Industry Updates

YouTube will now Stream HDR Video 09 November 2016

YouTube has finally started streaming High Dynamic Range (HDR) video. Google has announced that it will now enable viewers with HDR TV and monitors to enjoy YouTube content with increased clarity, color range and better contrast. Although 4K has been available … Continue reading

IPTV Surges in Spain 09 November 2016

According to a latest data published by CNMC, Spain’s IPTV sector grew by 1 million in the year recorded March 31. During the same time, number of DTH viewers fell by about 500,000. The number of IPTV (xDSL and FTTH) customers were recorded … Continue reading

Ster-Kinekor eyes VOD in South Africa 09 November 2016

CEO Wanda Matandela has told in an interview that the South Africa-based cinema company, Ster-Kinekor is eyeing the video on demand market in South Africa. The service is expected to be transactional based. Matandela said that even though international VOD services are getting … Continue reading

VOD Service Market to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during 2016-2026 08 November 2016

According to a latest report published by Future Market Insights, the global video on demand service market is expected to grow at the CAGR of 8.3% during the estimated 2016-2026 period. The report valued the VOD market at US$ 45,034.3 Mn in … Continue reading

Vine cofounders come with “Hype” – a new video streaming service 08 November 2016

Reports state that just a few days after Vine was sold to Twitter, it’s co-founders have launched a new video streaming app named Hype. The new streaming service is a unique concept and differs from other live streaming services. It … Continue reading