All 5G articles – Page 3
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Industry Trends
IBC2020 Accelerators: 5G centralised streaming for location-based VR
A new IBC Accelerator investigates the potential of a 5G centralised streaming model to enhance the user experience in location-based VR venues. Ian Volans investigates.
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Huawei’s UK ban: How it will impact broadcasters
The UK has banned Huawei from 5G deployments, but how could this impact plans to use the mobile tech in broadcasting? James Pearce investigates.
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Arqiva confirms restructure and redundancies
Arqiva is working on a restructure of its business that could result in a third of its staff being made redundant.
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IBC2020 Accelerators: 5G Remote Production
Eight national and international broadcast networks have joined an IBC Accelerator that aims to assess the current reality and future potential of 5G in remote production.
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5G-Virtuosa project completes first milestone
An EU-funded project exploring the use of 5G and virtualisation for broadcast production has completed its first round of technology integration, building an IP-based studio based on industry standards SMPTE ST 2110 and NMOS.
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Remote production identified as key 5G application
An overwhelming majority of broadcasters say they will adopt 5G technology within the next two years, with remote production identified as the most popular use case for the technology.
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EBU report: 5G could work for broadcasters
A report just published by the EBU concludes that 5G could meet the distribution requirements of both public service and commercial broadcasters. However, there are significant structural barriers that will need to be overcome to realise the potential of 5G.
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365 Playlist: Sport
As global sports begin tentative steps to restart following the coronavirus lockdown, IBC365 looks at some of the innovations in sports over recent years.
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Streaming rise, Vodacom’s 5G rollout and cinemas reopening
4-8 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Huawei licences InterDigital’s 3G, 4G, 5G and HEVC codec patents
InterDigital has signed a multi-year license agreement with Chinese manufacturer Huawei with the companies agreeing to dismiss pending litigation between the two.
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Analyst review: The year of OTT takes small hit
IBC365 looks at the latest facts and figures featured in analyst reports from across the industry.
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IBC calls for M+E collaboration and innovation
New technologies and online platforms are disrupting the media industry, so in recognising this change, IBC has launched its Accelerator Projects to seed, develop and showcase collaborative innovations.
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Live sports innovations on track
IBC365 looks at the latest innovations in covering live sport, from internet streaming protocols and virtual sets to 5G contribution and 8K production.
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UK government orders social media companies to tackle 5G fake news
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok are among platforms being called to take action on content linking 5G to Covid-10 with scientists saying the conspiracy is “complete rubbish.”
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Inside BBC R&D’s low-cost production project
The BBC’s research arm has been investigating ways to cover live events differently, employing cheaper workflows and streamlining technologies. BBC R&D’s Ian Wagdin tells IBC365’s Alana Foster all about the Nearly Live Production project.
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Huawei analysis: The cyber security debate
The UK parliament voted last week to allow some Huawei equipment in 5G deployments despite the US issuing warnings of the threat, but how much of a risk is Huawei?
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NAB Show 2020 cancelled, Vivo commences 6G R&D
9-13 Mar: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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RTVE and Rohde & Schwarz unveil 5G broadcast trial in Barcelona
Spanish broadcaster RTVE has partnered with Rohde & Schwarz and several other technology partners to demonstrate 5G broadcast and multicast technology in Barcelona.
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Ofcom repays UK telcos overcharged fees & EU crack down on big tech firms
17-21 Feb: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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5G has arrived, but there are some challenges ahead
There are 13 million 5G subscriptions in use, with that number predicted to skyrocket in 2020. But the new generation of mobile tech is facing some significant challenges writes James Pearce.