Net Insight, a developer of efficient and scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, has unveiled the Nimbra OT 100, that enables broadcasters and media operators to efficiently and cost-effectively distribute live 4K and 8K ultra high-definition television (UHDTV) productions. The increased demand for media transport capacity has been driven by the need […]
Alcatel-Lucent is developing a new technology architecture that will enable pay-TV providers to offer the ability to store favourite TV programmes in the cloud cost effectively while maintaining compliance with content rights legislation. In many countries today, copyright laws concerning television follow a ‘private copy’ model. This means each consumer must have their own copy […]
QuickPlay Media, a provider of cloud-based managed service solutions for the distribution of premium media to IP connected devices, has announced the launch of its dynamic ad insertion (DAI) capabilities for its live linear TV solution. QuickPlay collaborated with Yospace, a content distribution innovator, to deliver a pre-integrated platform designed to splice ads into linear […]
Vidmind, which enables new virtual TV operators to launch a full blown OTT Pay-TV service, is officially unveiling Vidmind V2, the new version of its Hybrid Android STB for virtual operators at the IBC conference. The STB was designed by Vidmind and was manufactured by Hisense, the number one TV and STB brand in China. […]
EchoStar Corporation, a global provider of satellite operations and video delivery solutions, will provide IBC attendees a sneak peek of its exciting new product for secure home automation during IBC in Amsterdam. EchoStar, the award-winning creator of such popular consumer products as the Slingbox, which allows consumers to watch and control their living room TV at […]
Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, today announced that Swisscom, the leader of the Swiss digital TV market, has selected the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS™) to provide enhanced revenue security for its new Swisscom TV 2.0 service offering, which offers integrated live and […]
Telestream, a provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced the completion of a strategic project with UK-based free to air commercial broadcaster, ITV. Designated content delivery modernisation (CDM), the project positions Telestream’s Vantage transcoding platform at the heart of ITV’s file-based workflow. Adopting Vantage in this way enables ITV to achieve time […]
This year’s World Cup shows that the dream of TV everywhere has become a reality, according to analyst firm CCS Insight. However, on the eve of IBC in Amsterdam, the company has warned that the TV industry will face major disruption over the next few years. Traditional broadcasters will come under threat from new business […]
Viacom and Sony have confirmed what is described as a “landmark” agreement for Sony’s forthcoming cloud-based TV service to carry 22 Viacom networks at launch. The deal marks Viacom’s first-ever agreement to provide its networks for an Internet-based live TV and video on demand service. “Viacom always strives to create transformational opportunities that combine consumer […]
Sky has announced two major new enhancements to its tailored advertising service Sky AdSmart which it says will give advertisers even more control over their TV campaigns. From November, advertisers using Sky AdSmart will be able to deliver TV ads to Sky homes by area postcodes. The ability to focus advertising using the first two […]