James Pearce
Before joining IBC as Deputy Editor, James Pearce was Deputy Editor for Euromoney’s telecoms division, Capacity Media, where he oversaw magazine content and the launch of several quarterly newsletters covering the wholesale telecoms market. While there he interviewed some of the world’s top telecoms executives and leaders, wrote features on topics from 5G to AI, and chaired several industry panels. Prior to this, James worked as a reporter covering the UK mobile market for Mobile News magazine.
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NewsNew Raspberry Pi comes with 4K output
The new Raspberry Pi single-board computer is being aimed at the media industry with the inclusion of two micro-HDMI ports and 4K video output at 60 frames per second.
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RTVE demos “world first” stand alone 5G broadcast
RTVE has become the first Spanish broadcaster to carry out a live broadcast over 5G connectivity.
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DD India goes international with Bangladesh and Korea partnerships
India public service broadcaster Doordarshan is to be broadcast in Bangladesh and South Korea as part of a deal struck by the Indian government.
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Dish eyeing $6bn deal for T-Mobile-Sprint assets
Dish Network has emerged as the favourite to buy wireless assets T-Mobile and Sprint need to offload to push through their merger, with a $6 billion deal close, according to reports in the US.
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IMDb rebrands streaming service ahead of European launch
IMDb’s TV service Freedive is set to be rebranded IMDb TV ahead of European launch later this year, with the service set to triple its content selection in the coming months.
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Telstra and ITN demo remote production solution for World Relay Championship
Australian telecoms company Telstra has demonstrated its high performance media IP network outside of its home nation for the first time with the live remote broadcast of the World Relay Championship in Japan.
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GSMA claims banning Chinese vendors will add €55bn to 5G costs
A European ban on telecoms equipment from Chinese vendors would increase the cost of 5G deployments by around €55 billion, according to analysis from the GSMA.
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BT Sport’s HDR Champions League broadcast breaks record
More than 11 million people tuned into BT Sport’s Champions League coverage – the highest ever figures for the UK sport channel.
- Industry Trends
Esports revenue to top $1 billion as broadcasters see the chance to play
Esports isn’t new, but it is growing. According to a new Futuresource report, revenue in esports will hit $1.8 billion by 2023. IBC365 spoke to the consulting firm to find out more about this growing opportunity.
- Executive Interviews
Getting to grips with esports production
As the esports market continues to grow, the broadcast and media space are keeping a closer eye on competitive gaming. IBC365 speaks to ESL’s Simon Eicher about the opportunity in esports.
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BBC unveils Glastonbury 2019 broadcast line-up
The BBC has revealed its broadcast plans for this year’s Glastonbury festival, confirming that viewers and listeners will be able to experience extensive coverage through BBC Sounds and BBC iPlayer.
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Telecom Italia agrees $240m sale of broadcasting unit Persidera
TIM Group has agreed to sell its stake in broadcaster Persidera to F2i and El Towers in a combined deal with GEDI Gruppo Editoriale worth a total of €240 million.
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SK Telecom partners Sinclair for 5G broadcasting trial
Korean telecoms company SK Telecom has partnered with Sinclair Broadcast Group and Harman International Industries to trial next generation TV broadcasting over a 5G network.
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IABM announces new DACH Members’ Council
IABM has appointed a new Members’ Council to act as a voice for members in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Google Cloud outage brings down YouTube, Snapchat
Google Cloud experienced a temporary outage, leaving thousands unable to access its services.
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CBS and Viacom merger talks set to resume
Reports from the US claim talks about a CBS/Viacom tie-up are set to reopen in June.
- Industry Trends
The key to live content? Make sure it works
At SportTech 2019, a key panel featuring the BBC, DAZN, Tennis TV and Ostmodern discussed the challenges of producing live sport.
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Bafta partners Netflix for ‘Breakthrough Brits’ expansion
Bafta will work with Netflix to take its flagship talent scheme to new markets worldwide.
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Nordics OTT subscriptions top 10m
Streaming services in the Nordics have seen rapid growth, with more than 800,000 new subscriptions active in the last year, according to Mediavision.
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Canal+ agrees $1.1bn deal for pay-TV operator M7
Acquisition of M7 will see Vivendi’s Canal+ expand its European footprint by seven countries.
