HD Still Dominates Olympic Coverage, But 4K Gaining Momentum August 29^th 2016 - 09:00 AM

While international broadcasters covering this years Summer Olympic Games in Rio mostly worked in HD, 1920x1080, NBC used a fair bit of Ultra-HD equipment to cover specific events, such as the opening and closing ceremonies. The 4X HD resolution provided visual excitement to the events, even in slow motion.

Reality Check For 4K CDNs As Satellite And Mobile Operators Weigh In June 23^rd 2016 - 03:00 PM

It has already been a big year for CDN launches with new entrants along with developments from the large existing players such as Akamai and Amazon. At least three somewhat overlapping themes can be identified, optimization for Ultra HD (UHD) content, CDNs specializing in delivery to mobile devices and moves…

Satellite Interference Reduction Group Keeps Growing April 7^th 2016 - 10:00 AM

The Satellite Interference Reduction Group (SIRG) is still expanding almost two decades after its formation, reflecting the growing challenges it faces in the ever more crowded skies. The latest recruit is TeamCast, a French maker of modulators and demodulators for both Terrestrial DTV transmission and satellite communications.

IPTV Catches Cord Cutting Chill December 29^th 2015 - 10:00 AM

Now it is the turn of IPTV operators to feel the pinch of cord cutting in the US while their cable competitors are holding firmer against the OTT onslaught. At one time IPTV was seen as the new wave undercutting the legacy satellite and cable operators, but now that it…

Europe Urged to Harmonize Licensing for Hybrid Mobile Satellite Services December 7^th 2015 - 10:00 AM

Europe needs a unified approach to regulating hybrid mobile services combining satellite and ground based components, according to a recent white paper from satellite fleet owner and services provider EchoStar. The key issue is wide variation between some European Union (EU) member states over licensing regimes covering the complementary ground…

Harmonic Shops NASA UHD TV Channel December 3^rd 2015 - 04:00 PM

The NASA TV channel, partially owned and powered by the latest compression technology from Harmonic and featuring programming captured and distributed in pristine UHD (2160p60) resolution, has become the first such channel available to consumers in North America. Only those with UHD-compatible televisions can view the full beauty of the…

Viewpoint: Satellite Operators Poised to Support Diverse Video Demands For 2016 Olympics July 13^th 2015 - 10:01 AM

A seismic shift in the media-consumption landscape means that a growing number of viewers will be looking to enjoy the 2016 Olympics on a variety of devices, in multiple resolutions and all in real time.

The CID Resolutions and how they affect the broadcasters May 11^th 2015 - 04:56 PM

Satellite Interference has long been an issue of concern for broadcasters, so in the late 90s a committee was formed to lobby the satellite operators to resolve this problem. The satellite operators listened to our concerns and began a global campaign to resolve this complex challenge. The Satellite Interference Reduction…

Applied Technology: Cost-Effective Multicast OTT Delivery April 2^nd 2015 - 10:10 AM

With the ever-expanding appetite for video, satellite and Telcos providing OTT services are finding it difficult to predict just how much bandwidth may be required to deliver content. There is a solution.

Satellite Offers More Choice To OTT Viewers. March 19^th 2015 - 12:02 PM

Satellite television is here to stay and OTT will be an additional “side plate” which complements and expands viewers’ choices.