SES Networks has won a contract to supply satellite broadband connectivity to Mediterranean ferry ships. The contract is with Dataset to bring cutting-edge, end-to-end connectivity to a ferry fleet in the Mediterranean Sea servicing passengers and cargo in multiple destinations in Greece, Italy, Spain and Morocco. Datasat will use SES Networks’ Signature Maritime Solutions and […]
DAZN, the sports streaming service, has unveiled a virtual production facility that enhances its global broadcast infrastructure and scales-up its global production output. The facility, powered by NEP’s next generation production platform, makes a variety of production resources including live logging, editing, commentary, and graphic design accessible remotely from any location around the world, all […]
Foxtel has launched second dedicated 4K Ultra HD channel, bringing subscribers in Austalia exclusive coverage of every match of every nation of the Rugby World Cup 2019T live ad-free during play and, for the first time, in 4K. RWC 4K Ultra HD will be Foxtel’s dedicated Rugby World Cup 2019 4K channel and will arrive […]
Specialist satellite operator Iridium has received a $738 million (€669.3m) contract from the US military to provide telephone and broadband services to its army, air force and navy. The contract will run for 7 years, and will see Iridium provide global secure and unsecure voice, broadcast and other services via its 66 satellites in low […]
BBC director-general Tony Hall believes the television industry is about to enter “a second wave of disruption” because of new entrants in the streaming market. Speaking at the Royal Television Society convention in Cambridge later this week, Lord Hall will argue that rather than being a threat, this “second wave of disruption” is an opportunity […]
Canal+ Group and Netflix have announced a partnership which will see the Netflix service included in Canal+ bundles in France Starting on October 15th, Canal+ subscribers to the CINE / SERIES package will have access to the CANAL+ premium channel as well as the Netflix service, all under the one subscription. This new bundle will […]
Comcast has bought Netherlands-based app developer Metrological, it has emerged at IBC. Metrological is a major developer of apps for OTT platforms and their integration with pay-TV. It has done much development for Comcast and Liberty Global cable across Europe. The Metrological Application Platform delivers a product suite for onboarding and managing apps across set-top […]
Disney CEO Bob Iger has quit Apple’s board, with a filing revealing he did so last week on the same day that the company unveiled the launch date and pricing for Apple TV+. Iger told The Hollywood Reporter: “I have the utmost respect for Tim Cook, his team at Apple and for my fellow board […]
Vodafone Spain more than tripled its losses in its last fiscal year, April 2018-March 2019, to €601 million from €180 million in the previous year. Total revenues fell to €4.6 billion, a 5.5 per cent decrease, with its EBITDA down €533 million, double the previous year. According to the company, these results are due to […]
UK multiplay telco BT took the opportunity of its IBC presence to demonstrate one of the world’s first live 8K sports broadcasts – an hour long broadcast into its outdoor stand. Working with a range of established partners, BT Sport and BT’s Media & Broadcast division delivered an hour-long, live broadcast in 8K, showcasing the […]