VIDAA
VIDAA is a technology company that specializes in a streaming television operating system of the same name. The company was founded by the Hisense Group, the maker of various electronics, with VIDAA focused primarily on international distribution of its streaming technology. VIDAA is based in Atlanta.

The Trade Desk partners with VIDAA, Nexxen on CTV-focused Ventura Ecosystem
The Trade Desk has launched a new cross-collaboration initiative called Ventura Ecosystem, with V (formerly VIDAA) and Nexxen as its first participants.

VIDAA takes on Nielsen, Comscore with V Index measurement solution
The tool will aggregate viewing data across apps and channels from more than 30 million activated VIDAA-powered smart TVs, starting in EMEA markets.
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Free Live Sports inks platform deals, now reaches 75 million households worldwide
Free Live Sports (FLS) has inked a multi-platform distribution deal that allows it to reach more than 75 million homes around the world, the company announced this week.

CNN streaming networks land on VIDAA connected TV platform
Two CNN-branded streaming networks are now available on VIDAA's Hisense-built smart TVs in select countries.

OTTera, Blue Pictures launch AVAZ streaming channel
AVAZ will offer around-the-clock Nollywood TV shows and movies, spotlighting the best entertainment from Nigeria.

Teads expands connected TV ad partnership with VIDAA
Teads has expanded its partnership with TV developer VIDAA that will see the two companies collaborate more closely on CTV initiatives.

WBD’s streamer Max lands on VIDAA smart TVs
VIDAA is bringing Max to more than 60 countries through a new partnership with Warner Bros Discovery.

VIDAA breaks streaming consumption record in June
More than 2.34 billion hours of content was watched on VIDAA-powered smart TVs in June, breaking an internal record for the company.

Free streaming channel count drops slightly to 1,943, report says
In March, the total number of FAST channels reported by Gavin Bridge was 1,963 — so, who lost 20 channels between then and now?

VIDAA TV OS ready to compete against Roku, Amazon in U.S.
Unlike Roku and Amazon, executives at VIDAA say the tech firm has no plans to make its own streaming smart TV sets.

DAZN app to come pre-installed on VIDAA-powered smart TVs
The DAZN sports app will come pre-installed on VIDAA smart TVs under a new multi-year agreement with the streaming developer.

FIFA brings free streaming channel to more services
FIFA has launched its free, ad-supported FIFA Plus channel on the Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.