Intense fibre overbuilding in advanced European markets has made investments in timely Wi-Fi upgrades a critical lever for enhancing and differentiating multi-gigabit experiences reports Ookla, a specialist in network intelligence and connectivity insights. European markets are at the forefront of the global transition to full-fibre networks in the last mile, with multi-gigabit home broadband connections […]

SLR, the Service List Registry, has joined the DVB Project to develop and promote the adoption of its international solution to the problem of audiovisual media service discovery. The unified service platform is based on open standards to enable simple service selection on any screen. The registry is designed to allow media providers to announce […]

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has released a set of  L4S Implementation Guidelines for Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable (L4S) throughput over Wi-Fi networks. The guidelines demonstrate how demand for low-latency Wi-Fi applications such as […]

DVB has released a new set of guidelines to support the implementation of accessibility measures in DVB-I services. Published as DVB BlueBook A185, these guidelines set out the mechanisms for signalling accessibility services in DVB-I, enabling better support for features such as subtitles, audio description, and sign language interpretation. Future revisions of the document will […]

Device vendors recently advanced the adoption of high-speed fibre connectivity technologies at a Broadband Forum ‘Plugfest’ event hosted by CableLabs in Louisville, Colorado. The Plugfest brought together leading companies from the fibre sector to test the readiness of their XGS-PON and 25GS-PON technologies and ensure the interoperability of fibre products connecting homes to broadband service […]

Sofia Digital has officially joined the DVB Project, a global standardisation body shaping the future of digital video broadcasting. For over two decades, Sofia Digital has been a significant player in the digital broadcasting industry, delivering solutions in PSI/SI services, metadata aggregation, and HbbTV servers. Mika Kanerva, Co-founder and COO of Sofia Digital, commented: “Joining […]

Brightcove has earned the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The streaming technology company says the certification further advances its strict approach to data security. Earning the certification involves meeting rigorous standards that dictate how organisations should manage and secure information assets. “Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001 certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to security at every […]

Aeranti-Corallo, the association representing Italian local television broadcasters, has said it intends to draw attention to the “serious situation” that is penalising the Italian local TV sector, in the process of transition to DVB-T2/HEVC. While the global market presents increasingly high-performance and large-sized television screens, capable of fully exploiting the potential of new high-quality image […]

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that THX, a high-fidelity audio and video tuning, certification, and technology company and producer of the iconic THX Deep Note Trailers, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, THX will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open […]

The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), the industry body dedicated to driving the seamless and interoperable service experience of Wi-Fi across the global wireless ecosystem, has released the Private 5G and Wi-Fi Convergence Report: Phase 2 – Technical Considerations. This report builds on the phase 1 report – which highlighted key use cases and the crucial role […]