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NewsVirgin Media O2 CEO takes time out after cancer diagnosis
Virgin Media O2 CEO Lutz Schüler is to take a leave of absence after being diagnosed with cancer.
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NewsSuppliers are helping customers to cut costs, says DPP report
Media technology suppliers are responding to their customers’ need to reduce costs, according to a new report by the DPP based on findings at IBC2024.
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NewsEnergy transition for London film and TV production as new report published
Film London and Creative Zero have launched a new report taking an in-depth look at decarbonising supplier transport and mobile power for London’s Film and TV industry.
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Industry TrendsIBC2024 Accelerator project: Scalable Ultra-Low Latency Streaming for Premium Sports
In the fast-evolving world of live sports broadcasting, latency has become one of the most critical issues. Broadcasters are increasingly looking for innovative solutions that can match or even surpass the performance of traditional broadcast systems.
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NewsFrench VFX house The Yard launches London studio
French visual effects house Yard has expanded to the UK and opened a new studio in London.
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NewsChannel 4, Aardman join consortium to explore AI-driven storytelling
A new consortium involving Channel 4 and Aardman Animations is exploring how AI could support under-represented content creators and established producers to enhance storytelling in film and television.
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Industry TrendsIBC2024: Best of the Show
IBC recorded its strongest year yet post-pandemic with more than 45,000 visitors from 170 countries converging on the RAI Amsterdam from the 13-16 September.
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Industry TrendsIBC Roundtable - Beyond the hype: how media finds true value in AI today
Participants at a roundtable on AI in media and entertainment at IBC2024 assessed some of the opportunities and challenges confronting media companies seeking to tap the potential of generative AI across a range of applications.
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NewsGlobecast Extends with Al Jazeera Media Network partnership to enhance global distribution services
Al Jazeera Media Network (AJMN) and Globecast have announced the successful launch of a comprehensive new global distribution solution of the AJMN suit of channels on multiple delivery platforms.
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NewsBBC iPlayer is “fastest growing VOD platform in the UK”
Viewing growth for VOD platform BBC iPlayer is up 20% so far this year, outstripping its competitors across all audiences, according to the BBC.
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NewsFremantle UK merges production labels Thames and Talkback
Fremantle UK is to re-merge its labels Thames and Talkback into one single entertainment company, TalkbackThames.
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WhitepaperWhitepaper: Interactive Live Streaming
Caretta Research, in partnership with Livepeer Studio, has delivered a new whitepaper titled ‘Interactive Live Streaming: The Evolution of the Streaming Experience’, identifying profitable real-time streaming business models for a range of streaming companies.
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NewsDiverse hiring policies and established mentoring schemes essential for engaging future generations
IBC Talent Programme Part 1: At the wrap-up session on the final day of the conference, the IBC Talent Program highlighted the vital role diversity plays in shaping the future of the broadcasting industry.
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Technical PapersTechnical Papers 2024 Session: Sustainability – energy efficiency, spanning devices to delivery systems
In this session from IBC2024, three authors present their work on Sustainability in the M&E ecosystem as part of the IBC Technical Papers.
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NewsNetflix and Airoha enter strategic partnership to support set-top box innovation
Netflix and Airoha Technology, a subsidiary of MediaTek, have announced a strategic partnership to support seamless Netflix integration for set-top boxes used by operators worldwide. This collaboration aims to accelerate time to market and foster innovation, creating new opportunities for operators to enhance their service offerings with Netflix.
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Industry TrendsFAST fills the gap for Virgin Media O2
FAST has proved an attractive – if challenging – way of filling a key gap left by basic cable channels in Virgin Media O2’s line-up, according to David Bouchier, chief TV and entertainment officer, Virgin Media O2.
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Technical PapersIBC2024 Tech Papers: Reducing the energy consumption of terrestrial DAB transmission
The requirement to develop sustainable broadcast platforms that support global net-zero targets increases year on year. This paper discusses initiatives developed by the BBC and Arqiva to reduce power consumption in their terrestrial DAB broadcast network. In some cases, it is possible to improve efficiency without complete replacement of the ...
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NewsDavid Grindle to step down as SMPTE executive director
David Grindle is to conclude his term as Executive Director of The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) on October 18.
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NewsWhat to look out for on Day 3 (Sunday 15 September)
Day Three and more valuable insights, topical trends and groundbreaking discoveries are waiting in store at Amsterdam’s RAI. With IBC2024 offering more priceless connections and not-to-be-missed discussions, here’s some highlights for the day ahead.
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NewsContent providers have dim view of tech vendors’ security attitudes - DPP research
Broadcasters and content providers have an incredibly dim view of the cyber security posture of media technology vendors according to a DPP report titled ‘The State of Media Technology Security 2024.’
