As expected, SES-10 will be launched by SpaceX on one of its ‘pre-flown’ and recovered first-stage Falcon 9 rockets. SES-10, owned by SES of Luxembourg and built by Airbus Defence & Space, has been shipped from France to the Cape Canaveral SpaceX pre-launch and preparation site at Kennedy Space Centre where it will be readied […]
The 20 highest-earning football clubs in the world generated €7.4 billion (£5.5bn) of revenue in 2015/16, an increase of 12 per cent on the previous year, according to the 20th edition of the Football Money League from business advisory firm Deloitte. Manchester United, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid complete the top three of the Money League, […]
Espial has announced that the Tele Columbus advanceTV experience has commercially launched this week for German consumers. With the launch in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and elsewhere within the Tele Columbus footprint, Tele Columbus is now poised to accelerate subscriber growth with this personalised and converged video service. advanceTV viewers will enjoy an immersive, 4K experience […]
Sky Deutschland has signed a multi-year contract extension for back-up services with global media service provider MX1. The contract ensures that, in case of any technical issues with Sky Deutschland’s main signal, the broadcaster’s programming will be restored in a short timeframe from the MX1 Broadcasting Centre in Unterföhring, Germany. The agreement includes playout and […]
SPI International / FilmBox Channels Group is launching six international thematic channels in the US on Sling TV, Dish Network’s OTT streaming service. The SPI’s channel bundle on Sling TV includes: DocuBox HD, FightBox HD, FashionBox HD, Fast&FunBox HD, 360TuneBox and NatureVision TV. The service already carries two ethnic channels from the SPI’s portfolio – […]
Irdeto, the specialist in digital platform security, is working with Harmonic, expertsin video delivery infrastructure, to provide what they say is the world’s first integrated and proven Common Scrambling Algorithm v3 (CSA3) solution. This next-generation encryption technology enables pay-TV operators to securely launch advanced formats like 4K. The implementation of robust encryption technology combines Harmonic’s, […]
Viaccess-Orca, a global player in the protection and enhancement of content services, has chosen Media Motive’s M3µ test automation platform to automate testing for its mobile and web applications. Viaccess-Orca intends to use the Italian company’s solution to improve testing for validation purposes. M3µ follows a code-free approach to perform black-box testing, providing an effective […]
Vimeo has announced the launch of all-new video review tools, which allow Vimeo PRO and Business members to seamlessly share, collect feedback and collaborate on video projects. With these new tools, creators can privately share videos with reviewers, and reviewers can leave time-coded feedback directly in the video. “Today’s launch is an exciting step forward […]
Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company delivering end-to-end video playout and distribution solutions to broadcast and digital media companies, has announced a global partnership with Fastly. The partnership allows for easy set-up and integration with existing product lines such as Encompass’ CloudStream and CloudVOD, creating a comprehensive OTT and multiscreen content playout and […]
Siemens has been awarded an Emmy for Technical/Engineering Achievement from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) for an invention that led to the creation of modern-day television. The company was recognized in an awards presentation at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas at the Consumer Electronics Show. In the late 1800s, Siemens […]