Cisco VNI: Mobile video growing fastest with video viewing amounting to 82% of internet traffic 09 June 2017
According to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) shows a growth of 1.3 billion Internet users by 2021 amounting to 4.6 billion or almost 60% of the population. Also, it suggests that 82% of internet users watch videos. It … Continue reading
VOD market in Europe growing at 17% each year – ITMedia Consulting 09 June 2017
According to Italian research firm ITMedia Consulting, the European VOD market as per 2017-2020 estimates will grow by an average of 17% each year with its current worth being €4.2 billion which is expected to reach until €6.7 billion in … Continue reading
Poor network penetration results in limited access to VOD, OTT and IPTV in Brazil 09 June 2017
Lack of access to networks as per a report from Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA) and the telecom authority Anatel which has led to an unfulfilled demand for access to services such as video-on-demand (VOD), streaming over-the-top (OTT) and … Continue reading
Fox Now video streaming app now extended to other platforms 08 June 2017
Fox Networks group is expanding its latest Fox Now video streaming app to more platforms. Fox, FX and National Geographic provide content to Fox Now. It is set to be launched immediately on Apple’s iOS and later this month on … Continue reading
Video streaming app launched by Epix for the 2018 Honda Odyssey 08 June 2017
Epix is introducing its video streaming app for the 2018 Honda Odyssey. The connected car app is set to offer Epix’s movies, series, live channels, curated collections and advanced search. Currently it doesn’t offer downloads but that will be added … Continue reading
Amazon prime video to be included in Apple TV 07 June 2017
Apple TV will soon will allow access to Amazon prime video, later this year. It’s interesting to note that Apple TV is competing with Amazon’s Fire TV boxes and Fire TV streaming sticks. In Fall 2015, that competitive distress was … Continue reading
Streaming TV industry more interested in HDR than 4K 07 June 2017
Streaming TV service providers are more enthusiastic about HDR (high dynamic range) than 4K. According to industry execs at the Streaming Media East conference in New York in May, HDR is more cost-effective, easier to deliver and is much prettier … Continue reading
Young millennials prefer OTT rather than broadcast content: Study 07 June 2017
A new study based on the media consumption and content discovery habits of young millennials in the age group of 18-24 years, suggested that OTT (over-the-top) platforms are the most common way for them to consume TV content (71%) wherein … Continue reading
Gigared includes SVOD service Crackle in Argentina 07 June 2017
Crackle which is Sony Pictures Television Networks SVOD service has been launched on Gigared, a telecommunications company based in Northeast Argentina. Gigared’s clients in regions like Paraná, Santa Fe, Corrientes, Resistencia and Posadas can immediately subscribe to the platform. The … Continue reading
Netflix subscriber base to grow to 128MN subscribers over next five years 06 June 2017
According to forecasts by Digital TV Research Netflix will have 128 million subscribers by 2022 which will be up 44% from 89 million at the end of 2016. Non- US subscribers that are estimated to outgrow the core American audience … Continue reading
