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TVT media management software platform

Independent media services and post-production house TVT has launched its media management platform ContentSelect. The software, developed by the TVT team, is a complete orchestration toolset that delivers transmission-ready content for linear TV and video on demand (VoD). The cloud-based platform efficiently manages media operations, streamlines workflows and ensures content is edited, packaged and delivered […]

November 26, 2015

Hong Kong’s now TV selects BroadStream’s OASYS

Automated playout specialist, BroadStream Solutions, is providing more than 20 OASYS playout channels to Hong Kong-based now TV, which uses advanced IPTV technology to deliver content to its customers. now TV was looking for a channel-in-a-box (CiaB) solution to replace its traditional master control playout system in time for the new playout services. “The OASYS […]

November 25, 2015

Voddler Group partners with Vubiquity

Voddler Group, the cloud-streaming innovator, and Vubiquity, a provider of premium content services, have entered into a long-term partnership to allow Vubiquity to use Voddler’s next-generation distribution network. The partnership will enable the delivery of video content to consumers in Asia, particularly in regions with poor or low connectivity. The partnership leverages Voddler’s VoddlerNet, a […]

October 23, 2015

Vubiquity acquires Warner Bros’ DETE

In a deal that enables it to expand its digital distribution capabilities, Vubiquity, a global provider of premium content services, is to acquire Digital End-To-End (DETE), a managed content technology service, from Warner Bros. Technical Operations. Vubiquity will acquire DETE to service all of its clients, made up of the world’s leading video content and […]

September 17, 2015

Arkena and Cantemo partnership agreement

Arkena announced a partnership with the Sweden’s Cantemo for the integration of its Media Asset Management (MAM) solution Cantemo Portal to Arkena’s new media workflow orchestration platform Harmony. This partnership aims at significantly simplifying the management of complex media workflows. Arkena is now offering the Media & Entertainment industry futureproof, more agile and efficient SaaS […]

September 14, 2015Nick Snow @ IBC

Haivision Media Gateway for AWS

Haivision, a specilaist in video streaming and media management solutions, has announced that the Haivision Media Gateway is now available for cloud deployment in Amazon Web Services (AWS Marketplace), giving broadcasters and enterprises a low-latency and bandwidth-saving solution for connecting multiple facilities with secure HD video over public Internet connections. In AWS Marketplace, Haivision Media […]

September 11, 2015Colin Mann @ IBC

Ericsson signs Channel 5 playout deal

Ericsson has signed a broadcast and media services deal with UK commercial broadcaster Channel 5. The multi-year deal includes playout, media management, metadata, access services and disaster recovery services. Ericsson will provide these services for Viacom-owned Channel 5’s portfolio of terrestrial and digital channels, including Channel 5, 5*, Spike and 5USA, as well as for […]

September 10, 2015

Ericsson, Intelsat showcase HD contribution feed

Ericsson and Intelsat have joined forces to showcase at IBC an HD contribution feed in HDR (High Dynamic Range) the Intelsat 905 satellite located at 24.5○W, using the DVB-SX2 standard and an open, non-proprietary workflow. The companies say this proof-of-concept will enable media companies to delight consumers with improved picture quality and new experiences with […]

September 9, 2015

Swisscom selects Ericsson solutions

Ericsson has announced that Swisscom has deployed its Video Storage and Processing Platform to power all of the time-shifted and cloud DVR features of its TV 2.0 offering. Live since April 2014, the highly successful service now has 564’000 subscribers, transforming subscriber retention and satisfaction. “Our subscribers want flexibility in their TV services and greater […]

September 9, 2015

Net Insight acquires ScheduALL

In a strategic move to strengthen its market position in media service and workflow orchestration to match the needs of the broadcasting industry now and in the future, media transport solutions specialist Net Insight is acquiring US software company VizuAll Inc, trading under the name of ScheduALL, in a $14 million (€12.5m) deal. The acquisition […]

September 3, 2015