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Verizon buys Disney live insertion

As consumers move from traditional ways of watching video to online consumption, broadcasters are changing the way they deliver that content. With a software package newly acquired from Disney/ABC Television Group, Verizon Digital Media Services is giving broadcasters a streamlined process for both digital ad insertion and programme replacement for live, linear digital simulcasts. The […]

April 15, 2015

Telestream boosts GPU acceleration with Lightspeed K80 Server

Telestream, a provider of video transcoding and workflow automation solutions, has announced a new Lightspeed Server model. Lightspeed K80 Server utilises cutting-edge technologies from NVidia and Intel to further boost video processing and H.264 encoding speeds for its Vantage software-enabled media processing platform products. “We’re very excited to announce the next generation of Lightspeed Servers […]

April 13, 2015

JDSU delivers BT Sport online

Technology specialist JDSU has been selected by BT to help ensure the reliable delivery of BT Sport channels over its IPTV service. BT will upgrade its existing JDSU xDSL test system by adding the IPTV option that performs centralized delivery, maintenance and troubleshooting of multicast services for broadband customers. “Delivering superior customer service is a […]

February 10, 2015

Arkena selects BroadStream

Arkena (formerly TDF Media Services), the global media services business, has appointed BroadStream Solutions, the global broadcast solutions provider, to support the European growth of its playout business. The company will use BroadStream’s OASYS integrated playout solution to provide current and future customers with a range of new playout-related services. Arkena supports media and telecoms […]

February 10, 2015

Ericsson, twofour54 boost Middle East playout

Communication technology specialist Ericsson has strengthened its partnership with twofour54, the commercial arm of the Media Zone Authority – Abu Dhabi, through the acquisition of its current playout business, initially providing playout services for nine different channels. The agreement, which comes as part of a long-term partnership, recognises the important role of the private sector […]

February 2, 2015By Colin Mann

Imagine acquires RGB Networks

In a move that boosts its end-to-end video distribution capability with Dynamic Ad Insertion, Just-in-Time Packaging and Cloud DVR Technology, advertising management and video infrastructure solutions specialist Imagine Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of RGB Networks, Inc., a leading provider of multiscreen video delivery solutions based in Sunnyvale, California. The […]

January 27, 2015

Elemental selected by TVB

Elemental Technologies, asupplier of software-defined video solutions for multiscreen content delivery, has announced that Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), Hong Kong’s largest independent broadcaster, is using Elemental software to process and manage live linear broadcast channels in real time for its OTT content delivery service. Regional Elemental partner Mediatech is providing training and overseeing integration and […]

January 26, 2015

Embracing the cloud

Advanced Television talks to Yvette Kanouff, SVP Cisco Service Provider Video Software and Solutions, about Cisco’s increasing commitment to the cloud, V2P and the benefit of comprehensive virtualization, RDK and bringing Internet speed innovation to cable, data security in the age of the IoE and encouraging more women into technology careers.   [bitsontherun VJ0BU0SB-Nz9lx6T9]

January 20, 2015

MENA: Multiscreen innovation drives consumption

Video consumption in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has increased in recent times as a result of content availability on alternative media besides TV. With the availability of localised online content and targeted on-demand services for the diaspora on the rise, traditional broadcasters and service operators are exploring new avenues and services to […]

January 20, 2015

Facebook acquires QuickFire Networks

Facebook has acquired video infrastructure specialist QuickFire Networks in a move that reflects the growing importance of video to the social networking site. An announcement on QuickFire’s website from Craig Y. Lee, CEO, noted that QuickFire Networks was founded on the premise that the current network infrastructure is not sufficient to support the massive consumption […]

January 9, 2015By Colin Mann