Italy Comes Into Line Over Digital Terrestrial Interference December 14^th 2016 - 01:00 PM

Italy has finally given up digital terrestrial transmissions at frequencies which caused interference in neighboring countries after 30 years of dispute and prevarication. This follows pressure both from the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) and nearby countries including France, Switzerland, Malta, Croatia and Slovenia.

Understanding IP Networks - Benefits of Audio Over IP December 12^th 2016 - 12:30 PM

In the last article, we looked at Quality of Service in IT networks. In this article, we continue the theme of looking at a network from a broadcast engineers’ point of view so they can better communicate with the IT department, and look at the benefits of sending audio over I…

Understanding and Preventing Network Problems December 8^th 2016 - 01:50 PM

How does one prevent network problems? The first thing is to understand what’s going on in the network. That may sound obvious – but, in fact, for anyone coming from the world of SDI, it presents more of a challenge than might be expected. The fact is that IP is a v…

European Broadcasters Divided Over EU Plans for Harmonizing Cross Border Rights December 7^th 2016 - 01:00 PM

European broadcasters are split over EU proposals to create a harmonized digital media market, allowing seamless cross border access to online simulcast and catch up services without geoblocking. While public service broadcasters (pubcasters) are generally in favor of the draft legislation put forward by the European Commission, commercial broadcasters with…

The Evolution of Video Distribution December 7^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

Denying that the video and content distribution industry is evolving at an astounding pace, is like trying to convince someone that the earth is flat. While this evolution is creating significant distribution challenges for content owners and distributors, it is also providing some exciting opportunities for those who embrace it.…

DVB Approves Next Step For Standardization of Adaptive Bit Rate Streaming For Live Applications December 6^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

At its most recent meeting, The DVB Steering Board approved initial specifications for the Commercial Requirements for ABR (Adaptive Bit Rate) Multicast. It also approved the latest specification for Ultra High Definition Television, called UHD-1 Phase 2.

European Broadcasters Play In The Sandbox To Further IP Adoption December 6^th 2016 - 08:00 AM

For the past two and a half years Belgian broadcaster VRT—in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and iMinds (a digital research and incubation center)— has hosted an in-house R&D testing lab called VRT Sandbox. The project allows broadcast engineers and product vendors to test new IP-…

A Better Way to Manage OTT Rights December 5^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

For many OTT video distributors, rights management is a challenge. Given the alternative of lacking rights to manage, this is a good problem to have. But slow-paced integrations and makeshift solutions are creating costs and risks that competitive OTT players can ill afford.

EBU Calls for Broadcasters to Get Engaged with Mobile Convergence December 2^nd 2016 - 10:00 AM

Broadcasters around the world need to engage with mobile standardization efforts around the 5G banner to ensure their interests are represented in emerging technologies for converged networks combining fixed broadband with Wi-Fi and cellular transmission. This was a key takeaway from the annual EBU (European Broadcasting Union) state of the…

Indonesia’s Rural Population Gets Internet Access With Newtec Satellite technology December 1^st 2016 - 11:00 AM

Thanks to a grant from Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), schoolchildren in Asmat, Papua now have access to reliable high-speed broadband. Local systems integrator Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) selected Newtec’s Dialog platform to deliver Internet access to the underserved rural population and surrounding areas.