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Tech Expert: Inside IMF
Video: In this week’s Tech Expert, Rowan de Pomerai explains the technology behind interoperable master format (IMF) and its benefits in versioning and distribution.
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Thought Leadership
How the coronavirus outbreak is affecting the broadcast and media industry
The Covid-19 pandemic means almost a quarter of the world’s population is on lockdown. Here, IABM head of insight and analysis Lorenzo Zanni looks at some of the effects on the media and broadcast industry.
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News
IABM launches virtual repository to collate business continuity resources
IABM has launched a dynamic virtual resource to provide a one-stop, central repository for Business Continuity information from countries around the world to support the Broadcast and Media industry.
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Earnings review: Broadcasters and telcos reveal downturn across the board
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.
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Industry Trends
Sustainability: The difference between red meat and the media
George Jarrett reports from a Media & Entertainment Services Alliance keynote that warns of a new e-waste
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Industry Trends
Analysis: Grass Valley’s future under the Black Dragon
Will Grass Valley’s fourth owner in the last two decades skyrocket the company mission to champion software technology and cloud services? IBC365’s Alana Foster speaks with industry analysts to probe the acquisition.
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Mediaset considers ProSieben consolidation
Italian media group Mediaset is considering options for its 15% stake in ProSiebenSat.1 Media, including consolidation, as CFO Marco Giordani calls for European TV industry action.
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M&A review: Grass Valley’s surprise acquisition, Comcast’s AVOD streamer purchase
IBC365 looks back at some of the notable mergers and acquisitions of the past month within the media and technology industry.
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Rise diversifies globally to support women working in M+E
Gender diversity membership organisation Rise has announced its expansion into North America and APAC as well as the appointment of four new board members.
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Industry Trends
2020: 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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News
RIST 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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Industry Trends
MESA’s head in the cloud
At a recent MESA (Media & Entertainment Services Alliance) content workflow management forum, presentations on cloud transformation and cloud-based workflows worked well in explaining the issues and advantages. George Jarrett reports.
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Video
Tech Expert: Inside Blockchain
Video: In this week’s Tech Expert, Dr Maria Grazia Vigliotti explains the advent of blockchain and how it can be harnessed in media and entertainment.
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Thought Leadership
International 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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News
Facebook to cancel F8 Developer Conference over coronavirus causes
Facebook’s F8 annual conference has been cancelled amid growing concerns around COVID-19 with the firm planning to replace the in-person event with locally hosted highlights.
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UK PSBs valued by audiences despite decline in eyeballs
Ofcom has published a five-year review of public service broadcasting highlighting the drop in viewership with online failing to make up for live broadcast figures.
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Video
Tech 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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News
Disney 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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News
Visual 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 Trends
Live 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.