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Simplestream and Virgin Media Television partner on new Virgin Media Play app
The multi-device streaming solution aims to redefine how consumers engage video streaming content
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Arqiva adds broadcast optimisation capability to streaming portfolio
The new service will utilise System73’s Data Logistics Platform, a centrally orchestrated P2P network and transportation optimisation model which identifies the best routes to...
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ITVX scores at Euros with Fastly Media Shield
England’s semi-final victory over the Netherlands was streamed 16.8 million tines on ITVX, the platform's highest ever livestream audience and the tournament record for...
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Twitter/X’s new connected TV app goes live
The new app is available in beta via Amazon Fire TV, Google TV, and LG TVs
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European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce launches receiver profile for review
The profile aims to facilitate compatibility across devices ahead of the European 5G Broadcast rollout
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NAGRA boosts streaming capabilities with Bitmovin Player integration
The partnership enhances NAGRA's streaming security and customer engagement solutions, leveraging Bitmovin's scalability to expand its reach, said the company
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Ateme, ORS partner on ‘world’s first trial of an IP-based StatMux over 5G Broadcast’
The trial demonstrated up to 20 per cent efficiency gains, allowing for the addition of more channels within the same broadcast band
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Why FEC beats planes, trains and automobiles for film delivery
As the 2024 film awards season kicks off, Dr Henrik Axelsson, CEO of KenCast, recognises the unsung technology assuring movies arrive at the cinema
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Italy’s RAI begins DVB-T2 broadcasts
Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio 2 Visual are all available via the new multiplex
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BT, Edgio partner on ‘world-first’ MAUD-enabled content delivery network
The companies said they intend to trial delivery of EE TV content on some set-top-boxes in the live network, in the coming months
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The next wave of live P2P streaming: bigger audiences, less delivery infrastructure
Daniel Négru, CEO, QUANTEEC, explains how broadcasters are using next-gen P2P technology to live stream the world’s biggest sporting events to audiences
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Channel 5 and My5 to unify and rebrand as 5
The relaunched 5 will complement Paramount's other streaming operations in the UK
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NASA uses laser to stream 4K video in space
A team from the agency's Glenn Research Center modified a Pilatus PC12 aircraft to carry a portable laser terminal which sent the video to...
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Harmonic in tune with RTL Deutschland’s new FAST channels
The VOS360 Media platform aims to enable RTL Deutschland to rapidly create and deliver FAST channels on a pay-per-use basis
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Dot Group on point for Timeline Television data transfer solution
The collaboration aims to streamline workflows and support critical broadcast operations
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Global VoD buffer rate down by 50 per cent
In terms of the average bitrate, European VoD saw an 8 per cent increase YoY, and linear TV recorded and 11 per cent increase,...
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Unlocking new monetisation opportunities in the ever-evolving live video streaming landscape
Allan Nicholson, senior director advertising solutions and strategy at Harmonic, details how the future of monetisation for live video streaming will hinge on hyper-personalised,...
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Germany’s Media Broadcast launches 5G broadcast pilot
The 5G broadcast signal is transmitted via the existing antenna at the Halle Kraftwerk site, which is also used to broadcast DVB-T2 antenna television
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Google introduces AI-powered, next-generation, personalised set-top-box
It uses Google AI and the viewer's preferences to curate content suggestions across all of their subscriptions, organised in one place
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Video Services Forum enhances RIST protocol
The latest ancillary feature optimises network bandwidth usage by allowing the RIST Receiver to tell the Sender what content it needs, avoiding unnecessary transmission
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High-quality streaming and the mission to combat network latency
Craig Thomas, CEO at Broadband Forum, believes that by offering lower latency and guaranteeing an improved user experience, service providers can potentially unlock new...
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HbbTV Association releases new version of HbbTV Conformance Test Suite
It includes new packages for the latest version of the core HbbTV specification, including features such as audio description and voice interaction
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High stakes: No margin for error when it comes to streaming live events
Applause's Adrian Garcia explains why real-world testing of live streams can give broadcasters and streaming services the insights and the agility to deliver the...
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Dolby acquires video solutions company THEO Technologies
Dolby said it intends to combine its ultra-low streaming solution Doby Millicast with THEO’s cross-platform playback and low-latency live streaming solutions
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Bitmovin’s latest solution lets viewers watch multiple streams simultaneously
The solution is built on Bitmovin’s Playback, which delivers video streams at scale on all devices
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AWS Elemental MediaLive adds support for SRT caller input
MediaLive's SRT caller input enables users to add input to a channel by calling into an available listener source address and port, said AWS
Adtech
Opinion: How streaming sports give advertisers the chance to be more personalised and targeted
Dave Dembowski, senior vice president of global sales at Operative, explains how streaming represents an opportunity for advertisers to reach more effectively
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French fibre optic network subject of vandalism
According to police, Paris and the Olympic Games do not appear to have been hit in the attack
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Why Open Caching is a game changer for live sports streaming in underserved markets
Jocelyn Tice, director, strategic accounts, at Qwilt explains why Open Caching has the potential to revolutionise live sports streaming, enabling viewers – from capital...
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‘Localisation is our superpower’: How WBD Sports is delivering the Olympics to Europe
TVBEurope catches up with WBD Sport's Scott Young to hear how the broadcaster is using its streaming services to bring the Olympics to more...
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A new era of broadcasting at the Olympic Games
Writing exclusively for TVBEurope, Digital TV Group CTO Alex Buchan details a 5G Broadcast demo by TDF in the run-up to the Games
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France’s TDF tests live DTT broadcasts via 5G
The company said it is working towards making DTT content available on mobile within three years
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Endeavor Streaming powers Newcastle United’s global streamer
The service is also available via the NewcastleUnited.com website and the official NUFC iOS and Android apps
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Aerial 5G provision successfully demonstrated
The project aims to provide 5G infrastructure from the sky, which could be used by broadcasters to cover natural disasters
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Medal alerts, multi-audio feeds, 3,800 hours of live coverage: WBD reveals streaming plans for Paris 2024
The broadcaster will deliver 3,800 hours of live content, covering every event – peaking at 54 simultaneous live streams - across Max and discovery+
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SES partners with Ateme on encoders, multiplexers, and decoders for UHD sports distribution
The solutions will also utilise the BISS-CA encryption standard and receivers, integrating HDR conversion with HDR LUT (Look-Up-Table) conversion
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M6+ arrives on Apple Vision Pro in France
The integration aims to provide French viewers with optimised viewing experiences in a spatial computing format
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SES delivers RTL Deutschland content on ASTRA 19.2 degrees East
SES will now deliver all RTL Deutschland’s TV offerings in SD, HD and UHD on its prime TV neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East
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Opinion: Can perceptual quality-based optimisation transform the economics of streaming?
Dr. Abdul Rehman, chief product officer at IMAX, looks at how companies can reduce streaming costs by sending fewer bits without impacting quality
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Italy’s RAI makes switch to DVB-T2
Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio 2 Visual channels will be broadcast exclusively via DVB-T2 transmissions next month
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Prepare for the super distributors
As part of TVBEurope's webinar on the future of media distribution, the panel offered up some thoughts on how the media industry might look...
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Ateme goes OTT with Canal+
The companies have previously collaborated on high-quality video compression, low-latency OTT streaming, multi-device packaging and dynamic ad insertion