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Viaccess-Orca (VO) has appointed a former Orange executive as its new CEO. Thomas Kohler will replace Philippe Léonetti, who is retiring. “Over the course of his career, Thomas has demonstrated […]

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Viaplay and Talpa network have struck a partnership that will see Talpa’s SBS9 linear TV channel rebranded as Viaplay TV. From 5 April, the rebranded channel will show selected content […]

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Meta has again been forced to defend its relationship with Netflix after it was accused of shutting Facebook Watch in order to maintain its advertising relationship with the streamer. The […]

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Mediaset has renewed its commitment in the fight against online piracy. The Italian commercial broadcaster has given its backing to recent initiatives put forward by the communications regulator Agcom and […]

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Streaming technology provider Redge Technologies has formed a partnership with Associação NEO, the Brazilian trade association established to negotiate better commercial conditions for pay-TV channels, broadband internet and telecommunications services. […]

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Disney will begin to enforce rules on password sharing beginning in some countries in June, ahead of a wider crackdown in September. Rules preventing the use of a legitimate subscribers […]

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Via Licensing Alliance (Via LA) has announced the extension of its HEVC Program to include the VVC standard (also known as H.266 and MPEG-I Part 3). The move brings together […]

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A consortium backed by Macquarie Capital has purchased a 6 million home fibre network from DIGI Spain Telecom. It means that Onivia, which is also funded by abrdn and Arjun […]

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German DTT platform Freenet TV is expanding its TV channel lineup with RTLup. The free-TV channel, which mainly shows TV classics, is now available to Freenet TV subscribers. As a […]

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Paramount Global has entered exclusive merger talks with Skydance after turning down a $26 billion offer from private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The production company now has 30 days […]

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Disney has successfully seen off attempts by a veteran activist investor to win seats on its board. All 12 existing Disney board members were re-elected following a ballot, the results […]

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Redge Technologies has agreed to deliver a video on demand solution to the Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT. The Warsaw-based technology supplier has agreed a 36-month contract following a public tender. […]

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A+E Networks EMEA has relaunched The History Channel in Bulgaria with a dedicated local feed. The channel is broadcasting a mix of original and international programming content, with specific ad […]

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Harmonic has announced that a strategic review of its video business has found current market conditions “do not support its value creation objectives”. The video technology company says it will […]

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Premier Sports has made a return to UK screens have the owners bought the business back from Nordic operator Viaplay. The company has today (April 9) launched a new website, […]

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