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Omdia: YouTube Tops Most Popular Video Services As Free Viewing Increases Lead Over SVOD

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

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YouTube's continued growth as the top video service provider in key markets, has been fundamental to the growth of the sector's lead over paid video content.

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YouTube's continued growth as the top video service provider in key markets, has been fundamental to the growth of the sector's lead over paid video content.
This has been buoyed further by strong growth in other social video platforms and Free ad-supported television (FAST) services.
Over the last year, Omdia research found that the average number of free video services per video user for the UK increased from 5.1 to 6.2 and in the US 6 to 7.5 services.
In the UK, free-to-air content continues to lead with BVOD services and social media platforms as the most popular services with FAST coming in as third.

Stingray Introduces a New Wave of Music and Video Channels on Samsung TV Plus Across Canada, Australia, and New Zealand

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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This rollout introduces a rich selection of music and video channels tailored to diverse tastes and preferences, now available to users across Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy devices, and more.

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This rollout introduces a rich selection of music and video channels tailored to diverse tastes and preferences, now available to users across Canada, Australia and New Zealand on Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy devices, and more.
For Canadian audiences, Stingray presents an array of channels to explore.
"We are incredibly excited to join forces with Samsung TV Plus, a leading FAST service with unparalleled reach in delivering free premium entertainment, to showcase our diverse portfolio of audio and video channels," said David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer at Stingray.
This partnership with Samsung TV Plus underscores Stingray's commitment to expanding its reach and delivering its top-tier music and video content to a broader audience.

SeaChange to be Acquired by Partner One

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Monday, March 11, 2024

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SeaChange has traditionally supported clients’ Operator TV systems, Advanced Advertising insertion platforms, the StreamVid streaming enablement solution, and the Xstream FAST channel service platform.

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SeaChange has traditionally supported clients’ Operator TV systems, Advanced Advertising insertion platforms, the StreamVid streaming enablement solution, and the Xstream FAST channel service platform.
The Company currently expects the transaction will result in net proceeds to SeaChange of between $13-15 million upon Closing.
In addition, SeaChange may, subject to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, respond to unsolicited, bona fide, written alternative acquisition proposals.
Needham & Company, LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor to SeaChange in this transaction, and K&L Gates LLP is acting as legal counsel to SeaChange in this transaction.

The Sequoia Project and HL7 Enter Strategic Collaboration To Advance FHIR Implementations Nationwide

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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“We are thrilled to announce this alliance with HL7,” said Mariann Yeager, CEO of The Sequoia Project.

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“We are thrilled to announce this alliance with HL7,” said Mariann Yeager, CEO of The Sequoia Project.
“We look forward to working with HL7, alongside private and public sector subject matter experts, to advance nationwide FHIR implementation to improve interoperability nationwide.”
Through this strategic relationship, HL7 and The Sequoia Project aim to continue working together in areas of mutual interest, including standards deployment and adoption, alignment between HL7 FHIR Accelerator projects and Sequoia initiatives, and creating a feedback loop to HL7 based on lessons learned from real-world production-level exchange initiatives, education, and testing.
"At HL7, we are delighted to continue the journey toward meaningful interoperability with The Sequoia Project,” said Charles Jaffe, M.D., Ph.D., HL7 CEO.
“Close collaboration is certain speed to market health IT interoperability improvements to reduce the strain on health systems, diminish clinician burden, and improve the lives of our patients."

Vevo Partners With PubMatic to Expand Programmatic Buying Across its Global CTV Network

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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The collaboration will allow for an accelerated phase of programmatic CTV growth for Vevo, allowing advertisers to drive scaled reach across its premium library.

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The collaboration will allow for an accelerated phase of programmatic CTV growth for Vevo, allowing advertisers to drive scaled reach across its premium library.
Vevo’s global network spans more than 800,000 videos, boasting a total monthly average of 25 billion views.
Partnering with PubMatic will offer unprecedented access to Vevo’s expansive high-quality CTV inventory for media buyers globally.
PubMatic's Nicole Scaglione, Global VP for CTV/OTT and Video says: “This collaboration marks a major milestone on multiple fronts.

Edifecs to Exhibit and Speak at HIMSS24

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Friday, March 8, 2024

#WhatIRun: Edifecs will feature its nationally acclaimed #WhatIRun campaign at HIMSS24.

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#WhatIRun: Edifecs will feature its nationally acclaimed #WhatIRun campaign at HIMSS24.
#WhatIRun is partnered with Allbirds to give away shoes to visitors at the Edifecs booth throughout the HIMSS24 conference.
For every tweet that includes the #WhatIRun hashtag throughout the duration of HIMSS24, Edifecs will donate $1 to the women’s health organization Bright Pink .
For more information about the #WhatIRun program, visit: https://www.whatirun.org/
For updates on the latest news and announcements at HIMSS24, please follow @Edifecs on X, formerly known as Twitter.

MEDITECH to Spotlight Intelligent Interoperability at HIMSS24

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

As a longtime interoperability leader and advocate, MEDITECH is once again excited to feature its latest interoperability innovations in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase.

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As a longtime interoperability leader and advocate, MEDITECH is once again excited to feature its latest interoperability innovations in the HIMSS Interoperability Showcase.
MEDITECH will present its interoperability strategy at the Interoperability Showcase Spotlight Theater on Wednesday, March 13 at 11:15 a.m. in the “Intelligent Interoperability” session.
“Intelligent interoperability opens the doors to innovation by leveraging the flexibility and scalability of the cloud , along with modern and open data standards like SMART apps and FHIR APIs.
MEDITECH will also share its Canadian interoperability strategy at the “Achieving a Collaborative Approach to Meaningful Interoperability Across Canada” session.

Jefferson County (Fla.) School District K-2nd Grade Students Using Age of Learning’s My Math Academy and My Reading Academy Experienced Significant Increases in Assessment Scores

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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Using My Reading Academy was related to statistically significant increases in 2nd grade students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.

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Using My Reading Academy was related to statistically significant increases in 2nd grade students’ assessment scores, after controlling for students’ fall scores and their grade levels.
STAR Math assessment results showed that students using My Math Academy for an average of 12 hours reached levels equivalent to the next grade in math.
All educators reported that My Math Academy and My Reading Academy had a positive impact on their students’ math and reading skills.
The Jefferson County School District continues to use My Math Academy and My Reading Academy in the current 2023-24 school year.

TiVo Signs Four Operators to TiVo Broadband

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Monday, February 26, 2024

TiVo Broadband leverages cutting-edge technology that powers the TiVo IPTV Platforms, which allows operators to enhance the streaming video experience for their broadband-only customers across a range of devices.

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TiVo Broadband leverages cutting-edge technology that powers the TiVo IPTV Platforms, which allows operators to enhance the streaming video experience for their broadband-only customers across a range of devices.
In addition, TiVo Broadband delivers premium subscription video-on-demand (SVOD), TiVo’s Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) content network TiVo+, and customer-specific linear channels to an operator’s broadband-only customer base.
Telecommunication operators Buckeye Broadband, Blue Stream Fiber, Blue Ridge Communications and Bluepeak are among the first to offer TiVo Broadband to their subscribers.
“TiVo Broadband is an ally for operators seeking to advance their offerings to bring consumers to the content they love faster.

Surescripts Health Information Network Advances to Candidate Phase in Process to Become a Qualified Health Information Network

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

“With more than two decades of experience collaborating across the healthcare ecosystem, Surescripts remains committed to leading innovations that make health intelligence sharing simpler,” said Tara Dragert, Chief Product Officer, Surescripts and President, Surescripts Health Information Network, LLC.

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“With more than two decades of experience collaborating across the healthcare ecosystem, Surescripts remains committed to leading innovations that make health intelligence sharing simpler,” said Tara Dragert, Chief Product Officer, Surescripts and President, Surescripts Health Information Network, LLC.
“Through Surescripts Health Information Network, we are eager to continue working with The Sequoia Project and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology in the Pre-Production Testing and Project Plan Completion phase to support the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement℠ (TEFCA™).
As an interoperability pioneer for more than two decades, Surescripts turns data into intelligence that reaches healthcare professionals when and where they need it most.
Then in November 2023, Surescripts moved forward in the process of becoming a QHIN through its subsidiary Surescripts Health Information Network LLC™ submitting its application for review by The Sequoia Project , the Recognized Coordinating Entity® ( RCE ™) designated by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology ( ONC ).