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The fact that publishers and broadcasters are gravitating towards FAST or “Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television”, should not come as any surprise: Content distribution is more fragmented than ever, audiences are overrun with choice and the current pressure on household finances is putting the squeeze on subscription-based services (including traditional cable packages) – monthly costs are … Continued

With the continued rise of, and appetite for VOD and streaming services, traditional broadcasters are under great pressure to stay ahead of the curve, or at the very least to deliver a service that meets consumer expectations. As such it is incumbent on broadcasters to provide a diverse catalogue of viewing options that include linear … Continued

MSA Focus is delighted to announce that it has once again been selected by Malaysia-based satellite broadcaster Astro, in a major new deal to supply its next generation broadcast management solution ForeTV Pulse. As Astro began to plot its course for the future, with expansion, consolidation of workflow and a renewed focus on VOD services … Continued

MSA Focus is extremely proud and excited to announce that US cable MSO Sparklight, through premier business technology consultancy Trace3, has selected ForeTV Pulse to underpin its cable ad-insertion operation. Sparklight were looking to replace their end-of-life legacy systems with a modern, adaptable solution that would support their business as it grows into the future. … Continued

Having secured a major new deal to implement the ForeTV Pulse Broadcast Management Solution at leading Hungarian Sales House AT Media, MSA Focus are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the implementation is nearing completion with initial go-live slated for April 2022. AT Media were looking to upgrade aging systems and consolidate its sales … Continued

It would be an understatement of epic proportions to say that television of today is different to television of half a century ago. This is not only limited of course to the way we consume media but also the evolution of broadcasting channels over the years and the sheer number they have since grown to. … Continued

MSA Focus continues to cement its position at the heart of global sports broadcasting, as ForeTV Pulse is selected by Optus, Australia’s second largest telecommunications company, to underpin channel management services for its Optus Sports offering. Optus were looking to take more control over the provision of their primary sports channel, Optus Sports 1, and … Continued

For most people, the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) is the main access point for television content discovery and is likely something you will use in some form or other every day. Yet the days of it simply providing an on-screen listing of upcoming programming or an alternative to the printed TV guides of old are … Continued