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SSIMWAVE selects Verimatrix Code Protection

Verimatrix, a specialist in powering the modern connected world, has announced that Ontario, Canada-based SSIMWAVE is one of its latest customers to integrate Verimatrix Code Protection technology. “Verimatrix has a lengthy and successful history in the media and entertainment space, so it made sense to turn to their code protection technologies,” said Peter Olijnyk, Vice […]

September 22, 2021

India: Axom adds 177 channels with Synamedia

Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has announced that Axom Communication & Cable has gone live with Synamedia Converged Headend and software-based Digital Content Manager (DCM) to enhance its video services in the north east region of India, including adding 177 new channels. Axom said it chose Synamedia’s DCM encoding solution because of its ability to maximise […]

September 20, 2021

MovieLabs publishes ontology for media creation 

Motion Pictures Laboratories (MovieLabs), a technology joint venture of the major Hollywood studios, has published the first version of a common ontology for production technologists designing software-defined workflows (SDW) for the M&E industry. The Ontology for Media Creation (OMC) provides a conceptual framework and a set of defined terms to enable both people and software […]

September 16, 2021

netplus.ch selects Agama

Agama Technologies, the specialist in video service quality and customer experience, has extended its Agama video analytics and monitoring solution with additional coverage in the head-end and to all types of OTT devices. This Agama solution now provides full transparency of the video distribution networks through the subscribers’ homes. Telco netplus.ch is Switzerland’s leading provider […]

September 15, 2021

Adobe to acquire Frame.io

Adobe has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Frame.io, a cloud-based video collaboration platform, in a transaction valued at $1.27 billion (€1.09bn). With over a million users across media and entertainment companies, agencies, and global brands, Frame.io streamlines the video production process by enabling video editors and key project stakeholders to seamlessly collaborate using […]

August 20, 2021

Avid expands MediaCentral integration

Avid has announced the integration of its MediaCentral content platform with CGI’s OpenMedia, a complete solution for journalistic workflows. With integration now available for the newsroom computer systems (NRCS) – also including AP ENPS and Octopus – MediaCentral empowers more production teams around the world to enhance their news content creation workflows. “Avid’s innovation strategy […]

August 20, 2021

SSIMWAVE joins SRT Alliance

SSIMWAVE, the video quality solutions specialist, has announced new decode capabilities that are allowing the video industry’s first detection and measurement of viewer experiences in content distributed using the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) protocol and that they have joined the SRT Alliance, the open-source initiative dedicated to overcoming the challenges of low latency video streaming. […]

August 19, 2021

SpotGenie completes integration with WideOrbit

SpotGenie, a provider of digital media services to the advertising, entertainment, and broadcast industries, has completed the integration between its video ad management and delivery platform and WideOrbit, a specialist in broadcast TV and radio inventory and revenue workflow management. SpotGenie says this integration will allow end-to-end electronic transfer of material instructions from its ‘Blaze’ […]

August 18, 2021

Vislink acquires Mobile Viewpoint for $18.3m

Content workflow specialist Vislink has closed on an $18.3 million (€15.5m) acquisition of mobile live streaming solutions provider Mobile Viewpoint. The deal is comprised of a €14.8 million stock purchase agreement and the assumption and payment of €700,000 in intercompany debt. According to Vislink, the acquisition will enable the company to fulfil its strategic aim […]

August 17, 2021

Vubiquity contract wins

Premium content services and media technology solutions provider Vubiquity has been selected by ocilion, an IPTV provider and content specialist serving the German-speaking market, to provide content for 50-plus telecommunication operators across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. In a separate deal, it has been chosen by global independent film distribution specialist Gravitas Ventures as […]

August 5, 2021