EMC has announced that ITV has made a purchase of EMC Isilon scale-out NAS to provide a storage platform. The deal will enable the television network to transition to a pan-itv HD file based infrastructure in order to store and manage all content digitally and make it available through existing broadcast channels and the online […]
Telestream, a provider of video transcoding and workflow automation systems, today announced that it has created a new HD instant replay system for NASCAR race control officials. Developed for the start of the 2012 racing season, Telestream’s new Replay multichannel video player combines with its Pipeline HD video capture system to provide instant capture and display […]
NEP Broadcasting, an international provider of mobile tele-production services, has outfitted its latest launches with a full complement of Cobalt Digital gear to accomplish distribution, conversion and processing in and out of the trucks. The equipment was installed in a manner to accommodate future expansion. “We are delighted to work with NEP again,” stated Chris […]
T-VIPS, a global expert in professional video contribution and distribution solutions, has announced that its TNS541 Seamless TS Monitoring Switch has been chosen by Rai Way, the operator of Italy’s DTT network. The project is a continuation of the existing cooperation between T-VIPS and Rai Way which began in 2009 when Rai Way deployed T-VIPS’ […]
Net Insight, a provider of scalable transport solutions for media, IP and broadcast networks, has delivered the Nimbra platform to Velister, the commercial DVB-T operator in Cyprus for a new all-IP DTT network. The DTT network carries three MUXes and consists of end-to-end provisioning, full-path protection architecture with multiple levels of redundancy from the head-end […]
Chello DMC, a playout and content management company, has won a five year contract with Fox International Channels Europe to provide playout services for a bouquet of its European linear TV channels. Under the multi-year contract, Chello DMC will deliver a suite of playout services for 12 FIC linear TV channels in Europe, all of […]
Exterity, the Building IPTV specialist, has announced that its IPTV solution has been adopted by ITV Studios newly launched Emmerdale Production Centre in Leeds. The bespoke Building IPTV set-up runs over the facility’s IP network and manages all feeds from the five new studios through two production galleries. dditional information such as which cast members […]
Australian telco Telstra is to consolidate its media businesses into a single division to increase focus, drive new opportunities and better utilise the company’s many media assets. Speaking at Telstra’s annual update for institutional investors, CEO David Thodey noted that the telco was a leader in online digital media with multiple assets which, including FOXTEL, […]
The worldwide demand for C- and Ku-band Satellite Transponders is projected to reach 7,840 36-MHz TPEs (Transponder Equivalents) by the year 2017, driven by rapidly expanding DTH, digital TV, UAV communications, consumer broadband and 3D markets and increased governmental expenditure on military satellite navigation, positioning systems, and space exploration, according to market research firm Global […]
GlobeCast Americas CEO Lisa Coelho has announced organisational changes designed to maximise the company’s commercial footprint in the Americas, including the creation of a dedicated Latin American sales team and a refocusing and strengthening of ad-hoc services in North America for the broadcast of major events. Already present with a major technical facility in South […]