Prime Focus Technologies (PFT), the technology arm of media services company Prime Focus, has gone live with its cloud-based Media ERP solution CLEAR at INsight TV, part of the Netherlands-headquartered Television, Entertainment & Reality Network (TERN). This is PFT’s first 4K implementation. INsight is all about INspirational people with INcredible stories to tell, in Ultra […]
Telestream, a leading provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, announced the acquisition of UK-based Quality Control (QC) technology specialist, Vidcheck. Established in 2009, Vidcheck is recognized as a leading developer in automated QC solutions within file-based production workflows. Its system solutions are used by broadcasters, facilities and content owners worldwide, such as ITV, […]
Dimetis and V-Nova have announced a technology partnership. The relationship sees V-Nova Perseus-powered P.Link contribution solution integrated with Dimetis Boss Link Manager. The integration will ensure that Dimetis customers can easily integrate, fully control and manage P.Link-powered video networks. This is a major milestone in enabling service orchestration to shake up the traditional hardware-based contribution […]
Premium content delivery specialist Vubiquity has announced a significant multi-year extension to its wholesale content supply chain contract with Sky. The exclusive deal means Vubiquity will ensure Sky’s content is managed and delivered promptly to the catch-up and on-demand services of Sky’s wholesale customers in the UK such as Virgin Media, TalkTalk and BT. Vubiquity […]
Wananchi, East Africa’s leading home entertainment operator, has chosen Qwilt’s open caching solution to optimise OTT video delivery and improve Quality of Experience (QoE) for its subscribers. By deploying Qwilt’s Open Cache solution, Wananchi was able to minimise the network strain resulting from the launch of major new streaming services in Kenya. “At Wananchi, our […]
Microsoft has been selected by NBC Olympics, a division of the NBC Sports Group, to provide cloud encoding and hosting with video workflows for NBC Olympics’ production of the Rio Games. Microsoft will provide streaming service for NBCUniversal and NBCOlympics.com’s record 4,500 hours of online content, making it easier for viewers to find relevant content […]
Vimond has been selected by Australia’s second-largest telecommunications company, Optus, to build and deliver the technical infrastructure – including content ingestion, preparation and distribution – which will enable Optus customers to view English Premier League (EPL) football games over the coming three seasons. Optus’ apps, which are also delivered by Vimond through partners on a […]
Ateme has announced that Turner Esporte Interativo, a sport channel in Brazil, has deployed its Kyrion encoders and decoders to feed a new national video headend in São Paulo. As a first trial, Turner is using this future-proof solution to receive a major European football tournament in 4K from the International Broadcast Centre in France. Based […]
Edgeware has confirmed support for the Common Media Application Format (CMAF), a media streaming format standardisation effort jointly led by Microsoft and Apple to streamline Internet video delivery. MPEG recently released a statement from its 115th meeting, that it “has reached the first milestone for the CMAF specification.” CMAF defines a common container format for segmented media […]
Eurovision has partnered with Net Insight, a provider of live, interactive and on-demand media transport, to support its live coverage of the UEFA European football championships. Net Insight’s solution will be used for contribution and primary distribution of media services, including for the 4K produced matches. “Television audiences today demand best-in-class live services when tuning […]