Technology
Movistar+ backs Vizrt to appeal to younger audiences
Movistar+ and Vizrt have partnered to deliver a better and diverse content experience experience for younger sports fans
Movistar
Business
DAZN, Movistar score LaLiga domestic rights
New deal is a record for LaLiga and will run until 2027
Media Delivery
Telefonica Spain streams in the cloud with Harmonic
Harmonic provides VOS360 cloud streaming platform for disaster recovery
Media Management
MediaKind enhances Telefonica’s VoD offerings
According to MediaKind, Movistar+ will also benefit from premium video quality up to 4K, enabled by its latest HEVC/H264 codec implementations
Media Delivery
Spain’s Telefonica to distribute DAZN on Movistar+
New alliance with Movistar adds DAZN alongside those already consolidated on the platform including Netflix and Disney Plus
Media Management
Movistar Plus selects ATEME’s head end, Foundry introduces Nuke Indie
TVBEurope rounds up the latest product and tech news from ATEME, Riedel, 24i and Foundry
Media Delivery
LaLiga charity concert to be broadcast in 180 countries
Available on LaLigaSportsTV, Movistar LaLiga, GOL TV and LaLiga international broadcasters
Business
Vodafone goes negative on Telefónica’s Disney Plus deal
Mobile operator warned of "covert exclusivity"
Business
Telefonica to finalise Disney Plus deal
Streaming service launches in Western Europe on 24th March
TVBEverywhere
Telefonica deploys NAGRA for content protection
NAGRA Connect to secure Movistar IPTV service and 4K Ultra HD content in multiple countries
Production & Post
Movistar+ employs Net Insight for remote production
Solution is being used for production on coverage of the Spanish Basketball League
TVBEverywhere
Telefonica adds Aura to Movistar+
First integration of the AI assistant into a TV service
TVBEverywhere
Movistar+ integrates with Amazon Fire TV
Service is now available on the Fire TV Stick where customers can access films, series, documentaries and programmes
Business
Movistar+ retains Formula One exclusivity
Will remain exclusive home in Spain until at least 2020
TVBEverywhere
Movistar to include AI from next year
Artificial Intelligence will be included in its pay-TV service
TVBEverywhere
Movistar+ app available on Sony smart TVs in Spain
App available on sets released in 2015 or later