Levira and Kids Network Television have concluded a three-year service agreement according which will see Levira provide Kids Network Television end-to-end technical service for play-out and distribute of two new linear TV-channels Filmzone and Filmzone+ starting from July 15th. Levira will provide play-out for two HD channels and their distribution to Baltic pay-TV networks. Levira’s […]
Thomson Video Networks has partnered with Dolby Laboratories and STMicroelectronics (ST) to demonstrate the first implementation of a complete encoding-decoding chain for HD and Ultra HD broadcast based on the new Dolby AC-4 audio codec. At the heart of a demonstration at the Dolby ATSC 3.0 showcase in Atlanta sits Thomson Video Networks’ ViBE VS7000 […]
Exset, a pioneer of TV ecosystems for enhanced digital TV services, has partnered with Istanbul-based Atmaca Electronik , owners of the ‘Sunny’ brand in Turkey. The partnership is designed to deploy Exset’s DMS 2.0 in the country as it moves along the path towards digitisation. Exset’s DMS allows operators to provide value-added services via broadcast […]
Media and device testing specialist Digital TV Labs (DTVL) has been appointed by Freeview New Zealand to provide a manufacturer conformance service utilising its HbbTV test harness – Ligada iSuite for HbbTV. FreeviewPlus enhances the successful MyFreeview and FreeviewHD DVB-T services by adding on-demand channels, 8-days forward/8-days catch up TV guide and comprehensive search facilities. […]
Qarva is a company that has transitioned from IPTV technology provider to end-to-end solutions for OTT. Advanced Television spoke to CEO & Founder George Mikeladze about Qarva’s mission to ensure the viewer QoE in OTT is every bit as good as broadcast television. [bitsontherun MAmD4egI-ni7dlelE]
Prime Focus Technologies has a heritage in all-round TV and film production facilities. Now its CLEAR could-based Media ERP platform virtualizes content supply and workflows; ideal for multi-platform content operations. Advanced Television talked to Yuval Tori, EVP EMEA, about how CLEAR can cut cost, boost efficiency and enhance content monetization. [bitsontherun 1Qm45B93-ni7dlelE]
With the increasing requirement for USB 2.0 Micro-B connectors for connection to miniature devices such as smartphones, tablets, wearables or digital cameras for communication or battery charging purposes, there has also been an increase in demand for waterproof connectors. To meet these demands, SMK has developed USB2.0 Micro-B connector with waterproof capabilities. SMK’s new USB […]
SMPTE Expo Australia 14-17 July 2015: Mediaware will be joining Magna Systems and Engineering on booth O-03 to showcase Mediaware’s scalable linear TV channel ad insertion and playout solution, InStream Splice. InStream Splice provides users with an end-to-end digital ad insertion ecosystem that: – increases the value of your content – is HEVC ready – […]
Culture Secretary John Whittingdale, speaking in parliament July 6th, has confirmed that the BBC will take on the cost of providing free TV licences for over-75s. This will be phased in from 2018-19 with the BBC taking on the full cost from 2020-21. He also confirmed that the government will introduce legislation to enable the […]
Japanese broadcaster Fuji Television Network has begun streaming 4K ultra-HD programmes online, becoming the first commercial broadcaster in the country to offer such a service. The service launched with a documentary based on Hashima Island, also known as ‘Battleship Island’, and a programme introducing illuminated spots in Tokyo. Fuji TV says it will soon screen […]