OTT

DirecTV considers RF antennas to challenge broadcast retrans fees

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:00 +0000

The high cost of programming was a major issue discussed at the J.P. Morgan Technology, Media and Telecom conference in Boston.

No date was given when an integrated set-top box with antenna would be available.

Embracing Internet program delivery, Gray stations deploy Syncbak

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:15:00 +0000

The independent broadcast station group has been testing Syncbak’s system at four of its stations for the past several months.

In the coming weeks, all Gray stations will stream on Syncbak.

New Envivio server personalizes multiscreen experience

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:00 +0000

The Envivio Halo Experience Server facilitates advanced applications, including time-shifted TV and network DVR, targeted advertisement insertion, social and personalize TV.

Pixelmetrix introduces OMG-Lite

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:39:00 +0000

The OMG-Lite is designed for operators seeking a simple, effective source of information about their service quality.

DVEO, RealNetworks ink deal for IPTV, OTT streaming video solutions

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:00 +0000

DVEO will market Telco-grade systems based on Helix Universal Service technology.

Harmonic unveils predefined transcoding presets for ProMedia Carbon transcoder

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:27:00 +0000

Powered by Harmonic's Rhozet technology, ProMedia Carbon facilitates the conversion of media content into an array of acquisition, editing, broadcast, Web and mobile formats.

Broadcasters predict OTT will boost their revenue by 50 percent

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:23:00 +0000

An independent poll conducted by MPP Global Solutions revealed 54 percent of broadcasters surveyed said they believed OTT would create the revenue surge by 2015.

Half of U.S. adults watch TV on non-TV devices weekly, says study

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:04:00 +0000

A new study from Leichtman Research Group finds the role computers, iPads, media tablets and eReaders play as viewing devices is growing in importance.

Connected TVs grow in popularity among U.S. broadband households, finds analysis

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:20:00 +0000

A new report from TDG finds 56 percent of U.S. broadband households now have at least one Internet-connected TV.

Streaming media players to top list of Internet-connected entertainment devices

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

Next year, Blu-ray disc players will slip from their position of the most Internet-connected home entertainment device, according to a forecast from The NPD Group.