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Industry Trends5G: The impact on broadcasting
As 5G deployments gain momentum into 2020, the media and broadcast industry is looking at ways of capitalising on this next-generation mobile tech. Explore how in technical papers from the BBC, KPN, Ericsson, Qualcomm and Nokia.
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Analysis: FCC turns down SES/Intelsat $60bn plan
The FCC has rejected the C-Band Alliance’s plans to repurpose spectrum, leading to a collapse in Intelsat and SES’s share prices. But the battle isn’t over, writes Chris Forrester.
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European Commission approves Telia’s Bonnier buy
The European Commission has given approval to Telia’s bid to buy Bonnier Broadcasting, paving the way for the Swedish telecoms operator to complete the $957 million merger.
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O2 launches 5G in UK & Quibi adds to content portfolio
14-18 Oct: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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EU warns of 5G cybersecurity & tech giants face tax crackdown
7 - 11 Oct: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Arqiva sells telecoms business for £2bn
Arqiva has sold its telecoms division for £2bn as part of its strategy to focus on broadcast infrastructure and connectivity for TV and radio.
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EBU calls for more broadcaster involvement in 5G
The European Broadcast Union (EBU) has called for the creation of “5G broadcast” with public services broadcaster offering free-to-air services to mobiles across 5G networks.
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Verizon buys assets from Jaunt XR
US telco Verizon Communications has agreed to purchase the software, technology and a number of other assets from immersive technology company Jaunt XR.
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Vivendi retains Mediaset stake ahead of wider legal battle, according to reports
Vivendi has opted to hold on to its stake in Mediaset after a deadline to liquidate its 29% shareholding in the Italian broadcaster expired over the weekend.
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SES beaming after Microsoft cloud deal
IBC2019: Satellite operator SES has used IBC to update clients about its new partnership with Microsoft’s Azure platform for media-based services for broadcasters.
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Industry Trends
IBC Executive Forums talk transformation and cyber security
IBC2019 kicked off with the IBC Executive Forums, bringing together top executives from across the industry to debate core issues behind closed doors. Dick Hobbs looks at some of the topics on the agenda.
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Thought Leadership
Innovative ecosystem play
Following an era of rapidly changing technology, virtualisation and SDN/ NFV, 5G is now redefining businesses across the globe, writes Tech Mahindra global head of innovation Nikhil Malhotra.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Mario Cavestany, IBM
As technology and society intersect, consumers and enterprises are advancing, adapting and propelling dramatic market changes in every aspect of people’s professional and personal lives, says IBM vice president telecommunications, media entertainment Mario Cavestany.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Shalini Govil-Pai, Android TV
The world is moving to more natural ways to access the power of computing, says Android TV senior director of product management and IBC2019 keynote speaker Shalini Govil-Pai.
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Telia offers EU concessions to push through Bonnier takeover
Swedish telecoms operator Telia will provide rivals with “fair access” to its TV channels in order to push through its takeover of Bonnier Broadcasting, according to reports.
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Whitepaper
Win the 5G communications, media and entertainment race
With its high bandwidth, ultra-low latency and ability to support up to one million devices in one square kilometre, 5G is rapidly opening new business opportunities for communications, media and entertainment technology providers.
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5G to drive India’s shift to OTT services, KPMG report claims
5G mobile technology is set to disrupt the Indian linear TV market as users adopt more OTT services and platforms due to better connectivity access, according to a report from KPMG.
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Thought Leadership
Cloud TV moves to maturity
Cloud-delivered solutions are attracting all types of operators, says Simplestream CCO Dan Finch.
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Industry Trends
IBC2019: The Catalyst of media/telco innovation
IBC and the TM Forum have brought technology and media companies together to develop innovative answers to some pressing problems, benefiting consumers as well as businesses.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Dee Forbes, RTE
The rise of OTTs and the era of ‘fake news’ have piled political and commercial pressures on public service broadcasters but both provide great opportunities, according to RTÉ director general Dee Forbes.
