WHY THIS MATTERS:The long-term partnership will deliver live and VOD solutions for major sports leagues, pro team franchises, "emerging leagues," regional and national sports networks, and others holders of premium sports rights.
WHY THIS MATTERS:The report comes amid the rise of virtual MVPDs such as Sling TV, PlayStation Vue and DirecTV Now alongside the ongoing expansion and adoption of authenticated TV Everywhere apps that increasingly remove the need for consumers to use a retail device such as the Slingbox.