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Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Implementation Guide

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 […]

February 18, 2025

DVB publishes accessibility implementation guidelines for DVB-I

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 […]

February 17, 2025

Broadband Forum tests interoperability of PON technologies

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 […]

January 29, 2025

Sofia Digital joins DVB Project

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 […]

January 23, 2025

Brightcove earns top ISO Security Certification

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 […]

January 17, 2025

Italy: DVB-T2/HEVC transition requires “urgent intervention”

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 […]

January 13, 2025

THX joins AOMedia

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 […]

January 2, 2025

WBA outlines Wi-Fi, Private 5G convergence

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 […]

December 18, 2024

Trinity College Dublin joins AOMedia

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that Trinity College Dublin has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Trinity College Dublin will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for cutting-edge video, audio, and multimedia advancements worldwide. Founded in 1998 by Professor Anil […]

December 18, 2024

VLITT joins Alliance for Open Media

The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that VLITT, provider of energy-efficient video processing and compression solutions, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, VLITT will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to drive open standards for video, audio, and multimedia advancements. VLITT will contribute to […]

December 12, 2024