Zixi, a specialist in live video delivery and workflow orchestration, and Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) have announced a strategic integration to deliver C-band replacement solutions for linear broadcasters and content distributors. The collaboration brings together the end-to-end video management capabilities provided by Comcast Media360 with the Zixi Software Platform to give operators a direct migration […]
Broadcast TV, streaming platforms, and digital video services now produce far more content than traditional production schedules once demanded. A single programme may require multiple trailers, social edits, platform promos, regional versions, and short clips alongside the main broadcast. As a result, a well organised sound effects library has become as valuable to post-production as […]
The Trusted Partner Network (TPN), the content security initiative powered by the Motion Picture Association (MPA), has released the TPN STAR Report, which analyses large-scale security assessment data and track how cyber risks are evolving across the global content supply chain. The TPN STAR Report data shows that while most organisations have foundational policies in […]
Broadcasters are rebuilding live operations workflows around IP delivery as satellite and dedicated fibre distribution decline, according to research from Caretta Research produced in partnership with Zixi. The shift is already transforming live sports production. By moving contribution feeds and master control operations to IP and cloud infrastructure, broadcasters can scale coverage beyond the limits […]
Applied AI is accelerating across media operations, while Global FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) viewership and ad monetisation continued their double-digit growth in Q4 2025, according to the March 2026 edition of the Amagi Airtime Report: Special Edition – AI in Media Operations. The report finds that global Hours of Viewing (HOV) across FAST grew […]
The Media Coding Industry Forum (MC-IF) has announced that Huawei has joined the organisation as a member, signaling growing confidence in the Versatile Video Coding (VVC) standard. As a member of MC-IF, Huawei joins a collaborative industry forum focused on building the VVC ecosystem. MC-IF members work collectively to address interoperability challenges between next-generation codecs […]
With businesses under more pressure than ever to demonstrate tangible returns on their AI investments, research from Extreme Networks suggests that executives and IT teams are building trust with AI – and now it’s time to deliver results and scale. As expectations around AI ROI continue to rise, projects need to deliver near-term value or […]
Backlight, the company behind Iconik and Wildmoka, which power video workflows for large media and entertainment organisations, has released the 2026 Iconik Media Stats Report, revealing how efficiency and scale are reshaping media operations. Content production is prolific, while production timelines are shrinking, and as data storage reaches an all-time high amidst increased demand from […]
Comcast Technology Solutions (CTS) has been selected by both Charter Communications and Cox, in separate deals, to help create, manage and distribute linear channels for out of market games from top US sports leagues, including MLB, NHL and NBA. Specifically, Cox and Charter now rely upon Comcast MediaOrigination, part of the Comcast Media360 product portfolio, […]
Pixitmedia by DataCore’s inaugural global State of Media Archiving survey has revealed a decisive industry shift in media and entertainment (M&E), with 85 per cent of respondents planning to migrate to a horizontally integrated approach to their asset and media management. This signals a clear departure from fragmented, multi-generation systems, as integration costs, data silos […]