February 18, 2015

Online Video News

PeerApp Debuts Mobile Video and OTT Acceleration Solution

With mobile video viewing increasing at a fast rate, PeerApp offers a solution that puts content acceleration at the edge of mobile networks.

Haivision Intros Media Gateway, Low-Cost Satellite Alternative

The gateway can aggregate and replicate multiple live streams, and is aimed at enterprises, broadcasters, and houses of worship.

Sling TV Launches, Offers 13 Streaming Channels for $20 Per Month

Aimed at millennials, Sling TV is the first OTT bundle on the market. Add-on packages let subscribers tailor the service to their interests.

Featured Articles

Frost & Sullivan Shows the Appeal of HEVC Across the Industry

While all players agree on the value of moving ahead with HEVC, they see getting different benefits coming from its widespread adoption.

Securing Mobile Video a Challenge for Even the Biggest Enterprises

Why did a practitioner from a company implementing an enterprise video platform give a presentation on enterprise mobile video when it doesn't support mobile yet? Because a lot of companies are in the same position—securing mobile video is challenging

Akamai: How MSE, EME, and WebCrypto Will Join to Kill Flash

When these three technologies are used together, they create a player development environment that works across a wide range of devices.

Industry News

Applicaster, Leading Provider of Cross-Screen TV Apps, Announces $10.5M Funding

Funding supports further global expansion and establishing of European and North American offices.

This Technology Secures Crucial Dynamic Ad Insertion Patent, Underpinning Company Innovation

Covers key functionality at center of content monetization, helping MVPDs deploy flexible advertising architectures

JW Player Announces Integration with WordPress.com VIP

JW Player plugin for WordPress.com VIP allows publishers to stream, publish, and monetize video with the JW Player through a simple one-click activation

Sling TV Expands Movie Options with EPIX Channels and VOD

Deal grants Sling TV live and Video-On-Demand multi-stream rights

Blackmagic Design announces new Intensity Pro 4K capture card for SD, HD and Ultra HD

AOL Announces Strategic Partnership With the Players' Tribune

Distribution and Co-Production Launch Partner

ViewLift Launches to Bring Streaming Video Apps to Market for Brands Across Digital Devices

ViewLift Joins SnagFilms Family, Leveraging Years of Domain Experience and Strong Relationships to Help Brands Reach Consumers and Advertisers on Streaming Video Devices

Popcornflix Kids Adds Popular Children's TV Shows and Films to Streaming Library

Free Streaming Movie and TV Service Offers Hours of Family Entertainment

Now Available On Amazon Fire TV: Sling TV, FOX Sports GO, and More

Amazon Fire TV selection up 5x since launch

AP Expands Content Choice as Customer Demand for Live Video Grows