LAS VEGAS, NV – Bitmovin, a world leader in online video technology, announces that iflix, the world’s leading entertainment service for emerging markets, will use Bitmovin encoding to enable the delivery of TV shows, movies and sport in high definition video over low bandwidth mobile networks across the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Utilizing Bitmovin’s encoding tools via Bitmovin’s containerized software running inside its own infrastructure, iflix can run a heavily … [Read more...] about iflix selects Bitmovin to deliver HD experience to mobile subscribers
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QYOU partners with iflix
DUBLIN/LOS ANGELES/TORONTO – QYOU Media, the world’s leading curator of premium ‘best-of-web’ video for multiscreen distribution, announced a partnership with iflix, the leading subscription OTT service for emerging markets, to distribute QYOU’s curated online video content in 25 global territories. The agreement includes exclusive locally hosted formats on iflix’s service in Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines. This represents the first step in a growing distribution collaboration between … [Read more...] about QYOU partners with iflix
iflix hires RTL CBS Asia’s Jonas Engwall
iflix has named Jonas Engwall as its head of Asia. Meanwhile, iflix’s former head of Asia David Goldstein will shift to a new role as non-executive chairman of iflix Asia working closely with iflix group CEO, Mark Britt. With more than 14 years’ experience in broadcasting and television, Engwall brings extensive expertise and a proven track record for leading business growth and international expansion. As founding CEO of RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network, he spearheaded the launch of two of … [Read more...] about iflix hires RTL CBS Asia’s Jonas Engwall
iflix launches direct carrier billing with Fortumo
The world’s leading Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD) service for emerging markets, iflix and the mobile payments company Fortumo are announcing the launch of direct carrier billing for iflix users. More than 620 million people in Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand can now subscribe to iflix and enjoy access to unlimited video entertainment by using their airtime balance or monthly phone bill to pay for the service. Direct carrier billing will allow any mobile phone … [Read more...] about iflix launches direct carrier billing with Fortumo
iflix breaks into emerging markets
Malaysia-based video streaming service iflix has been expanding rapidly since its launch in 2015 with over 5 million subscribers in the Asian markets at the end of the first half of 2017. Its success in the region is the result of extensive partnerships with local operators and studios. Iflix has a competitive advantage compared to other international players in terms of localized content and more competitive pricing strategy. It offers features such as offline viewing for users who live in … [Read more...] about iflix breaks into emerging markets
Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
OTT players like iFlix, Hooq and Viu are expected to thrive as long as they account for the distinctiveness of each Asia-Pacific market. The three regional players have taken a compelling approach to emerging markets, focusing on and trying to understand the demands and challenges faced by local consumers. As part of this approach, iFlix, Hooq and Viu have established strategic partnerships, offered services at market sensitive prices and developed features appropriate for the available … [Read more...] about Regional players shake up the Asia-Pacific OTT landscape
