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As screens get bigger IPTV continues to drive pay TV.

IPTV keeps pay TV growth going March 9th 2015 - 06:19 PM

Having been once the new kid on the block IPTV is now part of the pay TV mainstream facing the rising challenge of OTT, but it still has momentum even in the leading developed markets. IPTV single handedly dragged the US pay TV market back to growth in the last quarter of 2014 after two quarters of decline, while the same happened in several European countries including the Netherlands.

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The camera lens is unveiled at MWC, Barcelona.

Integrated 360-degree camera for smartphones March 6th 2015 - 01:50 PM

Optical and imaging tech vendor ImmerVision has debuted a 360°panomorph front-facing camera for smartphones and tablets. The software package facilitates the capture of videos and pictures in 360° and the navigation of the images or video in 360°, live or in playback mode.

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The Dalet UQC interface

Which Territories Are Following The UK DPP’s Lead? March 5th 2015 - 09:45 AM

The UK’s DPP may have set the bar high in terms of standard file-delivery and compliance but other territories are working toward their own version which means vendors need to rework their tools to fit.

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Security is not a one-time solution. It requires constant attention.

Media Security: Part 2 March 2nd 2015 - 01:00 PM

John Watkinson* looks at the importance of virus protection and some methods to help prevent cyber-attacks. Some steps may include proper staff training to adopting unique hardware and software designs.

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Vidchecker both describes the problem and automatically corrects it too, which  makes it different from other QC products.

Applied Technology: An Appliance of Science at NAB February 27th 2015 - 08:30 PM

Controlling content quality for delivery in an increasingly diverse array of formats to multiple platforms is time-consuming and costly, particularly in the rush to prepare and exchange file-based media between post production, distribution and broadcast facilities. There are now ways to automate that time-consuming process, but the question broadcasters and facilities houses should ask themselves when they are considering an investment in auto-QC technology is, “Does this auto-QC software just tell me where the problems, are or will it tell me where they are and fix them for me”?

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Cloud DRM allows an operator to outsource the operational complexity of dealing with on-site DRM systems

Can cloud solve multiple DRM complexity? February 26th 2015 - 05:00 PM

Operators are increasingly challenged by the multiple DRM systems required to serve the wide variety of devices popular with consumers, including proprietary devices like Microsoft’s Xbox that only support one DRM type. This leads to integrating, maintaining and operating several DRM systems. Cloud DRM allows an operator to outsource the operational complexity of dealing with such on-site DRM systems. Another cloud DRM operator benefit is the addition of elasticity that a cloud solution can offer when there is a peak in consumer demand.

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Social media and TV are combining to drive mobile app usage.

​Social networking drives video streaming growth February 26th 2015 - 10:42 AM

This could be the year streaming video overtakes traditional linear TV viewing for the first time, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Video consumption is increasingly being driven by the popular social media sites, especially Twitter and Facebook through recommendation, and is also accounting for a growing proportion of online content such as news and adverts.

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Wall-sized dashboard showing system flow and status to multiple operators.

Media workflow dashboards February 23rd 2015 - 11:30 AM

In any endeavor there are three types of decision making; operational, tactical and strategic. Dashboards are one effective method of presenting that information.

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