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Andy Stout

Andy Stout is a broadcast and technology journalist, who, over longer than he cares to think about, has written for most of the major publications in the industry. He is fascinated by technology and its evolving impact on society, and enjoys bringing an eclectic viewpoint to the Viaccess-Orca blog. He was awarded a First Class BSc from the Open University and lives with his family in Northern Ireland.

How Multiscreen TV Has Taken over the World

Thu, Sep 20, 2018 | by Andy Stout

With IBC over for another year, it’s worth taking stock of the TV landscape around us and looking in detail at how the industry is adapting to the new realities of multiscreen TV.

Thu, Aug 2, 2018 | by Andy Stout

The figures relating to online digital piracy are never comfortable hearing for operators. But as Olivier Dufour, CEO France, Motorsport Network, puts it: you can either whine or you can act.

Wed, Jul 4, 2018 | by Andy Stout

The promise held out by Addressable TV is an enticing one, but in this post-GDPR world there are complications to its effective deployment.

Fri, Jun 8, 2018 | by Andy Stout

Industry News: After the success of Android in the set-top box market, new updates to Apple TV indicate it is after replacing the STB all together.

Mon, Apr 23, 2018 | by Andy Stout

Industry News: Amazon reveals how many Amazon Prime subscribers it has; a new study from the US highlights the importance of a sound mobile video strategy and US OTT revenues look set to surge impress...

Tue, Apr 3, 2018 | by Andy Stout

While AV1 is causing excitement, there are barriers to its deployment. Amazon Prime Video’s cost per first stream figures surprise, with differences in how European and US markets consume video, and i...

Tue, Mar 6, 2018 | by Andy Stout

For several years now there have been rumblings that the crown jewels of broadcasting, long held to be live sports rights, are no longer quite what they were.

Wed, Jan 24, 2018 | by Andy Stout

In the current broadcast industry, progress is not only rapid, it’s accelerating. Nowhere is this more evident than in the field of data analytics, the impact of which is growing every year.