Anti-Piracy alliance formed by major content providers 15 June 2017
An Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) which is a global association created for reducing online piracy has been formed by around 30 content creators and on-demand entertainment companies. Some of the big names include Amazon, Bell Canada, CBS Corporation, … Continue reading
Total worth of video streaming software market set to grow to 7.50 billion USD by 2022 14 June 2017
According to a new market research report , “Video Streaming Software Market by Solution (Transcoding & Processing, Video Management, Video Security), Service (Professional & Managed), Streaming Type (Live & Video On Demand Streaming), Deployment Type, Vertical, and Region – Global … Continue reading
Netflix outgrowing Cable TV 14 June 2017
Traditional cable TV has been surpassed by Netflix in terms of total subscribers, for the first time as per Leichtman Research. Compared with 48.61 cable TV subscribers, Netflix accounts for 50.85 million subscribers. Small cable networks (5% of total cable … Continue reading
Unlimited length 360 Video Streaming introduced by InstaVR 14 June 2017
InstaVR will enable streaming videos of unlimited length via their VR platform and this feature will be extended to 360-degree videos as well. Although videos don’t have a size or length limit, creators only have 500GB of monthly video bandwidth … Continue reading
HBO GO to be launched in Latin America 14 June 2017
HBO is all set to launch its standalone over-the-top (OTT) service, HBO GO in major parts of Latin America. The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service is currently available in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil since 2016. In rest of the areas … Continue reading
Fullscreen Media launches OTT app on Roku 13 June 2017
Fullscreen Media’s app has been introduced on Roku players and Roku TV models. This app will broaden users access to an over-the-top (OTT) SVOD service featuring popular series and shows. Fullscreen’s SVOD service is priced at $5.99 per month and … Continue reading
Video to be major contributor to MEA’s internet traffic 13 June 2017
81% of all internet traffic by 2021 in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region will be attributed to video, according to Cisco’s latest forecast. In 2016, Internet video accounted for 62% of MEA’s internet traffic, however, only 21% of … Continue reading
Telefónica concentrated on IPTV, expands FTTH in Brazil 12 June 2017
Spanish multinational broadband and telecommunications provider Telefónica is banking on the expansion of IPTV with the growth of its FTTH network in Brazil. The company that runs under the Vivo brand, revealed details of the strategic expansion for the local … Continue reading
Cable usage on the decline, video streaming on the rise 12 June 2017
Internet users prefer streaming video than cable according to a new research conducted by CBS. According to a study by Fluent LLC based on cable and TV habits of internet users, 67% of people from all age groups used some … Continue reading
Low-income customers to benefit from low Amazon Prime membership rates 12 June 2017
In an attempt to entice low-income Walmart shoppers, Amazon prime (video streaming service) monthly membership is being offered at a discounted rate for people who are given government assistance. So anyone with a valid electronic benefits card or food stamps … Continue reading
