Understanding IP Networks - Plug And Play October 5^th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Differing approaches to providing audio solutions are emerging in the broadcast world. Audio over IP is a given, but where to start and which vendors to choose are proving tough decisions to make, especially as the hardware investment can have a ten-year life expectancy. And moving from an analogue, MADI…

Preventing the Next Big Live-Streaming Failure October 2^nd 2017 - 09:00 AM

If there’s one thing that became very apparent during the Mayweather-McGregor pay-per-view experience, it’s that delivering live streaming premium events to large-scale audiences is inherently difficult. And notoriously unpredictable.

Adobe Tracks Mobile vs. TV Connected Device Usage September 26^th 2017 - 04:00 PM

Adobe’s TV Everywhere study shows that people are increasingly watching home television on TV Connected Devices (TVCD) as opposed to mobile devices. Mobile viewing is actually losing ground to TVCD viewing, say researchers.

EBU Teams Up With Digital Production Partnership Over Mastering and Security September 14^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

The EBU (European Broadcasting Union) has struck a partnership with the Digital Production Partnership Ltd (DPP), a UK based business change network, to promote open standards for interoperability between all components of the video cycle as the industry continues its march towards all-IP based workflows. The two bodies are parading…

Field Report: Maximizing the Technology You Already Have September 12^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

Time is money and with M2Film, a full-service film production company based in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Denmark, the time required to transfer files between facilities was getting expensive. A faster way to move large files between locations was needed.

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.