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MEASAT deploys Skyline’s DataMiner
Skyline Communications has announced that MEASAT Satellite Systems, a Malaysian-based satellite operator, has deployed the DataMiner system.
Marina helps ARTE dodge remote roadblocks
To better manage its output in the current era of remote working, ARTE, the public service European culture channel, relied on some quick adaptations to its Pebble Beach Marina software.
Broadpeak successfully trials 5G video technology
Broadpeak has announced its 5G video collaboration with MobiledgeX, which saw it deploy its virtual BroadCache Box local caching technology for mobile networks via the Deutsche Telekom-founded company’s Edge-Cloud platform.
LTN Global launches IP alternative to satellite distribution
LTN Global has announced the launch of LTN Wave, a terrestrial IP-based distribution solution designed as an alternative to satellite distribution.
Appear TV compression gets qualified boost
Appear TV has announced new publishing features and qualification for its software-based AVC and HEVC video compression.
SatADSL expands reach of satellite services
SatADSL has partnered with YahClick to enhance its connectivity offering across Sub-Saharan Africa.
ReQuTech hits wideband antenna design target
ReQuTech has announced that its engineering team has reached a milestone by finalising the design of wideband K/Ka band phased array antennas.
The DPP offers real-time views from a crisis
The DPP has released initial findings from a research project that tracks media people’s experiences of a working through the coronavirus pandemic.
ReQuTech lines up quick-deploy satellite terminals for launch
Swedish antenna company ReQuTech has unveiled a family of ultra-lightweight, quick-deploy manpack flyaway terminals.
Appear TV compression to offer HLS features
Norway’s Appear TV has announced new HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) features and appliance availability for its AVC and HEVC software-based video compression.
Skyline Communications adds Hellas Sat to client base
Skyline Communications has added another satellite operator to its client list.
Mobile Viewpoint launches portable Ultra 5G encoder
Mobile Viewpoint says its new Agile AirLink Ultra 5G mobile encoder is its most powerful portable video transmitter to date.
MediaKind partners to digitally deliver Chattanooga Film Festival
MediaKind is to work with Microsoft, Evergent, Slalom and VisualOn to develop an interactive, direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform which will enable the Chattanooga Film Festival to take place in front of a digital audience, while maintaining the event’s intimacy, culture, and intent.
Net Insight stacks up media network sales
Net Insight has won two major orders from media network customers.
Second Swiss role in radio for OmniPlayer
Swiss station Radio Stadtfilter has announced that it will start using OmniPlayer radio automation software for its radio production and playout system, with a planned on-air date of August 1.
WISI builds on Inca IP platform
Carrier-grade video delivery solutions company WISI has announced that it has redefined and expanded the Inca IP video platform with a new single SKU chassis, updated modules and upgraded software features.
SES inks deal with BBC World News over Western Europe
BBC World News has extended its relationship with SES in a deal that will allow TV viewers across Western Europe to continue to watch the HD free-to-air channel via SES’s Astra satellite at 19.2° East.
Imagine ST 2110 capability delivers ‘quantum leap’ for NC State video network
North Carolina State University has transformed its live course production capabilities with a networked video infrastructure, based on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard, from Imagine Communications.
Appear TV announces new X Platform features
Norwegian video processing platforms company Appear TV has added new video networking features to its X Platform.
WISI announces HDMI encoder module for headend operators
WISI has launched a new HDMI encoder module for headend operators managing video services in hotels, hospitals, leisure facilities and residences.
Skyline and Interra partner on OTT QoS
Interra Systems and Skyline Communications have announced a partnership to improve quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) for linear and nonlinear OTT channels.
VOD chaos nudges DPP towards new technical efforts
The DPP used a wide range of input from industry for its new document ‘Supplying the VOD Revolution’, with the findings painting a chaotic picture.
Beenius launches AWS-based interactive TV platform
Beenius has announced the launch of its Interactive TV platform offering on Amazon Web Services.
Net Insight sees sales decline, earnings increase
Net Insight has witnessed the impact of Covid-19 first-hand, as it reports its financial results for the quarter, yet the news was not all negative for the Swedish solutions provider.
ABS inks deal with Comsat to boost satellite network connectivity
Global satellite connectivity provider Comsat has ratified an agreement with global satellite operator ABS to enhance and strengthen the Comsat global network.
Leaseweb distro deal for Eurovision Flow expands EBU algorithm options
When the EBU’s dynamic switching CDN toolbox Eurovision Flow first appeared as a pilot at IBC 2017, it was likened to both Google Maps and Trivago for its functional simplicity.
3SS rolls out multiplatform entertainment ecosystem for network operators
3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has deployed the 3Ready Entertainment Ecosystem to networks worldwide, an all-in portfolio of complementary capabilities, technical deployment options, key vendor partnership network and pre-integrations.
DVB-I carries broadcasters to a new world beyond transponders
DVB-I, the exciting development that shifted the DVB Project’s culture away from being strictly broadcast first, has been pushed towards multiple deployments by a new open source reference client for Android and Hbb.TV.
Upgraded Capture Express adds SRT support
Magewell has announced a new upgrade of its free Capture Express recording application that expands the software’s streaming capabilities.
WorldCast offers FM broadcasters a year of reduced energy costs
WorldCast Systems has announced that it is offering one free year of its SmartFM AI algorithm to all owners of Ecreso FM transmitters.
Minacord taps PlayBox Neo for channel trio
Minacord Media, founded and owned by composer, songwriter, singer and instrumentalist Zeljko Joksimovic, has chosen Version 19 of the PlayBox Neo channel-in-a-box system to help launch three new channels.
Appear offers global streaming security
Appear TV has announced critical new features for its streaming portfolio, enabling just-in-time packaging with features for start-over, catch-up, nPVR and VOD.
3SS supports Super RTL in AVOD kids’ service launch
3 Screen Solutions (3SS) has detailed its support in the launch of the advertising-based video on demand (AVOD) service Toggo, by German children’s broadcaster Super RTL.
Amdocs launches AI home operating system
Amdocs has launched doxi HomeOS, a cloud-native home operating system (OS) based on artificial intelligence (AI) that is designed to enable service providers to move beyond basic connectivity services.
Open source streaming added to free Magewell capture tool
Magewell has announced that the new version 3.2 of its free Capture Express recording application adds support for multiple streaming technologies, including the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol developed and open-sourced by Haivision.
Vodafone picks Synamedia for global TV platform
Video software provider Synamedia has secured a multi-year contract with Vodafone Group that includes the supplier’s Infinite video platform, security products and integration services.
Telikom PNG picks UniqCast for IPTV
Telikom PNG, the incumbent telecoms operator from Papua New Guinea, has selected an IPTV/OTT product from UniqCast to enable it to offer IPTV services to its fixed-line subscribers.
Hiltron completes fully integrated TVRO platform control system for Nilesat
Hiltron Communications announces completion of custom-designed turnkey TVRO satellite platform for Nilesat.
Right content, right place, right time
Automation is certain to play an ever-greater role as broadcasters work to service more platforms with more content than ever before, writes David Davies.
Pebble Beach partners with Vizrt
The company has announced that it has partnered with graphics specialist Vizrt to integrate the Viz Engine into its Dolphin and Orca integrated playout solutions.
GatesAir unveils extended low-power TV range
At IBC, GatesAir unveiled a wider family of TV transmitters resulting from the company’s recent acquisition of ONEtastic, known henceforward as GatesAir S.r.l.
New agreements hit the hot spot for Arabsat
Arab Satellite Communications Organization (Arabsat) used IBC to discuss with visitors the latest developments in its business.
MediaKind launches Universal Alliance
In support of the company’s goal to ignite the industrialisation of broadcast-quality streaming, MediaKind launched the MediaKind Universe Alliance at IBC.
AppearTV updates X-Series
At IBC, updates to AppearTV’s X-Series Platform were demonstrated.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 5
The final edition of the IBC Daily 2019 is available to read now.
Antennas, terminals and more courtesy of General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies
Product areas on show on the General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies stand range from its new EcoForce compact amplifiers, flyaway and small deployable antennas, to antenna control systems and GaN-based electronic products.
Globcast MCN new for IBC2019
New at IBC this year is Globecast Managed Cloud Network (Globecast MCN).
Gulfsat establishes new business unit
Having begun life as a pure VSAT operator, working only with data and voice, Gulfsat’s business has continuously evolved.
New features for ATEME’s Titan
Dedicating its IBC booth to the company’s offering for broadcast, cable, DTH, IPTV and OTT is ATEME with its TITAN platform.
Broadpeak optimises video quality over 5G
According to exhibitor Broadpeak, the company has taken an active role in providing solutions to optimise video delivery over 5G for use cases that include local caching, cell congestion management, and service routing.
CenturyLink/Grass Valley bandwidth test up for discussion
At IBC, CenturyLink is talking to visitors to its stand about the demonstration it carried out with Grass Valley in June
Compact SSPAs and BUCs from Advantech
A new line of solid state power amplifiers and block up converters that are said to offer the highest power density and smallest form factor in the industry is on show on the Advantech stand.
Agama: Identifying patterns in service delivery
To deliver video services that meet or exceed customer expectations, service providers must act quickly when quality and usage KPIs deviate from their normal range, IBC2019 exhibitor Agama Technologies believes.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 4
Read the latest issue of the IBC Daily online now.
Transmission site in one device with Telsat
The manufacturer – thanks to a partnership with TRX Innovate and Plisch – said that all the hardware of a complete transmission site can now be integrated into one device.
Probecom antenna will travel in the hold
With a product range that includes satellite communication antennae, receive only antennae on C, Ku, Ka, S, X, L bands from 2.4 metre to 16 metre; manual or motorised carbon fibre/fibre glass flyaway antennae from 0.55 metre to 2.4 metre, exhibitor Probecom’s range could be described as extensive.
Newtec supports mobile journalism
Showcasing how the company says it is addressing the future of broadcasting, Newtec is demonstrating its solutions for the growing OTT market and all-IP newsgathering applications.
SAPEC Laguna Media Processor now supports eight SD/HD channels
The 4-channel encoder presented by SAPEC at IBC last year has been upgraded, and is centre stage on the company’s stand. It now features eight SD/HD channels supporting H.264 and MPEG-2, while up to four SD/HD channels provide support for HEVC.
WISI transcoder now features redundancy
The Inca ABR Transcoder 3840 being showcased on the WISI stand is described as a carrier-grade adaptive bitrate transcoder built for rapid deployment and reliable OTT video delivery.
“Leadership in IMF workflows” from Ownzones
It looks as if IMF – the Interoperable Master Format – will rapidly establish itself as the industry standard, allowing a single collection of content to be transformed into multiple versions, while sharing the same material.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 3
Today’s issue of the IBC Daily is available to read online now.
The Switch launches at-home/remote production facility
At IBC, The Switch is discussing with visitors its August announcement that it has expanded its The Switch At-Home service with the launch of an additional at-home/remote production facility in Burbank, California.
Transition made easier with Anevia’s Flamingo
Designed to provide high quality, live and on-demand multiscreen TV services over any network, Anevia’s Flamingo IPTV head-end was on show at IBC.
Latest auto-acquire manpacks demonstrated by C-COM
Fully motorised and described by the company as robust and lightweight, C-COM is demonstrating its latest auto-acquire manpacks.
DEV passes DOCSIS 3.1 test
On the company’s stand at IBC, DEV Systemtechnik is talking to visitors about how it has successfully tested its DEV 6871 DOCSIS 3.1 Remote-MACPHY system with a wide range of DOCSIS 3.1 modems in an interoperability test session hosted by Excentis in Ghent, Belgium.
Pebble Beach offers simpler, cheaper graphics
The company is demonstrating a new Adobe After Effects integration, incorporating a plug-in and pre-render workflow designed to simplify graphics and promo production.
Axing demonstrates IP/DVB modulators
According to Axing, its new MIE 8-/16-/32-00 units are cost-effective, compact and modular IP to DVB-C/T modulators, on show with the new MIE 4-/8-02 IP-to-DVB-T2 modulators.
High fibre connectivity from Huber + Suhner
For the broadcast market, Huber + Suhner believes it is able to provide support with a wide range of connectivity solutions – notably, its RF-over-fibre distribution system, which it is demonstrating at IBC.
Diamond polished for openGear encoding
The new MGW Diamond OG is a 4K/multichannel HEVC encoder in an openGear (OG) card format.
8KoIP demonstrated by Bridge Technologies
IBC this year sees Bridge Technologies in pole position on the corner of Hall 1, where the company is demonstrating its VB440 IP network probe operating in an 8K environment.
IZT focuses on DAB+ at IBC2019
The DAB ContentServer from IZT is a professional encoder and multiplexer system for the infrastructure of digital broadcast transmitter networks.
The IBC Daily 2019: Day 2
Read Saturday’s edition of the IBC Daily online now.
Lightspeed up to speed for live capture and streaming
Telestream’s Lightspeed Live Capture and Lightspeed Live Stream platforms now have added resilience, plus dual encoding and publishing, as part of a new live platform containing eight 3G-SDI I/O ports.
Compact, reliable IRD from Elber
Signum is a compact IRD designed for the high-end radio distribution market that Elber is showcasing at IBC2019.
Ownzones appoints former Google Cloud COO
Cloud computing pioneer and tech visionary Diane M Bryant has been appointed to the advisory board at Ownzones Entertainment Technologies.
Barnfind updates long-distance fibre transport
Launched at IBC2018, the BTF1-41 frame for long-distance fibre transport, routing, distribution and conversion is returning to IBC this year with an optional BNC-32 mid-board to provide electrical interface.
CenturyLink talks South American expansion
With the recent expansion of its CDN service capabilities in Brazil, Chile and Mexico, CenturyLink is set to talk to IBC visitors about the opportunities that represents.
Gates Air addresses broadcast/IT convergence
The fully-productised Intraplex Ascent platform is set to be a highlight for Gates Air at IBC2019.
Simplified access to OU Flex
The OU Flex Ka- or Ku-Band service from SES combines the traditional DVB links with full-service IP connectivity.
Connect to demo Kybio Media platform
The Kybio Media unified end-to-end monitoring and control platform will be demonstrated by Connect at IBC2019.
VIPA 25 ST 2110 network interface card new from Macnica
Macnica will showcase its expanding VIPA product line and offer live demos of its ST 2110 and NMOS network media switching solutions at IBC2019.
Versatility revamp
The FM/RDS and MPX over IP product line is undergoing a big change: all established products like the C02 RDS encoder, S02 stereo generator or FMC01 MPX over IP codec will be replaced by the 4audio MPX series.
Providing a complete view
Claimed to make it easier than ever before to find the root cause of a problem in complex delivery chains, Agama 360 Analytics is on show at IBC.
Es’hailSat-2 covers Middle East and North Africa
According to Es’hailSat, it is the youngest and fastest-growing satellite operator in the MENA region.
Orbital Research showcases LNBs with unique data sheets
According to Orbital Research, consumers now expect seamless and secure connectivity while in-flight.
New customer for AMOS-17
Last month, the AMOS-17 satellite was launched to its 17°E orbital position by Spacecom and the newest broadcaster to use it has been announced as Nigeria-based IDS Africa.
’Destination media’ takes a stand
This year MediaKind moves to Hall 4 at IBC, with a theme of ‘Destination Media’.
G&D links IT and broadcast structures
KVM systems form the link between IT and broadcast structures and can offer cross-system, platform-independent operation and extensive usability.
Riedel Networks finalises Miami Triangle Project
Riedel Networks has announced the completion of its Miami Triangle Project, entailing the opening of a new point of presence (PoP) in Miami and the signing of a bandwidth update contract with Neutrona Networks for the Miami – New York – Sao Paulo circuit.
BCAST and Radio Maryja in AI first
WorldCast Systems has announced a supply agreement of Ecreso FM transmitters to Radio Maryja, a religious Polish radio station.
Lawo contributes to Concert de Paris
On 14 July 1789, troops stormed the Bastille in Paris during the French Revolution. Just one year later, the first Fête de la Fédération was held to celebrate the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France.
Bethel Media delivers church’s message with help from Facilis
Bethel Media has chosen Facilis shared storage to support the demanding content creation workflows supporting the church’s outreach through video, web, retail and production of its on-demand streaming service.
MainConcept releases 2GO to solve production workflow challenges
Codec and streaming technology provider MainConcept has announced that its 2GO solution is now available.
European debut for Black Box MCX system
At IBC2019, Black Box will showcase products across its Emerald Unified KVM (keyboard, mouse, video) portfolio and introduce the MCX AV-over-IP system in Europe.
Al Maghribia now available on Arabsat-5C for direct-to-home over Africa
Arabsat has announced that Al Maghribia is now available on Arabsat-5C, an Arabic satellite platform, for direct-to-home services over Africa.
Ross Video powers stadium screens for Major League Baseball in London
Major League Baseball set foot in the UK for the first time in history last month, as two of the league’s titans, the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, came head-to-head for a two-game series on 29 and 30 June at the London Stadium.
Worldcast selected for RF control and monitoring for Sutro Tower
As part of the TV repack operation in the US, two Worldcast Group companies, Worldcast Systems and Connect, have been selected to develop and supply an Antenna Switch Controller System along with a unified monitoring platform for the RF operations (DTV and FM) of Sutro Tower.
Dejero supports world’s first human hologram over 5G
Musion 3D, Dejero and Hawthorn have joined forces to deliver a spectacular 5G live experience for Vodafone Romania.
Edge Cloud new from Akamai
Akamai has unveiled Edge Cloud, a solution line that leverages the power of the Akamai edge platform to streamline and secure the delivery of data to connected devices and in-application messaging at scale.
Combining satellite and OTT to deliver the next generation of services
An ever-escalating number of services and the high bandwidth requirements of UHD are among the developments driving the use of satellite to deliver OTT content, discovers David Davies.
Realising the potential of SAT>IP
SAT>IP technology – whereby antenna signals can be converted into IP for distribution around a house or commercial facility – is beginning to achieve global traction.
The object of audio’s big adventure
As interest in object-based audio (OBA) continues to grow, new production tools are being developed by research institutions, broadcasters and vendors to make it happen
Inside the Berlin Philharmonic’s Digital Concert Hall
The Berlin Philharmonic’s decision to stream its concerts in high-quality audio and video has seen it push both technical as well as creative boundaries, writes David Davies.
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