Broadband service providers (BSPs) can more easily buy certified and tested equipment for their cloud networks as Broadband Forum and Linux Foundation (LF) Broadband join forces. The two organisations have been aligning their respective work to ensure open-source software solutions from LF Broadband comply with the relevant carrier grade requirements and technical reports (TRs) from […]
The HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks, has announced the release of version 2025-1 of the HbbTV Conformance Test Suite. The latest update further strengthens the Test Suite’s position as an essential resource for manufacturers, ensuring compliance of […]
An improved user experience, including reduced latency, and a wider choice of in-home applications will be delivered to broadband consumers as the Broadband Forum launches three new projects. The new open broadband projects will provide open source software blueprints for application providers and Broadband Service Providers (BSPs) to follow. These will deliver a foundation for […]
The Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia) has announced that Ant Group, the technology provider, has joined the Alliance. As a member of AOMedia, Ant Group will collaborate with the Alliance’s community of internet and media technology member companies to advance open standards for video, audio, and multimedia advancements worldwide. As a newly welcomed member of […]
Brightcove has earned the ISO/IEC 27001 certification. The streaming technology company says the certification further advances its strict approach to data security. Earning the certification involves meeting rigorous standards that dictate how organisations should manage and secure information assets. “Achieving the ISO/IEC 27001 certification is a testament to our unwavering commitment to security at every […]
During their 83rd General Assembly, ETSI members elected the ETSI Director-General Jan Ellsberger with a majority on the third ballot. ETSI’s Director-General is elected for a five-year term of office, which may be extended by the members for a further three years. From 1995 to 1998 Ellsberger worked as a permanent expert and was responsible […]
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced its newest members: Kakadu Software, provider of JPEG 2000 development toolkits, and 7thSense, a specialist in pixel generation, processing, and management technology. “We’re thrilled to announce Kakadu Software and 7thSense as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, board of directors’ member and marketing working group […]
InterDigital, a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, and Concordia University’s Intelligent Next Generation Networking and Multimedia (IN2GM) Lab have announced a multi-year research and development collaboration offering PhD and master’s students an opportunity to explore tools that support AI-enabled end-to-end delivery of immersive media over 5G networks. Specifically, the collaboration supports […]
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, […]
The BBFC has published its new Classification Guidelines, informed by its largest-ever public consultation. Throughout 2023, the BBFC spoke to 12,000 people across the UK to explore what matters most to audiences when it comes to classification. The research found people are now more concerned about depictions of violence on screen in content across all […]