Content Everywhere companies cite service personalisation as an area in which artificial intelligence (AI) and data will play an increasingly transformative role in the highly competitive streaming market.

M2A Media said it has partnered with Japan-based systems integrator Photron to enhance live video distribution workflows for sports rights owners and major broadcasters in Japan, adding that the move “marks a significant step” in the expansion of M2A Media business in the Japanese market.

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has released a new report providing data and insights on the changing state of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) for distribution platforms and advertisers seeking to monetise consumer engagement with FAST programming.

Bitcentral, a specialist in digital media workflows for broadcast and streaming, has announced a strategic partnership with OneBill, an AI-supported billing and revenue management platform, to enhance the subscription management capabilities of its ViewNexa streaming solution.

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has launched 3Ready Hero, a new product that uses AI to enable natural ‘conversational’ interactions on Android TV STBs.

LTN and Lumen Technologies have formed a partnership to provide tier-one sports leagues and broadcasters with what they describe as low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity and real-time content enrichment services to maximise monetisation

Broadcast tech and media services provider Planetcast announced that it has been chosen by beIN Asia Pacific as its strategic technology partner to enhance the management and delivery of programming for 14 HD sports channels serving Southeast Asia and Australia.

Qwilt has announced a strategic partnership with Corix Network that aims to enhance content delivery capabilities across North America and Europe through the use of Qwilt’s Open Edge technology.

Tribal Ready, a Native-owned public benefit corporation dedicated to advancing tribal sovereignty and digital equity, and Synamedia have partnered to provide video services for tribal communities across North America.

EchoStar subsidiary Dish Network has selected ThinkAnalytics’ Think360 content discovery platform, along with ThinkContentExplorer, to optimise its editorial operations, accelerate time to market, and boost viewer engagement.