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I-Movix launches Infinite

Infinite, a new ultra-slow motion camera, has been released by I-Movix. The camera, which the company described as “radically different” is claimed to be...

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Production & Post

MOG Technologies to boost Euro 2016 coverage

Südwestrundfunk (SWR) will implement MOG Technologies’ mxfSpeedrail at Euro 2016. SWR, one of the largest broadcasting organisations in Germany, will take advantage of the

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Data Centre

Pay-TV M&A to continue in eastern Europe

Merger and acquisition activity will continue in the Eastern European cable market in the "medium and long term" according to SNL Kagan. SNL note...

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BBC and ITV discussing VoD

The BBC has reportedly held talks with ITV about the possibility of launching a joint SVoD service. The joint venture, which would be built...

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TV still king

Television still dominates the way viewers consume content, according to the latest Thinkbox report. The figures report that TV – live, playback or on-demand...

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AFP launches AFPTV Sports

AFP has unveiled AFPTV Sports, which will offer video coverage of sports news and major sporting events. The coverage, which will be available from...

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Amazon completes the set

The ITV Hub and All 4 catch-up services are now available on Amazon Fire TV devices. The additions mean that Amazon has secured the...

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Vice to launch UK Sky channel

Vice Media has agreed a non-exclusive deal to launch a TV channel on Sky in the UK and Ireland. Viceland will be on offer...

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Production & Post

Simplestream partners with MP & Silva

Simplestream has agree a partnership deal with sports distributor MP & Silva. The company, which provides live streaming at live-to-VoD solutions, will enable MP

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Business

Sky takes on Netflix in Asia

Sky has invested £32 million in streaming service iflix, Netflix’s rival in Southeast Asia. The partnership will see the two companies combining with the...

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TSF uses VideomentheCloud in Montpellier

TSF used the VideomentheCloud collaborative media content sharing platform in the shooting of a film pilot in Montpellier. Used mainly to transfer the footage...

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Fergal Ringrose steps down as editor of The IBC Daily

After 14 years in the chair, Fergal Ringrose is stepping down as editor of The IBC Daily. Ringrose is succeeded by NewBay Media content...

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MediAnswers and Affinis complete merger deal

The Affinis Advisory Group has merged with MediAnswers. The merger has reportedly been carried out to address the challenge of transitioning to software-defined workflows.

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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...

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RR Media partners with WTS Live for Euro 2016

RR Media has teamed up with French broadcast facilities provider WTS Live ahead of Euro 2016. The companies will collaborate to offer broadcasters, news...

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Skype abandons smart TV

Skype will end its support for smart TV software in June. The chat application, owned by Microsoft now intends to focus its attention on...

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Production & Post

A greener industry

albert is undertaking a project to support the creative community’s transition to renewable electricity. The sustainability think-tank aims to reduce carbon emissions and save...

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Business

Ericsson releases 2015 Annual Report

Ericsson stated that IP technology, networks and the large number of video-enabled connected devices are behind the transformation of the television and media market

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Production & Post

LaunchPad at Euro 2016

Vizrt and Reality Check Systems (RCS) are providing a specialised version of LaunchPad for Euro 2016 and the Copa America. The interactive solution is...

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Rio Olympics in 8K and VR

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are to be covered in 8K, with footage also captured for Virtual Reality (VR) users. Parts of the Games...

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GENESIX VideoServer with 4K UHD support

Stryme and its Italian partner C.V.E. Italy will present Stryme’s innovative and reliable GENESIX V6 VideoServer with 4K UHD support at CABSAT 2016 in...

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Lawo at CABSAT 2016

Lawo will be presenting pioneering solutions for IP video core infrastructure, video processing and routing tools as well as IP-based digital audio mixing consoles...

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Production & Post

Cinesite installs PixStor

Cinesite Studios has installed Pixit Media’s PixStor storage platform at its sites in Montreal and London. The installation is designed to transform the visual...

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Freeview releasing mobile app

Freeview is releasing a new mobile app, FreeviewPlus, which will place all of it’s Australian free-to-air catch up services in a single place. Every...

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Total solar eclipse

Panasonic is live-streaming a worldwide broadcast of the total eclipse on Wednesday using only solar energy. The company will deliver the four-minute phenomenon from...

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Tedial brings MAM Evolution to CABSAT

Tedial is showcasing its multi award-winning Tedial Evolution, an enhanced version of its Media IT platform, for the first time in the Middle East...

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Sony to launch True Crime

Sony Pictures Television is set to launch True Crime as a free-to-air in channel in the UK on 22 March. True Crime, which will...

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IPTV overtakes satellite

The number of paying IPTV subscribers in the Asia Pacific region overtook paying satellite TV users in 2015, according to Digital TV Research. The...

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Opinion

Bringing down the paywall

UKTV’s move of Home to Freeview recognises the growth opportunities of free-to-air (FTA). Arqiva’s Mike Finchen, director of digital terrestrial television, considers the

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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...

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Clementi’s BBC restructure leaves “no hiding places”

Following a five-month consultation, a review into the running of the BBC has been made public. Following a five-month consultation period with the BBC...

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Ofcom: UK could host up to 30 UHD channels

The UK could accommodate up to 30 Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV channels without the need for additional satellite spectrum, according to Ofcom. The...

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Yahoo launches eSports

Yahoo has launched its own hub for eSports content. The hub will feature live tournaments, commentary and features, in addition to interviews with gaming...

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ITV secures WorldSBK rights

ITV has agreed a deal with Dorna Sports to air Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK), highlights on ITV4 in 2016. The broadcaster, which yesterday posted...

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BBC to close iPlayer ‘loophole’

The BBC is set to close the iPlayer ‘loophole’ sooner rather than later after culture secretary John Whittingdale branded free viewing “wrong”. As it...

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West End in 4K

National Theatre Live is to partner with the Royal Court and Playful Productions to broadcast Hangmen from London’s West End. Hangmen will be captured...

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Internet TV for AT&T

AT&T is set to launch a range of DirecTV video services in 2016. The service, set for release in the final quarter of 2016,...

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Features

Live IP: The live debate

Audiences were able to see the workings of complete IP-based yesterday morning, with the Live IP debate broadcast across the web directly from the...

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People on the move – February

A monthly round-up of appointments in the media and broadcast industry. The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has appointed its board, as well...

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