Features
Why microservices are key to the future of media and entertainment
By Sean Moore, SVP technology, Deluxe Entertainment
technology
Features
The technical side of Sky News
Ahead of Sky News' 30th anniversary on 5th February, Philip Stevens looks at the technology bringing the latest news to air
Data Centre
For almost a third of UK viewers, streaming wins over linear TV
More households than ever are streaming video content on multiple devices at the same time
Business
Over half UK tech companies would support a second Brexit referendum
techUK polled its membership for their opinion on Brexit
TVBEverywhere
2019 will be a ‘tipping point’ for the global sports industry
New report says digital technology innovation will bring in a new era of growth for broadcasters, rights holders and sports organisations
TVBEverywhere
From proprietary hell to just another industry
How technology will impact broadcasting in 2019
Technology
Academy names nine technical awards winners
Cinematographer Curtis Clark to receive the John A. Bonner Award
Business
Dejero honoured with Technology Emmy
Ontario-based company has been awarded for its work in ‘Pioneering Reliable Transmission Method for Live Contribution and Distribution TV Links’
Features
Achieving optimal viewership through content discovery
By Kristan Bullet, joint managing director at Piksel
Business
Mediaset gives Sky control of Premium tech platform
Option was included in a content deal the two companies signed in April
Content
BBC returns to Tomorrow’s World for one-off live show
90 minute special will broadcast on BBC Four
Business
Synamedia opens for business
Follows completion of Permira Funds’ acquisition of Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions (SPVSS) group
Business
The Technology Leaders’ Briefing will be about “getting down to business”
Event takes place on Tuesday, 6th November
Business
IBC sees drop in attendance figures
But exhibit halls expanded and more women were featured speakers
Resources
Audio Technology: Innovation and application
The fourth part of TVBEurope's 2018 MediaTech Outlook report is now available
Technology
5G and esports named among top disruptors
Citi Research revealed its list of the 10 most disruptive technologies in the world today
Resources
Production & Post: How technology is having an enabling effect
Part three of TVBEurope's 2018 MediaTech Outlook report looks at the production & post landscape
Technology
Ooyala outlines key Premier League tech trends
Jason Johns, VP EMEA, on how producers and broadcasters can improve the fan viewing experience this season
Features
What impact might technology have on comedy?
By Sarah Henley, co-founder of SVoD comedy platform NextUp
Business
RTS reveals winner of Young Technologist of the Year Award
Technology support engineer at BBC Wales, Gareth Reid, bagged the 2018 accolade
Business
TVBEurope announces the 2018 MediaTech Outlook
Outlook combines unique market intelligence, technological insight and agenda-setting opinion
Technology
The FA completes world-first virtual advertising deployment
Technology was used to target different worldwide broadcast audiences during England’s recent match against Costa Rica
Business
EBU appoints new director of technology and innovation
Arcidiacono will join from Eutelsat on 1st September
Data Centre
Tech companies contribute to biggest ever UK brand growth
Sky is the most innovative brand in the UK, while Vodafone is the most valuable
Features
How friction-less technology is giving newsgatherers their freedom back
Stuart Almond, Head of Marketing and Communications, Media Solutions at Sony Professional Solutions Europe, investigates
Business
Sky plans new innovation centre
Will focus on tech engineering, software and app development
Business
RTL Nederland to implement “Fan Centric” strategy
Broadcaster says it's moving away from "old channel-orientated approach"
Business
UK ranks third for tech innovation in new KPMG report
Named the third most promising market for innovation, disruption and technology, behind the US and China
Features
Breaking barriers: It’s time to support women in tech
Marina Kalkanis, CEO, M2A Media, discusses why she believes a diverse and inclusive culture will benefit the broadcasting industry as a whole
Business
IBC2017 reports record visitors
57,699 people visited the RAI Exhibition and Convention Centre in Amsterdam
TVBEverywhere
Mobile gestures ‘key’ to VR uptake
The use of gesture and motion controls in smartphone-based VR will be the key to driving usage, according to the latest report from Juniper Research. Juniper has forecasted
Features
People on the move – July
Altice has announced its international media and content organisation, which is to be led by Alain Well as CEO. Damien Bernet has been appointed deputy CEO, with Bernard
TVBEverywhere
Ericsson to launch UDN
The UDN will connect content providers with the last mile reach of service providers for content delivery
News Release
Event Manager – NewBay Media Europe
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Event Manager to join the Events team at NewBay Media. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational and logistical
Features
Rising from nothing
From its purpose built studios in Kensington, the channel produces five hours of news, arts and entertainment programing every day, which is targeted at the 4.4 million homes in Greater London
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
Features
4K World Summit 2015
4K, UHD, 3840x2160; technology, deployment, cost; consumers, creators, content; the hopes, the reality. These were just some of the topics covered and contested at the
Features
Providers get personal with dynamic ad insertion
With most broadcasters now offering ever more advanced live streaming services, it is clear that such platforms are here to stay. For many, the move to online was initially
Business
BuzzMyVideos hits half a billion monthly views
Multi-platform online video network BuzzMyVideos has announced a 140 per cent year on year growth in views to its site, now totalling over half a billion every month
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
Vision247 develops anti-piracy VoD platform
Vision247 has created a bespoke video on-demand screening platform that enables content distributors to share and stream media assets with partners and clients around the world securely and without the risk of piracy
TVBEverywhere
El Clásico broadcast in UHD with V-Nova’s Perseus
Video compression technology from V-Nova was deployed by Mediapro’s Overon for visually lossless contribution of the 21 November El Clásico match between Real Madrid and Barcelona
TVBEverywhere
Newstag and Euronews agree distribution deal
Newstag, a mobile first news video service based in Stockholm, has announced an agreement with the Euronews channel
TVBEverywhere
Sky promises ‘Fluid Viewing’ with new service
Sky has announced its new home entertainment system, Sky Q, designed to create a TV viewing ‘ecosystem’ in the home