Cloud Broadcasting - Integration and Security - SSL Certificates September 11^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

In the last article on Cloud Broadcasting we looked at integration and how we communicate with SaaS and cloud services in the absence of GPI’s and serial connections. In this article, we introduce secure server access and issues around security.

Is Satellite Still Relevant for Outside Broadcast? September 8^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Over the past few years we have undoubtedly been witnessing some massive changes in the media entertainment landscape. We have gone from linear viewing on a TV screen to widespread consumer adoption of multiple over-the-top services, delivering content anywhere, anytime. With this evolution has come a great deal of technological…

Building a Better STB August 30^th 2017 - 10:00 AM

Set-top boxes, there must be a billion of them and, in most respects, they all pretty much do the same thing. Yet, with today’s rapid-pace rollout of new services and features, choosing the right operating system for the set-top box is crucial for business success.

OTT Enters Next Stage with Live Programming and Interactivity August 22^nd 2017 - 04:00 PM

OTT services are at the front line of competition for both traditional broadcasters or video service providers and emerging players, all seeking to exploit changing consumer viewing habits driven in turn by improving quality on connected devices.

Touring TV T&M at IBC, Part 3 August 22^nd 2017 - 11:00 AM

Does your test bench need a refresh? IBC 2017 is the best place to see the latest in new video, audio, RF and broadcast test and measurement technology.

Automated Ad Detection is a Game-Changer for OTT Content Aggregators August 21^st 2017 - 10:00 AM

While viewers shift their focus from traditional linear TV broadcast to online viewing, the OTT space is growing rapidly. The Accenture report “The Future of Broadcasting V” claims that “TV viewing on traditional platforms is declining at an accelerated pace,” while OTT and IPTV viewing is on the rise. An ABI Res…

Heading Into the Clouds With Next-Gen Media Processing Headends August 14^th 2017 - 12:05 PM

Since the start of the millennium, TV and video services have changed enormously. Along with the changes to the content itself, the infrastructure used to create, process and deliver that content has also changed. However, the rate of transformation is about to increase significantly, with radical changes to multiple facets…

UEFA Claims World First for Long Range Delivery of Uncompressed Ultra HD Video August 4^th 2017 - 01:50 PM

The UEFA claims that its European Under-21 Championship Final held in Krakow, Poland, was the first in the world to deliver uncompressed ultra HD remote signals over a long distance at low latency. Snell Advanced Media (SAM) delivered a complete Proof of Concept (POC) IP-based remote production system, working together…

TV, Version 33—The Next Milestone August 4^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Is the TV industry due for the next big thing?

Space Data Association Endorses SOMAP Specifications for Mobile Satellite Antennas July 27^th 2017 - 01:00 PM

The new SOMAP (Satellite Operator’s Minimum Antenna Performance) specification is now close to gaining widespread acceptance by the global satellite industry following its endorsement by the Space Data Association (SDA).