Tata Communications has been chosen by VICE Media to build a high-performance, completely cloud-based platform for global media asset management, storage, content contribution and distribution. It will enable VICE Media to capture content anywhere in the world, and quickly make it available to hundreds of editors in production centres in New York City, Los Angeles, […]
Intelsat has announced that global media and entertainment company, Starz, has extended its commitment for distribution services on the Intelsat Galaxy satellites. Under the agreement, Intelsat will provide a combination of broadcast and IntelsatOne services for Starz, which currently distributes 49 channels/feeds on the Intelsat fleet. This includes content distribution via the Intelsat Galaxy 13, […]
Equinix, the global interconnection and data centre company, has announced that Discovery Communications has engaged with Equinix to implement an Interconnection Oriented Architecture (IOA) that will enable the company to transform its digital business to a fully cloud-based, distributed model. By colocating the company’s IT infrastructure in Equinix International Business ExchangeTM (IBX) data centres in […]
The government has given Ofcom and the competition authorities more time to investigate and recommend on the takeover of Sky by 21st Century Fox. The Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, Karen Bradley, said she had extended the deadline because of the forthcoming general election. Regulators are examining the deal in the light […]
Earlier this week there were signs that the severe industrial action at the French Guiana rocket launch site at Kourou were softening. Some roadblocks had been lifted, and there were hopeful noises that by the end of this week the month-long stoppage might peter out. Not so. Yesterday’s reports say there are plenty of roadblocks […]
Modern Times Group (MTG) has reported record Q1 sales of SEK 4,228 million (€438.7m) with 8 per cent organic growth. This was the third consecutive quarter with organic sales growth of more than 5 per cent, which the Scandinavian broadcaster says demonstrates that is has more relevant products available to more customers than ever before. […]
Indian content company, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL) has announced its foray into Poland. The company has appointed Pawel Kolasa as Country Manager – Poland and he will report to Neeraj Dhingra, CEO – ZEE Network Europe. The channel will also shortly launch a specially customised version of Zee.One, its dedicated Bollywood film and entertainment […]
Ericsson is implementing a new end-to-end primary distribution system for Televisa, Mexico’s leading broadcaster and content provider. The system selected by Televisa features Ericsson’s AVP Encoder with the latest HEVC compression module, the MX8400 Multiplexer and many RX8200 HEVC receivers with integrated DVB-S2X de-modulator. By deploying both DVB-S2X and HEVC, Televisa can increase the number […]
Keepixo, a provider of software-based head-end solutions for IPTV and OTT, and Yospace, a provider of Dynamic Ad Insertion solutions, have announced their systems have been pre-integrated to offer a full end-to-end monetisation solution for live TV channels when viewed online. “Now that OTT services are becoming widely deployed, broadcasters and operators are looking for […]
Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, has described Q3 as another strong quarter for Sky, despite it being the broadcaster’s seasonally quietest period. “We continue to perform well, attracting another 106,000 customers across the Group in the quarter, taking growth to 769,000 over the last 12 months. We have delivered strong revenue growth of 11 per […]