Orange Slovakia has chosen live production technology specialist Appear to support a new centralised operational model for its Video Assisted Referee (VAR) content delivery.

The World Surf League (WSL) and LTN have announced an expanded partnership to bring a wider range of tailored live events to international audiences in 2025.

Bitmovin said its latest Video Developer Report indicates an increasing role of AI, the slow adoption of next-generation codecs, and continuing challenges when it comes to ad insertion. It also demonstrates a disconnect between sustainability efforts and cost implications.

Video and audio codecs MainConcept has announced a partnership with cloud playout solutions provider Veset to integrate its JPEG XS SDK into Veset Nimbus.

Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has launched Comcast MediaExpress, a new video-on-demand management and distribution service for premium content providers.

Video content discovery and personalisation specialist ThinkAnalytics has launched ThinkMediaAI, described as a unified AI platform that encompasses content monetisation, contextual advertising, content curation and content bundling for video service providers.

Service monetisation remains a top priority for streaming platforms in 2025, as they continue to evolve their content and platform strategies. As always, Content Everywhere companies have plenty of insights into how streaming companies are and should be looking to drive revenue, and profitability, in the months to come.

January has only just come to an end, but we are already looking ahead to the next IBC, which takes place as usual at the Amsterdam RAI in September. In the meantime, Content Everywhere companies are polishing their crystal balls and making predictions about what might lie ahead for the video services and streaming industry in the next twelve months.

The call for technical papers is now open for the IBC2025 conference, which takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 12-15 September.

Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) and LTN have announced a partnership that will focus on live video production enhancements and expanded distribution across linear broadcast and streaming services in 2025.