All Connectivity/Contribution articles – Page 2
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NewsEC approves Canal Digital merger with NENT’s Viasat Consumer
The European Commission has given the thumbs-up to the proposed merger between Canal Digital, Telenor Group’s satellite pay-TV business, and Viasat Consumer, which is owned by NENT.
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Executive InterviewsInterview: Janne Yli-Äyhö, YLE
Like the rest of the industry, YLE has had to adapt swiftly to the coronavirus pandemic. But CTO Janne Yli-Äyhö is still focussed on the Finnish broadcaster’s long-term digital transformation strategy, writes George Bevir.
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NewsSynamedia and Google Cloud partner & Universal films banned in Odeon
27 Apr - 1 May: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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WebinarHow to succeed in OTT in 2020
Watch on-demand to find out how the OTT sector uses key business, technology and distribution strategies for success in 2020.
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NewsMicrosoft and Apple earnings & NAB 4K 4Charity goes virtual
27 - 3 Apr: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry
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NewsNetflix earning wins & Quibi fast tracks TV casting capability
20-24 Apr: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsEdinburgh TV Festival 2020 goes digital & Quibi officially launches
Edinburgh TV Festival to go digital The Edinburgh TV festival has been moved online for 2020, amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The television industry event was due to take place in Scotland in August but will now be staged as a digital alternative. It will still ...
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Industry TrendsLive 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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NewsUK 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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NewsBBC suggests replacing licence fee with broadband levy
In a response to the government’s plans to decriminalise the payment of the BBC licence fee, the broadcaster has suggested it could be replaced by a monthly broadband connection levy.
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NewsOneWeb files for bankruptcy blaming coronavirus pandemic
The London-based satellite start-up OneWeb has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US pointing to the instability to secure additional investors during the Covid-19 crisis.
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NewsOneWeb launches new satellites amid bankruptcy rumours
Satellite firm OneWeb launched 34 new satellites over the weekend while reports point to the firm potentially filing for bankruptcy protection.
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NewsNAB 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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NewsGray Television and Apollo submit rival $8.5bn bids for Tegna
US TV group Gray Television has reportedly made an $8.5 billion bid for rival Tegna, setting off a potential bidding war for the company.
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NewsNHK confirms plans for 8K broadcast of 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
Japanese broadcaster NHK has outlined its plans to broadcast the upcoming Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in 8K across seven disciplines.
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NewsElon Musk at Satellite 2020 | SXSW cancelled | Formula 1 starts
9 – 13 Mar: Your guide on what to look forward to this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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NewsNet Insight acquires Aperi’s product portfolio
Net Insight has acquired Aperi’s Live IP media virtualisation platform and software product portfolio.
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NewsComcast acquires ad-supported streamer Xumo
The free advertising-supported streaming service Xumo - founded by Myspace owner Meredith Corporation in a joint venture with Panasonic - has been bought by Comcast.
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NewsOfcom 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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Industry TrendsRight content, right place, right time
Automation is certain to play an ever-greater role as broadcasters work to service more platforms with more content than ever before, writes David Davies.
