David Davies
David Davies has been writing about professional AV, broadcast technology and music industry issues for 16 years. He is currently the Editor of SVG Europe. a trade association, conference organiser and content creator serving the sports production industry. He is also a long-term contributor to titles including PSNEurope and Installation, and is active as a freelance editor and copywriter.
- Industry Trends
5G production: Vendors working to optimise network’s ‘higher bandwidth, lower latency’ capabilities
An emerging generation of solutions is set to make the most of 5G networks for production and contribution. David Davies speaks to three leading vendors about their latest 5G innovations and how they expect this dynamic area of the market to develop.
- Industry Trends
Virtual production: Ten years of growth achieved in one?
With pandemic conditions contributing to demand, the widely shared view is that virtual production is taking off much quicker than expected. But that doesn’t mean that there isn’t plenty of work to be done in ensuring the industry has the necessary skillsets and facilities.
- Industry Trends
New industry group helping ‘colleagues, families and friends’ in Ukraine
With backing from broadcast vendors and integrators, Support for Ukraine Media Professionals is already identifying employment opportunities for refugees and assisting those still in the war-hit country.
- Industry Trends
New Grass Valley CEO Andrew Cross on the content revolution, the cloud and IP adoption
With the pandemic providing a catalyst for change in many areas of production, newly appointed Grass Valley CEO Andrew Cross hails a “hugely exciting time” in the history of M&E.
- Industry Trends
Cameras & accessories: Industry innovation remains undimmed
While the normal annual cycle of product launches has been muted for obvious reasons during the past two years, this round-up of new cameras and accessories confirms that industry R&D departments have remained highly active, writes David Davies.
- Industry Trends
On-demand delivery: ad technologies evolving in line with content services
Streaming and media companies are not lacking in options when it comes to finding flexible vendor solutions that can optimise the delivery of ads for on-demand services.
- Industry Trends
Technology showcase: media asset management
From powerful new tools to further workflow optimisation, media asset management (MAM) technologies continue to evolve. David Davies speaks to a quartet of vendors about their latest innovations in and around MAM.
- Industry Trends
World Radio Day 2022: The resilience of radio
Developing internet-based listening and exploring the potential of visual radio are just a few of the ways in which radio broadcasters are strengthening their relationships with listeners.
- Industry Trends
Smart TV app development focused on speed and consistency of experience
‘Discoverability’ and platform compatibility are among the other primary drivers of app development for the still fast-growing smart TV market.
- Industry Trends
STB sector still affording ‘considerable scope for innovation’ despite signs of consolidation
The emergence of RDK-based STBs alongside Linux and Android TV solutions is among the trends in a market where sustainable production is also rising up the priority list, writes David Davies.
- News
Metadata management evermore critical as broadcasters optimise content’s complete lifecycle
With the ability to utilise archive material becoming more vital during the pandemic, demand for tools that support the sophisticated use of metadata is growing in demand.
- Industry Trends
Review & approval and the focus on immediate review capabilities
The $1bn purchase of Frame.io by Adobe might have taken some by surprise, but it underlines the importance of having powerful review & approval functionality, writes David Davies.
- Daily News
SDNsquare focuses on functionality with latest network controller
New from SDNsquare is the 1.9 release of its Grid software-defined network controller, comprising an IP network orchestrator which guides data-stream paths and creates predictable, low latency flow to optimise network performance and management.
- Daily News
Magewell Cloud management software unveiled
Magewell Cloud management software provides centralised configuration and control of multiple Magewell streaming and IP conversion devices. It also offers stream management features including protocol conversion and SRT relay.
- Daily News
Arcadia Central Station takes centre stage for Clear-Com
Clear-Com is showcasing a host of major new solutions including the Arcadia Central Station platform.
- Daily News
Avonic focuses in on PTZ cameras
Avonic is marking its first appearance at a trade show in some time, due to the pandemic, by preparing an extensive showcase of its PTZ cameras with broadcast camera-like features.
- Industry Trends
The demand for scalable DRM protection
Digital rights management technologies need to be inherently versatile and scalable as content creators look to remain one step ahead of organised piracy.
- Industry Trends
How Blue Note used networked AV for distanced jazz concerts
Thanks to the efforts of a close-knit technology partnership, jazz musicians in three US locations were able to play together seamlessly at a series of recent gigs.
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