Press releases

2013-03-12 08:30

Aspiro TV launches hosted Premium Live transcoding platform

Aspiro TV, a Norwegian company providing Multi-Screen TV services and products, today announced the launch of a premium hosted platform with flexible time-based encoding capacity. This platform which caters to Live Channels and Events will significantly reduce the cost and complexity of broadcasting events like sport and news, since capacity can be booked on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

2012-10-23 14:40

New Head of Aspiro TV

Listed streaming leader Aspiro has appointed Espen Erikstad, co-founder of Rubberduck Media Lab, as the new Head of its subsidiary Aspiro TV. The aim is to establish Aspiro TV as the self-evident technology vendor for businesses that want to deliver the best user experiences in online video services.

2012-05-22 13:48

Aspiro launches Multi-screen OTT Video Apps for TV 2 Denmark

Aspiro TV, Scandinavia´s leading Multi-screen Video enabler announced today their partnership with TV 2 in Denmark and launch on iOS. A white-labelled solution is now available for users in Denmark. The initial launch includes iPhone and iPad Apps featuring high-quality Live TV and a substantial VoD catalogue.

2012-05-03 08:52

Aspiro TV extends agreement with 3 Sweden & Denmark

Aspiro TV, Scandinavia´s leading Multi-screen and OTT TV & Video enabler announced today that it has extended its agreement with Swedish operator 3 for services in Sweden & Denmark. The service agreement will provide Aspiro with revenues in the range of 6-8 MSEK over a period of two years.

2012-02-24 10:25

Aspiro implements social TV

Aspiro TV, the multi-screen video enabler today announced it’s implementing social TV features as part of its services. The seamless social integration into Facebook Timeline will open up new possibilities for Aspiro’s customers.

2012-02-16 08:30

Aspiro TV becomes certified Widevine integration partner

Aspiro TV, the Multi-Screen video enabler, has signed an agreement with Google’s Widevine DRM for studio approved DRM-solutions for Video OTT-services. As a Widevine certified partner; Aspiro will be able to offer the DRM solution to the existing hosted services as well as new customers´locally owned video platforms.

2011-09-14 08:30

Aspiro TV enters into agreement with operator in Latin America

Aspiro AB today announce that it has signed an agreement with a mobile network operator, to deliver video streaming services in Latin America. The agreement has a term of three years and will generate annual revenues in the range between 5-8 MSEK, starting from Q3 2011. More details about the agreement will be released later this fall.

2011-09-05 08:30

Aspiro TV introduce Augmented TV – demonstrating new platform at IBC 2011

Aspiro TV, Europe’s leading provider of TV and video streaming services introduce a ground-breaking new multi-screen platform for its compelling TV and video streaming services, allowing telcos, broadcasters, content owners and advertisers access to augment the video experience by adding contextual web-based interactive content and services to the live TV or Video on Demand services.

2011-08-09 13:47

Aspiro TV selected as finalist for ConnectedWorld.TV Awards at the International Broadcast Convention - IBC 2011

Aspiro TV is shortlisted for the inaugural ConnectedWorld.TV Awards, to be presented at the IBC in Amsterdam in September. Aspiro is shortlisted in the category Best Service Delivery Platform, for its white label mobile TV & VOD streaming application.

2011-06-07 08:30

Aspiro shortlisted for Meffys in both TV and Music categories

The finalists for the eighth annual Meffys have been announced, naming both Aspiro TV and Aspiro Music as finalists in the TV and music categories respectively. The winners of the international mobile entertainment and media industry awards will be announced at the industry’s premier awards gala in London on July 7th.

2011-05-12 08:30

Aspiro TV expand cooperation with Telenor for new TV-clients

Aspiro TV, Europe’s leading provider of TV and video streaming services expand its deliveries to Telenor in connection with the telco’s increased initiatives for TV and video services in the Nordic countries.

2011-02-01 09:15

Rubberduck becomes Aspiro TV - moves from mobile-only to three screen TV services

Aspiro subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab today announces a change of company name to Aspiro TV. The name change clarifies its part in the group, as well as signals a move from being a pure mobile-TV provider, towards delivering hosted and managed TV-services to all devices and screens.

2010-12-22 08:30

Heavy content focus at Rubberduck Media Lab - Vabø heads up new initiative

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming TV services announced it’s strengthening the Content team, hiring Linda Vabø as Head of Content from early December.

2010-10-29 11:10

Rubberduck ready to receive Windows 7 operating system, completed TV application ready for the market upon launch

Anticipating the release of the new line of Windows 7 phones, Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services has developed an application supporting the new operating system. The first delivery will be shipped by early November.

2010-09-23 12:50

Rubberduck launches iPad Application

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services continues to expand its offering with its new Apple iPad Application.

2010-06-14 08:30

Rubberduck Media Lab launches support for touch phones

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services, today announced support for a wide range of new touch phones, through an in-house developed Java application.

2010-06-07 07:50

Rubberduck partners Entel for LTE mobile TV trial - supports development of test networks in Chile

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services, today confimed it had been engaged in trials with Entel PCS in Chile for high speed mobile TV over LTE tests.

2010-05-27 13:00

Rubberduck Media Lab shortlisted for prestigious global award for its mobile TV services delivered to Deutsche Telekom

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services, has been shortlisted for the 2010 Meffys Award for its mobile TV services that it provides for Telekom Deutschland in Germany. This is the seventh award that Rubberduck has been shortlisted for over the last years.

2010-04-27 09:15

Rubberduck now supports HTTP streaming as part of its complete Mobile TV solution

Aspiro subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab, Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services, today announced it is upscaling initiatives in HTTP streaming. The company has now completed the first phase of an ongoing program to provide a new streaming infrastructure built around HTTP streaming, enabling a more robust and flexible live TV and video-on-demand service.

2010-02-15 08:32

Rubberduck reveals mobile TV growth - Live TV content and iPhone applications generates surge in viewers

Rubberduck Media Lab, a division of Aspiro and Europe’s leading provider of streaming mobile TV services, today revealed massive growth in viewing figures across its hosted platform triggered by the availability of popular live content.

2010-02-12 08:31

Rubberduck lands on Android– delivers mobile TV service to Google phones

Rubberduck Media Lab, a subsidiary of Aspiro, Northern Europe’s leading provider of mobile entertainment services, today confirmed that its streaming mobile TV application would now be available for download on Google’s new Nexus One phone and other Android handsets.

2009-12-08 08:31

Aspiro subsidiary signs letter of intent with key customer in Europe

Aspiro’s subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV and video services for network operators and broadcasters worldwide, has signed a letter of intent to upgrade one of its managed services in Europe. The agreement is estimated to be worth 40-50 MSEK.

2009-09-09 08:30

Rubberduck Media Lab launches mobile TV service for operator O2

Rubberduck Media Lab AS, a leading provider of mobile TV and video services for network operators and broadcasters worldwide, has now launched a mobile TV and video service for Telefónica O2 Ireland.

2009-04-06 10:35

Rubberduck Media Lab wins a Red Herring 100 Europe 2009

Red Herring has announced that Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV was named a Winner of the Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.

2009-03-25 08:31

Rubberduck Media Lab selected as Finalist for the Red Herring 100 Europe 2009

Red Herring has announced that Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV services was named a Finalist of Red Herring 100 Europe, an award given to the top 100 private technology companies based in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region each year.

2009-01-19 15:35

Rubberduck Media Lab signs general agreement with international operator

Aspiro’s subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV services, signed today a multi country general agreement with a global Tier 1 Operator. The agreement is estimated to provide net revenues of approximately SEK 25-30 m over a three year period for Rubberduck Media Lab.

2008-12-22 11:49

Rubberduck Media Lab offers Mobile Video Streaming to Advertisers and Media Agencies

Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV solutions now offers a quick-time-to-market solution to advertisers and media agencies that are including mobile video streaming as a part of advertisement campaigns’ platform mix.

2008-12-18 15:30

Rubberduck Media Lab delivers mobile video for German Broadcaster

Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV solutions, announces today a new collaboration with German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle. Rubberduck is part of the stock listed Aspiro group, which is the Scandinavian market leader within mobile services.

2008-12-11 12:48

Rubberduck Media Lab wins Mobile Entertainment Award for best Mobile TV service

Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV solutions, has won the Mobile Entertainment Award for Best Mobile TV or video service presented by Visiongain in London. Rubberduck is part of the stock listed Aspiro group, which is the Scandinavian market leader within mobile services.

2008-11-19 08:40

Rubberduck Media Lab launches iPhone services for NetCom

Today TeliaSonera’s Norwegian brand NetCom is launching a mobile video service specifically designed for iPhone users. The service is developed by Aspiro’s subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab, who provides the hosting service, content sourcing and front end browser design and development.

2008-11-11 12:31

Rubberduck Media Lab expands its operations in the US

Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of mobile TV solutions, expands its operations on the North American market, establishing a southern California based headquarter in Carlsbad. Rubberduck is part of the stock listed Aspiro group, which is the Scandinavian market leader within mobile services.

2008-10-09 15:38

Tele2 and Rubberduck launches Mobile TV services in Estonia

Rubberduck Media Lab, a leading provider of white label mobile TV services, has now launched a comprehensive mobile TV service in Estonia for Tele2. Rubberduck is a subsidiary to the stock listed Aspiro group, which is the Scandinavian market leader within mobile services.

2008-07-01 15:39

Rubberduck Launches Mobile TV Services for Sonofon in Denmark

Rubberduck Media Lab AS, a subsidiary of Aspiro AB and a leading provider of mobile TV hosting and managed services for network operators and broadcasters worldwide has launched a comprehensive mobile TV service in Denmark for Sonofon A/S.

2007-07-13 15:41

Telenor chooses Rubberduck Media Lab

Aspiro’s subsidiary Rubberduck Media Lab has signed an agreement with the mobile operator Telenor for delivery of a complete Mobile TV service in Norway. The service includes content sourcing and editing, portal design and hosting of the technical solution.

2007-01-23 15:42

3 chooses Rubberduck Media Lab

Rubberduck Media Lab has signed an agreement with the Scandinavian mobile operator 3 for delivery of both the technical solution and operations and hosting of 3’s Mobile TV initiative in Sweden and Denmark. The service named 3Show is tested at the moment and will from 1 February be a part of 3’s broadband services within the concept X-Series.