Spanish satellite and telecommunications operator Hispasat and Media Broadcast Satellite, a provider of broadcast satellite services, have reached an agreement to provide 4K content distribution services in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East (EMEA). Thanks to this agreement, revealed at IBC, both companies extend their commercial offer for the audiovisual market with a platform […]
ICT solutions provider Huawei has launched the Envision video solution for cable MSOs (Multiple System Operators) designed to enhance hybrid video service capabilities and implement all-IP transformation of video services. The Envision video solution is designed not only to enable consumers to enjoy personalised multi-screen hybrid video services through diverse devices anytime anywhere, but also […]
Video delivery technology and services specialist Harmonic has declared itself well- placed to work with its broadcaster customers seeking to offer OTT services in addition to their linear services. Outlining the company’s product and service launches at a pre-IBC briefing, Andy Warman, Director of Market Development, suggested that Harmonic was leading the OTT charge, in […]
Bulgaria Sat, a content provider in the Balkans, has selected Ericsson to deliver media processing hardware which will help deliver SD, HD and 4K channels to TV subscribers across the region. As part of the deal, Ericsson will deliver its AVP 4000 system encoders to Bulgaria Sat, an affiliate of Bulsatcom, 56 High Definition MPEG-4 […]
Digital media systems integrator VIDELIO has launched the 4K and IP Academy in partnership with vendors Cisco and EVS. The training programmes are specifically designed with engineers, broadcasters, and media professionals in mind. The goal is to help organisations transition from legacy Serial Digital Interface (SDI) networks to next generation IP-based broadcast infrastructure. “We are […]
DNA has become the first operator in Finland to broadcast the Viasat Ultra HD channel via its cable TV network. The 4K sports channel is available to all DNA cable TV network customers who have subscribed to one of the Viasat sports packages and have a 4K-ready receiver. Viasat Ultra HD is added automatically to […]
Amid the fanfare of the release of updated iPhones, Apple’s launch event also included the introduction of the new Apple TV 4K designed to deliver what the tech giant calls “a stunning cinematic experience at home”. With Apple TV 4K, viewers can enjoy a growing selection of 4K HDR movies on iTunes. iTunes users will […]
DNA has become Finland’s first TV operator to offer Netflix programmes in 4K via its digibox (DNA TV-hubi). Customers need a 4K television and Netflix 4K subscription to watch programmes in the UHD format. “Netflix is a major addition to the services offered by DNA TV-hubi. Its 4K feature, in particular, will take the viewing […]
Spectral Edge has released Vividteq, a unique colour filter technology that dynamically improves image quality and enables service providers to deliver HDR-like experiences to their premium subscribers, with no need to replace or update customer equipment. While High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology promises more vivid pictures with greater colour depth, most existing TVs and set […]
HEVC Advance, an independent licensing administrator, has confirmed that Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) of the Republic of Korea has become a Licensor of the HEVC Advance HEVC/H.265 Licensing Programme. As a Licensor, ETRI will make its essential patents available through the HEVC Advance patent pool, which provides a transparent and efficient licensing programme […]