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Controlling data usage with strong streaming vital for video service providers and mobile network operators
Streaming video is everywhere today – from subscription services packed with movies and TV episodes to social media, work memes, and clips shared with friends and family. This poses a problem for mobile network operators, whose networks were not originally built to handle the bandwidth level that streaming video requires, ...
Can connected TVs save the pay-TV operator?
When hearing about the significant growth of the connected TV (CTV) market, the prevailing conclusion is that it benefits streaming services. According to Statista, 88% of U.S. households have at least one CTV device. They also reported that nearly 74% of UK households own a smart TV and the share ...
Comcast uses Qwilt at the edge
Comcast is deploying Qwilt’s open edge platform in order to support its distributed content delivery network (CDN) in the United States.
Verimatrix aims to turn the tide against pirates
Anti-piracy system Counterspy is designed to address the escalating threat of illegal digital video distribution.
Native Dante compatibility comes HOME
Audinate and Lawo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the integration of Dante audio and video technologies into Lawo’s HOME Apps.
Seamless and secure hybrid distribution from Intelsat
Intelsat has enhanced its IP distribution portfolio with the addition of IntelsatOne IP.
IBC Stand Design Awards winners announced
There are many visually attractive, accessible and innovative stands at IBC2024, and the IBC Stand Design Awards celebrate the very best among them all. All stands across the IBC Show were considered and yesterday the four winners were announced across four categories.
GlobalM offers a SDVN bridge across two worlds
Users can experience new cloud orchestration capabilities for software-defined contribution and distribution, claims GlobalM for its advanced IP gateway technology.
Lawo builds more blocks for HOME
With the introduction of a batch of new apps at IBC, the LawoHOME platform now hosts nine processing apps, and the company is promising more to come in the weeks following IBC.
Elements introduces Blink
Bringing a world-first to IBC, media storage specialist Elements is aiming to boost productivity for post professionals with Elements Blink, a native BeeGFS client for Windows and macOS.
Linear Acoustic takes to the AERO
Linear Acoustic, a member of the Telos Alliance, is boosting its AERO-series with three new hardware audio processors. The AERO.20, AERO.200 and AERO.2400 all deliver integrated loudness control, upmixing, Nielsen and Verance Aspect watermark encoding, Dolby AC-3 encoding, SAP audio, downmixing, and automated EAS and text-to-speech audio insertion.
KVM control in the Matrix from Adder
Making its global debut at IBC, the plug and play ADDERView Matrix C-Range expands Adder Technology’s comprehensive KVM matrix portfolio and enables users to deploy and configure an IP KVM matrix easily.
Evertz Fiber X-Link makes a mega connection
Broadcast technology provider Evertz is using IBC2024 to introduce Fiber X-Link, the latest addition to its Nexx processing and routing solution.
UMS set to showcase tech innovation & leadership across MENA
One of the largest media conglomerates in the Arab region, United Media Services (UMS) is to showcase its latest achievements in terms of harnessing technology, reaching new audiences and competing with rivals in its session today (15 September) on the Showcase Theatre.
Ross Video offers pro switching for smaller operations
Carbonite Ultra Solo is a compact UHD production switcher designed to enable smaller operators to deliver professional switching.
Imagine celebrates four thousand workflows served
Imagine Communications is marking a milestone at IBC2024, with the shipping of the 4000th unit of its Selenio Network Processor (SNP).
Blackmagic unveils high-end URSA Cine 12K
Making its IBC debut, Blackmagic says the URSA Cine 12K is the result of designing a “dream high-end camera that had everything we had ever wanted.”
Akamai says customer choice increases cloud competition
Akamai’s new Media Cloud is aimed firmly at competing with AWS Elemental, using a ‘partners first’ approach that provides services from many different vendors (its Qualified Compute Partners include Yospace, EZDRM, Unified Streaming and Scalstrm), so users have a choice.
Avoiding production bottlenecks with AJA
Aiming to avoid production bottlenecks across IP, live production and data management, AJA has unveiled its latest Kona IP25 video and audio I/O card at IBC, alongside a range of product innovations.
Wireless ecosystem debuts with bidirectional wideband transmission
After years of development and spectrum policy work, Sennheiser is using IBC to unveil a digital wireless ecosystem boasting the world’s first bidirectional wideband technology.
Celestia TTI shoots for the moon
Celestia TTi’s new generation of high power, high performance GaN SSPAs promise to “provide the ultimate technology solutions to satellite operators, satellite broadcasters and ground station operators”.
Flexible channel management with Monica
Serving as both an extensive monitoring and control solution and a network management system, Amphinicy Technologies’ latest offering, Monica, offers broadcasting companies, teleport operators, and integrators effective channel management.
Genelec shows how to get ahead in audio
With the introduction of its new 8550A Professional Reference Headphones at IBC, sound specialist Genelec has not only expanded the UNIO ecosystem it introduced at IBC 2023, but says it provides an “even more seamless bridge between professional in-room loudspeaker and personal headphone monitoring.”
Plain speaking with Fonn Group’s Mimir
With the introduction of AI scene description to its cloud asset management software, cloud-native asset management company Mimir, part of the Fonn Group, is aiming to improve accuracy and speed up search times with automated, detailed and accurate scene description, natural language search, advanced sharing, and quick cutting capabilities from ...
Cutting a swathe through IP with Blade 4
Boasting a unique AoIP toolset in one rack unit, Wheatstone is aiming to be at the sharp end of broadcast with its fourth-generation Blade 4 WheatNet IP I/O unit.
Skills and diversity front and centre at IBC2024
IBC has hosted the first dedicated global forum for knowledge-sharing to secure the long-term future of the industry with diverse media, technical and engineering talent.
Olympian effort leads to IBC integrations for InSync Technology
FrameFormer has delivered a 300% increase in live broadcast frame rate conversions in the 12 months to June 2024 claims InSync. It enjoyed a further spike during Q3 of this year, as the Euro 2024 tournament, Paris Summer Olympics, and major golf and grand slam tennis tournaments delivered high-quality sports ...
Nvidia and Qvest announce generative AI collaboration
Delivering tangible generative AI applications that can drive return on investment is the aim of Qvest’s newly-announced collaboration with Nvidia, which it hopes will help to drive AI adoption in the media and entertainment industry.
New name brings new potential for Telenor
Following its acquisition by Space Norway Group earlier this year, Telenor Satellite will be exhibiting under a new name at IBC2024, Space Norway.
Premium content comes on stream with Eluvio
A new Casablanca release and Creator Studio, Content Analytics and AI Content Understanding apps are the focus for Eluvio, all built on its Content Fabric for premium live streaming, PVOD, FAST channels and video archive monetisation.
Energy-efficient technologies from Rohde & Schwarz on display
The R&S TH1 liquid-cooled, high-power transmitter from Rohde & Schwarz claims a potential 50% reduction in power consumption and carbon footprint over previous generations.
Broadpeak to debut new monetisation services
Demos of several monetisation services will be shown for the first time in Europe by Broadpeak, including Click2 interactive targeted ads. These enable viewers to interact as they are watching video streaming services, opening up a new type of ad inventory for video service providers, while boosting viewer engagement and ...
GatesAir Flexiva family grows with compact GX2K
Supporting 2kW of analogue FM in a 2U chassis, the Flexiva GX2K becomes the fourth low-power model in the Flexiva GX transmitter family, joining the GX50 (50W), GX1K (1kW) and GX3K (3kW).
NATO picks Synamedia streaming tech
Video software provider Synamedia said NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division used its D2C streaming technology to live stream the organisation’s 75th anniversary summit to tens of thousands of viewers on its website and YouTube. The event took place from 9-11 July in Washington D.C.
ITV winning the battle against piracy with help from Friend MTS
ITV has selected Friend MTS anti-piracy services to help protect its main linear channels across broadcast and streaming platforms.
LTN partners with TelevisaUnivision
Media and video transport technology specialist LTN announced a partnership enabling Spanish-language media and content company, TelevisaUnivision, to migrate to IP-based video distribution.
Net Insight launches Nimbra Connect iT
Net Insight launched Nimbra Connect iT, which it said is designed to transform live internet transport workflows for small to medium networks.
Tele Columbus goes live with PŸUR TV
Software specialist 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) announced that German operator Tele Columbus has gone live with its next-generation hybrid STB service PŸUR TV, supported by the 3Ready product platform and NAGRA’s OpenTV video platform.
ViewLift partners with US National Hockey League
The US National Hockey League (NHL) and sports streaming specialist ViewLift have relaunched NHL, a free apps offering across a range of device platforms that allow hockey fans to create a customised feed of the latest highlights, condensed games, features, and other content.
Better Software Group partners with Evergent
Better Software Group and Evergent announced a new partnership that is designed to enhance customer experiences across the digital media and entertainment landscape.
TDF picks Synamedia for French overseas territories
Video software provider Synamedia announced that TDF, the French telecoms and digital infrastructure operator, has selected Synamedia virtual Digital Content Manager (vDCM) for the video processing of public broadcaster France Televisions’ (FranceTV) five national channels as well as Outre-mer La Première and Arte, across French overseas territories.
Deltatre scores again with Juventus
OTT, digital and data technology for media and sport specialist Deltatre announced a renewed deal with Italian football team, Juventus Football Club.
Better Software Group integrates Axinom Mosaic
Video streaming backend specialist Axinom and Better Software Group (BSG), a Polish enterprise that specialises in front-end video solutions and integration services, have formally announced the integration of Axinom Mosaic into BSG’s OTT platform.
TVU Networks integrates with Adobe Premiere Pro
Cloud-based workflow specialist TVU Networks joined the Adobe Video Solution partner programme and released a new plug-in for Premiere Pro that allows users to access TVU Search directly from within the interface of the editing application.
Accedo and Magnifi partner for AI sports highlights
Video solutions provider Accedo and Magnifi by VideoVerse, an AI-driven video technology company and video-editing SaaS platform, announced a partnership to bring AI-powered sports highlights to the Android TV framework, Accedo Launcher.
Scorpion-lite certified for Intelsat Flex
The Scorpion-lite terminal lands at IBC with full certification with the Intelsat Flex network. This development enables users to utilise both technologies to deliver high-performance, flexible and scalable connectivity worldwide.
Irdeto and Evergent target OTT
“With our partnership with Irdeto, we’ve found a company with common goals and values,” said Vijay Sajja, Founder and CEO of Evergent.
Magnifi expands into entertainment
AI video technology company Magnifi by VideoVerse is expanding beyond its traditional area of AI highlights generation for sports content, moving into general entertainment and eventually news.
5G Emerges for satellite-enhanced online delivery
The EBU is leading a 21-company consortium developing online delivery combining distributed edges connected via a satellite backhaul, which “improves playout quality and should reduce traffic costs by ingesting content as close as possible to the end user”, said Bram Tullemans, Senior Project Manager, EBU. “The project is called 5G-Emerge ...
IBC2023: Extra badge collection points and Attendee Portal to offer enhanced visitor experience
With more badge collection points – including offsite locations – an all-new online Attendee Portal and added functionality on the IBC app, there are plenty of ways to make sure your trip to IBC runs smoothly.
Launch channels with SaaS and confidence with evertz.io
Broadcasters can create new channels and monetise content across a variety of platforms using evertz.io, a new Software as a Service (SaaS). The system uses ‘hyper-scalable serverless microservices’ which the company says helps channel owners reduce time to market and avoid the costs and learning curves associated with using cloud-native ...
Amagi Dynamic for live event playout is launching at IBC
A live event playout system, Amagi Dynamic, is set to be unveiled at IBC. Designed to manage multiple simultaneous live events, Amagi Dynamic operates independently of any specific channel while providing substantial cost savings and unmatched operational flexibility.
AI-Media unveils captioning tool kit
Captioning technology and infrastructure provider AI-Media unveiled its AI-based LEXI Captioning Tool Kit, a collection of automated captioning tools that aims to meet the integrated needs of content creators and distributors worldwide.
Synamedia scores again with beIN
Sports and entertainment broadcasters beIN Media Group expanded its partnership with video software provider Synamedia to improve subscribers’ viewing experiences with new, immersive capabilities across 24 countries in Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
IBC Social Impact Awards: Game-changing projects to be recognised at IBC2023
The IBC Daily catches up with Pippa Considine, Producer of the IBC Awards 2023, to find out more about this year’s Social Impact Awards finalists and reveals what we can expect from this year’s presentation in Amsterdam.
Vizrt introduces Viz Channel Branding
Viz Channel Branding, which replaces Viz Multichannel, is a new automated channel branding and promo system that boasts greater control, stability and visibility.
Six of the best with Luci Studio debut
The Luci Studio software codec has been transformed by Technica Del Arte, with Luci Studio 6 set to make its global debut at IBC.
Vodafone partners with Qwilt and Cisco
Qwilt and Cisco announced that they will deploy their content delivery network (CDN) service to Vodafone, with the aim of increasing the quality and capacity of Vodafone’s streaming delivery to its mobile and fixed broadband customers across Europe and Africa.
Nanocosmos wins Wegner live as new customer
Swiss provider Wegner live, which broadcasts live auctions via streaming services, selected the real-time streaming solution nanoStream Cloud that targets large audiences in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) but can reach viewers around the world thanks to the nanocosmos CDN.
Amagi partners with TCL
Cloud-based SaaS technology specialist Amagi was selected by consumer electronics company TCL to support its new streaming options for TCL TV users in the United States.
Qvest enables FAST play for American Football across Europe
As the European League of Football (ELF) approaches its Championship Game in Duisburg on September 24, playout for its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels has been handled this season by Qvest, using its latest all-in-one cloud playout product, makalu. The league has 17 teams in three conferences across nine ...
Straight up: Text in all directions with SubtitleNext
Designed to produce real-time subtitling and captioning across all media formats, version 5.12 of Profuz Digital’s SubtitleNext introduces a range of enhancements for vertical subtitle writing for East Asian languages.
EKT to demonstrate SKYflow native IP over satellite ecosystem
The delivery of OTT services to remote subscribers presents a major challenge for service providers and telcos. Combine this with network congestion and the situation can become unviable.
Bitmovin launches Eco Mode for greener streaming
Video streaming infrastructure specialist Bitmovin launched Eco Mode, a new feature for the Bitmovin Player that is designed to enable a more ecological streaming performance.
XroadMedia ties with Green Streams
OTT SaaS platform provider Green Streams and XroadMedia, a specialist in personalisation and content discovery, have joined forces to provide operators and pay TV providers with what they describe as a superior experience for their TV and entertainment subscribers.
Bitmovin and Akamai launch joint CMCD offering
Video streaming infrastructure provider Bitmovin and Akamai Technologies teamed up on a new offering that aims to provide media organisations with end-to-end visibility between the video player and CDN.
Edgio collaborates with Canadian Hockey League
Edgio announced its collaboration with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) to provide an integrated platform for the delivery of live and on-demand hockey games broadcasts across Canada.
Qwilt partners with Telefónica to provide content delivery services in Spain
Telefónica, through its Telefónica Soluciones area, and North American company Qwilt reached an agreement to implement a content distribution system based on the union of both companies’ technologies.
Cellnex picks Synamedia for RTVE in Spain
Telecoms and broadcasting infrastructure provider Cellnex opted for Synamedia’s virtual digital content manager (vDCM) to support Spanish public broadcaster RTVE in Spain.
Türk Telekom speeds video processing with Synamedia compression
Türk Telekom is consolidating video compression and processing across its TV and video platforms by deploying Synamedia virtual Digital Content Manager (vDCM).
Belgium’s RTBF picks Red Bee Media
Media services provider Red Bee Media signed a multi-year agreement with Radio-télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF) to support its recently re-launched Auvio platform with managed OTT services.
Synamedia flags Cellcom World Cup win
Video software provider Synamedia indicated that Israeli telco Cellcom used Synamedia Vivid Workflow as a Service (WaaS) low latency streaming to enhance its FIFA World Cup viewing experience.
Japan’s J:COM picks Qwilt
Japanese cable broadband and multi-channel video provider J:COM has deployed Qwilt’s Open Caching solution, boosting its network capacity and enhancing the quality of live streaming, VoD and media applications delivered throughout its network.
Synamedia flags World Cup beIN partnership
Synamedia revealed how its SaaS-based solution and Cognacq-Jay Image’s team of experts enabled beIN to add a 4K UHD channel to its OTT platform, beIN Connect, to stream the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Accedo supports ITVX launch
Video software provider Accedo revealed that it worked with UK commercial broadcaster ITV to develop its new integrated advertising and subscription-funded platform, ITVX.
Zattoo switches on to Hisense and Loewe smart TVs
Zattoo is now available on Hisense and Loewe smart TVs with its own app and said it is finally closing one of the last relevant gaps on the smart TV market in the DACH region.
SDMC and Amlogic partner for Android TV
SDMC, a professional Google-licenced company for set-top boxes based on Android TV, and fabless semiconductor company Amlogic have completed the integration of Google Common Broadcast Stack (CBS) on Android TV STBs for cable operators, telcos and satellite TV service providers.
Remembering David MacGregor
David MacGregor, one of the industry’s best-known characters, died on 29 August after a short illness. One of his proudest boasts was that he had attended every single IBC.
Vital energy and heat measurement from ANT
Many businesses underestimate the threat posed by heat damage, though it is one of the main causes of service disruptions.
Bringing the broadcast world back together
IBC is back. The world’s most inspiring content and technology event is reuniting exhibitors, visitors, speakers and the whole media and entertainment community once again for live, in-person networking, inspiration and collaboration.
Welcome from the Mayor of Amsterdam
We are so happy welcoming you again at this face-to-face show after two years of virtual formats at RAI Amsterdam. With over 1,000 exhibitors confirmed for this year’s show, IBC2022 will be the place to see the latest technology releases from established names and exciting start-ups across the media and ...
IBC2022 Technical Papers Programme to address real world issues
The Technical Papers Programme returns to IBC with original, novel research being presented as part of the 2022 Conference Programme.
Grabyo debuts cloud-based instant replay
Major updates will be debuting at IBC for live production platform Grabyo Producer. The company is launching instant replay and a new VOD playout system to extend its production services, building on its cloud control room, multiviewer and audio mixer.
Next-gen Ecreso FM transmitter launched by WorldCast
The first of its kind to hit the market, the Ecreso FM 1kW from the AiO Series is being launched at IBC. Ecreso is a field-proven FM transmitter brand that has been on the market for over 60 years. The new model is a compact 2U FM transmitter delivering the ...
Easel TV advocates streaming for all
Easel TV, which provides end-to-end, as-a-service streaming solutions to enable businesses and content owners of all sizes to stream to consumers, is set to unveil its new platform at IBC.
IBC Special Award winner interview: Support for Ukrainian Media Professionals
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February of this year, the industry sprang into action to help in any way it could. One initiative was Support for Ukrainian Media Professionals which, with backing from broadcast vendors and integrators, identified employment opportunities for refugees, helped people leave the war-hit country, assisted those ...
Ultra HD Forum to put UHD to the test
Ultra HD technology development did not take a break during the lockdown, and the Ultra HD Forum will be back at IBC with a large range of demonstrations.
Jutel RadioMan offers localised advertising
Localised advertisements with networked distribution in the cloud environment are now possible with Jutel RadioMan 6. Playout in RadioMan is carried out using Media Nodes that are placed either in the cloud or in local virtual/physical instances. This allows localised advertisements and local programmes within the same infrastructure.
KVM gets game on for esports
G&D is demonstrating how KVM systems deliver high resolutions and non-dropping frame rates for the ideal gaming experience in Hall 8.
Control and hybrid playout systems from Pebble rolled out
A hybrid playout solution combining an on-premises automation and integrated channel playout with a system hosted in the public cloud will be showcased on the Pebble stand at IBC. This is controlled via a common user interface, Pebble Remote, a web-based monitoring and control tool which delivers a unified user ...
Oscilloquartz Atomic clock to make IBC debut
An industry-first optical caesium atomic clock will be on show at IBC. The OSA 3300 is claimed to be the market’s first caesium atomic clock for ultra-stable timing over extended periods. It protects timing in broadcasting and media production from vulnerabilities in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
Streaming all-in-one to be showcased by Castr
All-in-One live is new from Castr Live Streaming, designed to provide one platform for multiple forms of content distribution.
IBC Daily writing team announced
The IBC Daily – the official show newspaper of IBC2022 – will make a welcome return in both print and digital formats this year, with a team of experienced industry journalists covering the show by hall number.
A1 Broadcasting extends Mezzo to two new markets
A1 Telekom Austria Group has renewed and extended the distribution of both Mezzo and Mezzo Live HD classical music channels on the A1 Pay-TV platforms in Central and Eastern Europe.
LTN Global launches Arc and Lift
Media technology and video transport specialist LTN Global unveiled two new products that are designed to help media companies and broadcasters widen their reach.
Telstra partners with Cinegy
Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) is expanding its broadcast and playout service offerings based on a platform from Cinegy GmbH, a provider of software technology for digital video processing, asset management, video compression and automation, and playout services.
Telstra and Grass Valley team for Stan Sport
Long-standing Grass Valley customer and partner Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) has selected GV AMPP (Agile Media Processing Platform) to enable cloud-based production and playout capability for Stan Sport.
Comcast Technology Solutions launches VideoAI
Comcast Technology Solutions launched a new service called Video Artificial Intelligence (VideoAI), for customers across the globe.
Alpha Networks buys Kinow
Video software solutions provider Alpha Networks acquired Kinow, the France-based company specialised in turnkey OTT video platforms for content producers and distributors, media companies and sports federations.
TN Marketing picks Simplestream for Craftsy
Video streaming service TN Marketing has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to expand its Craftsy service to mobile and tablet devices.
Sky Deutschland selects Venice and SpycerNode for sport
Sky Deutschland has installed Venice media servers and SpycerNode intelligent storage from Rohde & Schwarz to give itself greater flexibility and scale to support ingest, transcoding and playout for coverage of sports, such as the Bundesliga and Champions League.
MediaKind and Arqiva aim to aid cloud migration
MediaKind and Arqiva are joining forces to help broadcasters migrate to the cloud. The new strategic partnership will deliver a cloud-native, fully managed service for the aggregation, processing and delivery of television services for any platform (broadcast and OTT) in any region, at any scale.
Quortex takes the risk out of streaming
Live streaming specialist Quortex is showcasing Quortex I/O, its new cloud-native platform that aims to give content owners complete control over the resources and bandwidth needed to conduct live streams and launch new online services.
PlayBox Neo unveils ingest and playout upgrades for flexible future
PlayBox Neo has updated two of its core components to cope with the changing post-pandemic landscape.
New features for WPE WebKit
Open source software consultancy Igalia is showcasing a number of new developments for WPE WebKit, the reference port of Apple WebKit for embedded devices.
Vitec expands IP streaming business with acquisition from Ateme
Vitec has enhanced its position in IP video streaming with the acquisition of the Flamingo hospitality and enterprise video delivery business of Anevia from Ateme. This builds on Vitec’s core enterprise IPTV business and, coupled with the purchase of Exterity in April, positions Vitec as a leader in enterprise and ...
BCE brings green energy to transmission sites
BCE, in partnership with energy supplier Enovos and RTL Group, has opened Luxembourg’s largest ground-based photovoltaic power plant on two areas of land used for RTL’s transmitters.
A+E Networks heads to the clouds for VoD delivery
Arqiva has won a two-year contract with A+E Networks EMEA to deliver VoD services to around 35 European head end affiliate platforms via the cloud.
Jutel and 2wcom partner for Multi-Channel Cloud Radio
Jutel and 2wcom have announced a partnership that offers radio broadcasters a turnkey setup that they claim amounts to the industry’s first complete Multi-Channel Cloud Radio. The partnership will enhance the IP-audio distribution capabilities of Jutel’s RadioMan with 2wcom’s MoIN (Multimedia over IP Network). MoIN is software that can encode, ...
Magewell Cloud management software unveiled
Magewell Cloud management software provides centralised configuration and control of multiple Magewell streaming and IP conversion devices. It also offers stream management features including protocol conversion and SRT relay.
Scoring points for OTT, remote production and media supply chains
Globecast will take the opportunity at IBC to explore and explain its fresh market approach across OTT, remote production and media supply chains, featuring key partners prominently on its stand.
Easel TV to unveil new streaming platform
Provider of OTT services Easel TV is unveiling its latest streaming platform complete with an intuitive dashboard that the company claims delivers rich design editorial and data-driven control.
Enco heats up ClipFire automation platform
Enco has added powerful new features to its ClipFire television automation platform. ClipFire is designed to offer broadcasters, cable operators and streaming media providers a comprehensive, reliable, and cost-effective platform for organising, managing and automating critical broadcast production and integrated channel playout tasks.
RIST takes internet distribution gateway to the next level
The DMG 7000 internet distribution gateway from Sencore now fully supports the reliable internet streaming protocol (RIST), offering such features as link bonding and seamless switching. The UDP-based transport technology is intended to provide advanced streaming performance in unreliable or lossy networks, such as the public internet.
Intraplex Ascent now a real Livewire
GatesAir has added native Livewire+ IP audio networking support to its Intraplex Ascent cloud transport platform, which removes conversion stages when transporting multiple audio streams between studios.
Tencent Cloud calls for audio and video innovation
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of Tencent, has called for participants to innovate on use cases and best practices based on Tencent Cloud’s high-quality audio and video cloud technologies.
Vialis offers hybrid DTT and OTT service powered by Viaccess-Orca
French operator Vialis has launched a hybrid DTT and OTT service powered by VO TV Platform. Featuring TV Business Analytics and multi-DRM support, the platform enables Vialis to deliver personalised viewer experiences on every screen, including Ultra HD, live, time-shift TV and replay content.
Synamedia delivers industry first 8K encoding and streaming technology with AMD
Synamedia has achieved 8K real-time encoding and streaming with ‘zero compromise’ on its Vivid Compression platform powered by AMD EPYC 7763 processors.
Spectra Logic announces LTO-9 availability for its tape library solutions
Spectra Logic has announced availability of the ninth generation of LTO technology for its family of tape library solutions, including the Spectra TFinity ExaScale, T950, T950v, T680, T380, T200, T120, T50e and Spectra.
IDC taps Verimatrix VCAS to protect sports broadcasts across Latin America
Ontario, Canada-based International Datacasting Corporation (IDC), a global provider of products, systems and services for the distribution of multimedia broadband content, has selected Verimatrix VCAS video encryption technology to protect the airing of valuable sporting events for its broadcasting customers serving the LATAM market.
Appear, Zeop and Lucas Telecom bring French digital TV services to Réunion Island
Appear has successfully upgraded Zeop’s broadcasting infrastructure with its reseller partner Lucas Telecom to bring French digital television services to viewers on Réunion Island.
TV3 Group elevates its portfolio with Encompass cloud-first media services
Encompass Digital Media has announced a five-year renewal with Baltic-based broadcaster TV3 Group. Encompass will provide TV3 Group with end-to-end cloud-based playout and media management services for 17 channels, together with disaster recovery and archive storage.
Rohde & Schwarz and Pixel Power boost sales resources
Rohde & Schwarz and Pixel Power have appointed two new sales executives to cover their complete media technology portfolio for broadcasters and post production.
Andrew Hutchings joins Pebble as engineering manager
Pebble has appointed Andrew Hutchings to the role of engineering manager for the company’s research and development department. He will work alongside the development technical leads and product owners to leverage his technical experience and expertise to drive innovation.
Fox Television Stations taps Synamedia for its Orlando ATSC 3.0 rollout
Fox Television Stations has chosen Synamedia technology solutions to support the rollout of its ATSC 3.0 deployment in Orlando, Florida. Together with partner Triveni Digital, Synamedia is helping enable Fox Stations to launch new and better services, and generate new sources of revenue as business models evolve.
Crossings TV chooses Etere for cloud playout expansion
Asian American television network Crossings TV has selected Etere to support the expansion of its playout network and transition to the cloud. The deployment will be based on the software-defined Etere Ecosystem platform.
Jackson Energy Authority and Harmonic team up to simplify video streaming for MVPDs
Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) and Harmonic have teamed up to launch JEA’s fully hosted headend management and video streaming solution for cable, broadband and telecommunications providers.
Gannett relaunches linear channels with Amagi
Amagi has provided the platform for Gannett’s relaunch of its OTT properties USA Today News and USA Today SportsWire.
Banco Mediolanum trusts in VSNExplorer MAM for its corporate OTT service
Spain’s Banco Mediolanum, part of the Mediolanum Group, now counts on an on-cloud central content repository that allows remote publication in its customised streaming platform thanks to VSNExplorer technology.
Kuwait’s Al-Majlis upgrades to Etere 31.3 and ETX
The official television channel of the National Assembly of the State of Kuwait, Al-Majlis, has refreshed its system and upgraded to Etere 31.3 and Etere ETX.
Eutelsat launches Quantum software-defined satellite
The Eutelsat Quantum satellite was successfully launched into Geostationary Transfer Orbit by Arianespace using an Ariane 5 rocket that lifted off from the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French Guiana, at 21:00 UTC on 30 July.
Telestream introduces new capabilities in Lightspeed Live Capture
Telestream has announced significant new functionality in its Lightspeed Live Capture video server system. The latest version sees the introduction of Live Schedule and Live Play functions to support the system’s existing Live Edit functionality.
CSIT deploys Cinegy Air to get Summer Games action to viewers across Thailand
Bangkok-based CS Innovation Technology (CSIT) has deployed Cinegy technology to support production and playout for Plan B Media at the Summer Games in Tokyo. A long-time Cinegy partner, CS Innovation Technology relied on Cinegy Air Pro, an IP-based software suite for automated SD, HD and/or Ultra HD (4K) playout, to ...
Ateme transforms Telecom Armenia’s operations with complete OTT video delivery solution
Telecom Armenia, an IPTV/OTT operator running under the Beeline brand, has selected an integrated OTT video-delivery solution for Ateme to enable a relaunch of its TV offering to the Armenian market.
Verimatrix offers scalability and affordability for digital TV switchover initiative in Nigeria
Renmore Partners, which was granted a licence to offer an alternative, scalable set-top box technology solution for the Nigerian digital switchover project, has selected Verimatrix’s conditional access technology to offer Nigerians cost-effective at-home entertainment.
Imagine enhances newsroom efficiency with Nexio NewsCraft
Imagine Communications is introducing a new approach to content access, management and multiplatform delivery, with the launch of Nexio NewsCraft. Described as a high-value, remote-friendly, all-in-one news production solution, it is designed to enable organisations to work smarter and more efficiently ― ensuring every news story gets to air quickly ...
SportsGrid taps Wildmoka to enhance STS video content production and distribution
SportsGrid, the first 24-hour streaming video network in the US, has selected Wildmoka’s Digital Media Factory to optimise its STS video content production and distribution network.
ADN invests in Amagi to connect with anime enthusiasts
Amagi is working with Anime Digital Network (ADN) on the playout and distribution of AND’s new French anime channel to Samsung TV Plus. By tapping into its vast network of Free Ad Supported Television (FAST) platform partnerships, Amagi will also create a delivery strategy for ADN to further increase the ...
Pebble adds five to global team
Pebble has announced the appointment of new staff members to join its growing worldwide team. Vinicius Val de Casas and Clément Rouot join as solutions architects in Brazil and France respectively, while in the UK David Young becomes a product owner, Anisa Khan is a junior technical author and Tariq ...
Telestream announces Vantage integration within BroadView on-demand platform
Telestream’s Vantage Media Processing Platform now integrates within BroadView’s OnDemand software to provide advanced transcoding and automated media workflows.
PPTV Thailand boosts playout capabilities with Imagine’s Versio
Imagine Communications has upgraded PPTV Thailand’s existing playout facility in Bangkok with a turnkey system built on its Versio modular playout platform.
GatesAir brings industry-first outdoor transmitter series to market
GatesAir is heading outdoors with the broadcast industry’s first self-contained, fully weatherproof transmitter series built for challenging coverage areas and install points. The Maxiva PMTX-1 integrates a low-power UHF TV transmitter or transposer/translator to support a diverse array of use cases, from filling coverage gaps to delivering focused broadcast content ...
Rai Way invests in Etere ETX for playout automation
As a subsidiary of the state broadcaster of Italy, Rai Way needed a future-proof solution to support its mission-critical playout operations. To achieve this, it implemented the Etere ETX video management system for resilient and software-centric playout automation.
Deltatre appoints new chief financial officer
Corrado Di Giovanni has been appointed chief financial officer at Deltatre. He will succeed Gianluca Cirio, who is stepping down from the position after more than 18 years with the company. Cirio will remain at Deltatre until 31 July 2021, to ensure a smooth transition.
Red Bee Channel Store chosen to deliver NLPO MediaHub
Red Bee Media will deliver the next generation MediaHub, the contribution and distribution platform owned by the Dutch Local Public Broadcasting Foundation (NLPO). The NLPO MediaHub makes it possible to distribute radio and television channels from local broadcasters in a standardised way to major distributors and directly to the consumer ...
Mola TV streams Euro 2020 in UHD HDR with Harmonic VOS360 Cloud SaaS
Mola TV, one of the fastest growing entertainment networks in Indonesia, used Harmonic’s VOS360 cloud streaming SaaS for the first-ever live UHD HDR streaming of UEFA Euro 2020 football matches in Indonesia.
Haivision to acquire CineMassive for $30 million
Haivision Systems has announced a definitive agreement to acquire CineMassive Displays. With the addition of CineMassive technology, Haivision will combine low-latency live video with real-time secure data sources and communication elements to provide customers with a single-vendor solution for situational awareness.
RTO6 oscilloscopes new from Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz has redesigned its R&S RTO6 oscilloscope with an updated user interface on a larger Full HD touchscreen and straightforward workflows designed to speed up daily measurement tasks.
Spin Digital announces VVC-compatible 8K decoder and media player
Spin Digital has unveiled an 8K real-time software decoder and media player with support for the Versatile Video Coding (VVC) standard.
VRT futureproofs radio stations with OmniPlayer 3
Flemish broadcaster VRT is set to start using OmniPlayer at its radio stations in Flanders. The OmniPlayer 3 radio automation software system will replace the existing production and broadcast system for Radio 1, Radio 2, Klara, MNM, Studio Brussel, streaming, DAB+ channels, VRT Nieuwsdienst and Sporza.
Qorvo introduces family of high-efficiency power amps for 5G small cell networks
RF solutions provider Qorvo has unveiled a family of high efficiency power amplifiers (PAs) designed for 5G small cell infrastructure applications.
Globecast provides global distribution services to Infront for Ice Hockey World Championships
Globecast and Infront have partnered on global distribution services for the 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships, held recently in Riga, Latvia.
EVS unveils MediaInfra Strada SDI/IP routing solution
EVS has introduced MediaInfra Strada, a turnkey solution which combines SDI and IP routing capabilities in a single system based on EVS’ Cerebrum and Neuron product lines. Together with Arista Ethernet switches, MediaInfra Strada has been designed to offer broadcasters a direct, drop-in replacement for their outdated or end-of-life SDI ...
CH Media selects Octopus X for new centralised newsroom
The largest private Swiss TV provider CH Media has selected Octopus X to be the heart of its newly built centralised, multichannel newsroom. CH Media reaches around 2 million people through regional newspapers and online portals, radio and TV stations and magazines. With over 2000 employees, it’s one of the ...
PlayBox Neo announces new features for AirBox Neo-20 and Capture Suite
PlayBox Neo has revealed new additions to the operational capabilities and connectivity of its TV Channel-in-a-Box, AirBox Neo-20 and Capture Suite.
Paneda and Agile Broadcast complete DAB+ rollout for Telstra
Paneda and Agile Broadcast have completed the supply and commissioning of Paneda DAB+ headend software and hardware to Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS), facilitating a reliable and redundant DAB+ broadcast system.
Mobile Viewpoint successfully tests Starlink for live streaming
Mobile Viewpoint has announced the integration of Starlink as part of its offerings for network connection.
Ownzones names Arjun Ramamurthy as chief technology officer
Experienced industry leader Arjun Ramamurthy is joining Ownzones as global chief technology officer.
Sinclair continues its IP and cloud transition with Imagine
Sinclair Broadcast Group has unveiled a new 25,000sqft SMPTE ST-2110 media operations centre for its regional sports networks (RSNs) with cloud-hosted disaster recovery channels, and a large-scale ST-2110 production facility for its Tennis Channel featuring a cloud-based environment for pop-up live special events – all built around Imagine Communications infrastructure ...
Libero Systems streamlines capture of live equestrian races for TJK with AJA Corvid 44
To guide the Turkey Jockey Club (Türkiye Jokey Klubü/TJK) through a recent upgrade of the organisation’s broadcast and archival system, Libero Systems has installed its multiformat recording system Libero Ingest, built on AJA’s Corvid 44 PCIe card, to support flexible and low-latency video I/O.
Grass Valley simplifies playout with Playout Xpress
Grass Valley has introduced Playout Xpress, which enables broadcasters and rights holders to quickly originate more content, across more pop-up feeds and social media, without the overhead of complex and lengthy installation projects. GV Playout Xpress was built to be deployable, by the customer, within a day.
Telestream introduces enhanced VOD and live monitoring solutions
Telestream has unveiled a series of enhancements to its IQ family of monitoring products and systems, designed to provide users with increased visibility, reporting and analytics within their VOD networks.
CRRT selects Enensys to upgrade its digital terrestrial TV network in Uzbekistan
As CRRT, the national DTTV operator in Uzbekistan for DVB-T/T2, looks to launch new DVB-T2 services in several regions it has opted to re-use its old analogue transmitters and has selected Enensys Technologies’ TeamCast Twister II to upgrade them with DVB-T2 standards.
VTVCab doubles its OTT channels with Etere
VTVCab, one of Vietnam’s largest pay-TV players, has boosted its OTT capabilities by doubling the number of channels it offers, driven by Etere technology.
Red Bee and FabriQ deliver The Streamers concert series
Red Bee Media and FabriQ Media Group have delivered three livestreamed concerts with Dutch band The Streamers to a global audience of 5.6 million people across 88 countries. The third and final instalment of the concert series reached over 1.9 million viewers on 29 May.
Quickchannel delivers enhanced streaming experience with Akamai CDN
Quickchannel, a provider of online streaming and recording services, has agreed a new partnership with Akamai Technologies following increased customer demand for broadcasting large-scale live events to global audiences.
Kabelplus deploys Teleste’s Remote PHY and video solution in Denmark
Danish cable operator Kabelplus has implemented a remote PHY and video solution from Teleste. The deployment was carried out in co-operation with local system integrator Conscia and provides Kabelplus with an opportunity to expand access throughout the whole of Denmark.
Telstra expands global operations with MediaCloud deal
Telstra Broadcast Services has acquired the business and assets of MediaCloud.
Varnish Software announces update to caching technology
Varnish Software has released a new version of Varnish Enterprise, its flagship caching software. The release adds features and optimisations designed to enhance Varnish Enterprise and make it easier to build complex edge logic and succeed in multi-tenant environments.
Verimatrix integrates NexPlayer into multi-DRM, VCAS and watermarking tools
Verimatrix has integrated the NexPlayer multi-screen player SDK from NexStreaming into its recently launched Multi-DRM Core solution. Additionally, Verimatrix’s client-side Watermarking technology has been integrated with the NexPlayer SDK.
Sappa selects Appear to deliver live TV across Sweden
Swedish telecoms operator Sappa has deployed Appear’s X and XC platforms to support the delivery of live video for its television and OTT services to subscribers across Sweden.
Rohde & Schwarz adds centralised control for Prismon multiviewers
Rohde & Schwarz has added to the functionality of its R&S Prismon multiviewers with Multiviewer Control Centre (MCC). MCC enables a single point of control for a network of multiviewers, which can be automated, giving instant reconfiguration of multiple displays.
Ateme brings broadcast-level latency via just-in-time packagers in world first
Ateme’s NEA-Live Just-in-Time (JIT) packager now offers production-grade low latency in pull mode for both HLS and DASH. These updates make Ateme the first company to bring to market a low-latency JIT packager.
Media Links partners with Seiko and Mainichi for IP transmission demo of ISDB-T broadcast signals
Media Links, in partnership with Seiko Solutions and Mainichi Broadcasting System, has successfully conducted a unique demonstration of IP transmission of the Integrated Services Digital Broadcasting –Terrestrial (ISDB-T) standard using Precision Time Protocol (PTP) over a single frequency network (SFN).
Xytech makes duo of key appointments
Xytech has appointed Rob Evans to the role of product manager for broadcast and transmission products and Linda Staudenmaier to the role of director of professional services for ScheduALL users.
Datahub utilises Varnish technology for high-performance CDN
Nepali data centre and cloud service provider Datahub has chosen to build its new content delivery network (CDN) service with Varnish Enterprise technology.
Qorvo appoints Judy Bruner to its board of directors
Judy Bruner has been elected to the board of directors of Qorvo, effective immediately. She will also join the board’s Audit and Governance and Nominating Committees.
TV5 selects Enensys for ISDB-T network deployment
Enensys has delivered a complete distribution solution for TV5’s new ISDB-T digital terrestrial TV network.
Ben Marth joins Broadcast Electronics
Elenos Group company Broadcast Electronics is expanding its sales efforts by hiring Ben Marth, who has spent 18 years in radio and TV, most recently as regional sales manager for a digital media hardware company.
Globecast promotes Denis Genevois and Valéry Bonneau
Denis Genevois has been promoted to marketing and communications VP while Valéry Bonneau is now internal and external communications director at Globecast.
Eutelsat capacity selected by Global Eagle to increase its mobility capabilities over North America
Eutelsat Communications and Global Eagle, a provider of high-speed connectivity and entertainment solutions for worldwide mobility markets, have signed a multi-year contract for additional Ku transponders adding large amounts of capacity for Global Eagle’s aviation customers.
Vislink and TSG partner to support ATSC 3.0 network upgrade for Alabama Public Television
Technical Services Group (TSG) has been awarded the bid to upgrade the state-wide microwave distribution system for Alabama Public Television (APT) to support ATSC 3.0 transmission.
Akamai announces new 2030 sustainability goals
Akamai has announced new goals for its global sustainability programme. The company’s five new goals, expected to be reached by 2030, are focused on three areas: the Akamai intelligent edge platform, the communities in which it lives, works and operates, and its global supply chain.
Canada’s Knowledge Network upgrades playout facility with Imagine
Knowledge Network, the public educational broadcaster in British Columbia, Canada, has upgraded its playout facility near Vancouver with a future-proof, software-based channel creation solution based on Imagine Communications’ Versio integrated playout platform and ADC automation.
Mowies expands on-demand platform with Harmonic’s VOS cloud streaming SaaS
LatAm-based on-demand streaming platform Mowies is optimising its workflow with Harmonic’s VOS 360 cloud streaming offering.
Liberty Global selects Distributed Access solution from Teleste
Liberty Global is set to trial Teleste’s Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) to support its GIGAbit network, meaning customers will benefit from increased reliability and capacity thanks to the new DOCSIS technology.
Xytech names Stefan Nied VP and MD of ScheduALL following acquisition
Stefan Nied has been named vice president and managing director of ScheduALL, following Xytech’s recent acquisition of the company from Net Insight. The appointment is effective immediately.
Pebble launches Pebble Control IP connection management system
Pebble has unveiled Pebble Control, a self-contained, scalable and easy-to-configure IP connection management system built specifically to enable broadcasters to make the leap to an all-IP facility without the need to deploy a bespoke enterprise solution.
Nautel digital multiplexing supports All India Radio’s digital trials
Nautel technology has played a key role in recent digital broadcast tests conducted in India.
Mediahuis opts for OmniPlayer in Flanders
Benelux broadcaster Mediahuis is set to start using OmniPlayer 3 radio automation software at its stations in Flanders.
MBC Group streamlines playout with integrated software solution from Imagine
Imagine Communications has gone live with the first phase of a new playout infrastructure for MBC Group, the largest media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Vitec acquires Exterity
IP video streaming solutions provider Vitec has announced the strategic acquisition of Exterity, a provider of integrated IPTV, digital signage and user engagement technologies.
Nordija extends collaboration with Apogee
Scandinavian IPTV and OTT platform provider Nordija has extended a long-term collaboration with Apogee, higher education´s largest managed technology services provider in the United States, to deliver an IPTV solution for colleges and universities.
Inverleigh charts growth journey with Amagi
International sports content company Inverleigh has employed Amagi’s unified cloud-based platform to help reach newer audiences.
Qvest Group acquires majority of organisation and management consultancy macc
As part of a move to expand its range of services beyond technology consulting, Qvest Group has acquired a majority stake in macc, which specialises in business and organisational consulting as well as in training and coaching teams and individuals in organisational change management topics.
MediaKind and New Digital Technology deliver 4K UHD content for BTV’s winter sports channel
MediaKind is working with New Digital Technology to enable the delivery of high-quality recorded 4K content for Beijing Radio & Television’s (BTV) winter sporting events channel, which launched towards the end of 2020.
Accedo acquires Hibox
Hibox, a provider of advanced TV solutions for telecom, media, hospitality and healthcare, has been acquired by video services provider Accedo. Together, the two companies power the video experience for hundreds of customers worldwide.
Ateme to support video industry in China with AVS2 integration
Ateme has integrated the second-generation Audio Video Standard (AVS2) into its Titan range of products. AVS2 is the digital audio and video compression standard formulated by the Audio and Video Coding Standard Workgroup of China which aims to meet the needs of China’s audio and video industry.
Major League Soccer selects Deltatre as web technology provider
Deltatre has signed a multi-year agreement to be the web technology provider of Major League Soccer. Deltatre will work on a series of digital products for the League and MLS Clubs.
Arqiva appoints Adrian Twyning as chief of operations
Adrian Twyning has joined communications infrastructure and media services company Arqiva as chief of operations. He is also appointed to Arqiva’s Executive Committee, reporting to CEO Paul Donovan.
Jörg Fries to head Broadcast & Media Division at Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz has appointed Jörg Fries as vice president broadcast, amplifier & media solutions.
MediaKind integrates Dolby Vision into encoding portfolio
MediaKind has integrated Dolby Vision technology within its encoding portfolio. Dolby Vision will be supported within MediaKind Packaging and MediaKind Encoding Live products as well as its Aquila Streaming and Aquila Broadcast solutions, providing any resolution from standard definition (SD) to Ultra High Definition (UHD).
Little Dot Studios selects Amagi to boost its linear streaming TV business
Amagi is working with Little Dot Studios, a digital content studio and broadcaster, to help deliver its expansion into OTT and CTV platforms.
Xytech acquires Net Insight’s ScheduALL
Xytech has announced an agreement to acquire ScheduALL, a subsidiary of Net Insight. It will continue to support the ScheduALL application and all ScheduALL clients.
The VSNOne TV channel in a box solution was chosen by RPP
Radio Programas del Perú Televisión (RPP TV), a subscription television news channel and subsidiary of RPP Group, one of Peru’s leading media organisations, has renewed its eight-year-old playout system with a VSN solution.
Rise launches first-of-a-kind college mentoring programme
Rise has launched a mentoring programme for young women who are about to embark on a career in the broadcast media industry.
Fresh Media selects Paneda as DAB+ partner in Bulgaria
Fresh Media, the largest radio group in Bulgaria operating some of the best-known radio brands throughout the country, has chosen Paneda as its partner for DAB+ systems.
Trio of Dutch broadcasters make the switch to OmniPlayer
In the first weeks of 2021, another three regional broadcasters in the Netherlands have chosen to use OmniPlayer, produced by M&I Broadcast Services.
Nautel strengthens digital radio portfolio with Digidia acquisition
Nautel has acquired ownership of France-based technology company Digidia. The addition expands Nautel’s existing digital radio offerings to broadcast customers and expands its core product lines, enhancing the company’s expertise in high-power electronics design and digital signal processing.
Icareus delivers end-to end streaming service for Finnish capital
Icareus has delivered a renewed Helsinki Channel service to the City of Helsinki in Finland. The Helsinki Channel is the city’s video communication channel and offers important and current content to residents.
MediaHub Australia upgrades to IP with EVS
MediaHub Australia has selected EVS’ media infrastructure solutions as the cornerstone of its upgraded in-house master control room.
Viya TV+ goes live with Ateme in the US Virgin Islands
Ateme’s multi-platform video delivery solution has gone live on ATN International’s Viya, the largest telecommunications and entertainment service provider in the US Virgin Islands.
Vislink expands Middle East footprint with Asharq News deal
Vislink will supply six manual Mantis MSAT satellite antennas to Asharq News, a Pan Arab 24/7 television network and dedicated digital platform that provides Arabic-language news and information.
Octopus improves collaboration efficiency for BBTV Thailand
Launched in 1967, Bangkok Broadcasting Television (BBTV), or Channel 7 HD as it is also known, is the leading television station in the Thai market with millions of viewers daily.
Capanet Communications and G&S SatCom partnership to reshape the satellite software industry
Capanet Communications and G&S SatCom have formed a strategic technology partnership to bring new network management, operations and performance tuning tools to the satellite service provider industry.
Arqiva to deliver GB News in the UK
GB News, an upcoming British television news service due to launch early in 2021, has selected Arqiva to deliver its new channel.
Classic Arts Showcase selects Globecast for playout and distribution services
Globecast is now providing Classic Arts Showcase with playout, linear satellite distribution, VoD and streaming services.
ITV brings niche content to viewers with Vualto
The UK’s ITV has chosen to implement Vualto’s dynamic event orchestration technology to deliver live streamed events via its ITV Hub video-on-demand service, integrated with Vualto’s scalable DRM solution to protect the broadcaster’s valuable video content.
CCTV and Guizhou TV stream live video from a high-speed train
Chinese national broadcaster CCTV and regional broadcaster Guizhou TV deployed Aviwest’s PRO380 bonded cellular transmitters to produce Travel China With High-Speed Railway, a TV programme shot and streamed live during the October 2020 Double Ninth Festival.
Amagi selects GTT to support its cloud managed broadcast services
Amagi has chosen GTT’s network to deliver its cloud managed broadcast services to clients in Europe and the US.
SES’ O3b bolsters connectivity resilience in Pacific Region
Southern Cross Cables is set to utilise SES Networks’ satellite-enabled connectivity services to vastly improve communications between Nukunonu of Tokelau, Kiritimati Island of Kiribati and the rest of the world as it upgrades the undersea Southern Cross cable network.
Akamai announces new Partner Program
A new Akamai Partner Program that significantly expands and supports channel partners’ ability to deliver high-value services to their customers, has been announced. Partners will migrate into the new programme over a six-month transition period.
Kymeta unveils next-generation u8 antenna
Building on the solid foundations of the u7 antenna, the u8 has been re-engineered for increased performance and adaptability, ensuring it can meet customers’ diverse and evolving needs.
Nordija and Pontis Technologies agree LATAM partnership
Scandinavian IPTV and OTT platform provider Nordija and Pontis Technologies, an OTT video technology provider based in Argentina, have joined forces to offer a complete end-to-end IPTV/OTT platform, aiming to meet the current needs and requirements of the LATAM market.
European space and digital players to study build of EU’s satellite-based connectivity system
The European Commission has selected a consortium of European satellite manufacturers, operators and service providers, telco operators and launch service providers to study the design, development and launch of a European-owned space-based communication system.
KT Corporation implements Asia-Pacific’s first virtualised headend
KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunications service provider, has selected Synamedia’s Converged Headend to deliver a virtualized full stack solution for the delivery of end-to-end IPTV workflows for its Olleh TV IPTV service.
Asharq News sets benchmark for news workflow with Qvest
New Arabic 24/7 multiplatform news service Asharq News, headquartered in Riyadh with central offices in the Dubai International Financial Centre, designed and built by systems architect Qvest Media, is now on air.
Nextera and Adeas add to SMPTE ST 2110 video over IP FPGA core set
Nextera Video and Adeas’ SMPTE ST 2110 video over IP FPGA cores now support NMOS IS-09 System Parameters, as well as SMPTE ST 2022-8, SDI Core and Frame Synchronizer companion cores.
TWT Taiwan selects Harmonic as its next-gen broadband access platform
Taiwanese cable operator TWT Digital Communication has deployed Harmonic’s CableOS Platform and CableOS Central analytics service to enable the delivery of high-speed DOCSIS 3.1 services, as well as a seamless path to transition to advanced applications such as 5G backhauling, fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) XGS and 10G EPON, and low-latency online gaming ...
Bokeo TV selects Etere to improve playout
Etere has secured the playout project for Bokeo TV in Laos, with the Etere Ecosystem providing flexible management and enhancing business continuity in the face of current and future challenges in the industry.
Inetsat upgrades with DekTec ASI/SDI cards
Inetsat has invested in the new Colorado line of ASI/SDI combo cards from DekTec.
GatesAir Maxiva transmitters chosen for VTV Vietnam
GatesAir has announced a strategic DVB-T2 TV transmission win in Vietnam in co-operation with channel partner Emico.
Nautel to provide 30 FM transmitters to TRT-Turkey
Nautel Limited is supplying 30 5kW NVLT FM transmitters to Turkish Radio-Television Corporation (TRT) over the coming months, with the option to purchase 12 additional transmitters if needed. The transmitters will be deployed at key locations throughout Turkey in 2021.
Edge Networks launches next-gen TV service with Harmonic
Edge Networks has launched its Evoca television service with an end-to-end solution from Harmonic.
Adam Nightingale joins 3SS as chief commercial officer
3SS (3 Screen Solutions) has announced the appointment of Adam Nightingale as chief commercial officer.
Danish football union selects NEP and EVS for Superliga VAR rollout
EVS’ video assistant referee (VAR) solution Xeebra has been chosen by NEP Denmark to provide exclusive VAR capabilities to the Danish League for its top football tier the 3F Superliga.
Accedo and HKRU deliver live rugby direct to fans
Accedo has worked with Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) to launch HKRU TV for the 2020 Men’s and Women’s Premiership season. The OTT service features both live matches and VoD content and has been developed using Accedo’s end-to-end solution.
Wildmoka and Tyrell join forces
Cloud video editing specialist Wildmoka and media technology company Tyrell have joined forces to address the UK and Ireland market needs.
Verimatrix secures Little Cinema’s virtual premieres
New York-based Little Cinema has deployed Verimatrix Watermarking and Multi-DRM technologies for its virtual premieres and previews.
MediaHub Australia upgrades with TAG and EVS
MediaHub Australia has migrated its Master Control environment from a traditional SDI platform to a COTS and SMPTE 2022-6/7 and 2110 IP platform based on EVS infrastructure.
TSA turns to Appear for DTH and contribution upgrades
Appear TV has been chosen by Telefonica Servicios Audiovisuales (TSA) for the latest upgrades of its direct to home (DTH) and satellite contribution services.
BroaMan names Contact Distribution as Canadian distributor
BroaMan has appointed Contact Distribution as its exclusive Canadian distributor. Contact Distribution specialises in sales and support for brands in the professional audio/visual industry, working with the country’s top consultants, designers and integrators to achieve world-class experiences.
Medianet optimises video streaming service delivery with Harmonic
Medianet, the largest independent pay-TV and cable television provider in the Maldives, is using Harmonic’s EyeQ content-aware encoding (CAE) to optimise video streaming and television service delivery.
DPG Media Belgium expands use of OmniPlayer
DPG Media Belgium has added QMusic to the list of channels utilising OmniPlayer. The production and playout system is already in use at several online themed and DAB+ channels within the media company.
Amagi helps Fremantle’s BUZZR to unify operations
Amagi has enabled Fremantle’s BUZZR, the only vintage game show network in the US, to transition into cloud-managed broadcast operations for efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
WMGG converts to all-digital AM with Nautel
NIA Broadcasting’s WMGG will be the first station in the Tampa, Florida area to convert to all-digital AM operations.
LTN Global delivers cloud-based automation to SportsGrid
LTN Global has agreed a multi-year deal with SportsGrid to provide advanced cloud-based automation products to optimise operational efficiency and dependability.
Arirang TV launches HD channel with Globecast
Globecast has expanded its relationship with South Korean English-language TV network Arirang TV to broadcast in HD across Western Europe on satellite Astra 1L at 19.2°E.
Aleph Media selects Etere Nunzio newsroom for over 150 journalists
Romanian media enterprise Aleph Media has chosen Etere to upgrade its end-to-end newsroom workflow.
Travelxp launches with Cinegy Air PRO
Travelxp, a leading travel channel brand based in Mumbai, India has implemented Cinegy’s Air PRO playout automation solution.
ENENSYS launches DTTConnect for digital terrestrial TV
ENENSYS Technologies has revealed its new offer, DTTConnect, to build and operate next-generation digital terrestrial TV networks.
Eutelsat appoints new CTO
Pascal Homsy has been named chief technical officer at Eutelsat.
Republic TV turns to Grass Valley for production and playout workflow
Indian free-to-air news channel Republic TV has upgraded its playout and production with Grass Valley’s iTX integrated playout platform.
Spin Digital releases HEVC software encoder for 8K live video
Video codec developer Spin Digital has announced the launch of its HEVC/H.265 software real-time encoder designed for 8K live video applications.
Divitel partners with SETAR on new IPTV/OTT platform
In order to meet the needs of today’s customers, Aruban telecoms provider SETAR recently set out to create a high-speed internet infrastructure, enabling next generation services with the focus on interactive TV/video.
CommScope and Kaltura partner to deliver cloud TV technology, hosted on AWS
CommScope and Kaltura have announced that they are partnering to deliver cloud TV offerings to communications service providers and media companies worldwide.
Dejero and Rajant support US Election Coverage with wireless mesh network
Dejero and private wireless network specialist Rajant teamed up to provide a robust wireless network blended with cellular connectivity to support coverage of the 2020 US presidential election for broadcasters in Washington, D.C.
AgileTV migrates to Verimatrix Secure Cloud
Agile Content has expanded its protected video service to include Verimatrix Multi-DRM serviced by the Verimatrix Secure Cloud for its AgileTV OTT service.
Media Links powers CCTV coverage of Shenzhen SEZ celebrations
China Media Group (CMG) recently chose the Media Links MD8000 Media over IP Transport platform for its live CCTV coverage to mark the anniversary of the establishment of China’s first economic zone in the Southern city of Shenzhen 40 years ago.
Deltacast announces new high-density I/O card
After receiving requests from several high-density customers, Deltacast has worked on a new I/O card hardware layout raising the number of video channels to 12 without impacting size, complexity, power consumption or heat dissipation.
Technicolor and EBOX partner on OTT STB deployment
Technicolor Connected Home has partnered with EBOX, a leading Canadian Internet service provider, to deploy the SAPPHIRE Android TV set-top box to its over-the-top subscribers in Quebec.
Imagine upgrades playout facilities at JMC
Imagine Communications has upgraded its playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC), a leading production and transmission centre in the Middle East, providing services to multiple broadcasters and service providers.
Pebble Beach unveils rebrand ahead of 21st anniversary
As part of a rebrand that demonstrates its renewed focus on people, process and technology, Pebble Beach Systems is now trading as ‘Pebble’. The company has also launched a new responsive website ahead of its 21st year in business.
TiVo+ expands Pluto TV partnership to launch 72 channels
TiVo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation, has announced new channel launches from Pluto TV, a ViacomCBS company. This expanded partnership brings an additional 72 featured Pluto TV channels to the TiVo+ content network.
NexPlayer, Wowza and Nano360 used to live stream VR and 360° concert
When iconic Argentinian rock band La Beriso wanted to produce a unique 360° live video concert experience to engage with fans who have been unable to attend live concerts due to the current Covid restrictions, they turned to +VIVO, an OTT platform that aims to revolutionise concert live streaming in ...
AMCNI UK chooses Globecast for EMEA playout and distribution solution
Globecast has been selected to provide comprehensive playout and distribution services for AMC Networks International – UK’s (AMCNI UK) EMEA roster of 21 channels.
Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD selected by Kabelio for new Swiss HD platform
The HOTBIRD video neighbourhood from Eutelsat has been selected by Switzerland’s Kabelio for the launch of a new Swiss direct to home HD platform. This multi-year contract will enable Kabelio to leverage the unparalleled reach of Eutelsat’s premier hotspot to launch a service targeting Swiss audiences both at home and ...
MediaKind launches CE1 media contribution encoder
Media technology and services company MediaKind has announced the CE1, a next-generation media contribution encoder based on cloud-ready software, coupled with hardware acceleration. It is said to enable exceptional time-to-market for new video offerings while facilitating highly immersive and compelling experiences.
Allente opts for KAON and 3SS entertainment ecosystem
Allente, the new entity resulting from the recent merger between Viasat Consumer and Canal Digital, is to deploy KAON STBs and middleware alongside new 3SS-enabled viewing experience advances across its aggregated 1.2 million subscriber base in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
Irdeto signs deal with Cyta to expand OTT offering
Digital platform security specialist Irdeto has announced it will provide Cyta, the leading brand in the Cyprus telecommunications sector, with an advanced digital rights management (DRM) solution.
LTN Global acquires DTAGS
LTN Global has announced the acquisition of remote production and 4K pioneer DTAGS. The acquisition is designed to strengthen the LTN Ecosystem with a portfolio of scalable 4K remote production, post-production and transmission workflows for major shows and events.
Rohde & Schwarz upgrades efficiency of low-power VHF transmitters with new TLV9
Rohde & Schwarz has added to its portfolio of low-power VHF transmitters with the introduction of the R&S TLV9. The new model is designed to operate in VHF band III with an output power of 50, 150 or 300 Watts from a single 2U box.
PlayBox Neo celebrates AirBox birthday with more flexible playout
The company has marked the 21st anniversary of its AirBox broadcast playout system with enhancements to its 1U and 3U Neo servers, along with improvements to its IP-based Cloud2TV.
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Industry veteran joins Pebble Beach Systems
David Kicks has been appointed VP of sales for North America and LATAM for Pebble Beach Systems.
Kiloview gets bonding encoder set for outdoor live streaming
The Kiloview P series 4G-LTE bonding video encoder is designed for outdoor live streaming.
WorldCast Ecreso FM unit gets ARD approval
WorldCast Systems used IBC SHOWCASE to announce that the company’s Ecreso FM 3kW transmitter has been approved by ARD for use within the network of German public broadcasters.
Rohde & Schwarz transmitter translators simplify extension of ATSC network
Rohde & Schwarz has released an all-in-one system that it claims cost-effectively extends ATSC network coverage, particularly in areas with challenging geography.
Pixel Power playout Primed for StreamMaster software switch
Pixel Power has extended its range of graphics and playout products with StreamMaster Prime.
Proximus opts for 3SS for next-gen Android TV service
Belgium’s largest telco Proximus has gone live with its next-gen IPTV+OTT Android TV service, with an advanced user experience engineered by 3SS – 3 Screen Solutions.
Compact hardware codec from GatesAir
The Intraplex IP Link 100c from GatesAir is a new compact hardware codec built for remote contribution and standard STL IP connections that adopts a cost-reducing strategy within a standard hardware codec.
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Pebble Beach offers next wave of media orchestration
Oceans is Pebble Beach System’s new service-oriented technology platform, and in keeping with the theme, the company is claiming it is the “next wave” of media orchestration.
PlayBox Neo aims for more efficient ingest
PlayBox Neo has announced its Capture Suite network-based multichannel ingest system, which employs a client-server architecture that can be scaled to accommodate an unlimited number of channels.
Nordija, EKT and Verimatrix partner on Stratos
IPTV and OTT middleware provider Nordija has partnered with set-top box maker EKT and security specialist Verimatrix on a new cloud-based service called Stratos.
Argosy adds large-scale encoding option
Argosy has now become an official channel reseller for British technology specialist Boston Limited, and has added the Boston Stream+ encoder to its active hardware range for large-scale ultra-density video encoding.
AoIP purpose-built for GatesAir transmitters
GatesAir has announced its new Intraplex IP Link 100e, the company’s first modular plug-in card built for integration within radio transmitters.
Serbia’s Arena Sport chooses Net Insight’s Nimbra
Arena Sport in Serbia has selected Net Insight to provide a new contribution network based on the Nimbra platform throughout the Balkans.
Telenor takes satellite servicing into orbit
Telenor Satellite, in partnership with Intelsat, says it has launched a new era for satellite communications by becoming the first commercial satellite operator to perform in-orbit servicing of an active satellite in geosynchronous orbit.
Peak intros line amp for cross-site losses
The new PLALH2150 series from Peak Communications builds upon the existing range of Peak indoor and outdoor line amplifiers to provide solutions for overcoming the losses associated with cross-site installations.
RSSC launches satellites for range of services
The Express-80 and Express-103 spacecraft have been launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome by the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC).
Democratic National Convention turns to LTN Global
LTN Global was the official interactive production partner of the Democratic National Convention (DNC), held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
ViaLite distributor extends RF over fibre
ViaLite’s RF over fibre distributor in the UAE, Symbolise, has expanded its global reach.
Wildmoka helps transform watching TV on mobile
Altice France has launched a vertical, live video format for mobile on French rolling news channel BFMTV. ‘Live Vertical’ is a new smartphone user experience that is claimed to be a world first that revolutionises the TV viewing experience on a smartphone.
TAG Video Systems adds CMAF support
TAG Video Systems has announced support for an additional streaming format that it believes will provide technical, financial and operational benefits to customers.
Intelsat launches Galaxy 30 for North American media customers
Intelsat has launched Galaxy 30, a geosynchronous communications satellite that will primarily provide high-performance television distribution service to Intelsat’s North American customers.
2wcom deals with DAB+ for complex networks
The new 4audio DAB-4c is a high-density, hybrid product designed for some of the special challenges that a broadcaster might face when considering DAB+.
ViacomCBS Networks International chooses Intelsat
Intelsat has been selected to continue distributing content for ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and across the Asia Pacific region. The company says it was chosen for its unique ability to deliver managed media services, global coverage and integrated satellite distribution and terrestrial network.
MediaKind launches VOD processing solution
MediaKind has launched Aquila On-Demand, a video on demand solution for the processing and delivery of video files over any network (cable, IPTV and OTT) to any device.
ViaLite Site Controller set for outdoor enclosures
ViaLite’s Embedded Site Controller is now available for the company’s ODE-A4 outdoor enclosures, as well as the ODE-MINI, ViaLite’s smallest outdoor enclosure. The hardware and software combination allows monitoring and control (M&C) of the RF over fibre links within the enclosures.
Ateme announces Anevia merger
Ateme is to acquire Anevia, creating a company with revenues of more than €80m.
Tata Elxsi and Invidi expand pay-TV relationship
Invidi Technologies and Tata Elxsi have announced an extension of their relationship, to bring addressable television capabilities to pay-TV operators in India, Asia-Pacific and MEA.
QNET Telecom chooses ATEME Titan Live
ATEME has announced that QNET Telecom, an internet, telephone, and television company in the state of Paraná, Brazil, has chosen to implement its Titan Live solution to transcode its line-up of channels.
SES and Harmonic partner on 5G transformation
SES and Harmonic are to work together to fast-track the freeing up of spectrum for 5G while simultaneously enabling SES’s C-band customers to maintain the quality and resilience of their critical video services.
Video player supports VR and 8K over 5G
Viaccess-Orca has announced that its secure video player, validated by studios for multi-device content protection, supports the delivery of VR and 8K video over 5G networks.
Movistar+ rolls out ATEME Titan software headend
Movistar+, the audiovisual entertainment arm of the Telefónica Group, has chosen to implement ATEME’s Titan software headend solution for distribution of its live DTH/OTT services.
Probing new DAB features with WorldCast
A new version of the Audemat DAB Probe with a host of new functions has been released by WorldCast Systems.
Globecast helps Mindset Pop serve African education in lockdown
Globecast has partnered with long-term customer and education content provider Mindset to create an additional pop-up education channel for children across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Net Insight teams up with Mobilelinks to deliver premium sports content
Net Insight and Mobilelinks will provide media network solutions and services for the delivery of premium live sports content in the Nordics.
WIND Hellas chooses Broadpeak for new ABR service
WIND Hellas, one of the largest telecommunications companies in Greece, has chosen Broadpeak’s streaming and recording solutions to power its new ABR service.
Al Wousta chooses Imagine for ST 2110-based solution
Imagine Communications says it has taken a leading role in Al Wousta, a new television channel owned by Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA) and broadcast from Al Dhaid, the capital of the Emirate of Sharjah.
Distance learning managed with Etere components
Italy’s distance-learning university, Consorzio Nettuno, has recently completed an upgrade to its long-established Etere infrastructure that includes a move from its traditional tape delivery to a file-based system.
Virgin Media chooses Globecast for new channel playout
Virgin Media has chosen Globecast to provide a playout solution for its ‘pop-up’ HD exercise channel ‘Get Moving’.
SES provides wider access to coronavirus information
Millions of households across Africa, Europe, and Asia-Pacific will be able to access a free-to-air TV channel via SES satellites dedicated to delivering reliable, informative content about COVID-19.
WISI announces 10G SFP+ transceiver availability
WISI Communications has announced general availability of 10G SFP+ transceivers for 10G EPON and XGS-PON applications, developed by TiBit Communications.
BBC Studios chooses SES for playout and distribution
BBC Studios (BBCS) and its subsidiary UKTV have selected SES to manage the playout and distribution of over 50 linear channels and their associated VOD services, SES has announced.
Ross Video chooses Matrox to power softGear audio processors
Ross has chosen Matrox DSX LE4 SDI I/O cards for its softGear Broadcast Audio Processor.
ViaLite looking to expand channel
ViaLite Communications is seeking to appoint new distributors as part of the latest expansion in the company’s reseller network.
Appear TV brings JPEG XS support to X Platform
Appear TV has added JPEG XS compression to its X Platform. Users of the Appear X Platform can, the company says, now take advantage of high resolution and real-time capabilities with the lowest possible latency.
LTN Global first with ATSC 3.0 deployment
LTN Global has announced that its transport service is being used for what it says is the first commercial deployment of ATSC 3.0 in the United States, in Las Vegas.
Globecast hires new CTO for the Americas
Globecast has appointed Chris Pulis as its new Chief Technology Officer for the Americas, effective immediately.
Going live from the home studio with WorldCast
WorldCast Systems has created a new home broadcast package to help radio talent broadcast professional quality content from their home studios.
EBU ambitions for 5G distribution face a wait for chip sets
The EBU’s TR 054 technical report is a deep look at how 5G might facilitate multiple PSM services to portable/mobile devices, and do a better job than QoS with its unpopular coverage and cost issues. Mobile unicast networks are the key fault line, it says.
Orange Slovensko chooses Appear TV X Platform
Orange Slovensko has adopted the Appear TV X Platform to increase network capacity and functionality.
New CCO strengthens Net Insight management team
Net Insight has appointed Mårten Blixt in a newly established Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) role, with responsibility for global sales and marketing.
Skyline’s DataMiner chosen by du for new teleport
Skyline Communications’ DataMiner platform has been selected by du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company, to manage the new Al Qudra teleport in Dubai.
Ateme partners on first demo of VVC standard
Ateme is taking part in a trial of the first end-to-end UHD satellite broadcast transmission using the new Versatile Video Coding (VVC) standard.
ViaLite recognises APAC growth with management move
ViaLite Communications has appointed John Meyers as APAC sales manager, supporting its growth in the area with a new dedicated role for the region.
Skyline’s DataMiner deployed by Yahsat
Skyline Communications has announced that Yahsat Government Solutions (YGS), has deployed its DataMiner platform to manage and control some of the company’s networks.
Etere offers workflow planning with Shopping Cart
Etere has launched its Shopping Cart business intelligence software, which allows a broadcaster to plan task distribution across its team.
Saudi Broadcasting Company turns to Imagine for playout solution
Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) is replacing the playout technology for its main channels with an integrated solution from Imagine Communications.
MEASAT deploys Skyline’s DataMiner
Skyline Communications has announced that MEASAT Satellite Systems, a Malaysian-based satellite operator, has deployed the DataMiner system.
Marina helps ARTE dodge remote roadblocks
To better manage its output in the current era of remote working, ARTE, the public service European culture channel, relied on some quick adaptations to its Pebble Beach Marina software.
Broadpeak successfully trials 5G video technology
Broadpeak has announced its 5G video collaboration with MobiledgeX, which saw it deploy its virtual BroadCache Box local caching technology for mobile networks via the Deutsche Telekom-founded company’s Edge-Cloud platform.
LTN Global launches IP alternative to satellite distribution
LTN Global has announced the launch of LTN Wave, a terrestrial IP-based distribution solution designed as an alternative to satellite distribution.
Appear TV compression gets qualified boost
Appear TV has announced new publishing features and qualification for its software-based AVC and HEVC video compression.
SatADSL expands reach of satellite services
SatADSL has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa.
ReQuTech hits wideband antenna design target
ReQuTech has announced that its engineering team has reached a milestone by finalising the design of wideband K/Ka band phased array antennas.
The DPP offers real-time views from a crisis
The DPP has released initial findings from a research project that tracks media people’s experiences of a working through the coronavirus pandemic.
ReQuTech lines up quick-deploy satellite terminals for launch
Swedish antenna company ReQuTech has unveiled a family of ultra-lightweight, quick-deploy manpack flyaway terminals.
Appear TV compression to offer HLS features
Norway’s Appear TV has announced new HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) features and appliance availability for its AVC and HEVC software-based video compression.
Skyline Communications adds Hellas Sat to client base
Skyline Communications has added another satellite operator to its client list.
Mobile Viewpoint launches portable Ultra 5G encoder
Mobile Viewpoint says its new Agile AirLink Ultra 5G mobile encoder is its most powerful portable video transmitter to date.
MediaKind partners to digitally deliver Chattanooga Film Festival
MediaKind is to work with Microsoft, Evergent, Slalom and VisualOn to develop an interactive, direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform which will enable the Chattanooga Film Festival to take place in front of a digital audience, while maintaining the event’s intimacy, culture, and intent.
Net Insight stacks up media network sales
Net Insight has won two major orders from media network customers.
Second Swiss role in radio for OmniPlayer
Swiss station Radio Stadtfilter has announced that it will start using OmniPlayer radio automation software for its radio production and playout system, with a planned on-air date of August 1.
WISI builds on Inca IP platform
Carrier-grade video delivery solutions company WISI has announced that it has redefined and expanded the Inca IP video platform with a new single SKU chassis, updated modules and upgraded software features.
SES inks deal with BBC World News over Western Europe
BBC World News has extended its relationship with SES in a deal that will allow TV viewers across Western Europe to continue to watch the HD free-to-air channel via SES’s Astra satellite at 19.2° East.
Imagine ST 2110 capability delivers ‘quantum leap’ for NC State video network
North Carolina State University has transformed its live course production capabilities with a networked video infrastructure, based on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard, from Imagine Communications.
Appear TV announces new X Platform features
Norwegian video processing platforms company Appear TV has added new video networking features to its X Platform.
WISI announces HDMI encoder module for headend operators
WISI has launched a new HDMI encoder module for headend operators managing video services in hotels, hospitals, leisure facilities and residences.
Skyline and Interra partner on OTT QoS
Interra Systems and Skyline Communications have announced a partnership to improve quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) for linear and nonlinear OTT channels.
VOD chaos nudges DPP towards new technical efforts
The DPP used a wide range of input from industry for its new document ‘Supplying the VOD Revolution’, with the findings painting a chaotic picture.
Beenius launches AWS-based interactive TV platform
Beenius has announced the launch of its Interactive TV platform offering on Amazon Web Services.
Net Insight sees sales decline, earnings increase
Net Insight has witnessed the impact of Covid-19 first-hand, as it reports its financial results for the quarter, yet the news was not all negative for the Swedish solutions provider.
ABS inks deal with Comsat to boost satellite network connectivity
Global satellite connectivity provider Comsat has ratified an agreement with global satellite operator ABS to enhance and strengthen the Comsat global network.
Leaseweb distro deal for Eurovision Flow expands EBU algorithm options
When the EBU’s dynamic switching CDN toolbox Eurovision Flow first appeared as a pilot at IBC 2017, it was likened to both Google Maps and Trivago for its functional simplicity.
3SS rolls out multiplatform entertainment ecosystem for network operators
3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has deployed the 3Ready Entertainment Ecosystem to networks worldwide, an all-in portfolio of complementary capabilities, technical deployment options, key vendor partnership network and pre-integrations.
DVB-I carries broadcasters to a new world beyond transponders
DVB-I, the exciting development that shifted the DVB Project’s culture away from being strictly broadcast first, has been pushed towards multiple deployments by a new open source reference client for Android and Hbb.TV.
Upgraded Capture Express adds SRT support
Magewell has announced a new upgrade of its free Capture Express recording application that expands the software’s streaming capabilities.
WorldCast offers FM broadcasters a year of reduced energy costs
WorldCast Systems has announced that it is offering one free year of its SmartFM AI algorithm to all owners of Ecreso FM transmitters.
Minacord taps PlayBox Neo for channel trio
Minacord Media, founded and owned by composer, songwriter, singer and instrumentalist Zeljko Joksimovic, has chosen Version 19 of the PlayBox Neo channel-in-a-box system to help launch three new channels.
Appear offers global streaming security
Appear TV has announced critical new features for its streaming portfolio, enabling just-in-time packaging with features for start-over, catch-up, nPVR and VOD.
3SS supports Super RTL in AVOD kids’ service launch
3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has detailed its support in the launch of the advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) service Toggo, by German children’s broadcaster Super RTL.
Amdocs launches AI home operating system
Amdocs has launched doxi HomeOS, a cloud-native home operating system (OS) based on artificial intelligence (AI) that is designed to enable service providers to move beyond basic connectivity services.
Open source streaming added to free Magewell capture tool
Magewell has announced that the new version 3.2 of its free Capture Express recording application adds support for multiple streaming technologies, including the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol developed and open-sourced by Haivision.
Vodafone picks Synamedia for global TV platform
Video software provider Synamedia has secured a multi-year contract with Vodafone Group that includes the supplier’s Infinite video platform, security products and integration services.
Telikom PNG picks UniqCast for IPTV
Telikom PNG, the incumbent telecoms operator from Papua New Guinea, has selected an IPTV/OTT product from UniqCast to enable it to offer IPTV services to its fixed-line subscribers.
Hiltron completes fully integrated TVRO platform control system for Nilesat
Hiltron Communications announces completion of custom-designed turnkey TVRO satellite platform for Nilesat.
Right 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.
Pebble Beach partners with Vizrt
The company has announced that it has partnered with graphics specialist Vizrt to integrate the Viz Engine into its Dolphin and Orca integrated playout solutions.
GatesAir unveils extended low-power TV range
At IBC, GatesAir unveiled a wider family of TV transmitters resulting from the company’s recent acquisition of ONEtastic, known henceforward as GatesAir S.r.l.
New agreements hit the hot spot for Arabsat
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) used IBC to discuss with visitors the latest developments in its business.
MediaKind launches Universal Alliance
In support of the company’s goal to ignite the industrialisation of broadcast-quality streaming, MediaKind launched the MediaKind Universe Alliance at IBC.
AppearTV updates X-Series
At IBC, updates to AppearTV’s X-Series Platform were demonstrated.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 5
The final edition of the IBC Daily 2019 is available to read now.
Antennas, terminals and more courtesy of General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies
Product areas on show on the General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies stand range from its new EcoForce compact amplifiers, flyaway and small deployable antennas, to antenna control systems and GaN-based electronic products.
Globcast MCN new for IBC2019
New at IBC this year is Globecast Managed Cloud Network (Globecast MCN).
Gulfsat establishes new business unit
Having begun life as a pure VSAT operator, working only with data and voice, Gulfsat’s business has continuously evolved.
New features for ATEME’s Titan
Dedicating its IBC booth to the company’s offering for broadcast, cable, DTH, IPTV and OTT is ATEME with its TITAN platform.
Broadpeak optimises video quality over 5G
According to exhibitor Broadpeak, the company has taken an active role in providing solutions to optimise video delivery over 5G for use cases that include local caching, cell congestion management, and service routing.
CenturyLink/Grass Valley bandwidth test up for discussion
At IBC, CenturyLink is talking to visitors to its stand about the demonstration it carried out with Grass Valley in June
Compact SSPAs and BUCs from Advantech
A new line of solid state power amplifiers and block up converters that are said to offer the highest power density and smallest form factor in the industry is on show on the Advantech stand.
Agama: Identifying patterns in service delivery
To deliver video services that meet or exceed customer expectations, service providers must act quickly when quality and usage KPIs deviate from their normal range, IBC2019 exhibitor Agama Technologies believes.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 4
Read the latest issue of the IBC Daily online now.
Transmission site in one device with Telsat
The manufacturer – thanks to a partnership with TRX Innovate and Plisch – said that all the hardware of a complete transmission site can now be integrated into one device.
Probecom antenna will travel in the hold
With a product range that includes satellite communication antennae, receive only antennae on C, Ku, Ka, S, X, L bands from 2.4 metre to 16 metre; manual or motorised carbon fibre/fibre glass flyaway antennae from 0.55 metre to 2.4 metre, exhibitor Probecom’s range could be described as extensive.
Newtec supports mobile journalism
Showcasing how the company says it is addressing the future of broadcasting, Newtec is demonstrating its solutions for the growing OTT market and all-IP newsgathering applications.
SAPEC Laguna Media Processor now supports eight SD/HD channels
The 4-channel encoder presented by SAPEC at IBC last year has been upgraded, and is centre stage on the company’s stand. It now features eight SD/HD channels supporting H.264 and MPEG-2, while up to four SD/HD channels provide support for HEVC.
WISI transcoder now features redundancy
The Inca ABR Transcoder 3840 being showcased on the WISI stand is described as a carrier-grade adaptive bitrate transcoder built for rapid deployment and reliable OTT video delivery.
“Leadership in IMF workflows” from Ownzones
It looks as if IMF – the Interoperable Master Format – will rapidly establish itself as the industry standard, allowing a single collection of content to be transformed into multiple versions, while sharing the same material.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 3
Today’s issue of the IBC Daily is available to read online now.
The Switch launches at-home/remote production facility
At IBC, The Switch is discussing with visitors its August announcement that it has expanded its The Switch At-Home service with the launch of an additional at-home/remote production facility in Burbank, California.
Transition made easier with Anevia’s Flamingo
Designed to provide high quality, live and on-demand multiscreen TV services over any network, Anevia’s Flamingo IPTV head-end was on show at IBC.
Latest auto-acquire manpacks demonstrated by C-COM
Fully motorised and described by the company as robust and lightweight, C-COM is demonstrating its latest auto-acquire manpacks.
DEV passes DOCSIS 3.1 test
On the company’s stand at IBC, DEV Systemtechnik is talking to visitors about how it has successfully tested its DEV 6871 DOCSIS 3.1 Remote-MACPHY system with a wide range of DOCSIS 3.1 modems in an interoperability test session hosted by Excentis in Ghent, Belgium.
Pebble Beach offers simpler, cheaper graphics
The company is demonstrating a new Adobe After Effects integration, incorporating a plug-in and pre-render workflow designed to simplify graphics and promo production.
Axing demonstrates IP/DVB modulators
According to Axing, its new MIE 8-/16-/32-00 units are cost-effective, compact and modular IP to DVB-C/T modulators, on show with the new MIE 4-/8-02 IP-to-DVB-T2 modulators.
High fibre connectivity from Huber + Suhner
For the broadcast market, Huber + Suhner believes it is able to provide support with a wide range of connectivity solutions – notably, its RF-over-fibre distribution system, which it is demonstrating at IBC.
Diamond polished for openGear encoding
The new MGW Diamond OG is a 4K/multichannel HEVC encoder in an openGear (OG) card format.
8KoIP demonstrated by Bridge Technologies
IBC this year sees Bridge Technologies in pole position on the corner of Hall 1, where the company is demonstrating its VB440 IP network probe operating in an 8K environment.
IZT focuses on DAB+ at IBC2019
The DAB ContentServer from IZT is a professional encoder and multiplexer system for the infrastructure of digital broadcast transmitter networks.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 2
Read Saturday’s edition of the IBC Daily online now.
Lightspeed up to speed for live capture and streaming
Telestream’s Lightspeed Live Capture and Lightspeed Live Stream platforms now have added resilience, plus dual encoding and publishing, as part of a new live platform containing eight 3G-SDI I/O ports.
Compact, reliable IRD from Elber
Signum is a compact IRD designed for the high-end radio distribution market that Elber is showcasing at IBC2019.
Ownzones appoints former Google Cloud COO
Cloud computing pioneer and tech visionary Diane M Bryant has been appointed to the advisory board at Ownzones Entertainment Technologies.
Barnfind updates long-distance fibre transport
Launched at IBC2018, the BTF1-41 frame for long-distance fibre transport, routing, distribution and conversion is returning to IBC this year with an optional BNC-32 mid-board to provide electrical interface.
CenturyLink talks South American expansion
With the recent expansion of its CDN service capabilities in Brazil, Chile and Mexico, CenturyLink is set to talk to IBC visitors about the opportunities that represents.
Gates Air addresses broadcast/IT convergence
The fully-productised Intraplex Ascent platform is set to be a highlight for Gates Air at IBC2019.
Simplified access to OU Flex
The OU Flex Ka- or Ku-Band service from SES combines the traditional DVB links with full-service IP connectivity.
Connect to demo Kybio Media platform
The Kybio Media unified end-to-end monitoring and control platform will be demonstrated by Connect at IBC2019.
VIPA 25 ST 2110 network interface card new from Macnica
Macnica will showcase its expanding VIPA product line and offer live demos of its ST 2110 and NMOS network media switching solutions at IBC2019.
Versatility revamp
The FM/RDS and MPX over IP product line is undergoing a big change: all established products like the C02 RDS encoder, S02 stereo generator or FMC01 MPX over IP codec will be replaced by the 4audio MPX series.
Providing a complete view
Claimed to make it easier than ever before to find the root cause of a problem in complex delivery chains, Agama 360 Analytics is on show at IBC.
Es’hailSat-2 covers Middle East and North Africa
According to Es’hailSat, it is the youngest and fastest-growing satellite operator in the MENA region.
Orbital Research showcases LNBs with unique data sheets
According to Orbital Research, consumers now expect seamless and secure connectivity while in-flight.
New customer for AMOS-17
Last month, the AMOS-17 satellite was launched to its 17°E orbital position by Spacecom and the newest broadcaster to use it has been announced as Nigeria-based IDS Africa.
’Destination media’ takes a stand
This year MediaKind moves to Hall 4 at IBC, with a theme of ‘Destination Media’.
G&D links IT and broadcast structures
KVM systems form the link between IT and broadcast structures and can offer cross-system, platform-independent operation and extensive usability.
Riedel Networks finalises Miami Triangle Project
Riedel Networks has announced the completion of its Miami Triangle Project, entailing the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in Miami and the signing of a bandwidth update contract with Neutrona Networks for the Miami – New York – Sao Paulo circuit.
BCAST and Radio Maryja in AI first
WorldCast Systems has announced a supply agreement of Ecreso FM transmitters to Radio Maryja, a religious Polish radio station.
Lawo contributes to Concert de Paris
On 14 July 1789, troops stormed the Bastille in Paris during the French Revolution. Just one year later, the first Fête de la Fédération was held to celebrate the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France.
Bethel Media delivers church’s message with help from Facilis
Bethel Media has chosen Facilis shared storage to support the demanding content creation workflows supporting the church’s outreach through video, web, retail and production of its on-demand streaming service.
MainConcept releases 2GO to solve production workflow challenges
Codec and streaming technology provider MainConcept has announced that its 2GO solution is now available.
European debut for Black Box MCX system
At IBC2019, Black Box will showcase products across its Emerald Unified KVM (keyboard, mouse, video) portfolio and introduce the MCX AV-over-IP system in Europe.
Al Maghribia now available on Arabsat-5C for direct-to-home over Africa
Arabsat has announced that Al Maghribia is now available on Arabsat-5C, an Arabic satellite platform, for direct-to-home services over Africa.
Ross Video powers stadium screens for Major League Baseball in London
Major League Baseball set foot in the UK for the first time in history last month, as two of the league’s titans, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, came head-to-head for a two-game series on 29 and 30 June at the London Stadium.
Worldcast selected for RF control and monitoring for Sutro Tower
As part of the TV repack operation in the US, two Worldcast Group companies, Worldcast Systems and Connect, have been selected to develop and supply an Antenna Switch Controller System along with a unified monitoring platform for the RF operations (DTV and FM) of Sutro Tower.
Dejero supports world’s first human hologram over 5G
Musion 3D, Dejero and Hawthorn have joined forces to deliver a spectacular 5G live experience for Vodafone Romania.
Edge Cloud new from Akamai
Akamai has unveiled Edge Cloud, a solution line that leverages the power of the Akamai edge platform to streamline and secure the delivery of data to connected devices and in-application messaging at scale.
Combining satellite and OTT to deliver the next generation of services
An ever-escalating number of services and the high bandwidth requirements of UHD are among the developments driving the use of satellite to deliver OTT content, discovers David Davies.
Realising the potential of SAT>IP
SAT>IP technology – whereby antenna signals can be converted into IP for distribution around a house or commercial facility – is beginning to achieve global traction.
The object of audio’s big adventure
As interest in object-based audio (OBA) continues to grow, new production tools are being developed by research institutions, broadcasters and vendors to make it happen
Inside the Berlin Philharmonic’s Digital Concert Hall
The Berlin Philharmonic’s decision to stream its concerts in high-quality audio and video has seen it push both technical as well as creative boundaries, writes David Davies.
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