Forecasts from Ampere Analysis predict that spending by SVoD platforms will reach €10 billion in Europe’s major TV markets in 2024. This surpasses the investment made by the region’s commercial broadcasters in original and acquired content who face major challenges of strong competition from deep-pocketed streamers, increased pressure on their own content budgets, and falling […]
Riedel Communications has announced that the Hellenic Broadcasting, Greece’s state-owned public broadcaster, has once again acquired Riedel’s Simplylive Production Suite to elevate its live production capabilities across a range of events. The software-driven solution was integrated into ERT’s OB vans by Riedel partner Bon Studio, increasing the broadcaster’s capacity to work with more replay servers […]
The BBC’s News at One will be live from its new home in Salford for the first time on June 3rd, making it the first daily network TV news bulletin outside London. This forms part of the BBC’s Across the UK (ATUK) plan, which aims to move power and decision-making across the country to better […]
Satellite operators running large teleport operations and satellite broadcasters seeking the ultimate technology to power their businesses now have a range of options to choose from thanks to a new generation of GaN SSPAs in DBS introduced to the market by Celestia TTi. A specialist in delivering high performance SSPAs and BUCs with over 25 […]
Pixellot, the specialist in AI-automated video and data solutions for sports, has announced a partnership with Tximist Foundation to broadcast all Tximist Cup matches from the upcoming tournament in Spain. This collaboration will allow fans and families to watch every match from the tournament which will be held at Hondarribia and San Sebastian from June […]
The Global Media and Entertainment Talent Manifesto, an organisation working to address the skills shortage across the media technology sector, today announces the launch of the inaugural World Skills Café event, taking place at IBC 2024 in September. The World Skills Café is the media and entertainment (M&E) industry’s first global flagship event for skills, […]
Grass Valley, a specialist in live production solutions, has announced that Arabsat has chosen its AMPP SaaS platform as the foundation for a new three-tiered suite of broadcast transmission services. Arabsat delivers over 700 TV and radio channels to more than 80 countries. The new services are based on Playout X, an AMPP-based SaaS solution […]
Star Sports has announced its partnership with the Asian Legends League as the Official Broadcast Partner for the next three seasons, spanning from 2024 to 2026. The Asian Legends League, a platform for former retired cricket legends from Asian countries, is set to showcase the talents of iconic players in a league format. The league, […]
Euromedia May/June 2024 In his annual overview of the MENA broadcast sector, Chris Forrester says that despite challenges, there is major progress to report. Read the article and the rest of the issue here.
Video software provider Synamedia has announced that Televisa, the Mexican telecommunications and broadcasting company, has chosen Synamedia as its partner of choice for a complete overhaul of its broadcast distribution. Televisa is leveraging Synamedia’s Media Edge Gateway (MEG) and PowerVu throughout its nationwide network, spanning 180 stations across the country, to increase video distribution, processing […]