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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.’
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NewsIBC Conference: Keeping AI honest
IBC2024: In the session titled ‘Can AI be regulated? What public policy can(‘t) do to address AI risks’, speakers Renard Jenkins, President of SMPTE, and Francois Lavoir, Senior EU Policy Advisor for the EBU, debated some of the responses to the new risks created by the rapid development of AI ...
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NewsFormer BBC Studios CEO to become first Chair of BAFTA albert
Former CEO of BBC Studios Productions Ralph Lee has been appointed as BAFTA albert’s first Chair. This newly created voluntary non-executive role is part of a new governance structure established following an organisational review completed in 2023.
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NewsSCTE Launches New mobile App
Telecoms and broadband professionals who are members of The Society for Broadband Professionals (SCTE) will have access to a new user-focused mobile app which makes accessibility of information from the society easier than ever.
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Executive InterviewsTim Richards: outgoing IBC Chairman reflects on a decade of “phenomenal” industry innovation
As he announces his departure from the role of IBC Chairman, Tim Richards contemplates a decade of rapid technological change, the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the enduring strength of the IBC team.
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Thought LeadershipThe Broadcast Industry at a Crossroads: Economic Efficiency and the Rise of Private 5G
The broadcast industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the need for greater economic efficiency and the advent of new technologies such as private 5G. As the demand for content continues to surge, budget constraints and the pressure to do more with less have become central concerns for decision-makers. ...
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Industry TrendsLife on the edge: protecting the value of algorithms
Neal Michie, Director of Product Management at PACE Anti-Piracy discusses how intellectual property in the form of algorithms deployed on the edge can be reverse engineered and stolen, and how a white-box solution can prevent this process from taking place.
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Industry TrendsYoung ambitions: how to reignite the attractiveness of technical roles in media
Severe shortages in technical skills and lack of interest from younger generations are all worrying trends identified in IABM’s latest Talent Shortages in Media Tech report. The organisation’s Head of Skills and Development Stuart Ray discusses some of the biggest challenges facing employers and educators and how initiatives such as ...
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NewsBanijay Kids & Family acquires French production company Procidis
Banijay Kids & Family has acquired French production company Procidis, creator of the edutaining saga Once Upon a Time… and its umbrella brand, Hello Maestro.
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NewsLarry Ellison to become controlling Paramount shareholder
Tech billionaire Larry Ellison will become the controlling shareholder of Paramount Global when it is acquired by his son David’s Skydance Media, according to a filing with the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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NewsInitial lineup unveiled for inaugural Mip London market
More than 80 companies representing distributors, buyers and producers from 30 countries have confirmed their presence at the inaugural Mip London content market.
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NewsEBU members launch Security4Media association
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and several of its members have created Security4Media, a non-profit association for media organisations and technology vendors dedicated to reducing cyber risks and supporting trust in media.
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NewsAOMedia launches ‘adoption showcase’ to highlight key implementors of AV1 codec
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has launched its new ‘Adoption Showcase’ ahead of IBC2024, spotlighting user stories from six AV1 adopters.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Keynote: Prime Video backs AI to redefine intuitive streaming
Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Technology’s Girish Bajaj shares the latest on a complete user experience redesign, from leveraging AI to improve search and personalisation, to nurturing growth in shoppable TV.
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Thought LeadershipAV1: Helping to meet growing expectations for higher-quality streaming
The Alliance for Open Media (AOM) shares some of the challenges of the growing demand for UHD-quality streaming services and how the adoption of the new AV1 codec can help deliver new capabilities in storage and distribution.
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NewsRTS launches online Mini MBA to plug TV skills gap
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is launching an online course that aims to help plug the TV skills gap and fast-track careers.
