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SAMENA Daily - Industry News Briefing
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Industry News Briefing
July 12, 2017 |
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| Half US households watch OTT video on TV |
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According to the latest connected entertainment research findings from market research and consulting company Parks Associates, over 50 per cent of US broadband households now watch Internet video on a television screen. Broadcasters, cable networks, and pay-TV providers have noted a decline in viewership for live, linear TV channels and a corresponding increase in on-demand viewing, “The abundance of alternatives is clearly impacting the traditional TV industry. Well over 60 per cent of households now subscribe to one or more OTT video services, and one-third subscribe to two or more services. Traditional players have taken notice and many have launched their own OTT offerings in an effort to get out in front of the shift.”
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| Connecting up the Gulf Cooperation Council through the internet of things |
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The Middle East’s push towards economic diversification is driving innovation in internet of things (IoT) applications for emerging services sectors, such as transport and logistics, telecommunications, financial services and tourism. In fact, the IoT could become an important way for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries to diversify their economies away from a heavy dependence on oil sales. “The data gained from the IoT is the foundation for a range of emerging technologies, such as machine learning, robotics, automation, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and augmented reality..
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| YahSat and Interactive Group ink deal to offer integrated ICT solutions |
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To extend the reach of jointly offered eHealth services across the global YahClick footprint, Interactive Group from Pakistan has signed a MoU with YahSat sign MOU to offer integrated ICT solutions. Yahsat to combine connectivity and software solutions to extend the reach of jointly offered eHealth services across the global YahClick footprint. Interactive Group and YahSat Sign MOU to Offer Integrated ICTSolutions..
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| Policy and Regulation |
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Czech regulator awards 3.7GHz spectrum to O2
The Czech Telecommunication Office has announced that four companies have been awarded spectrum in the 3.7GHz band (3600MHz-3800MHz) following an auction process that began on 13 June…
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Malawi kicks off SIM registration scheme
Malawi’s Minister of Information, Communication and ICT has revealed that the country launched a mandatory SIM registration campaign last month to prevent the use of mobile phones for criminal purposes…
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Iran prioritizing establishment of IoT infrastructure
According to the TelecomMinistry, establishing Internet of Things in the country requires clear rules and efficient infrastructure defined by the ministry, urging the necessity of the government’s involvement in the...
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New Global IPTV joint ventureannounced for Asian Kiteboard
KTA Media and VR Sports TV jointly working together to provide a broader online output and larger viewing audience for KTA Kiteboard competitions and other Asian watersports events…
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Half US households watch OTT video on TV
According to the latest connected entertainment research findings from market research and consulting company Parks Associates, over 50 per cent of US broadband households now watch Internet video on a television screen....
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| Global Telecom Update |
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SKT commercializes NFV MANO platform
In order to accelerate the deployment of virtualized network equipment and software, SK Telecom has announced the commercialization of a new NFV management and orchestration (NFV MANO) platform…
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Ericsson offers network services for Massive IoT
Ericsson complements its cellular IoT software and IoT Accelerator offerings with a complete set of network services…
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Taiwan keen for 5G technology
Telecom operators around the globe, including Taiwan-based Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET), are positive about building their 5G networks…
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| Disclaimer: Information contained herein has been obtained from sources, which we deem reliable. SAMENA Telecommunications Council is not liable for any misinformed decisions that the reader may reach by being solely reliant on information contained herein. Expert advice should be sought. |
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