The growth in Android STBs; examining OTT's regionable hotspots; Deloitte's 2018 Digital Media Trends Survey; events, press & more
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28 March 2018
DTH platform enables on-demand, interactive and cloud-based PVR services
M7 Group will launch a DTH platform in Germany on Astra (19.2° East) on February 14, 2018. The hybrid service branded Diveo (a reshuffle of the word Video) will combine the worlds of DTH and OTT, enabling on-demand, interactive and cloud-based PVR services. The full offer will also be available on smartphones and tablets through Android/iOS apps, both via Wi-Fi and 3G/4G mobile networks.
Industry Insights
Android TV Devices: How the Android STB Grew Up
Over recent releases the Android TV has taken an increasing share of the set-top box market. What, though, are the advantages and disadvantages in implementing Android TV in STBs?
Why are Android-powered streaming media devices less popular? Where does fragmentation fit in? And will Google’s pursuit of the smart home market eventually be a key driver for its future?
A New World of Choice for Digital Consumers
By Deloitte: The latest 12th edition of Deloitte's Digital Media Trends Survey is choc-full of pertinent data, including the fact that 55% of US households now spend a total of $2.1bn a month on SVOD services.
OTT – Examining the Regional Hotspots
The growth of Over the Top TV has been one of the most significant changes in the industry in recent years, but where is it heading next and how does the picture vary worldwide?
Do Netflix and Facebook Want to Make TV News Great Again?
By The Motley Fool: Will Millennials start to watch TV news if it's convenient to watch it directly on Facebook or Netflix? It seems the two companies are pursuing the idea.
New and Cool from VO
Online Notifications with Deep Links
Deep links are now supported within online notifications in VO TVaaS. When a user clicks the deep link in a notification on a device, the app will open directly to the Movie Screen, enabling Operators to better promote individual movies.
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