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One4HDD: Further R&D in 5G broadcast dependent on government priorities

Hot on the heels of a successful demonstration at Brands Hatch, DTG’s Alex Buchan discusses the evolution of the 5G One4HDD project and how it may yet progress beyond its official 31 March ending, providing fresh government funding falls the right way. George Jarrett reports.

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Live volumetric streaming: “Volumetric video is better than conventional video”

Volumetric video holds the potential to re-invent the live-streaming experience, with UK tech outfit Condense emerging as a pioneer.

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End of an era: Retiring Dr. Blakeway says IBC Board is “all about the strategy”

As he retires from the IBC Board, former SCTE President Dr. Roger Blakeway discusses the origins of the collaboration between the two organisations, the development of the IBC organisation, and the show we recognise today.

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 “Deepfakes are so dangerous because they risk polluting the entire information ecosystem and eroding people’s notion of trust”

ITN: Fighting to keep trust in news

News organisations face an increasing arms race against AI companies to protect the authenticity of the content reaching audiences through their channels. AI-powered deepfake content risks polluting the entire information ecosystem, says ITN’s Tami Hoffman, “What happens when people just don’t believe what they see?” Adrian Pennington finds out.

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Merging Sky and NBCUniversal: Engineering culture and collaboration across continents

Integrating the engineering teams from three broadcast giants taught Mansoor Fazil, Director of Global Platform Engineering at Sky that international merging meant acknowledging cultural differences and staying ahead of consumer habits. Fazil spoke to IBC365 to share insights into Sky's cloud-first, hybrid approach and its focus on emerging technologies which will create expansion – at scale and even further afield geographically – to meet their future goals.

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Rise: “Nothing changes unless everyone’s involved”

Fresh from the success of this year’s Rise Awards, Sadie Groom, Rise Founder and CEO, discusses some of the winners, the evolution of the event, and the organisation’s plans for the future.

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Out of bounds: LiveU explores the limits of 5G for remote broadcast

Figuring out the optimal configuration of 5G for mobile broadcast is a current preoccupation of the broadcast industry. Key learnings are expected from an EU-funded project that involves the participation of tech outfit LiveU.

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John Logie Baird sessions explore AI, cyber security and the future of TV

IBC2024 co-owner IET presented the John Logie Baird sessions in Amsterdam, covering the most discussed topics in the industry, from Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to content cyber security and the future of TV.

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Sky without limits: how Cloud and IP are transforming a broadcasting giant

Sky is in the midst of a multifaceted digital transformation aimed at redefining both operations and the customer experience. IBC365 spoke with Cristina Gomila to find out more.

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Channel 4’s Fatima Dowlet: “Linear is still doing great numbers”

Fatima Dowlet, Channel 4’s Head of Streaming and Social Propositions, talks to IBC365 about the broadcaster’s pivot to digital and the value of advertising.

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