Industry Updates

HBO Go Standalone Service to Be in Time for ‘Game of Thrones’ Premiere 18 December 2014

HBO is working to launch its new standalone streaming service in April, giving cord cutters hope that it will be ready in time for the upcoming Game of Thrones premiere. HBO has announced that his company would be launching a standalone … Continue reading

NBC to Begin Live Streaming 18 December 2014

NBC has announced plans to begin live streaming its network shows, but cord cutters won’t have access to the new service.  The network will start streaming to mobile and desktop devices but viewers will need to provide a login tied to … Continue reading

Netflix Discards Offline viewing, Doubles On Public Wi-Fi 18 December 2014

There had been some hope that Netflix might offer its users the ability to download shows, and watch them in much the same way Spotify offers offline listening. But these hopes have been dashed by the company. Netflix subscribers must be connected … Continue reading

Netflix Now on Dish’s Hopper in First Big pay-TV Partnership 18 December 2014

Subscribers to Dish’s satellite TV service can now access Netflix right from their set-top box. The partnership is a major strategic coup for the online video service and reflects a new level of integration between online and traditional TV. Netflix will now appear for all … Continue reading

Mediaset Taps Accenture for Chromecast Streaming 17 December 2014

Italy’s largest commercial broadcaster Mediaset is to use the Accenture Video Solution 4.0 in order to distribute its Infinity multiplatform service to Chromecast users. Accenture Video Solution 4.0 also has ad serving features that enable video services operators to include native … Continue reading