Anne Morris

3 Screen Solutions (3SS) said it has been selected by Big Blue Marble to provide the Android TV custom launcher and apps for Android TV, Samsung and LG smart TV platforms for its TV-as-a-service platform.

Video streaming software provider Bitmovin said its internal playback stream testing system for the Bitmovin Player now uses AI analysis, enabling it to process over one million stream tests every week.

Video streaming software and services provide Accedo said it has enabled sports media company FloSports to expand its service to Samsung and Vizio smart TVs, with built in functionality enabling viewers to purchase new FloSports packages from their TVs.

LTN has launched new capabilities that it says help broadcast stations to launch streaming channels faster, deliver live and localised news and sports, and expand distribution across multichannel video programme distributors (MVPD), virtual MVPDs, and OTT platforms.

This year’s IBC saw plenty of discussion about the practical applications of generative and agentic AI. This was particularly evident on the AWS stand in Hall 5, where a third of the demos by partner companies were described as agentic AI-driven. This month’s issue provides Content Everywhere companies with the opportunity to explain where and how they are using agentic AI, and how they see it evolving in future.

Over 43,858 people from 170 countries came to IBC2025, and the show also attracted more than 1,300 exhibitors and over 600 speakers. Meanwhile, the Content Everywhere section of the event remains a critical part of the IBC programme.

LTN today announced the promotion of Bryan McGuirk to the role of chief revenue officer (CRO), with a remit to drive the company’s global growth and strengthen its leadership in IP-based distribution.

Hibox Systems, a subsidiary of the Accedo Group, has launched Hibox xprs, which is designed to allow telecom operators and service providers support the provision of managed hospitality TV services in hotels.

ThinkAnalytics has launched ThinkMetadataAI, the latest development in its recommendations, search and discovery services.

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has been selected by Dubai Media, the official media organisation of the Government of Dubai, as the end-to-end technology provider for its next-generation video streaming platform.