SES regards its agreement with Microsoft to develop a broadcast-grade managed cloud service offering on Microsoft Azure as game changing, according to Ferdinand Kayser, CEO, SES Video.
Super RTL selects Ooyala to streamline video workflow
German children’s channel Super RTL has chosen the Flex Media Platform from US video delivery solutions provider Ooyala to streamline its video operations.
Microsoft’s Nicolas Petit joins Altice
Altice has announced the appointment of Nicolas Petit as the group’s new chief marketing offer (CMO), in charge of B2C and B2B commercial and marketing activities, with immediate effect.
Wige Media sets up amateur sports portal
German media group Wige Media has created a sports portal offering live and on-demand coverage of amateur sports events.
RTL brings Clipfish to Xbox One
German media company Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland has made its streaming portal Clipfish available on the Xbox One.
Microsoft ends support for Skype on smart TVs
Microsoft has announced that starting in June 2016, the Skype for TV application will no longer be supported; there will be no updates to the application.
Sky Deutschland launches Windows 10 Mobile apps
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has rolled out its mobile service Sky Go and its OTT platform Sky Online on mobile devices using operating system Windows 10 Mobile.
Sky Deutschland launches Sky Online on Windows 10
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has extended its partnership with Microsoft.
Zattoo launches Windows 10 app
Internet TV provider Zattoo has developed an app for Windows 10 customised for smartphones, tablets and PCs.
Tech giants launch Alliance for Open Media
Seven leading internet companies have formed the Alliance for Open Media – an open-source project that will develop next-generation media formats, codecs and technologies.