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Merging virtualisation and IP
There’s a world premiere in Hall 8, as Broadcast Solutions is presenting a solution to control and manage a complete broadcast facility with a...
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Path monitoring highlighted
Enhancements to Volicon’s Multiviewer option for its Observer Media Intelligence Platform are on display at IBC. The features are created to let users keep...
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Inferno adds Raw support, ships soon
The Shogun Inferno will ship soon after IBC and with a few more features than originally promised. The 4K/UHD recorder and monitor will now...
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Slicker, smoother software steps up
Slicker, smoother, more sophisticated moves are promised with the latest updates to Egripment’s remote head and VR/AR software. An example is its Advanced Interpolated...
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Content Everywhere Hub
Today there is a packed programme in the IBC Content Everywhere Hub, the free theatre sponsored by Leaseweb, in Hall 14. Presentations start at...
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The DVB reviews its processes for a new age
In taking on the chairmanship of the DVB Project from Phil Laven, Peter MacAvock said: “I care greatly about what happens to this organisation....
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Targa tops for LTE streaming
The new Targa wireless field units from Indiecam are small streaming devices designed to enable TV broadcasts directly into an LTE network (4G and...
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IBC Rising Stars
This year’s IBC Rising Stars programme starts today. This is an IBC initiative to create opportunities for young people looking to establish themselves in...
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RTMP streaming for NXT
RTMP streaming protocols are being added to the NXT line of H.264 MPEG encoders. With the addition of RTMP to the NXT 450 and...
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BT Sport: “The 4K viewer comes first”
Andy Beale, chief engineer at BT Sport who is responsible for the telco’s UHD transmissions, said that a year ago he anticipated that 4K...
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graphyne2 makes debut
Receiving its public debut at IBC2016 is graphyne2, which ADB describes as its next-generation, end-to-end personal TV software platform. According to ADB, the new...
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Experience rollercoaster VR in the Future Zone
A rollercoaster simulation ride which has been thrilling visitors at Brazilian and US theme parks, entertainment centres and shopping malls has been adapted by...
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Radeon Pro WX series aims for VR
Representing a new graphics strategy, AMD is showing the new Radeon Pro WX series of professional graphics cards for content creation and engineering. Raja...
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OTT tools for growth
Nuboly is a new cloud-based OTT service that is being presented in the Content Everywhere zone at IBC2016. Nuboly is software-as-a-service (SaaS), created by...
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IP connectivity goes Glass to Glass
Glass-to-glass IP is the eventual aim of the move to IP-based production. It is being pursued by Grass Valley, which is showing its Broadcast...
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New service opportunities
A fully-integrated IPTV platform is being highlighted by Alticast, as well as Android-based set-top box solutions that the company believes can unlock new service...
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Testing UHD phase 2
Ultra HD developments are entering their next phase with a focus on HFR, HDR and next-generation audio technologies. In the Future Zone, French consortium...
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Old lenses gain new life on large sensors
Two new expanders that allow lenses designed for smaller sensors to be used with new, larger sensor cameras have been introduced by IB/E Optics....
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transPorters are camera bags reinvented
The camRade transPorter bags offer a new more flexible style with a large number of pockets and accessory pouches, which the company claims reinvents...
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Video acceleration technology in a card
The SharpStreamer and MaxCore technologies are designed to help organisations deploy virtualised broadcast, multiscreen, OTT and streaming applications for a fraction of the cost...
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Immersive is key for sports
Sports content alone may no longer be enough to keep audiences engaged and loyal, according to Ericsson. At IBC, the company is demonstrating how...
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Web-based on-air logger
A new compliance recording system has been introduced, which is fitted with MPEG-DASH streaming capabilities, coupled with a completely redesigned graphical user interface. Previously...
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Compressing with quality
The Lici codec developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS) adapts image data streams to the available communication infrastructure and bandwidth without...
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Mission to legalise IMF packages
The Interoperable Master Format (IMF) is an emerging SMPTE standard for the exchange of final film master files, in a mezzanine format used for...
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Elemental showcases its latest developments
Elemental Technologies is highlighting video production, distribution and monetisation advancements, both on premises and in the cloud. Keith Wymbs tells all. Watch the video...
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Mezzanine contribution encoder unveiled
A low latency 4:2:2 mezzanine encoder to be used for content contribution during coverage of sport and other live events has been launched at...
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New tool for multi-site workflows
The full Netia Media Assist digital software suite, which includes radio automation, media asset management and workflow management solutions, is being showcased. In a...
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Amsterdam welcomes IBC
Dear IBC Visitor, The City of Amsterdam is delighted to welcome you to IBC2016! This week, the IBC Exhibition and its agenda-setting conference will...
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FM transmission on display
On show is a three-element FM Yagi antenna line, available in two models suitable for medium and high power FM stacked array accommodating bands...
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Eutelsat takes stake in V-Nova
Eutelsat and V-Nova used IBC to announce a commercial partnership. Eutelsat is taking a “minority” stake in V-Nova and its cornerstone product, the Perseus...
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Cronk hails seminal event
At the point of foundation AIMS had three members. It now has 54 and it is playing a huge role in supporting the IBC...
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Bolting on longer distance wireless connections
Two new zero delay wireless video systems, the Bolt 1000 and Bolt 3000, that can transmit up to 304 metres and 914 metres respectively,...
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What next for Netflix?
“We want more partnerships and more innovation in our partnerships,” said Christopher Whiteley, VP business development EMEA for Netflix in the Netherlands. Speaking at...
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10,000nit display dazzles in the Future Zone
High dynamic range is all the rage but visitors to the Future Zone are witnessing HDR of the future. TrueHDR is showing a 10,000nit...
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“The 50-year party is over”
Dominique Delport, global MD at Havas Media and chairman of Vivendi’s content division, told IBC delegates at the show’s opening session that the mass-marketing...
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Coveloz and Abekas acquired
Ross Video has announced two acquisitions here at IBC. On Thursday evening the company stated it has purchased both Coveloz Technologies, a company offering...
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Take the first VR dolly for a spin
The world’s first solution to remotely moving and stabilising 360-degree cameras on the ground has arrived in the Future Zone. The 360° Evo is...
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Sanguine Sony looks to IP workflows
Sony agrees that interoperability is a key element of the IP discussions, but it wants to move away from sole concentration and get the...
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Beast of a 360-cam
There aren’t many people who want to go through the months of training required to operate six sports cameras stuck together, and the tremendous...
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Ericsson and BT deliver live HEVC
Ericsson, BT Media and Broadcast and BT Sport are showcasing their first-ever live demonstration of a high efficiency video coding (HEVC) contribution link used...
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Appear TV unveils new audio encoder
A new audio processing module is being presented at IBC by Appear TV. According to the company, the new audio encoder enables operators to...
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Ericsson partners with IT giants
Yesterday saw two major announcements from Ericsson. In the first, the company said that it would be partnering with Google to extend the reach...