DStv 4K streaming launch is not imminent

DStv 4K streaming launch is not imminent

MultiChoice Group has not launched 4K-resolution content on its DStv Stream platform, despite a media report earlier on Thursday claiming that it had done so. Although the JSE-listed broadcaster has the capability to offer 4K services on DStv Stream and its satellite bouquets, and has tested the technology in the past, it has not done…

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MultiChoice refutes 4K streaming report

MultiChoice refutes 4K streaming report

MultiChoice Group has clarified that it has not launched 4K-resolution content on its DStv Stream platform, despite a media report claiming otherwise. Although the company has the technical capability to offer 4K services and has tested them in the past, its streaming service currently maxes out at 1080p (full HD). Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile…

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South African streaming music showdown

South African streaming music showdown

Google’s YouTube Music is the most affordable individual subscription service in South Africa for streaming music, despite a price increase from R59.99 to R64.99 since the last comparison TechCentral published two years ago. The cost of accessing unlimited music streaming services in South Africa has remained relatively stable over time, with the largest increase over…

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Streaming platform eVOD reports 70% YoY growth

Streaming platform eVOD reports 70% YoY growth

Streaming platform, eVOD achieves 70% year-on-year growth in SA. Streaming platform eVOD, an on-demand video streaming from eMedia, the parent company of e.tv and Openview, has seen a 70% year-on-year growth. This is according to Thapelo Ramatsui, brand manager for eVOD and local content, in an e-mail interview with ITWeb. This, as South Africa’s video‑streaming…

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Streaming for corporates: The next frontier in enterprise communication, engagement

Streaming for corporates: The next frontier in enterprise communication, engagement

Corporate streaming is on the rise. As enterprises pivot towards more distributed workforces and digitised operations, the need for dynamic, scalable communication tools has never been greater. One solution is rapidly gaining ground: corporate streaming. Centrax Digital, a South Africa-based growth and solutions partner, is enabling enterprises across the continent to take advantage of this…

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