AUCKLAND, New Zealand and TORONTO, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Quickplay today announced that it has designed and implemented a comprehensive, cloud-native transformation of the Television New Zealand’s streaming platform, TVNZ+. The landmark project has been built on a new operating system, offering a suite of new services and leveraging AI tools to provide a more personalized experience for viewers. The technology overhaul will drive unprecedented innovation and efficiency for TVNZ, New Zealand’s state-owned broadcaster, which reaches over two million New Zealanders daily.

 Completed in just 12 months, Quickplay replaced a fragmented ecosystem of six+ vendors across UI/UX, content management, video processing, advertising and analytics with a single, unified platform. The team at TVNZ also named Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud platform for the transformation, further increasing efficiencies and lowering costs by consolidating onto a single cloud vendor. Quickplay is available in AWS Marketplace and recently joined the AWS Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program; the TVNZ project marks the first full-scale transformation delivered through the Quickplay AWS partnership.

“At TVNZ our ambition is clear: to be New Zealand’s number one streaming platform for entertainment, sport and trusted news. TVNZ+ already stands shoulder-to-shoulder with global streamers in our market, but standing still is not an option. To reach more Kiwis than anyone else in an increasingly digital world we knew we needed to make a step change. said Rob Hutchinson, Chief Digital Officer, TVNZ. “Working in lockstep with Quickplay we’re delivering something genuinely transformative – and at rapid pace. We’ve simplified our technology stack, reduced complexity and built a platform that lets us move faster and innovate harder. Every efficiency we unlock behind the scenes means a richer experience for New Zealand audiences.”

 Key Innovations include:

A Co-viewing capability: As a predominantly free-to-air broadcaster, advertising is of immense importance to TVNZ. Over 70% of TVNZ+ viewing happens over Connected TVs, where multiple people watch together. With this new feature, TVNZ can pass co-viewer data to the ad stack in real time, enabling them to put each ad into context based on what’s being watched and who’s watching.A unified Live Operations console with “Red Button” Live Ad Insertion: A new, streamlined console, powered by AWS Elemental Media Services, allows TVNZ to manage live channels and events with ad marker insertion via a single interface.Deep CTV Integration: This feature allows TVNZ content to be surfaced to viewers outside of the TVNZ+ app, directly within the CTV homepage.Consolidated Operations: Quickplay’s platform replaces existing systems for video CMS, live operations, UI, and data analytics.Scaling with Cloud: Migrated to a robust AWS cloud infrastructure to support significant concurrent viewership for a range of programs and events, such as the evening news and upcoming World Cup coverage. The live streaming of channels, sports and ad insertion on live TV and VOD is built on AWS Elemental Media Services and integrates Amazon Cloudfront (CDN).Enhanced Monetization: The system includes sophisticated ad-funded (AVOD) features, including sponsored rails, carousels, and pause-ad functionality to maximize revenue.Future-Ready Architecture: The platform integrates Evergent for advanced user management and billing, enabling TVNZ to introduce premium paid content and events for the first time.

“TVNZ has become a powerhouse of innovation, which is particularly unique for the public broadcast segment. They knew that to deliver what their viewers were after, they had to transition to a streamlined, high-performance platform,” said Goutham Vinjamuri, COO of Quickplay. “With that in mind, we built TVNZ a content-to-value operating system that offers their viewers what they want and makes their content library commercially liquid. This evolution illustrates that when you connect a trusted brand to a native-AI ecosystem, you don’t just survive the digital shift – you lead it.”

At The NAB Streaming Summit, TVNZ’s Rob Hutchinson will talk about the powerful features of this brand new platform when he presents “How TVNZ+ Built a Co-Viewing Product that Turns Additional Viewers into Traditional Reach” on Tuesday, April 21 at 11:30am PT.

To schedule a meeting with Quickplay at NAB, email help@quickplay.com.

About TVNZ 
TVNZ (Te Reo Tātaki) is New Zealand’s national broadcaster. We’re at the heart of the moments that matter to Aotearoa, reaching more than 2 million Kiwis through broadcast channels TVNZ 1, 2, DUKE and online platform, TVNZ+. Our purpose is to inspire conversations that shape our nation and enrich the lives of all New Zealanders – connecting Kiwis through trusted journalism, live sport, and world-class entertainment. Every day, across every screen, we reflect who we are and imagine who we might be with stories that inform, challenge, and engage. Visit us at tvnz.co.nz.

About Quickplay:
Quickplay is the Content to Value Operating System for media and entertainment, connecting every stage of the content lifecycle, from creation to monetization. By applying intelligence where it drives measurable impact, Quickplay enables broadcasters, sports operators, streamers, and creators to turn their catalogs into revenue. Quickplay powers 2.5 billion streaming minutes per month, with 5 billion ad impressions served and 99.999% streaming uptime. Quickplay was founded by four innovators with deep media and entertainment technology experience from AT&T, McKinsey and Company, The Walt Disney Company, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Headquartered in Toronto, the company has offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Chennai, and throughout Europe. For more information, visit quickplay.com.

Media Contacts:
Emily Amey for TVNZ
Emily.Amey@tvnz.co.nz

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NANNING, China, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a report from china-asean-media.com.

The 14-day “2026 Vietnam-China Cross-Border Tourism AI Empowerment Cooperation and Exchange Program” successfully concluded on April 19 in Nanning, Guangxi. Co-hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (China) and the Departments of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Quang Ninh, Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang provinces (Vietnam), the event brought together nearly 30 tourism officials and industry representatives from the four Vietnamese localities.

With the theme “Vietnam-China AI + Cross-Border Tourism Exchange and Cooperation,” the program combined expert lectures, case studies on AI applications, and field visits. Participants gained insights into ASEAN-China tourism policies, AI-driven cross-border cooperation models, and smart tourism technologies. Hands-on training enabled them to use AI tools for decision-making, product development, and destination branding.

The delegation conducted field studies in Nanning, Liuzhou, Guilin, and Hechi. They visited the China-ASEAN AI Innovation and Cooperation Center, the “Easy Visit Guangxi” platform, the No. Wang Cultural Industrial Park, and the BAO JUN base, experiencing Guangxi’s smart, industrial, landscape, and wellness tourism offerings.

A meaningful part of the program was retracing President Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary footsteps in Guangxi, including visits to the former site of Yucai School in Nanning, the former residence of Ho Chi Minh in Liuzhou, and the “September 2” School site in Guilin. On April 17, all participants attended the launch ceremony of the 2026 Vietnam-China Border People’s Carnival in Nanning, witnessing the deep friendship and mutual support between the border communities of both nations.

At the closing ceremony on April 18, a cross-border tourism product design competition was held. The team from Quang Ninh won the Best Design Award, while teams from Lang Son, Cao Bang, and Tuyen Quang received Excellence Awards. Mr. Lưu Bá Mạc, Vice Director of Lang Son’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, praised the program for fostering practical cooperation and opening new directions for the “comrades and brothers” friendship between local authorities.

The program not only provided Vietnamese tourism professionals with valuable knowledge in AI and smart tourism but also laid a solid foundation for future cooperation in building shared tourism information platforms, developing smart products, and enhancing data connectivity. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry through AI, contributing to the strategic Vietnam-China community with a shared future.

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LAHORE, Pakistan, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Solar made a strong impact at this year’s Solar Pakistan exhibition (17th-19th April, at Expo Centre Lahore) by unveiling a range of advanced solar solutions designed to meet the growing demand for low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

The new T5 Pro solar module represents a major leap in N-type TOPCon technology, delivering breakthroughs in both conversion efficiency and power output. It is designed to be the new flagship product in the industry, offering enhanced performance and long-term value.

Key Highlights of the T5 Pro:

A unique product design: The T5 Pro specificity remains in its design architecture, with an overlapping tri-cut cell construction. This innovative structure significantly boosts the module’s performance, ensuring superior output and higher energy yield.

Product Reliability: The T5 Pro’s low-current technology ensures precise temperature control, with hotspot temperatures up to 45°C lower than conventional modules. This reduces the risk of fire hazards and improves overall module longevity. The module has also passed rigorous reliability tests, making it ideal for diverse applications, including commercial rooftops and ground-mounted power stations.

Customer Value: By enhancing energy generation and reducing project lifecycle costs, the T5 Pro provides a high return on investment for both residential and commercial solar applications.

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module: Optimized for C&I Rooftops

TCL Solar’s Lightweight Module addresses the specific challenges faced by commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops, particularly in areas with limited load-bearing capacity.

Improved Power Output: Weighing only 5.4 kg/m², these modules generate 3-6% more power compared to traditional TOPCon modules, offering a highly efficient solution for weight-sensitive environments.

Superior Heat Dissipation: The ultra-thin glass design enhances heat dissipation, lowers operating temperatures and reduces overall weight and making the modules ideal for aging rooftops or structures with limited structural integrity.

Building on the momentum at Solar Pakistan 2026, TCL SOLAR and TAIMOOR TRADING CO. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a key step in advancing solar energy solutions. This partnership aims to expand clean power access and drive sustainable development across Pakistan and beyond, with a shared focus on innovation and a low-carbon future.

Focusing on innovation, efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, TCL Solar continues to lead the way in solar technology in Pakistan and across the region, providing solutions that meet today’s energy needs while enabling measurable emissions reductions across the energy value chain.

As Pakistan embraces renewable energy, TCL Solar’s cutting-edge technologies will help drive the growth of low-carbon energy in South Asia and the Middle East.

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