Globecast Launches Live Stream Capture Platform at IBC 2017 July 25^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

Globecast, the content delivery arm of the French Orange group, will major on its new media management platform for extracting on demand files from live streams at IBC 2017.

Scripps Chooses Encompass and Azure for VOD Delivery July 25^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Scripps Networks International has selected Encompass CloudVOD, a cloud-based video-on-demand service, as its solution for delivering VOD content to the EMEA region.

Bexel IBC2017 Show Preview July 24^th 2017 - 11:08 AM

At IBC2017, Bexel will showcase its custom-built Clarity Camera 800-HD, the world’s first miniature high-frame-rate (HFR) point-of view camera for live production.

UK HPA Tech Retreat Report - Day 3 July 21^st 2017 - 01:30 PM

Tuesdays HPA Tech Retreat was all about 360 and VR, and Wednesday focused on the versioning explosion. On the final day, delegates were given a summary of the current state of the industry, and the influences of artificial intelligence on media and broadcasting.

Streaming Quality Improves But Challenges Remain July 21^st 2017 - 11:00 AM

Online streaming quality has improved greatly over the last decade through increases in bandwidth and better optimization around transmission and playback. But significant challenges remain, including latency, platform fragmentation and failure to rally round a single codec capable of delivering Ultra HD (UHD) content cost effectively over available bandwidth. Such

Broadpeak Highlights Low Latency Streaming and CDN Efficiency at IBC 2017 July 21^st 2017 - 09:00 AM

French vendor of CDN (Content Distribution Network) and video delivery technology Broadpeak will show off enhancements for low latency streaming and bandwidth saving at IBC 2017. The focus will be on combining quality of experience with cost effective delivery to online devices for both traditional operators and pure play OTT services.

UK HPA Tech Retreat Report - Day 2 July 20^th 2017 - 01:30 PM

Yesterday’s 2017 HPA Tech Retreat in Oxford, UK, was all about VR and 360, and on Wednesday, they moved to the thorny issue of the versioning explosion. As broadcasters seek wider audiences over different platforms, localisation has become a big issue. Making hundreds of versions of a single film is not

Telestream Focuses on Enterprise-Scale Live Streaming July 20^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

In its first fully integrated exhibit since acquiring IneoQuest and Vidcheck, Telestream will highlight how these acquisitions add to its media production and distribution ecosystem.

Thomas Riedel On IP Networking and Intercom Developments July 19^th 2017 - 01:45 PM

Riedel is best known for its expertise in intercoms, but in the last decade the company has diversified into media networks with the MediorNet products. The company’s products are found at prestigious events from Formula One motor racing to the Eurovision Song Contest, provided as a service, or sold

UK HPA Tech Retreat Report - Day 1 July 19^th 2017 - 01:30 PM

Set in the idyllic surroundings of Heythrop Park, Oxfordshire - UK, this year’s Hollywood Professional Association Tech Retreat was brimming with innovation, demonstrations and expert industry speakers. VR and 360 dominated day one with production and technical speakers battling out the pros and cons of this controversial addition to the

Telestream Offers Automated Solutions to Meet FCC Mandate for Captioning July 17^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Telestream has announced that its entire suite of captioning, workflow automation and QC products are ready to meet the latest FCC captioning rules. As of July 1, 2017, clips of all live (e.g. concerts, sporting events and news) or near-live programming (e.g. late night talk shows) that are captioned on

The Switch Provides Transport Services for Washington DC’s July 4th Celebration July 14^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

The annual Fourth of July celebrations in Washington DC, which included the Facebook Live and YouTube broadcasts of “A Capitol Fourth,” America’s national Independence Day celebration, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the United States Capitol, were delivered to viewers with the help of The Switch, which served

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