Telestream, provider of digital media tools and workflow solutions, has announced a new release, version 2.5, for its award-winning Pipeline video capture systems. Pipeline is an industry-first network-based video capture and playout device for moving HD and SD video in and out of file-based workflows. Pipeline version 2.5 capabilities include immediate access to media for […]
GlobeCast is providing playout and media workflow services for four of BBC Worldwide’s Polish-language channels from GlobeCast’s London media management and delivery hub. BBC Worldwide operates channels in many languages across the world and not only benefits from GlobeCast’s comprehensive fiber and satellite delivery networks but also from the “digital ecosystem” GlobeCast has created for […]
The HomeGrid Forum today hasthe news that the G.hnem standard has entered the final stages of approval at the ITU, the UN’s International Telecommunications Union. Two new recommendations, G.9955 (PHY and system architecture) and G.9956 (DLL) form the global G.hnem standard for low frequency (9-500 KHz) powerline communications (PLC) for smart meters, energy management systems, […]
Gene Zimmerman, president of Cobalt Digital has announced that Bob McAlpine has been named vice president of sales, North America. McAlpine, a well-respected industry veteran with over 35 years of sales management experience, will oversee Cobalt’s highly experienced US-based sales organisation. He will report to Chris Shaw who was simultaneously promoted to senior vice president […]
GlobeCast has increased the interconnection of its technical facilities around the world to platform operators and broadcast facilities via fiber, as part of its strategy to add value to its content transport services. Building on the company’s global satellite and fiber network, dedicated fiber connectivity has now been established to the premises of over 70 […]
The new Nordic entertainment channel TNT7 which was recently launched by Turner and NonStop Television concluded a package deal with movies and series from HBO, such as Big Love and In Treatment. The new titles will premiere on the channel from April. From April, new content will be rolled out on TNT7 as the channel […]
Cabot Communications, the DVB middleware solution provider, has launched Robotester, a revolutionary new automated hardware and software testing framework for the digital TV industry. Robotester’s automated system performs key tests on DVB-enabled devices in five per cent of the time it takes a person to do it manually, reducing time to market and the associated […]
At the General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe the members have reaffirmed their commitment to continue the mission of the FTTH Council Europe to urge Europe to move to FTTH. With more detailed “Why Fibre & How Fibre” initiatives, the organisation will provide the necessary arguments and data to the broadband stakeholders to build […]
T-VIPS, a global expert in professional video transport solutions for contribution, distribution, and digital terrestrial television, has announced delivery of T-VIPS CP525 cMUX remultiplexers to an undisclosed public television network in the Southeastern region of the U.S. The CP525 cMUX is a powerful tool for flexible processing, multiplexing, and scrambling of MPEG transport streams. The […]
Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, has announced an extended partnership with SMiT that pairs ViewRight cardless security with an advanced CI+ CAM design. The combination of Verimatrix security and the high performance SMiT CI+ CAM platform enables a new range of advance revenue security […]