Global SVOD subscriptions will increase by 519 million between 2019 and 2025 to 1,161 million – or up by 81%. The total will climb by 170 million in 2020 alone according to Digital TV Research.
Five global platforms will have 640 million paying SVOD subscribers by 2025. Disney+ will be the biggest winner by adding 176 million subscribers between 2019 and 2025 to take its total to 202 million. Netflix will add 91 million subscribers; revealing growth even for the most established platform.
The World Teleport Association released a new research report entitled: "Finding Growth in Media Services." The report provides guidance on a changing media market and identifies opportunities and key trends.
Riedel Communications today announced that Lutz Rathmann has joined the Riedel Group management team as director of the Managed Technology division, effective June 1.
NSR’s Maritime SATCOM Markets, 8th Edition report finds mixed impact to Maritime Satcom Markets in the near-term, a challenging middle period, yet optimism for longer-term sector health. On the footsteps of a strong 2019, with 24,000 VSAT-enabled vessels and over US$ 2.8 Billion in retail revenues, 2020 had initial signs of another strong year.
Amergint Technology Holdings today announced it has acquired Tethers Unlimited, Inc. (TUI), a leader in new space solutions for the small satellite market. The transaction will bring together Amergint Technologies, Inc. and TUI to provide integrated end-to-end solutions for satellite communications and in-space services to the space market.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
This month the Satellite Markets and Research asked executives of satellite companies from all over the world on what impact has the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on their business and what measures have they taken to respond to the crisis and how they see their companies emerging from all these. The companies represent a cross-section of the various segments of the industry including manufacturers and service providers. Here are their responses:
Manuel Lobeira, CEO
ACORDE Technologies
Santander, Spain
Thaicom Public Company Limited announced its financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2020. The Company’s net profit for Q1/2020 was Baht 198 million, a significant improvement as compared to the net loss of Baht 33 million for Q1/2019 and Baht 1,969 million for Q4/2019. Thaicom reported revenues from sales and services for Q1/2020 of THB 965 million, down 26% from Q1/2019, mainly due to the decrease of revenue from broadband customers churned during 2019, also from the Thaicom 5 satellite deorbit.
Viaccess-Orca (VO), a provider of OTT and TV platforms, content protection, and advanced data solutions, today announced that Philippe Leonetti has been appointed as CEO of the company, replacing Paul Molinier.
Streaming media intelligence company released its quarterly State of Streaming report for Q1 2020 today, revealing large increases in viewing, a significant rise in missed advertising opportunities, unexpected social leaders on TikTok and the continued dominance of Roku in the connected TV space.
They can call it what they want. I call it “UNsocial distancing.” Let’s face it, living life online sucks. It always has. It always will. I’m sorry. I just like being with people. I like schmoozing. I like talking – about anything. I even can tolerate close talkers who spit a little – although not these days!
