Open Broadcast Systems has launched the UMP, a sophisticated Uncompressed Media Processor built on COTS hardware. It frees ST-2110 and other IP media processing from costly broadcast-specific hardware. Featuring Dual Hundred Gigabit Interfaces (upgradeable to Two Hundred Gigabit), Uncompressed video can be processed and monitored on a wide variety of form factors, including monitoring of […]
Media operations technology company, Blue Lucy, has hired accomplished industry expert Alison Pavitt as chief marketing officer. Pavitt’s appointment into the newly created role concludes a period of recruitment to expand the company’s senior management team as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Pavitt started her career at broadcast graphics specialists Aston in the 1980s […]
The organisers of the Hexagon Cup have confirmed that the innovative teams competition will return to Madrid Arena in 2025, following the success of its inaugural event. The second edition Hexagon Cup is expected to take place from January 31st to February 4th 2025. Simon Freer, Hexagon Cup Chairman, commented: “We are thrilled to announce […]
Mediagenix, a specialist in content life cycle solutions, has acquired the media programme management solution of record for broadcast networks and cable companies across the US. As part of the transaction, Mediagenix has acquired 55 new customers and 11 employees from its strategic partner, the market specialist in broadcast inventory and revenue workflow management. The […]
XGen Network (XGN) and Milachi Media, as the founding members along with the LPTVBA, have announced the the 5G Broadcast Collective, a new Broadcast Industry non-profit to promote and help deploy 5G Broadcasting throughout the world. 5G Broadcasting is a direct to mobile platform that runs independently of any other service on a smartphone chip […]
Brazil is launching a new TV standard called TV 3.0 in 2025. This technology, according to the government, will revolutionise the way people watch TV by integrating it with the internet. Viewers will use apps to navigate channels, replacing the traditional number system on remote controls. This will allow channels to offer additional on-demand content, […]
Despite a rapidly changing landscape with more screens and platforms, Italian broadcasters managed to grow their audience by 1.4 per cent in the 2022-2023 season compared to the year before, according to ratings company Auditel. Italians are watching more than ever, with over 90 per cent tuning in daily on both traditional TVs and newer […]
The recent revamp of Studio A in Sinclair Broadcast Group’s flagship WJLA serving viewers in the Washington, DC metro is the latest in a series of close collaborations between one of the largest television operators in the US and the lighting experts at Brightline. In a relationship that’s spanned several decades, the two companies have […]
Data from consumer research company GWI reveals that broadcast TV is still central to Brits’ media consumption, with nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of TV viewing time spent on live TV, rather than online streaming (36 per cent). Despite the rise of streaming platforms over the years, GWI’s 2024 Global Media Landscape Report shows the […]
The Creative Cities Convention has unveiled more speakers and panels for its April 2024 event, featuring Keynote Thangam Debbonaire, MP for Bristol West & Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport. hangam, who will give insights into her plans for the screen sector outside London at a challenging time for the industry. Kate […]