cord in favour of an online-only service. By 2021, the APAC region will have added 107 million new VOD subscribers, with a 220 percent surge in revenue through SVOD expected. Traditional pay-TV operators need to respond if they want to hold onto existing customers, minimise churn and attract new ones. It’s not all doom … [Read more...] about TiVO’s Vice President outlines top five IPTV challenges
Ooyala and Logic partner to streamline video operations for Super RTL
SINGAPORE – Ooyala is streamlining video operations for Super RTL, a joint venture of RTL Group and Disney, with the Ooyala Flex Media Platform – a video content supply chain solution being used by innovative content owners worldwide to simplify millions of video workflows. Ooyala’s flexible and configurable content supply chain optimisation platform automates tasks, simplifies workflows and speeds up the time-to-market for content creators and distributors. Ooyala is delivering an … [Read more...] about Ooyala and Logic partner to streamline video operations for Super RTL
Prime Focus Technologies and Virtual Artificial Intelligence partner up
CULVER CITY – Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of Prime Focus, announced that it has partnered with Virtual Artificial Intelligence (AI), a leading UK-based provider of AI solutions. The partnership is focused on delivering practical, affordable AI solutions to Media & Entertainment (M&E) enterprises, and simplifying business processes through process automation. The collaboration will leverage PFT’s transformational CLEAR Media ERP Suite that automates the … [Read more...] about Prime Focus Technologies and Virtual Artificial Intelligence partner up
RMC Sport selects Simplylive’s ViBox solutions for new facilities
PARIS – On September 15, French channel RMC Sport inaugurated its new premises at Quadrans with the return of the Premier League to its portfolio. Equipped with 7 HD Studios, including one with more than 200 m2 with an audience, the new media headquarters in the heart of the Altice Campus is a unique site with state-of-the-art equipment and with unpublished sets especially in the realm of 3D virtual reality and augmented reality. As part of this massive relocation process French … [Read more...] about RMC Sport selects Simplylive’s ViBox solutions for new facilities
Sony takes stake in Eleventh Hour
LONDON – Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has acquired a minority stake in UK-based production company Eleventh Hour Films. Under the deal, SPT will distribute Eleventh Hour’s drama series and films worldwide. The company has produced series such as Foyle’s War for ITV, New Blood for BBC1, Vexed for BBC2 and, most recently, two seasons of ITV’s Safe House. Eleventh Hour’s senior management team comprises Jill Green, Eve Gutierrez, Paula Cuddy and Nicole … [Read more...] about Sony takes stake in Eleventh Hour
Sky and C4 sign content partnership
LONDON – European satellite broadcaster Sky and UK commercial public broadcaster Channel 4 (C4) have agreed a first-of-its-kind content partnership encompassing Formula 1 coverage and drama series Tin Star. The pact will see highlights of Formula 1 and live coverage of the Formula 1 2019 British Grand Prix shown on C4. The first season of Sky original Tin Star will also be shown on the channel later this year. As part of the agreement, selected C4 and Walter Presents … [Read more...] about Sky and C4 sign content partnership