Authors: Troy Dreier

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Troy Dreier
Troy Dreier is Senior Associate Editor of StreamingMedia.com, and has many years experience covering computer and video technology.

Articles By Troy Dreier

Edgeware Debuts Software Suite Targeted at Popular Live Events

When content providers stream live sports or reality shows to a massive audience they can quickly get overwhelmed. Edgeware aims to reduce the strain.

YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Expand to 12 More Countries

The audio and video streaming services that replaced YouTube Red are available to more subscribers. Existing customers can keep their rate.

Amazon Buys Rights to 20 Premier League Matches for 3 Seasons

Look for Amazon Prime to see a lot of interest in free 30-day trials in December, as it offers Premier League streaming exclusively to members.

Brazil Leads in Out-of-Home Video Viewing, Finds IHS Markit

Viewers are streaming more video to their mobile devices, and demanding mobile supports in the subscription video services they choose.

Canal+ Gives Subscribers the Option of Renting an Apple TV 4K

In an effort to appeal to younger customers, Canal+ subscribers can rent an Apple TV 4K for the same price as the company's standard decoder.

Simplestream Bundles NPAW Data Into its VOD-in-a-Box Product

Customers of Simplestream's white label product will get help analyzing, predicting, and improving viewer experiences thanks to NPAW analytics.

EU to Impose a 30% European Content Quota on OTT Services

Subscription services such as Netflix will need to invest directly in European productions or pay into a group fund that promotes local works.

Pay TV Revenues to Drop $18B by 2023 as Spending Patterns Change

Cord-cutting remains a problem for pay TV operators in more developed areas, while the rest of the world signs on for lower-priced service.

Global Pay TV Falls 11% to $183B by 2023, Led by North America

While pay TV is seeing big losses in the United States, it still has plenty of room to grow in other countries. IPTV adoption is strong in China.

SVOD Will Make Up 70% of Total Home Video Spending by 2021

Subscription offerings outsell DVDs and other physical media, and they're growing as households sign on for multiple services.

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