Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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...
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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...
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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...
Media Delivery
‘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...
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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+
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
M6+ arrives on Apple Vision Pro in France
The integration aims to provide French viewers with optimised viewing experiences in a spatial computing format
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
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...
Media Delivery
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
Media Delivery
Two more years as HbbTV chair for Vincent Grivet
As a result of the voting procedure, all members of HbbTV's steering group have been re-elected
Media Delivery
Blue skies ahead for Blue Ant Media and Blue Lucy
BLAM enables automated content preparation and delivery, allowing Blue Ant to streamline its supply chain workflows
Media Delivery
Tubi ready for UK debut
Tubi has become the fastest growing US streaming service since its debut on the Nielsen Gauge just over a year ago
Media Delivery
FIFA aims to raise $2 billion for its streaming service
"It feels like this has come about given the lack of securing a streaming partner for the new World Cup club tournament due to...
Media Delivery
BBC aims to appeal to younger viewers with immersive music gigs
Each gig sees the artist perform in a “capture area” where it is transformed live into a 3D model and streamed into the virtual...
Media Delivery
Opinion: Why the drive for operational efficiency is mission critical in the streaming marketplace
Martin Sebelius, CEO at Accedo Video Solutions, explains the need to place efficiency at the front and centre of operational thinking
Media Delivery
Cisco confirmed as official network equipment partner of LA28 Games
The collaboration builds on Cisco's Olympic experience at London, Tokyo, Rio and Paris
Media Delivery
SES’ ASTRA 1P satellite blasts off from Florida
The satellite, which is due to begin operations in 2025, will operate at SES's prime TV neighbourhood at 19.2 degrees East to deliver content...
Media Delivery
Accedo teams up with HBS and Qualcomm for XR Sports Alliance
The alliance aims to boost innovation in XR technology, accelerating industry growth
Media Delivery
Opinion: How harnessing automation fosters innovation and agility
David Edwards, product manager at Net Insight, looks at ways in which automation drives agility and enables creativity to flourish
Media Delivery
FrightPix launches AVoD on Brightcove platform
The Brightcove solution enables FrightPix to gain consumer insights and deliver optimised content
Media Delivery
France’s M6+ scores with interactive overlays during Euro 2024
The company is employing technology from Ease Live and Bedrock to deliver the graphics to fans watching the tournament on Android TVs, desktops and...
Media Delivery
Mediaset future-proofs workflows with Video Progetti and Unified Streaming
Italy's largest commercial broadcaster has implemented its first fully cloud-based OTT headend system
Media Delivery
Free webinar: Navigating complexity in the future of media distribution
As the media industry navigates unprecedented disruption, what are the challenges and opportunities arising from the convergence of evolving consumer behaviours, technological advancements, and...
Media Delivery
Opinion: is super aggregation still the way forward for pay-TV operators?
Steve Russell, vice president, video entertainment solutions at Irdeto, looks at ways to meet the challenges of super-aggregation in a fragmented content environment
Media Delivery
Geomagentic storm predicted this weekend, what does that mean for broadcast satellites?
While the Coronal Mass Ejection is unlikely to impact satellite broadcasts, companies are taking measures to ensure TV signals are not interrupted
Sustainability
Finding the sustainability balance with personalised video streaming
As the expansion of personalised video streaming continues apace, JUMP's CEO and co-founder, Jerónimo Macanás and François Polarczyk, sustainability director at Accedo, consider how...