Video software provider, Synamedia, has announced that Hearst Networks EMEA, formerly A+E Networks EMEA, has partnered with Synamedia for cloud distribution of its linear channels, including The History Channel. Hearst Networks will use Synamedia SaaS-based Quortex PowerVu as a fully managed service, increasing the reliability of distribution to 10 affiliates across EMEA. Hearst Networks selected […]
Netgem has announced its partnership with IO Interactive (IOI), the independent video game developer and publisher behind, among others, the acclaimed Hitman franchise. This collaboration brings Hitman Absolution to Netgem’s cloud gaming subscription service, expanding its premium games offering. IOI has over 25 years of crafting immersive, system-driven worlds that blend stunning art with innovative […]
Ericsson has announced changes to its executive team and to its global operating structure. The company says it has “decided to consolidate its regional structure, organising the market areas in a more efficient way”. Ericsson has also announced that Per Narvinger, who has headed Cloud Software and Services since 2022, has been appointed Executive Vice […]
Orange has teamed up with LiveU to deliver live coverage of the International Belgian Judo Open competition, Open de Visé , a key tournament on the European judo circuit. This was achieved using a remote cloud production PoC (proof-of-concept) promoting the latest 5G standalone (5G SA) connectivity and cost-efficient reliable workflows. The PoC was initiated […]
MainConcept, a provider of video and audio codecs, has announced a partnership with cloud playout solutions provider, Veset, to integrate its JPEG XS SDK into Veset’s cloud playout solution, Veset Nimbus. This integration will enable broadcasters to leverage JPEG XS technology to deliver live TV with minimal latency for an enhanced viewing experience. JPEG XS, […]
Mediapro has announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to create an innovation laboratory specialised in the application of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) for the Media and Entertainment industry. Mediapro is already developing different generative video and image creation solutions, as well as personalised assistants for this industry. Mediapro began their collaboration with Google Cloud […]
The Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) independent inquiry group has published provisional findings following an in-depth assessment into cloud services. It has provisionally found that competition is not working as well as it could be, which is likely to be leading to higher costs, less choice, less innovation and lower quality of service for businesses […]
ProSiebenSat.1 Group is accelerating its digital transformation through close collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider. The aim is to transfer the entire content supply chain from production to distribution to the AWS cloud. This accelerates both the development of new products, for example through the integration of artificial intelligence, and […]
Singular.live and Akta are announcing a partnership to bring broadcast quality graphics to Akta’s FLEX channel playout in the cloud. FLEX channels are live linear TV channels that are scheduled in the cloud that can be distributed both as FAST channels and traditional broadcast channels. What makes this partnership unique is two-fold: First, FLEX channels […]
Delta is launching a cloud-based in-flight entertainment system – evolving the brand’s personalised Delta Sync experience introduced in 2023 for SkyMiles Members. “Technology has the power to transform travel and create moments for our customers to enjoy the journey as much as the destination,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “Whether through fast, free Wi-Fi, our […]