Technology
Nevion Virtuoso adds JPEG XS encoding/decoding
Achieves visually lossless output at sub-millisecond latency
HD
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Insight TV launches in Greece
Programming made available on Nova On Demand and Nova GO
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Insight TV launches on Ahí+
Spanish service operates in small communities and remote areas
Production & Post
BBC to broadcast every match at Wimbledon live in HD
All Centre Court matches will be available in UHD on BBC iPlayer
Technology
Appear TV unveils UHD broadcast/OTT transcoder portfolio
X platform hardware can be configured as an encoder, decoder or transcoder
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STV launches first regionalised HD service on Sky
Forms part of five-year strategic partnership between STV and Sky
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STV unveils ad-free SVoD service
STV Player+ will allow subscribers to view STV content in Europe
Business
NEP Connect wins Premier Sports contract
Will provide fibre connectivity for Guinness PRO14 rugby
News Release
Slomo.tv integrates world’s smallest true HD camera
Slomo.tv, a leading international supplier of cost-effective, high performance server-based video recording and instant replay systems has launched a new integrated content creation and...
Business
STV HD and Player app launch on Virgin Media
Companies have agreed a four-year strategic partnership
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Arqiva brings France 24 HD to the UK
New service with international news channel includes multiplexing, uplinking and satellite services
Production & Post
Trickbox unveils 12-Camera HD/UHD 4K PPU flyaway
Solution is designed for small to large scale outside broadcast and studio productions
Content
Over 5000 hours of HD satellite transmissions booked for World Cup
Eutelsat is mobilising five satellites for the event which kicks off on Thursday
Content
BBC Two Wales to launch as HD channel
Will be available on Freeview HD, Youview, BBC iPlayer and other DTT HD platforms
Data Centre
Global set-top box market predicted to grow rapidly over next six years
HD channels and Smart TVs to help drive growth
Data Centre
HDR TV shipments to grow 300 per cent by 2021
IHS Markit releases Q3 2017 TV Design and Features Tracker
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Intelsat renews Globecast deal, adds Spanish HD channel
Intelsat has renewed its deal with Globecast that will see the global solutions provider continue distribution of two France 24 channels. It has also...
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Sky launches new streaming service in Spain
The new service will offer Spanish pay-TV channels, TV series and on-demand films for €10 per month
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Simplestream powers Trace platforms
Simplestream's cloud TV platform chosen for Trace's new SVoD, live TV and radio offering
Production & Post
NAGRA, Samsung deploy TVkey at HD+
NAGRA and Samsung Electronics have announced the “world’s first” commercial deployment of TVkey at German satellite operator HD+. Jointly developed by Samsung and NAGRA,...
Business
Freeview Play TV sales surpass one million
Freeview has announced sales of Freeview Play TVs and set-top boxes have surpassed one million. Launched in late 2015, Freeview Play offers UK viewers...
Analysis
How to compete with billions of new broadcasters
The news desk phone rings: a downtown building is on fire. But, as a 21st century news gatherer, you already knew that… you’re watching...
BVE
SHOTOVER F1 becomes flagship system for PDG Helicopters
PDG Helicopters will offer the F1 with dedicated payloads for live HD and 4K broadcasting, and high-end cinema production
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Sky Q becomes standard
Sky is phasing out its Sky+ , offering new customers Sky Q boxes as standard. The 1TB version of the Sky Q box will...
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Roku completes ‘biggest ever’ player launch
Roku has rolled out five new streaming devices in what it is calling the biggest player launch in its history. The new device line-up...
Analysis
VIDEO: TVBEurope 2020: Is UHD everything?
Andy Beale, chief engineer for BT Sport, delivers an enlightening presentation: 'Does UHD provide the complete picture?' at the second annual TVBEurope 2020 conference....
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Live HD and VR streaming for iPhones
The ‘world’s first’ HD camera to shoot and live-stream HD, VR and panoramic stills and videos directly from an iPhone has been launched by...
Production & Post
Austrian TV stations select Stryme
Stryme has recently helped optimise and simplify the programme planning, playout system and graphics design for two private Austrian broadcasters. The company’s
Data Centre
Global IP traffic to triple by 2020
Global Internet traffic will nearly triple over the next five years, according to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI). The rapid rise will,...
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DVB-T2 to launch 40 channels
A new DVB-T2 platform will be launched in Germany on 29 March next year. It will deliver 40 public and commercial channels, most of...
Production & Post
Lawo implemented at Sky Deutschland
ky Deutschland has selected Lawo to power its satellite news gathering (SNG) fleet for its HD sports news and live sports production. Lawo is...
Business
Tata to support Sky Formula One coverage
Sky has selected Tata Communications to deliver live broadcast feeds of all 21 Grands Prix. Tata, the official connectivity provider of Formula One, will...
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Channel 5 goes HD
Channel 5 has launched in HD. The UK’s third largest commercial network is now available in HD via Freeview, Freesat, YouView, BT and TalkTalk....
Business
BT and A+E agree new carrier deal
BT and A+E Networks UK have signed a new deal that will see two channels go HD. A+E’s Lifetime and H2 channels will launch...
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Perseus ready for 8K and HDR
V-Nova’s Perseus video compression technology is now ready for 8K and HDR output, according to an informitv evaluation. The evaluation combined qualitative and
Analysis
What we will learn from NAB: Stan Moote, IABM
Ahead of NAB 2016, TVBEurope asked a number of industry leaders for their views on the progress of the broadcast and video technology industry,...
Production & Post
Imagine takes JMC HD
Imagine Communications has secured the contract to transition the playout facilities at Jordan Media City (JMC) from SD to HD. The facility, based in...
Business
Freenet acquires Media Broadcast Group
Freenet has agreed a deal to buy transmission company Media Broadcast Group in a deal worth £225 million. The purchase is expected to be...
Production & Post
Sony introduces latest XDCAM camera
Sony has announced the PXW-Z150, the latest addition to its XDCAM range of professional camcorders
BVE
Focusing on lenses
Zeiss has helped to create distinctive images in many famous movies including Spectre, Skyfall, Life of Pi and ARGO
Production & Post
Imagine solution installed at Alma TV
Imagine Communications has installed its solutions at Alma TV, the largest cable television operator in Kazakhstan
Business
AJA unveil RovoCam
AJA Video Systems have announced RovoCam, the company's first compact block camera for industrial, corporate, security, ProAV and broadcast applications