TVBEverywhere
DOGTV moves rover to Amagi cloud platform
Channel will employ cloud playout platform, Cloudport
playout
Technology
Russia’s NTV selects Imagine Communications for transition to IP playout
New playout platform runs on COTS hardware and uses SMPTE ST 2022-6 to carry media as uncompressed video signals
Technology
Switzerland’s tpc selects Pebble Beach Systems tech for new IP-based facility
Will employ Marina automation and Dolphin integrated channel technology
Business
Pebble Beach Systems wins two £1 million orders
One from 'large European commercial broadcaster', the other from service provider
Technology
The Box Plus Network hits up Globecast for distribution
Globecast takes feeds from the playout centre to Brookman’s Park to be uplinked to Astra 2G
Technology
Red Bee Media creates world’s first software only uncompressed playout deployment
Solution is first in the world to use uncompressed video over IP, without requiring any dedicated infrastructure
Technology
Grass Valley launches T2 4K Series digital recorder/player solution
Handles playout in any format from SD to 4K DCI
Technology
Globecast partners with Virgin Media for new 4K UHD channel
Will provide cloud-based playout and media management services
News Release
PlayBox focuses on server and cloud-based playout systems
PlayBox Technology will celebrate its 18th anniversary and over...
Business
Imagine Communications to split into two business units
One will focus on advertising technology, the other on playout and networking solutions
Production & Post
NEP Switzerland delivers studio and playout for MySports
New channel broadcasts all ice hockey matches in the Swiss National League
Business
Revelation TV selects Globecast for playout
Deal includes full playout capabilities including daily live feeds and schedule-driven recordings
TVBEverywhere
All Media Baltics selects Encompass for playout and distribution
Multi-year contract will see Encompass deliver various playout services to Latvian facility
Business
Fox selects Ericsson for MENA broadcast services
Companies sign exclusive multi-year contract for three Fox HD channels
Production & Post
NEP Switzerland, Broadcast Solutions partner on UHD studio
Companies worked together on the project for MySports
Features
How machine learning will reinvent broadcast
The media and entertainment industry could see a pivotal shift in its day-to-day operations
News Release
Aveco installs ASTRA Automation at Telekom Serbia
Aveco, the worldwide broadcast automation specialist, has announced that...
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
Production & Post
Golf Channel Thailand picks PlayBox for playout
Golf Channel Thailand has chosen channel branding and playout systems from PlayBox Technology as part of a major upgrade to its studios in Bangkok
Production & Post
Hong Kong’s now TV selects BroadStream playout platform
BroadStream Solutions is providing more than 20 OASYS playout channels to Hong Kong-based now TV, which uses advanced IPTV technology to deliver content to its customers
Production & Post
TVT signs 2020 deal with UKTV
TVT to provide media management services to the broadcaster as part of a new five-year contract
Production & Post
Times Network to launch live channel with BroadStream platform
Times Network in India has chosen BroadStream’s OASYS integrated playout system as the platform to launch its new live channel Property Now, India’s first property news channel, as well as to perform playout of its existing HD movie channel, Movies Now
TVBEverywhere
Turner Broadcasting to launch VoD with Arqiva
Arqiva will be providing video on-demand (VoD) processing, delivery and streaming services for Turner Broadcasting across 32 of its platforms around Europe
TVBEverywhere
Tata Communications picks PlayBox for global broadcast playout service
PlayBox Technology’s new CloudAir virtual application has been selected by Tata Communications to support its new cloud broadcast playout service
TVBEverywhere
ITV extends playout contract with Ericsson until 2024
Ericsson will continue to provide playout services for ITV’s portfolio of channels including ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4, ITV HD, CITV and their associated regional variants
Production & Post
Imagine Communications takes IBC TV Everywhere
Imagine Communications will once again be providing the encoding facilities for IBC TV, the news and information service produced on site at broadcast convention
TVBEverywhere
OH-TV invests in ten PlayBox AirBox playout channels
Broadcaster and international TV network provider OH-TV has expanded with ten additional AirBox playout channels from PlayBox Technology
Production & Post
Stryme and Vizrt partner for graphics solution
Stryme and Vizrt have joined forces to integrate the Vizrt graphic engine into the company’s GENESIX product line, to enable non-Vizrt customers to use the Vizrt graphic capabilities
Business
Vision247 opens data centre as part of London move
Vision247, a playout, media technology and content distribution company, is to move to Chiswick Media Park in west London
Business
ChyronHego acquires VidiGo
ChyronHego has acquired VidiGo, a Dutch provider of IT-based software solutions for live broadcast production workflows. Based in Amsterdam, VidiGo provides a suite of tools for the creation and management of broadcast quality video content
IBC
Primestream to unveil FORK v5.5 suite at IBC2015
At IBC2015 Primestream will unveil FORK v5.5, the latest version of its cross-platform software suite for asset management and automation
IBC
TMD boosts MTG London with Mediaflex
TMD has implemented a Mediaflex asset management system at the new London playout centre for Modern Times Group (MTG).
IBC
TV4 draws on ChyronHego for automated graphics
Sweden’s TV4 has installed ChyronHego products to drive the...
Production & Post
BBC signs seven-year playout deal with Ericsson
Ericsson today announced that it has signed a seven-year playout services contract with the BBC, with an estimated total value of between £150 million and £248 million, it has been reported.
Production & Post
TV Visjon Norge goes HD with PlayBox
TV Vision Norge has chosen a PlayBox Technology broadcast playout and channel branding system for installation at its headquarters.
Business
Veset secures Gold sponsorship for TVBEurope 2020
Broadcast technology company becomes latest partner of TVBEurope conference
Production & Post
BT Media to integrate Deluxe MediaCloud
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group has revealed details of a contract with BT Media and Broadcast that will extend the reach of MediaCloud.
NAB
Veset Nimbus offers cloud playout
Veset is presenting its cloud playout solution, Veset Nimbus, to NAB this year.
NAB
Amagi’s CLOUDPORT 2.0 is OTT-ready
Amagi will be launching an advanced version of its flagship cloud channel playout platform, CLOUDPORT, at the NAB Show.
Production & Post
Levira launches hybrid TV services in Estonia
Estonian digital television operator Levira has unveiled hybrid TV services within its Freeview TasutaTV terrestrial platform.
News Release
GMTV Tennessee goes live with PlayBox
Germantown Municipal Television (GMTV) in Tennessee has chosen a complete PlayBox Technology solution for the core of its ingest, CG, graphics and playout infrastructure.
Production & Post
Dejero’s HD LIVE+ Mobile App for iOS now available
Dejero has released the latest version of the LIVE+ Mobile App for iOS devices. The app allows an Apple iPhone or iPad to be used as a tool for broadcasting live video, recording content for later broadcast, or importing and uploading edited video files.
Production & Post
Arkena selects BroadStream for playout expansion
Global media services business Arkena has appointed BroadStream Solutions to support the European growth of its playout business.
Business
Imagine Communications acquires RGB Networks
Imagine Communications has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of RGB Networks, provider of multiscreen video delivery solutions, in a transaction that will include the majority of RGB Networks’ employees.