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Industry Trends2020: Crunch time for codecs
Three new codecs will enter an already complex market this year as patent wrangling looks set to beset the promoters of video streaming codec AV1.
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NewsRIST Forum appoints new directors to drive interoperability
Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST), which champions interoperability for the broadcast market, has announced the appointment of new directors to drive this vision for 2020.
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Thought LeadershipInternational Women’s Day: Each for equal
The #MeToo movement started a generation of change. Advocacy group Rise managing director Carrie Wootten looks back at its success and forward to industry change.
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VideoTech Expert: Inside Codecs
Video: In this week’s Tech Expert, Ken McCann explains the importance of the role of codecs including HEVC, AV1 and VVC.
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NewsHbbTV releases targeted advertisings specs
HbbTV Association has announced the release of HbbTV-TA, the first open specification for targeted advertising for live broadcast TV.
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NewsDisney scientists use AI to enhance video compression
Computer scientists from the University of California, Irvine and Disney Research have demonstrated how deep learning can compete with classical codecs using AI-enhanced video compression.
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WhitepaperCloud video editing: fast, efficient and scalable
Discover how editing and publishing video in the cloud can be very fast, efficient and scalable. This cutting edge platform provides rapid access to video content for the easy creation of clips and highlights to multiple devices and platforms.
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NewsVisual Data acquires Digital Post Services
Multichannel media management company Visual Data Media Services has struck a deal to acquire Hollywood-based Digital Post Services.
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Industry TrendsLive graphics: Delivering differentiation
Ensuring that broadcast graphics remain effective and consistent is no small feat in the era of OTT services and Augmented Reality, writes David Davies.
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NewsWomen’s mentoring group Rise opens 2020 programme
Rise, the advocate group for gender diversity within the broadcast manufacturing and services sector, has launched its third annual mentoring scheme.
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NewsMediaset’s shareholders approve Media For Europe
Mediaset España’s shareholders have approved amendments to the articles of association of the planned holding company that will house Mediaset’s merged Italian and Spanish arms.
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NewsDPP predicts globalisation to impact M+E
The DPP has published its annual media industries predictions revealing the challenges and opportunities affecting media supply chain.
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NewsBlack Dragon Capital to acquire Belden’s Grass Valley
The entirety of Grass Valley will be acquired by a private equity firm led by former Avid CEO Louis Hernandez, with aims to accelerate the business into a cloud-based technology leader.
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Industry TrendsAccess services: More automation coming online to meet demands of OTT
As regulators move to raise expectations of access services in the era of streaming, broadcasters look set to benefit from continuing advances in automation, writes David Davies.
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NewsIABM names Lisa Collins head of member engagement
IABM, the international association for Broadcast and Media technology, has appointed Lisa Collins to the new position of head of member engagement.
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NewsSohonet acquires Exchange
Sohonet has acquired US-based IT and communication services provider Sycamore Communication (Exchange).
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NewsTechnology & Engineering Emmy Awards winners announced
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the recipients of the 71st Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards.
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NewsSMPTE 2020 call for papers now open under new review procedure
SMPTE has opened up entries for technical manuscript proposals for the SMPTE 2020 conference.
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NewsHEVC adds new licencee
Huawei Technologies has joined HEVC Advance, the licensing administrator which leads the development, administration, and management of the HEVC/H.265 patent pool.
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NewsSinclair launches ATSC 3.0 venture with SK Telecom
A joint-venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group and Korean SK Telecom aims to provide next-generation transmission services for the television industry.
