MediaKind, a global media technology leader, today announces the launch of its next generation Cygnus Primary Distribution solution with Cygnus Director 128, a control and conditional access management software product. Cygnus Director 128 enables broadcasters and content owners to secure and manage the primary distribution of their content to secondary broadcast operators, by identifying and helping to prohibit the unauthorized streaming and broadcasting of their high value, live and on-demand content to consumers.

LiveU and CBS Newspath have reached an agreement on a multi-year deal for LiveU Matrix to handle contribution and delivery of live content to its 200+ affiliates and seven global news bureaus. LiveU Matrix is a highly efficient content curation service that empowers newsroom managers to quickly and easily give hundreds of affiliates unparalleled access to live feeds from LiveU units in the field and other sources without any interruption, additional resources, or expensive fees.

Insight TV, the world’s leading 4K UHD HDR broadcaster and producer of native UHD content, has announced that its HD semi-linear channel and VOD service will be available in the US on XUMO and LG Channels, exclusively powered by XUMO, beginning 31st March. LG Channels is a unique streaming service that offers viewers free access to premium local, over-the-air channels alongside Internet-delivered channels in both a live and on-demand format.

Insys Video Technologies today announced that the company has integrated support for the Secure Packager and Encoder Key Exchange (SPEKE) API specification into its comprehensive, over-the-top (OTT) video solutions and toolkit. SPEKE, developed by Amazon Web Services (AWS), defines the standard for authentication and communication between encryptors and packagers of media content and digital rights management (DRM) key providers. The specification accommodates encryptors running on-premises and on the cloud. This integration enables Insys' Multi-DRM service to work seamlessly and securely with SPEKE-compatible media transformation and delivery solutions to protect operators' premium video content from illegal redistribution.

Edgeware has today announced the launch of its new Virtual Channel Creation solution that will enable broadcasters to offer a tailored ‘lean-back’ OTT TV experience to its viewers, and increase the value of their existing live content.

To bolster its continued growth in the European market, two experienced international broadcast and digital media executives have joined one of the fastest growing video technology businesses, Switch Media.

Switch Media, a world leader in online video technology, is launching its product suite, MediaHQ at NAB 2019, on booth SU10721. Having successfully delivered complex, multi-award-winning video solutions for over a decade, Switch Media has simplified the complexity of online video so that global broadcasters and content owners can deliver a seamless viewing experience within the fastest of turn arounds. MediaHQ uses a powerful workflow engine and houses a flexible suite of modular components that integrate seamlessly with existing systems, which are supported by the company’s expert in-house technical team to provide assistance 24/7.

Tedial, the leading independent MAM technology solutions specialist, is showing a line up at NAB that provides measurable financial advantages and operational efficiencies. The company is showcasing SMARTLIVE, its cutting edge AI powered automated live sports solution; HYPER IMF MAM, the world’s only certified end-to-end IMF workflow, with an enhanced feature-set; an upgraded version of its globally embraced Version Factory automated single workflow for multiple platform delivery; and upgrades to the Evolution aSTORM hybrid content management solution. Demonstrations will be held in South Upper Hall on Booth SU 1924.

Insight TV, the world’s leading 4K UHD HDR broadcaster and producer of native UHD content, has appointed Joost Geurtsen as Head of Global Brand Partnerships. Geurtsen will use both his extensive commercial experience and creative skills to foster Insight TV’s branded entertainment and sponsorships for continued growth.