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A TV app can't please everyone. What one person considers a perfectly organized home screen, another finds empty. Every decision involves weighing technology, features, and personal taste. A TV evening begins with a decision: watch live, continue watching something, retrieve an old program from replay, or resume a recording. Behind each of these choices lies a need. […]
iOS and Apple TV: The biggest overhaul in 8 years
iOS 1.4.8 and tvOS 1.5.2 are here. This is the biggest overhaul since the apps were first released in 2018. The changes go deeper than they appear at first glance. Netstream TV is gradually bringing all platforms up to the same standard. It started with First Screen, then WebTV. Now iOS and Apple […]
Swiss TV market: Is local diversity being lost out?
The major telecom providers largely divide the Swiss TV market among themselves. This leaves less room for maneuver for local providers, utilities, and cable networks. Why it's still worthwhile to fight for your own TV offering, and what it takes. The Swiss TV market is in flux: A handful of large telecom providers are consolidating an ever-increasing share of TV households. What […]
Netstream TV First Screen: From Linux to Android TV
Around 3.5 million Swiss people watch television daily. Whether linear or via streaming: the big screen remains the preferred device. What has changed is the technology behind it: Netstream TV now uses Android TV. Netstream TV runs on the television, in the browser, as well as on smartphones and tablets. We call the television the First […]
Platform-independent cold migration to the Cloud
The reasons for migrating to the Cloud vary: rising operating costs, new security requirements, or greater flexibility. Especially with complex system landscapes, a planned and controlledagis crucial. Anyone operating systems that have evolved over many years knows the challenges. The infrastructure works, but it's no longer state-of-the-art. Updates are risky, and hardware can no longer be […]
Migration scenario without business interruption
Many companies start with a data backup and shortly thereafter run their systems productively in the Cloud. This allows for a phased migration that is controlled, secure, and without unnecessary effort. Migrating existing systems to the Cloud is easier if it is not planned as a complete move. The Netstream Workload Availability Service (NWAS) enables the virtual […]
Why DVB-C still plays a role today
Despite the dominance of IPTV and streaming, DVB-C remains aag-after solution in many areas. Network operators, utility companies, and municipalities, in particular, continue to rely on this proven technology. DVB-C uses the coaxial network for TV distribution, which is already available in many regions. Operation is stable and independent of bandwidth or network bottlenecks. It is especially compelling in linear television […]
Assessing criticality: Theagfor your disaster recovery strategy
Assess the criticality of your IT systems consistently, instead of relying on gut feeling. We'll show you a simple yet proven method that will ensure you never fail at this assessment. When it comes to disaster recovery plans, one of the most importantagis: How business-critical is an IT system, and how quickly does it need to be available again in an emergency? […]
VMware licensing change 2025: Broadcom increases minimum requirements
Since Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, one change has followed another. Many companies are less than enthusiastic about this. Smaller IT environments and lean service providers, in particular, are coming under increasing pressure. The new requirements are making the cost-effective operation of traditional VMware infrastructures unattractive for many SMEs in Switzerland. From the 10th […]
ISO 27001: Practical experience and tips
For IT service providers, a certified Information SecurityagSystem (ISMS) according to ISO 27001 is more important than ever. Implementation not only presents challenges but also opens up new opportunities – for greater structure, security, and trust. In this articleag we look back on our own journey and openly share what we would do differently today. At Netstream […]