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Netflix Arrives on Panasonic’s Older TVs

by Raverstead

UltraHD Netflix streams were made available on Panasonic’s AX800 TVs earlier this month (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 44). The service has now arrived on the slightly older AX802 TV.

Sony Discusses Crackle at Next TV Summit

by Raverstead

Sony discussed its Crackle OTT offering at the Next TV Summit. Sony stated that networks have become more equal in the eyes of the consumer through the use of apps. At the same time, …

Sony TV Service Enters Beta

by Raverstead

We have been hearing rumours about a Sony web-TV service for almost two years (since Display Monitor Vol 20 No 2), and now the company has finally followed through. Playstation Vue will be a …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| PlayStation| sony| Vol 21 - Issue 45

Streaming Video Alliance Supports Standards Creation

by Raverstead

Several companies have joined forces to form the Streaming Video Alliance. The aim is to support the creation of architecture, standards and best practices that will scale the infrastructure for online video. It is …

Premium OTT Set for Significant Growth in Europe

by Raverstead

Research commissioned by Vindicia and Ooyala shows that the premium OTT market is set to grow 80% over the next three years. UK consultancy firm MTM says that the UK market will grow from …

Tags:Europe| Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 21 - Issue 47

Swisscom Launches SVOD Service

by Raverstead

Switzerland’s Swisscom has launched a rival SVOD service to Netflix called Teleclub Play. The service offers films, TV shows, documentaries, sports and childrens’ programming for CHF12.90 ($13.20) a month. Around 5,000 titles are currently …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| Switzerland| VOD| Vol 21 - Issue 48

Wuaki Plans 2015 Expansion

by Raverstead

Wuaki.tv, the Spanish OTT service, is planning to expand to 15 countries by the end of next year. The service is currently available in Spain, France, Germany and the UK.

Tags:Europe| Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 21 - Issue 47

GfK Releases Digital Media Players 2014 Report

by Raverstead

GfK North America has released the “Digital Media Players 2014” report, looking at the penetration rates and effect on regular TV viewing. The three major companies (Apple, Google, Roku) offering an OTT service to …

Vodafone Mulling Liberty Global Acquisition

by Raverstead

There have been unconfirmed reports that Vodafone is considering making an offer to acquire Liberty Global and Tesco’s loss-making online video business, Blinkbox. Reuters said that Vodafone is reviewing potential acquisitions in order to …

HBO’s Cord-Cutter Service Arrives in April

by Raverstead

HBO’s standalone streaming service (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 42) will be launched next April. The OTT service will be separate from HBO Go and will target cord-cutters; people will be able to watch …

SeaChange Rave, the Latest OTT Platform

by Raverstead

SeaChange, the US based software developer, has announced the SeaChange Rave video platform that addresses all types of deliveries for a premium OTT service. Rave allows for any consumer video preference for OTT services …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 21 - Issue 49

Sky Deutschland Helps to Cut the Cord

by Raverstead

An OTT platform has been launched by Sky Deutschland, which can be used to access the broadcaster’s premium content through the internet. Sky Online customers do not need a cable, satellite or IPTV subscription. …